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"The Imperial Shuttle is a Mixed Reviews set that works as a functional, affordable mid-scale shuttle for fans who lack one in their collection, but experts and even many buyers find the three-figure lineup and bulky cockpit chin hard to overlook at $69.99. Owner ratings run high in volume but LEGO's own value signal at 3.61 out of 5 echoes the critics."
The 75302 Imperial Shuttle lands in Mixed Reviews territory with a BrickScore of 66.3, a gap that sharpens when owner sentiment is placed beside expert critique. General buyers are overwhelmingly positive at 4.77 out of 5 across 3,691 ratings, with 84% recommending the set. However, LEGO.com's own value-for-money signal tells a different story at just 3.61 out of 5, and expert reviewers consistently flag the underwhelming minifigure selection, repetitive wing-heavy build, and unresolved cockpit chin as legitimate weaknesses that prevent this from being a great set rather than merely a functional one.
Where they split: The clearest split is between mass-market buyers (4.77 average across 3,691 ratings) and the expert-level assessment embedded in the BrickScore of 66.3. Owners who simply wanted an Imperial Shuttle are satisfied; more critical reviewers see a set that makes frustrating compromises on minifigure count, colour accuracy, and the cockpit design. The LEGO.com value-for-money score of 3.61 suggests even enthusiast buyers notice the price tension.
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"I think this set is a bit steep at 70 or anything close to it but I think that the inclusion of the Thai bomber and maybe more expensive Imperial crafts in the future could make a potential buyer more willing to justify …"
DG Bricks
"Maybe that explains why LEGO keeps releasing new versions. 75302 Imperial Shuttle is the fifth incarnation at or around minifig scale."
The Brothers Brick
"However, the selection of minifigures seems relatively disappointing because only three are included and none are new characters."
Brickset Reviews
"This version is sized down compared to the last one we got in 2015. And they don't have any fluff here. They don't have anything on the side. It even has the absolute minimum crew compliment with Luke Vader and uh pilot …"
JANG's LEGO Reviews"I think this set is a bit steep at 70 or anything close to it but I think that the inclusion of the Thai bomber and maybe more expensive Imperial crafts in the future could make a potential buyer more willing to justify a premium price for this past Imperial shuttles have done quite well"
"Maybe that explains why LEGO keeps releasing new versions. 75302 Imperial Shuttle is the fifth incarnation at or around minifig scale."
"However, the selection of minifigures seems relatively disappointing because only three are included and none are new characters."
"This version is sized down compared to the last one we got in 2015. And they don't have any fluff here. They don't have anything on the side. It even has the absolute minimum crew compliment with Luke Vader and uh pilot for the thing. They were really trying to keep the price down."
"Fair but not optimal at $70; David suggests $55-60 is the sweet spot. Lacks fourth minifigure compared to $50 X-wing (4 minifigs) and $50 AT-ST Raider (4 minifigs). Cost-cutting visible in simplified design versus 2015 $100 version."
Most owners are happy to finally have an affordable Imperial Shuttle in their collection and enjoy the build, but there is consistent criticism of the open gap under the cockpit, the small scale relative to price, and a thin minifigure selection.
Amazon4.8Walmart4.5
LEGO.com4.2
