Grogu (Mandalorian Apprentice)

"A beautifully executed buildable figure with a BrickScore of 67.7, the 2026 Grogu earns sincere praise for its design and articulation upgrades, but critics largely agree the $129.99 price is hard to justify over prior versions. Owner ratings tell a warmer story at 4.88 out of 5 across 18 buyers, making this a set where enthusiasm for the character does most of the persuading."

Expert reviewers are genuinely split on Grogu (Mandalorian Apprentice): they universally praise the design quality and character accuracy, calling it a meaningful upgrade over the 2020 version with its new Beskar armor, articulated features, and hidden Easter eggs, but three of four dedicated critics flag the $129.99 price as egregiously steep given the incremental improvement over prior releases. Owner ratings, however, tell a very different story: 18 buyers average 4.88 out of 5, with LEGO.com buyers scoring value for money at 4.1 out of 5, suggesting casual buyers are far less bothered by the premium than critics are. The low-agreement score reflects a genuine divide between those who see a beautifully executed buildable figure and those who see a $30-over-inflation step-up from a set that was already $100.

Where they split: The core split is between critics and owners. Expert reviewers score this set in a 55-99 range with three of four explicitly recommending waiting or skipping at $130, yet owners give it 4.88 out of 5 and LEGO.com buyers rate value for money at 4.1 out of 5. Critics focus on the price escalation from prior versions; owners focus on the character appeal and build quality. Additionally, MandRproductions called it one of the most egregiously overpriced Star Wars sets in recent history while simultaneously praising the figure as a huge upgrade, which captures the set's fundamental tension.