Droid Escape

This set is really about the minifigures. Two really detailed sandtroopers and a nice quality C3po and R2D2. The speeder bike is too basic, and while the escape pod is nice, it of course is just a backdrop to your imaginary action. Would have been nice if this set actually featured a Dewback lizard, but that would have made it more expensive. more less

I would pick this set up if you have twenty dollars. If only for the figs, it is a nice set. I see nothing wrong with this set that could turn any Star Wars fan away, or even your basic Lego fan. My final comment is: if you see this set at a store, pick it up. As summer gets closer, it might go on sale, which I see as even better. Don't pass this set up for anything. more less

I'm really still in love with the minifigures from this set, even six months after it came out. I definitely bought this for them; I had most of the parts already. The rest of the really is lacking, the minifigures really are the selling point of this for me. more less

It's nice to see how the certain sets have evolved over time. With nearly 3x the piece count, 9490 Droid Escape costs twice as much as 7106 and is a remarkable improvement over its predecessor. Had this set been priced at $15 it would have been an easy 5 out of 5 but I'll have to knock it down a point for the paltry price per piece ratio. Oh, and that terrible half cone element choice. more less

Overall, I feel that the set is a little underwhelming. I think the escape pod could've been a little more detailed. Also, I didn't really like the stickers on the outside of the pod. It would've been better if it was printed on instead. more less

This is certainly a set that minifig collectors will want to get hold of (but then, I think all Star Wars sets fall into this category these days, don't they?), although as with all SW sets it carries a hefty price tag so you may want to wait until it's on offer at Amazon, or 3-for-2 or something. more less