Minions and Banana Car

"A pure franchise play set that delights young Minions fans but disappoints on build substance and value: the BrickScore of 57.4 earns it a Skip It rating for anyone prioritizing part content or price-per-piece, while casual buyers drawn by the characters will likely be satisfied."

Expert critics gave this Despicable Me 4 set a BrickScore of 57.4, flagging weak parts value and poor value-for-money as the main drags, even as the minifigure selection scored reasonably well. Owner ratings tell a very different story: 1,180 buyers across all major retailers averaged 4.79 out of 5, driven by genuine enthusiasm from Minions fans, especially parents buying for young children. The sharp split between critic and owner sentiment is worth noting directly: adults evaluating set quality see thin build content for $24.99, while casual buyers and kids find the characters alone worth the price. With only half of LEGO.com respondents saying they would recommend it, even owner sentiment is softer than the star average suggests.

Where they split: Critics and owners are sharply split. The BrickScore of 57.4 reflects expert concern about thin build content and high price-per-piece, while 1,180 owners average 4.79 out of 5 overall. Even so, only 50% of LEGO.com respondents would recommend it, meaning the owner pool itself is divided once you look past the headline star rating.