The Guardians' Ship

Name: LEGO The Guardians' Ship 76193
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 76193
Rating: 4.88 (1814 reviews)

85 · HIGHLY RECOMMENDEDINVESTMENT GRADE: AA20211,901 pcsHigh agreement · 93%

Expert reviews

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Owner ratings

1.8K+

Consensus

BUY

BrickScore

Highly Recommended

Owners

Synthesized Verdict

"A BrickScore of 84.9 and a 4.88/5 owner rating across 1,814 reviews make The Guardians' Ship one of the most celebrated Marvel sets in this size class, delivering exceptional display value and screen accuracy at $159.99, with the minifigure selection being the only consistent complaint."

The Guardians' Ship (76193) earned broad admiration as one of the most screen-accurate, display-worthy Marvel sets LEGO produced at a mainstream price point, with reviewers praising its striking orange-and-grey Benatar design, impressive size, poseable wings, and rotating display stand. The primary and nearly universal criticism is the minifigure selection: Drax, Gamora, and Nebula are missing while an unrelated Chitauri soldier fills a slot. Owners are overwhelmingly positive, rating the set 4.88/5 across 1,814 ratings with a 95% recommendation rate.

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LOVED (9)

01Highly accurate recreation of the Benatar's aesthetic, described by multiple owners as the most screen-accurate MCU ship they had seen
02Impressive size and visual impact when displayed, with substantial wingspan
03Rotating display stand that allows multiple display angles and is surprisingly sturdy
04Articulated wings and thrusters that hold position
05Detailed interior with coffee maker, donuts, screen with Gamora image, and other Easter eggs
06Solid construction that survives swooshing and casual handling
07Rewarding build experience praised by both novice and experienced builders
08Minifigures included (Star-Lord, Rocket, Groot, Mantis) are well-detailed and largely exclusive to this set
09Price-to-piece ratio felt reasonable for the size and quality delivered

CRITICIZED (7)

01Drax, Gamora, and Nebula are absent despite being core Benatar crew; Chitauri soldier inclusion feels disconnected from the ship's context
02Interior is cramped and hard to access, especially for builders with larger hands
03Wing panels can pop off if the ship is gripped in the wrong spot
04Mantis head sculpt uses an angry expression that reviewers felt was inaccurate to the character
05Some wing-building sections feel repetitive (mirrored sides)
06Interior cockpit cannot seat two figures side by side
07Figures placed inside are largely hidden and difficult to see

What reviewers are saying

"76193 The Guardians' Ship recreates the vehicle with unprecedented accuracy, rivalling Star Wars' popular Ultimate Collector Series!"

Brickset Reviews

"it's not a 1978 set it's a 2022 set and funny enough showing you the box does not help to establish the age because they even gave us a gloriously retro packaging design to go with it"

JANG's LEGO Reviews

Ecosystem

76107 Thanos: Ultimate Battle (first Benatar rendition) — The new design improves upon its predecessor in every regard. The 2018 depiction is considerably smaller and lacks the rear thruster booms. Despite differing scales, both incorporate the same 8x6 canopy component, though this version features more intricate metallic silver decoration and trans-purple canopy for improved visuals.

Star Wars Ultimate Collector Series models — 76193 shares definite similarities with UCS models, resting on an elegant display stand and exploiting substantial scale to integrate extensive detail. It matches the standard of large-scale Star Wars vehicles in accuracy and detailing.

76126 Avengers Ultimate Quinjet — Rocket Raccoon has been updated significantly since this set, featuring a new head component which no longer integrates shoulder armour.

Original Classic Space set 928/497 — The modern set captures the style of the original while being a functional, well-designed modern spaceship with refined features and more usable space than many other ships of its size

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By Reviewer · 2

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Consensus

BUY

Brickset Reviews

Editorial Source

BUY

"76193 The Guardians' Ship recreates the vehicle with unprecedented accuracy, rivalling Star Wars' popular Ultimate Collector Series!"

Key Pros

✓Unprecedented accuracy rivalling UCS Star Wars sets
✓Splendid detail throughout entire spacecraft
✓Appealing minifigure selection with updated figures

Key Cons

✕Drax and Nebula absent from minifigure lineup (generic Chitauri supplied instead)
✕Unsightly Technic elements visible on display stand

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BUY

"it's not a 1978 set it's a 2022 set and funny enough showing you the box does not help to establish the age because they even gave us a gloriously retro packaging design to go with it"

Key Pros

✓Sophisticated design disguised as simplicity
✓Master-class design aesthetic
✓Satisfying assemblies with few gaps

Key Cons

✕Engines look oversimplified and too smooth from the outside
✕No alternate faces for minifigures

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Value drivers

Brickset Reviews: Updated Rocket Raccoon, Groot colour variant (dark tan), and Mantis with refined design are notable; however, absence of Drax and Nebula is a disappointment for collectors seeking complete Guardians team.

JANG's LEGO Reviews: Classic-style helmeted astronauts and robot minifigure represent the design team's commitment to authenticity

Exclusivity

Brickset Reviews: Wide retail release at major retailers.

JANG's LEGO Reviews: Limited to 90th anniversary release period; includes exclusive prints and minifigures

Resale

Brickset Reviews: Likely to maintain value given its premium positioning, display stand, and appeal to Marvel collectors seeking flagship spacecraft models.

JANG's LEGO Reviews: Not explicitly stated, but the positive reception, design quality, retail price point of $100, and anniversary significance suggest stable to potentially appreciating aftermarket value

Minifigures & Standout Parts

In this set (12)

Star-Lord - Black Boots

Star Lord

Groot, Teen Groot - Dark Tan

Mantis - Black Belt with Clasps

Thor - Long Dark Tan Hair

Groot

Rocket Raccoon - Dark Bluish Gray Outfit, Reddish Brown Head

Thor

Standout parts (per reviewers)

8x6 canopy component
Same component used as in 76107, but here replaced with trans-purple piece instead of trans-clear for more impressive visual appearance, though trans-clear would be more accurate.
6x6 trans-opalescent light blue dish
Creates appearance of glowing engines; element returns from 43183 Moana's Island Home.
Curved slopes and wedge plates
Extensively used throughout to recreate authentic hull shape and markings with smooth texture.
4x8 half-circle plates with layered dishes
Used for circular thrusters, attached upside down for visual effect.
Part 78258
New part included in set; mentioned in comments as exciting addition.
Exclusive printed tiles
Multiple exclusive prints including new two-by-two tile combining classic prints, bionicle canister reference, Asteroids game reference with score 497, console designs, and radar displays

What Owners Say · summarized from 100 written reviews (LEGO, Amazon, Walmart)

Owners love the set for its impressive scale, accurate movie detail, and engaging build, but are frustrated by missing key characters (especially Drax), quality control issues, and tight interior space.

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