Star Wars Millennium Falcon 75105

Okay, so there's not much need for another review of Lego's Millennium Falcon (#75105), but I like this set too much to not write about it. I've loved Legos and Star Wars since I was a kid, but I felt I was getting a little too old to indulge in Star Wars Legos when they first came out in 1999. With all the excitement over the past two years with the new films, and the really cool sets coming out, I finally gave in. I bought the U-Wing, Poe's X-Wing, and the TIE Striker. Now, the Falcon sits next to them in my living room. The build is really enjoyable. After the first ten minutes, a couple of plates snap together to give you the iconic Falcon shape. That was a really inspiring moment that just furthered my excitement and anticipation. I ended up building the model over a few days, maybe one to two hours a day. There are a few repetitive parts, such as the sections that form the sides of the ship, or the triangular pieces that make up its dome. But the interior is a lot of fun to build, and every step closer to the finished ship is really satisfying. The instructions are clear, but I found myself needing to flip back to previous pages a few times because I had missed some pieces, or connected things incorrectly. The build definitely takes focus. Lots of counting bumps and second-guessing. One technique I eventually hit upon was to set aside all the pieces illustrated in the box on each page before starting to connect them. That way I knew if I had completed the page. The finished ship is amazing. It's really sturdy and heavy. I do wish the top panels fit together a little better, with smaller gaps. The interior could also be a little deeper. It's really expansive and has several areas, but it feels shallow to me. I also wish the gun turrets were a little more impressive. I'm not sure how to do that, but the completed section just makes me go "Oh. That's it." But I really do like the set. I love all the colors inside; they make me think about how the Falcon, especially at the time of THE FORCE AWAKENS, is held together by duct tape and hope. It's patchwork and spliced together. The minifigures also need mention. I'm really excited to have Han, Chewie, Rey, and Finn as part of my little collection. The two Kanjiklub Gang members are also cool, but why do they have the old pirate guns I used to play with when I was a kid?

This set is great, it's basically an update of the Millennium Falcon set they have been using for over a decade but they have made improvements in the design to make it more sturdy and I like the addition of the stud shooters on the front which makes it a better play set for kids. The interior detailing is better than any of the previous versions, especially in the seating area. The minifigs included are great too with everyone you'd expect plus two thugs from one of the scenes that features the falcon. I only have two complaints and they are: 1. The blue tube for the engine is a bit too short in my opinion, the older versions included a longer one that wrapped farther around and looked more like the movie. 2. Stickers, UGH! Im not a fan of all the stickers that Lego uses now for detail instead of actual printed parts like when I was a kid, but its not a major thing as long as you take your time and get them on straight. As an adult collector this set is going to be sitting on a shelf most of the time. Kids who actually play with this thing though are going to have issues with the stickers fading/coming off eventually. Overall, I am highly pleased with this set and am glad it is part of my collection, I particularly like the new deflector dish although that was more of a movie change and Lego appropriately followed suit. 9.5/10 guys!

This was a perfect gift for my nephews to share and build together!

The good: -Very detailed -Long build -Great minifigs The not so good: -Very little detailing on the bottom of the ship -Tight squeeze inside the cockpit -Lots of stickers The Good This Lego Millennium Falcon was released to coincide with the release of the new film. It was basically a rehash of another Lego Millennium Falcon that was released several years ago. I don't know what changes they made since I do not own that set (other than different minifigs of course and the newly designed communications dish). I did own the first Lego Millenium Falcon from the late '90s and this is a HUGE step up from that one. The build itself took a long time. Which is what I want in a huge set like this. It's no fun if you complete the build quickly. I haven't built a set this big in over 10 years and Lego has made their sets more intricate than they use to. The pieces are divided up into about 15 smaller bags that are numbered and you are suppose to open each bag as the directions direct you to. I like to savor the build by opening all the bags and mixing them all up. If you don't like sitting on the floor to build these then you should probably eat on the couch for a few days and build on the dining room table. Take your time and pay attention to detail. There are some pieces that are a dark charcoal gray and there are some that are silvery metallic and they are both small pieces that look like radiator vents. It's not a big deal if you mix them up but if you want to stay true to the directions pay close attention. These pieces are almost indistinguishable in the instructions and you really have to look closely to know which ones to use. The ship is built in sections due to its size and also due to the size you will have to pay attention to the placement of the parts. The minifigs are very detailed compared to the original Star Wars yellow-skinned figures from back in the day. The main hull of the ship is also very detailed and includes a cargo section, engine room, Dejarik table, smuggling compartments, and more. The Not So Good: There are a lot of stickers. It almost takes a master Lego builder to get them to sit straight on the pieces. Take your time putting them on. The best way I have found is to line up one edge and then slowly roll the rest of the sticker down. Once it is seated all the way it is not easy to remove without damaging it. If you fiddle with it too much it starts wearing down the corners turning them white. Most of mine turned out okay because I took my time. If you are a kid you might want help from a parent. Another negative aspect is the cockpit is kind of small. If you want two minifigs in the cockpit you will have to stagger them so they aren't side by side. If you want Han, Chewbacca, Rey, and Finn all in the cockpit good luck. I think there's a kid on YouTube who came up with a modification to make them fit better. If you have the spare parts check it out. The ship is overall very detailed except for the ventral section. Most of it is made of flat panels and the landing gear are sturdy but look cheesy. There is a turret that turns and the loading ramp does flip down (with little headroom). The whole ventral side has a squareness to it when it should have a more saucer shape to it. This doesn't effect playability too much although retractable landing gear would have been nice if I planned on flying it around the house. Overall this ship is great for an intermediate builder who likes Star Wars or space ships. It doesn't have quite the detailing of the ultimate collectors edition but it is a great build nonetheless. Happy building!

my 6.5 year old really wanted this as a prize for a goal we set for him. It was much more than we wanted to pay, but when he agreed to chip in half with his hard earned savings we gave in and purchased it. He was able to do more than 90% himself. He made errors here and there and I watch over as he built it to correct the errors. This ship is quite complicated and one small piece out of place is the difference between all of the top panels lining up and being able to close and a lot of frustration. It took my son about one week to complete, working on it a few hours a night after camp this summer. In the end it's really a beautiful ship. I was quite surprised how much I personally liked it once it was done. From the pictures I viewed online it looked a bit shoddy, but once complete the beauty shines through. It's really about the little details including the holo chess board, all the little compartments and the mess of parts toward the back of the ship, which is what you expect on the Millennium Falcon. The many mini figures, big deck, and number of compartments and moving parts make for lots of fun for someone with a good imagination. Some negatives I would say are that my son really wants to pick it up and fly it, but it's really awkward to hold and if this thing falls on the floor it's going to be a mess and a very sad day. I'd say it's pretty much for playing with on a table. The cockpit window was really tough for us to put on. I haven't had a chance to look closely to see if we have a part out of place since it was the last piece to attach and my son wanted to play immediately. He really won't be able to take the cockpit cover off and on for play. This may just be a mistake in building on our part. Anyway, it's minor and at this point he could care less. Also, the landing gear is quite short so you don't have good access to the bottom of the ship. It's hard to play with the gun turret on the bottom or have a mini figure really enter the through the lower latch. On the other hand I can imagine that the ship would look worse and be more unstable with longer landing gear, so I guess this is a compromise and Lego probably took the right route. It's hard to see someone who likes Lego and Star Wars not loving this set. It takes a long time to build, so it's very fulfilling when it's complete. It's very detailed with lots of moving parts and lots of cool mini figures so it's fun to play with and it really has a lot of details so it looks good just as a display.

I REALLY want to give this product 5 stars, but I do not think it would be a fair assessment. Positives: Looks awesome! Fun to build, overall, it wasn't terribly difficult, but the instructions were pretty terrible for some parts. Tons of minifigures from the new movie! It is the MILLENIUM FALCON. Duh. Negative: Instructions are the worst I have encountered with any Lego build I have done so far. I was had to tear apart and rebuild several sections when it came time to put the panels on. Nothing lined up right and I had to basically tear off and rebuild the front of the ship and cockpit when I got to bag 9. Had there been instructions showing the ship from other angles, or even a closeup of a particular section now and then, it would have been helpful. I found that too often, I could not see to count pegs in between spaces because the view on the instructions was blocked by a taller piece in the drawings and this is where a lot of my problems came from. I was pretty meticulous with counting and placement, but I STILL ended up being out of whack because I just couldn't see. Overall, this was a fun build, I would totally do it again. I love how it turned out and it is going to be an amazing addition to my Lego and Star Wars collections, even though there were a few times that I did want to cast it into the pit of Carkoon, the nesting place of the all-powerful Sarlacc where it would be slowly digested over a thousand years because of the instructions.

Liked the kit. Was age appropriate. Turns out the kid I gave it to is a Legomaniac and finished it WAY faster than I expected. I have to pick a more complex model next time.

Okay, I'm just short of 60 years old and I have a young son 10 years old keeping me young! My son and I are on a mission to purchase and build all the all the Lego space vehicles from Star Wars The Force Awakens. I was tasked with the Lego 75105 Millenniun Falcon that I purchased from Amazon. I haven't built a Lego, well lets just say for a long time. I had more fun building this Lego kit, I felt like a kid again! Plus, as far as sci-fi spacecraft go the Millennium Falcon is my favorite. I was in no hurry to finish building it, but over two days I finished it in 4 and a half hours. What a great way to finish a day after working for a living. Now my son and I have Star Wars battles, what a great way to be a buddy with your son, or daughter! Maturity sucks, it's time to play like a kid again!