The Milano Spaceship

Name: LEGO The Milano Spaceship 76286
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 76286
Rating: 4.72 (524 reviews)

87 · HIGHLY RECOMMENDEDINVESTMENT GRADE: AA20242,090 pcsHigh agreement · 94%

Expert reviews

3analyzed

Owner ratings

524

Consensus

BUY

BrickScore

Highly Recommended

Owners

Synthesized Verdict

"The Milano Spaceship earns its BrickScore of 87.3 with a near-unanimous verdict: it is one of the best Marvel LEGO sets in years, delivering an exceptional build experience, stunning aesthetics, and a genuine hybrid of display and play value at a fair price. The only real weakness is the minifigure selection, which holds it just short of must-have status."

Reviewers are nearly unanimous that the Milano Spaceship (76286) is one of the standout Marvel sets of 2024, earning a BrickScore of 87.3 and praise from all three sources for its extraordinary design aesthetics and build experience. Owners back that enthusiasm with an average 4.72 out of 5 across 524 ratings spanning every major retailer. The only consistent reservation is the minifigure lineup, where the inclusion of Baby Groot rather than a full-sized Groot and the absence of Yondu and Kraglin leaves some collectors wanting more.

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LOVED (7)

01Exceptional design aesthetics that faithfully capture the organic, bird-like shape of the film ship
02Outstanding build experience rated at 11/10 by one reviewer, featuring innovative SNOT techniques, swivel plates, and bracket work to achieve complex angles
03Moveable posable wings (180 degrees) and ball-jointed engines that add interactivity without sacrificing structural integrity
04Detailed brick-built interior divided into cockpit, communal, and rest areas with room for all five crew members
05Minimal sticker usage (only six stickers) with a separately bagged windshield to prevent scratching
06Striking orange and blue color scheme that is bold and accurate to the films
07At approximately 8.6 cents per piece for a 2,090-piece licensed set, considered genuinely good value by multiple reviewers

CRITICIZED (5)

01Minifigure selection feels incomplete: Baby Groot only (no full-sized Groot), Yondu and Kraglin absent, Star-Lord's helmet not included
02Minifigure prints described as too uniform and not fully reflective of their movie costumes; Rocket Raccoon legs not printed
03Display stand is simpler than the Benatar's rotating turntable, held in place by gravity only
04Some minor gaps visible from the side at certain angles
05Technic elements inside the cockpit not fully hidden behind the walls

What reviewers are saying

"I truly think the Milano is a top 10 or at least belongs in the top 10 of best Lego sets of 2024"

Solid Brix Studios

"The finished spaceship is an absolute blast and georgious."

Rebrickable Reviews

"I expected great things of 76286 The Milano Spaceship and I am not disappointed!"

Brickset Reviews

Ecosystem

Dark Millennium Falcon (76161) — Milano beats it out because it has original design with extraordinary building techniques, fun build experience, and solid minifig lineup; Falcon lacks originality despite being a color swap, making Milano worth every penny while Falcon is not

Benitar — Part of same UCS/play set hybrid sub-genre; Milano builds on concepts but is its own unique set

Quinjet — Part of emerging Marvel hybrid UCS/play set collection

Dune Opter — Both have incredible techniques; Milano might have edge in functionality though Dune Opter was considered one of most well-designed sets

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Consensus

BUY

Solid Brix Studios

Expert Video Source

BUY

"I truly think the Milano is a top 10 or at least belongs in the top 10 of best Lego sets of 2024"

Key Pros

✓Excellent design and building techniques (11/10 build experience)
✓Outstanding accuracy to the film
✓Highly durable and swooshable despite complexity

Key Cons

✕Only Baby Groot included; reviewer wishes for normal-sized Groot from Volume 1
✕Tight fit in interior for minifigures (though not worrisome)

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Editorial Source

BUY

"The finished spaceship is an absolute blast and georgious."

Key Pros

✓Wonderful build experience with impressive organic shapes and angles
✓Excellent design with perfect lines and minimal gaps
✓Attractive display piece with impressive size and presence

Key Cons

✕Minifigure prints are too uniform and not reflective of movie costumes
✕Stand is basic and only held by gravity, unlike Benatar turntable

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Brickset Reviews

Editorial Source

BUY

"I expected great things of 76286 The Milano Spaceship and I am not disappointed!"

Key Pros

✓Superb for play and display
✓Near-flawless fuselage shape
✓Bold colour scheme and accurate patterns

Key Cons

✕Minifigures could be better
✕Character selection feels sparse (lacks Yondu and Kraglin)

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Value drivers

Rebrickable Reviews: Star-Lord and Gamora exclusive prints, though reviewer notes the prints are not particularly detailed or distinctive

Exclusivity

Solid Brix Studios: Normal LEGO Marvel playset distribution—available everywhere including Walmart, Target, Amazon

Rebrickable Reviews: Wide retail availability; non-exclusive set

Minifigures & Standout Parts

In this set (5)

Drax - Dark Red Tattoos

$23

Gamora - Dark Red Printed Legs

$10

Groot - Baby, Dark Tan (6490595)

Star-Lord - Dark Red Printed Legs

Rocket Raccoon - Dark Red and Pearl Dark Gray Outfit, Reddish Brown Head

Standout parts (per reviewers)

Printed windshield piece
Custom printed piece that can open and allows viewing of interior seating
Printed cassette tape
Part of jukebox design from Guardians Vol. 1
Ball-jointed engines
All engines on rear are articulated on ball joints for posability
SNOT detailing on underside
Use of inverted plates to create appealing underside detail
5724pr0001 Windscreen 6 x 11 x 2 Curved with Cockpit printValue
New mold exclusive to this set, carefully protected in a separate bag to prevent scratching
73111 Brick Round 3 x 3 x 2 in Dark Bluish Gray
New color variant

What Owners Say · summarized from 10 written reviews (LEGO, Amazon, Walmart)

LEGO 76286 Milano impresses Guardians fans with stunning detail and all main minifigs included, but some buyers report challenging builds and quality control issues.

COMMON PRAISE