Shadow's Escape

Name: LEGO Shadow's Escape 76995
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 76995
Rating: 4.78 (2053 reviews)

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BUY

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LOVED (8)

01Shadow minifigure is excellent with unique mould and perfect printing
02Sonic theme branching beyond Green Hill Zone and the main character
03Affordable price point (£18.99 / $19.99 / €20.99)
04Printed details like Shadow silhouette and Eggman face
05The most affordable LEGO Sonic the Hedgehog set to date
06Includes the first-ever Shadow the Hedgehog minifigure
07Added play features and additional builds
08The set doesn't take long to assemble

CRITICIZED (8)

01Duplicated printed tiles on motorcycle—symbol not mirrored, only faces correct direction on one side
02Rhinobot inclusion is incongruous and poor attention to detail; from wrong game era (Sonic 3, 1994 vs Shadow debut 2001)
03Wobbly stasis chamber structure; easy to knock over
04Shadow looks silly on the oversized motorcycle
05Limited play value and muddled scenery
06No Chaos Emerald included despite 'Where's that DAMN fourth Chaos Emerald?' meme reference
07No accessories for Shadow
08Lack of substance in box despite price tag

What reviewers are saying

"LEGO Sonic the Hedgehog adds the series' antihero to its line-up in 76995 Shadow the Hedgehog Escape, an affordable and accessible package that will prove irresistible to franchise fans."

Brick Fanatics

"This is Shadow's first appearance in LEGO form, but I'll be astonished if it's his last."

Brickset Reviews

Ecosystem

76990 Sonic's Speed Sphere Challenge — Next most affordable model in the LEGO Sonic the Hedgehog theme; 292-piece set with Sonic minifigure and launcher play mechanic.

76245 Ghost Rider Mech & Bike — Offers similar brooding antihero option if seeking more two-wheeled brick-based fun.

71768 Jay's Golden Dragon Motorbike — Cheaper price point and piece count but includes two impressive minifigures.

77013 Escape from the Lost Tomb — Used as an absurdist comparison analogy (like finding Indy breaking in to retrieve a Crystal Skull from the Lost Tomb) to illustrate the incongruous inclusion of Rhinobot with Shadow.

Sonic the HedgehogTier 1Investment Grade

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BUY

"LEGO Sonic the Hedgehog adds the series' antihero to its line-up in 76995 Shadow the Hedgehog Escape, an affordable and accessible package that will prove irresistible to franchise fans."

Key Pros

✓The most affordable LEGO Sonic the Hedgehog set to date
✓Includes the first-ever Shadow the Hedgehog minifigure
✓Added play features and additional builds

Key Cons

✕Can be tricky to fit the bike's handlebars into Shadow's hands
✕Clucky figure could have been replaced with a new animal friend

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"This is Shadow's first appearance in LEGO form, but I'll be astonished if it's his last."

Key Pros

✓Shadow minifigure is excellent with unique mould and perfect printing
✓Sonic theme branching beyond Green Hill Zone and the main character
✓Affordable price point (£18.99 / $19.99 / €20.99)

Key Cons

✕Duplicated printed tiles on motorcycle—symbol not mirrored, only faces correct direction on one side
✕Rhinobot inclusion is incongruous and poor attention to detail; from wrong game era (Sonic 3, 1994 vs Shadow debut 2001)

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Value drivers

Brick Fanatics: Shadow the Hedgehog minifigure - first appearance of this character in LEGO form.

Brickset Reviews: Shadow minifigure—his first LEGO appearance, though reviewer notes he will likely reappear elsewhere soon.

Exclusivity

Brick Fanatics: Shadow minifigure is exclusive to this set.

Brickset Reviews: Shadow minifigure exclusive to this set (at time of review); small set with licensed Sonic IP.

Resale

Brick Fanatics: Not explicitly stated; implied strong appeal due to character debut.

Brickset Reviews: Unclear; reviewer notes this set's quality will be 'a test of how impatient people are for a Shadow minifigure.' Commenters speculated Shadow value may increase over time, but reviewer's pessimistic tone suggests limited investment appeal.

Minifigures & Standout Parts

In this set (2)

Shadow the Hedgehog - Closed Mouth

$10

Rhinobot

Standout parts (per reviewers)

Printed pieces - Shadow logos and rear wheel covers on the motorcycleValue
Elements that could have been stickered but are instead printed, praiseworthy as they could be repurposed for other LEGO Sonic the Hedgehog construction projects.
Black and red control panel with printed stats and life sign read-outs
Another impressive printed piece that could have been stickered for cost savings.
Printed tiles on motorcycle sides
Duplicated prints with identical orientation result in the symbol facing correct direction only on one side; instructions place the other upside-down to hide the flaw. Reviewer describes this as one of the laziest and most scandalous corner-cuts in a LEGO set.
Paint rollers used as motorcycle handlebars
Creative use of existing parts, though reviewer notes Shadow looks 'really silly' on the resulting bike.
Printed tiles with Shadow silhouette and Eggman faceValue
Reviewer calls the black printed panel of Shadow 'probably the highlight of the set.' Eggman's giant face is 'well done'.
Yellow-and-black platform with spring mechanism
Mechanism to simultaneously spring Shadow's cell and throw down the barrier; described as doing both functions with one switch, potentially a way of saving on separate mechanisms.