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Nebulon-B Frigate

Name: LEGO Nebulon-B Frigate 77904
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 77904
Rating: 4.8 (801 reviews)

86 · HIGHLY RECOMMENDEDINVESTMENT GRADE: AA2020459 pcsHigh agreement · 95%

Expert reviews

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Owner ratings

801

Consensus

BUY

BrickScore

Highly Recommended

Owners

Synthesized Verdict

"The Nebulon-B Frigate earned its Highly Recommended tier (BrickScore 85.5) through a combination of outstanding design fidelity, clever engineering, and collector-grade exclusivity, though the absence of minifigures and the steep aftermarket cost now required to obtain one are real considerations."

Expert reviewers gave the Nebulon-B Frigate (77904) high marks for its accuracy, surprising structural robustness, and intelligent use of parts to replicate the EF76's distinctive silhouette. As a San Diego Comic-Con exclusive produced in an estimated 5,000 to 10,000 units, availability was the dominant criticism. Owners who managed to obtain one are extremely enthusiastic: 801 Amazon ratings average 4.8 out of 5, and the lone LEGO.com signal shows a 100% would-recommend rate.

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LOVED (7)

01Exceptional accuracy to the on-screen Nebulon-B Frigate from the Original Trilogy
02Structural integrity of the narrow fuselage beam, achieved through clever overlapping brackets and tiles
03Attractive display stand with sweeping curves
04Ideal scale for shallow shelf display, positioned between affordable sets and large UCS models
05Exclusive book-style packaging with original artwork
06No exclusive or new parts required, meaning MOC builders can recreate it from BrickLink instructions
07Reasonable original retail price in the $40 range for 459 pieces

CRITICIZED (5)

01Extremely limited availability as an SDCC exclusive meant most fans worldwide could not purchase it at retail
02No minifigures included despite a price point similar to minifigure-inclusive sets like the Bespin Duel (75294)
03Stickers rather than printed elements on a premium exclusive set
04Armor around the communication arrays does not perfectly match on-screen appearance
05High aftermarket prices due to scarcity

What reviewers are saying

"Overall I love the EF76 Nebulon-B Escort Frigate within the Star Wars universe and 77904 Nebulon-B Frigate looks absolutely magnificent. The detailing throughout this whole vehicle is outstanding and matches the standard…"

Brickset Reviews

"It is quite frankly exactly what I had asked for for a ship like this."

JANG's LEGO Reviews

"i think i like this box more than i like the best been dual box over here yeah it's not black it's like actual artwork"

Solid Brix Studios

Ecosystem

75252 Imperial Star Destroyer — The Nebulon-B Frigate does not match the scale of the Imperial Star Destroyer and its accompanying Tantive IV, as the latter vehicle should be half the length of the frigate. Nevertheless, the reviewer thinks they look reasonable when displayed together.

75294 Bespin Duel — Shares the same sticker design (a commemorative sticker for the fortieth anniversary of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back) placed on black 4x4 tiles with four studs in both instances.

UCS Star Wars models — This set is superior for value and practicality; UCS models cost $300-$700, require complex Technic skeletons, and are too large for many display spaces. This set provides excellent display quality at a fraction of the cost and size.

Bespin Duel (75294) — Both are exclusive Star Wars sets; Nebulon is slightly larger and more detailed but lacks minifigures. Bespin Duel chosen as marginally better due to minifigures and iconic minifig characters.

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By Reviewer · 3

Avg score

Consensus

BUY

Brickset Reviews

Editorial Source

BUY

Key Pros

✓Exceptional detail and accuracy to source material
✓Robust structure despite fragile appearance
✓Clever use of LEGO elements and techniques

Key Cons

✕Limited availability as a convention exclusive
✕Sticker placement rather than printing on a set that appears in two sets

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JANG's LEGO Reviews

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BUY

"It is quite frankly exactly what I had asked for for a ship like this."

Key Pros

✓Excellent design and build quality that meets fan expectations
✓Perfect size and form factor for display on shallow shelves
✓No exclusive parts; fully recreatable from BrickLink

Key Cons

✕Limited to San Diego Comic-Con exclusive release
✕Only available in United States during narrow time window

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BUY

"i think i like this box more than i like the best been dual box over here yeah it's not black it's like actual artwork"

Key Pros

✓Excellent packaging design (opens like a book)
✓Detailed ship design
✓Good build complexity for the piece count

Key Cons

✕No minifigures included despite comparable price to Bespin Duel
✕Extremely limited availability (5,000-10,000 units estimated)

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Exclusivity

Brickset Reviews: San Diego Comic-Con exclusive, limited regional availability (primarily US through LEGO.com, with mentions of potential Amazon and Target availability)

JANG's LEGO Reviews: San Diego Comic-Con exclusive; available only in United States; sold only through lego.com and Amazon for very short window

Resale

Brickset Reviews: Strong aftermarket demand expected due to scarcity and convention exclusivity, though no explicit resale predictions are made by the reviewer.

JANG's LEGO Reviews: Strong aftermarket value expected due to exclusivity and limited production run

Minifigures & Standout Parts

Standout parts (per reviewers)

2x4 wedge plates
New element used for static discharge vanes on the deflector shield projector
Zobo's head from Friends range
Used as a detail element for the deflector shield projector
robot head piece (shield generator)
Used as shield generator detail; approximately one year old at time of review, representing thoughtful part selection
Detailed frigate hull with textured plating
The set features complex detailing and shaping that brings the iconic ship design to life at this scale.

What Owners Say

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Buyer Ratings

Amazon4.8

800 reviews

91%