Best Overall
Millennium Falcon 75257
Key details
- Pieces
- 1,353
- Minifigures
- 5 plus 2 droids
- Finished Size
- 5 x 17 x 12 inches
- Recommended Age
- 9+
The 75257 Falcon is the playscale Rise of Skywalker model: 1,353 pieces, a 17-inch hull, and a crew that runs from Finn and Chewbacca to Lando, C-3PO, Boolio, R2-D2, and D-O. Its play features are built into the ship rather than bolted on—rotating upper and lower turrets, two spring-loaded shooters, a lowering ramp, and an opening cockpit. Inside there's a cargo hold, a navigation computer with rotating chair, a hidden smuggling compartment, a Dejarik table, galley, and bunk.
That mix is why it earns our top spot. We found the balance more convincing than any other Falcon here: enough interior to reward a builder who wants the ship's character, but not so much that it stops being a toy. The 17-inch length is easy to move from shelf to floor, and the turrets and shooters are the details that get used in play, not just admired. The lower turret seats two minifigures, which gives it a crewed feel.
The character selection does a lot of work, too. Lando and Boolio share the set with Finn, Chewbacca, C-3PO, R2-D2, and D-O, so it covers sequel-era scenes without feeling like a minifigure pack. We also appreciate the hidden compartment and Dejarik table because they give the interior a reason to stay open.
The one place it feels compressed is the cockpit, where the scale leaves room for a single figure at the controls. That's a small concession when the rest of the crew has the hold, gunner stations, and Dejarik table to occupy.
Pros
- Detailed interior gives play a purpose
- Seven characters cover sequel-era scenes
- Lower turret seats two figures
- Manageable 17-inch display size
Cons
- Premium price for a playscale model
For the buyer who wants one Falcon to build, display, and play with, this is the one we recommend first.