First appearing in the 2014 Marvel film, Guardians of the Galaxy, the Milano is 1 of 3 ships the Guardians of the Galaxy have flown throughout their trilogy and other appearances. Including Star-Lord, Gamora, Drax, Rocket and Baby Groot, this 12+ set packs a powerful punch full of details, both inside and out, while still maintaining that swooshability you are often looking for in a Sci-Fi ship.
Thank you to the LEGO company for sending us this to review. We don’t have to give sets a good review to continue receiving them - but this set definitely impresses!
The Guardians of the Galaxy’s first ship, the Milano, packs a powerful punch for a 12+ set. SWIPE FOR OUR FULL REVIEW! Image of the Milano, a triangle shaped ship with multiple wings coming out of a jump point.
Minifigures: The original team are in their Ravagers outfits from the first film that kicked off a trilogy and many more appearances. They come with their respective weapons for their fight against Ronan the Destroyer. A reference image from the film of the characters is shown. 4 out of 5 Minifigure Score – Featuring a solid line-up, an additional minifig like Yondu would have been nice given the price point. Additionally, Adult Groot as a minifig would have been more appropriate given the outfits the other team members are wearing. Gamora - NEW Torso & Legs! A green-skinned, humanoid character wearing a dark red jumpsuit and holding a katana. Star-Lord - NEW Torso & Legs! A human character wearing a dark red jumpsuit and holding two blasters. Rocket - 2nd Appearance. A raccoon in dark red armor holding a large blaster. Drax - NEW! Drax returns to his LBG color after a brief stint in Sand Green. A grey-skinned, humanoid character with red tattoo markings on his body, arms, and face. He is holding two knives. Groot - NEW! A small tree like creature in a white pot.
5 out of 5 Part Selection Score – Featuring wedge plates and slopes in new colors and sizes, a printed canopy, and minimal stickers, the Milano also includes a number of useful parts in bulk like SNOT bricks and hinge plates – all in a color palette not often seen in the Sci-Fi genre. Image of sticker sheet with a blue label that says Milano, a control panel, an image of Yondu, an 80s style poster of a mountain, an insignia, and a bright blue circle.
Techniques: The build begins with the frame of the wings. Notice the SNOT bricks that will be used to create the shape of the ship. The wings are then slotted on its side into the base at a variety of connection points and clips. Images of the build process is shown. The wing frame is large and the base is 4 wide. The Yellow Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with Bar Handle on End is shown to connect to the Black Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with Open O Clip on Top. The Blue Plate, Modified 2 x 2 x 2/3 with 2 Studs on Side - Hollow Bottom Tube is also highlighted how it is an additional connection point for the wing frame to the base.
To capture the shape of the Milano, a variety of connection points are used throughout. The angles line up well enough on the side and the front. A highlight is the pattern created with the wedge plates and tiles. The pattern is a blue and orange diagonal stripe along the top of the ship. A hinge brick is used as a SNOT brick to allow the wedge plate to be stacked. The hinge brick is shown on the breakdown of the front of the ship.
Gentle curves throughout are achieved with color coded clips. The Red Bar 1L with 1 x 1 Round Plate with Hollow Stud fits in the hole on the back of the Tan Tile, Modified 1 x 3 Inverted with Hole and allows it to be angled to create a smooth finish. 4 out of 5 Techniques Score – From hinge plates, clips, and SNOT bricks, the techniques all come together in a satisfying way to create the unique shape of the ship.
The entire top is removable and when placed, keep the curves of the ship intact. The thrusters and wings can be moved to your preferred position.
Interior: The Milano comfortably fits the 5 Guardians of the Galaxy. Clips and a 1x2 grill hold their weapons. The 2x2 tile is shown with the Yondu sticker where you can imagine him saying “No more games with me boy!” Star-Lord’s cassette player is in the back of the ship next to the bed.
Value for Money:
4 out of 5 Value for Money score - At $0.08 per part, the Milano has an above average price to parts ratio. In comparing other similarly priced Sci-Fi ships on the market, the Milano ($180) does have the highest parts count at 2090, but the lowest minifig count at 5. Star Destroyer ($159.99 / 1555 Parts / 7 Minifigs). Dune Ornithopter ($164.99 / 1369 Parts / 8 Minifigs). Millennium Falcon ($169.99 / 1363 Parts / 7 Minifigs). Dark Falcon ($179.99 / 1579 Parts / 6 Minifigs).
Final Thoughts: 5 out of 5 Display Value Score - Walking a fine line of UCS details on a 12+, the stand elevates the set’s display value, while still being easily removable for swooshing. Image of The Milano displayed alongside the 5 minifigs.
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