Floating Mountains: Site 26 & RDA Samson

Name: LEGO Floating Mountains: Site 26 & RDA Samson 75573
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 75573
Rating: 4.7 (320 reviews)

58 · SKIP ITINVESTMENT GRADE: B2022887 pcsHigh agreement · 86%

Expert reviews

3analyzed

Owner ratings

320

Consensus

WAIT FOR SALE

BrickScore

Skip It

Owners

Synthesized Verdict

"A BrickScore of 58.1 reflects genuine value-for-money concerns at $99.99 for 887 pieces, but 320 owner ratings averaging 4.70 out of 5 confirm that Avatar fans building the Pandora collection will find the glow-in-the-dark details, three-structure variety, and long-awaited RDA Samson thoroughly satisfying despite the premium price."

The 75573 Floating Mountains: Site 26 and RDA Samson earns a BrickScore of 58.1, placing it in the Skip It tier, primarily driven by a value-for-money aspect consensus of just 41 out of 100 and a parts-value score of 49 against a $99.99 price tag (approximately $0.113 per piece). The set received no detailed expert review coverage in this dataset; all 18 reviews come from consumer owners on LEGO.com, creating an unusually wide split: those owners average 4.70 out of 5 across 320 ratings with 96% recommending it. The Skip It verdict reflects critical analytical scoring of price-per-piece, parts merit, and design efficiency rather than consumer play satisfaction.

Where they split: The divergence between the Skip It BrickScore of 58.1 and the 4.70 owner average from 320 ratings (96% recommending) is significant and worth flagging. This set performs well for fans of the Avatar IP who value play experience and the thrill of building a recognizable movie location, but scores poorly on the analytical metrics of parts efficiency and price-per-piece that drive the BrickScore. Buyers should calibrate their expectations accordingly.

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LOVED (7)

01Three distinct builds (floating mountains, link shack facility, and RDA Samson helicopter) in one box provide variety
02Glow-in-the-dark flower pieces are a unique and popular detail
03Samson helicopter is appreciated as a long-awaited Avatar vehicle
04Interior detail on the link shack facility is noted positively
05Printed windscreen on the Samson received praise
06Minifigure detail and printing quality scored 76 out of 100 by aspect consensus
07Playability aspect scores at 76.5, driven by the multi-build and interactive elements

CRITICIZED (5)

01Value-for-money aspect consensus of just 41 out of 100 reflects poor price-to-parts efficiency at $0.113 per piece
02Parts value consensus of 49 out of 100 indicates limited brick utility outside the set
03Some buyers found assembly complexity high for the age range
04The Samson is noted as undersized and lacking detail relative to its importance to the license
05Absence of crates or supplementary accessories noted by at least one owner

What reviewers are saying

"This set is excellent for play and display, but feels frustratingly overpriced"

Brickset Reviews

"For this review I've picked the 75573-1 Floating Mountains: Site 26 & RDA Samson, featuring both humans and Na'vi figures."

Rebrickable Reviews

"Special thanks to LEGO for sending this set for review!"

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Ecosystem

8117 Storm Lasher — The twin rotors invite comparison with 8117 Storm Lasher, although these circular structures are constructed around the 11x11 circle beams released last year, rather than brick-built rings.

75771 Neytiri & Thanator vs. AMP Suit Quaritch — glow-in-the-dark crown elements are also found in 75771 Neytiri & Thanator vs. AMP Suit Quaritch. They could prove equally useful for more conventional flowers in other sets.

21314 TRON: Legacy — the smiling face on Jake Sully's double-sided head is very similar to Sam Flynn's primary expression from 21314 TRON: Legacy.

76912 Fast & Furious 1970 Dodge Charger R/T — This minifigure (Trudy Chacon) may also appeal as a companion for Dominic Toretto from 76912 Fast & Furious 1970 Dodge Charger R/T.

AvatarTier 2Investment Grade

By Reviewer · 3

Avg score

Consensus

WAIT FOR SALE

Brickset Reviews

Editorial Source

WAIT FOR SALE

"This set is excellent for play and display, but feels frustratingly overpriced"

Key Pros

✓Exceptional play value
✓Accurate, detailed models
✓Several exclusive minifigures

Key Cons

✕Quite expensive
✕The link station and RDA Samson could both have been bigger and accommodated greater detail

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Rebrickable Reviews

Editorial Source

WAIT FOR SALE

"For this review I've picked the 75573-1 Floating Mountains: Site 26 & RDA Samson, featuring both humans and Na'vi figures."

Key Pros

✓High play value with multiple interactive features
✓Swooshable helicopter with decent build
✓Innovative thin wheelchair design that fits through standard door frames

Key Cons

✕Na'vi minifigures don't capture the grace and slenderness of movie characters; too wide and out of proportion
✕Hair pieces pop off easily when twisted against ears

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Editorial Source

WAIT FOR SALE

"Special thanks to LEGO for sending this set for review!"

Key Pros

✓Samson is an awesome military helicopter
✓Dark Tan long Avatar legs will come in handy for other minifigures
✓Transparent scaffolding provides height when displaying the Samson helicopter

Key Cons

✕Pandora flora section has quite a small footprint
✕Avatar minifigures still don't really do it for the reviewer (too similar, hard to tell apart)

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Value drivers

Brickset Reviews: Five exclusive minifigures, particularly the new wheelchair element on Jake Sully minifigure and rare hair elements on Dr. Grace Augustine

Rebrickable Reviews: Dual Jake Sully form (Na'vi and human), new wheelchair design, and Avatar character exclusives

Exclusivity

Brickset Reviews: wide retail

Rebrickable Reviews: Exclusive to this set with new Avatar-specific molds and parts; part of initial Avatar theme wave

Resale

Brickset Reviews: Mixed; however, I would definitely recommend this set following a reasonable discount.

Brick Bucks: Difficult to predict early investment performance

Minifigures & Standout Parts

In this set (5)

Norm Spellman

Trudy Chacon

Jake Sully

Dr. Grace Augustine

Jake Sully

Standout parts (per reviewers)

new wheelchair with lower backrest and narrower wheelsValue
The proportions of this wheelchair are quite similar to the existing element, albeit with a lower backrest and narrower wheels, so the chair can pass through four-stud-wide doors. The bigger wheels are therefore new as well and can attach to Technic bushes, rather than the snaps present on the wheelchair introduced in 2016.
11x11 circle beams for rotor construction
The twin rotors invite comparison with 8117 Storm Lasher, although these circular structures are constructed around the 11x11 circle beams released last year, rather than brick-built rings.
trans-clear column from Super Mario
the designer has made perfect use of the trans-clear column introduced in Super Mario to support one of the titular floating mountains, albeit vastly scaled down.
glow-in-the-dark crown elementsValue
The crown elements forming the centre of each flower glow in the dark, which is another feature shared among the Avatar sets. The glow is effective and these pieces are also found in 75771 Neytiri & Thanator vs. AMP Suit Quaritch.
decorated canopy from Speed Champions
This element returns from Speed Champions, featuring an accurate shape.
Creature, Direhorse with Blue Mane and Tail print (01586pr0001)Value
Brand new creature mold exclusive to Avatar theme; larger than standard LEGO horses with deeper cut in back to accommodate longer Na'vi legs

What Owners Say · summarized from 19 written reviews (LEGO, Amazon, Walmart)

Owners overwhelmingly praise the set's quality, detail, and building experience, though some find it complex and wish the Samson helicopter had more pieces for greater detail.

COMMON PRAISE