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Microfighters with Macro Fun

Recreate iconic Star Wars: A New Hope scenes with C-3PO, R2-D2, and a Sandtrooper in this 177-piece set!

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🏛 Star Wars
Set #75228

Escape Pod vs. Dewback Microfighters

Escape Pod vs.

🏆 Best For: Perfect for younger Star Wars fans or those looking for a quick, fun build ⏱ 1.5 hr build 🧩 177 pcs
★★★★☆ 4.0

Fans appreciate the unique Dewback build and exclusive minifigures, especially C-3PO. Some find the Microfighter scale limiting for detail, but overall, it's considered a fun and worthwhile addition to a Star Wars collection.

📝 Our Take

Escape Pod vs. Dewback Microfighters is a charming addition to any Star Wars collection. This set captures the iconic Tatooine encounter in a fun, stylized way, offering a quick and engaging build with beloved characters.

This set is perfect for younger LEGO fans and Star Wars enthusiasts. The build is simple and enjoyable, making it a great entry point into the LEGO Star Wars universe. The inclusion of three minifigures enhances playability and collectibility.

Skip this if you're looking for a complex or highly detailed build. This set is designed for quick fun and may not satisfy experienced builders seeking a challenging project. Consider larger scale sets like the Mos Eisley Cantina for more intricate detail.

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🧱 Building Experience

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177
Pieces
1.5h
Build Time
📊
Beginner
Difficulty
Build Highlights:
  • Simple and straightforward building techniques
  • Focus on creating recognizable shapes with limited pieces
  • Incorporates moving parts for enhanced playability
  • Offers a compact display size, ideal for small spaces

📈 Investment Analysis

→ Price stable
B-
Investment Grade
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This set has moderate investment potential due to its Star Wars theme and the inclusion of exclusive minifigures. While the piece count is relatively low, the set's retirement and the popularity of the Star Wars franchise could drive up its value over time. However, similar Microfighter sets are common, which may limit significant appreciation. Monitor the secondary market for optimal selling opportunities.

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Compare Similar Sets

Compared to other Star Wars Microfighters, this set offers a unique combination of a vehicle and a creature. While other Microfighters may focus solely on vehicles, this set provides a balanced play experience. Consider other Microfighters for different vehicle types, but choose this for the Dewback and unique minifigure selection.

📦 Full Parts Inventory - 61 unique parts • 161 total pieces

Slope Curved 4 x 1 No Studs [Stud Holder with Symmetric Ridges] Slope Curved 4 x ...
Part #: 11153 Sand Green
Brick Special 1 x 2 with 2 Studs on 1 Side Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 11211 Black
Sports Roller Skate Sports Roller Skate
Part #: 11253 Flat Silver
Plate Round 4 x 4 with 2 x 2 Round Opening Plate Round 4 x 4...
Part #: 11833 Medium Nougat
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 5.9mm Centre Side Towball Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 14417 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 2 5.9mm Towball Socket Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 14418 Light Bluish Gray
Slope Curved 2 x 2 x 2/3 Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 15068 Sand Green
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Three Teeth [Tri-Tooth] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 15208 Tan
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove and Inside Stud Holder (Jumper) Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 15573 Sand Green
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove and Inside Stud Holder (Jumper) Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 15573 Light Bluish Gray
Tile Special 1 x 1 with Clip with Rounded Edges Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 15712 Dark Bluish Gray
Tile Special 1 x 1 with Clip with Rounded Edges Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 15712 Black
Brick Special 1 x 2 x 1 2/3 with 4 Studs on 1 Side Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 22885 Tan
Plate Special 1 x 2 with End Towball Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 22890 Dark Bluish Gray
Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 2412b Dark Bluish Gray
Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 2412b Tan
Slope Curved 2 x 1 Inverted Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 24201 Dark Green
Technic Axle 3 with Stop Technic Axle 3 wi...
Part #: 24316 Reddish Brown
Cylinder Half 2 x 4 x 2 with 1 x 2 Cutout Cylinder Half 2 x...
Part #: 24593 Light Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 2 Side Handle [Free Ends] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 2540 Black
Plate Special 1 x 1 Rounded with Handle Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 26047 Reddish Brown
Wedge Plate 2 x 2 Cut Corner Wedge Plate 2 x 2...
Part #: 26601 Sand Green
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Studs on 2 Adjacent Sides Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 26604 Black
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Handle Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 2921 Light Bluish Gray
Brick 1 x 2 Brick 1 x 2
Part #: 3004 Sand Green
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 3 Plate 2 x 3
Part #: 3021 Sand Green
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Sand Green
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 Reddish Brown
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 Dark Green
Equipment Space Binoculars / Scanner / Electrobinoculars Equipment Space B...
Part #: 30304 White
Tile 1 x 1 with Groove Tile 1 x 1 with G...
Part #: 3070b Sand Green
Tile 1 x 1 with Groove Tile 1 x 1 with G...
Part #: 3070b Black
Brick Special 1 x 1 x 1 2/3 with Studs on 1 Side Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 32952 Red
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Only 2 studs Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 33909 Reddish Brown
Plate Special 1 x 3 with 2 Studs with Groove and Inside Stud Holder (Jumper) Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 34103 Reddish Brown
Plate Special 1 x 2 Rounded with 2 Open Studs Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 35480 Dark Bluish Gray
Brick 1 x 3 Brick 1 x 3
Part #: 3622 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 3 Plate 1 x 3
Part #: 3623 Sand Green
Slope Inverted 45° 2 x 1 Slope Inverted 45...
Part #: 3665 Sand Green
Bracket 1 x 1 - 1 x 1 Bracket 1 x 1 - 1...
Part #: 36841 Light Bluish Gray
Dish 4 x 4 Inverted [Radar] Dish 4 x 4 Invert...
Part #: 3960 Light Bluish Gray
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 (+ Opening) Plate Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 4032a Black
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 (+ Opening) Plate Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 4032a Dark Green
Technic Pin 1/2 Technic Pin 1/2
Part #: 4274 Light Bluish Gray
Bracket 1 x 2 - 2 x 2 Bracket 1 x 2 - 2...
Part #: 44728 Dark Bluish Gray
Dish 2 x 2 Inverted [Radar] Dish 2 x 2 Invert...
Part #: 4740 Trans-Orange
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Tooth Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 49668 Sand Green
Wedge Plate 2 x 4 Wedge Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 51739 Dark Bluish Gray
Brick Special 1 x 2 with Studs on 2 Sides Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 52107 Light Bluish Gray
Slope 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) Slope 30° 1 x 1 x...
Part #: 54200 Reddish Brown
Slope 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) Slope 30° 1 x 1 x...
Part #: 54200 Black
Weapon Gun / Blaster Long (Star Wars) Weapon Gun / Blas...
Part #: 57899 Black
Cone 1 x 1 [Top Groove] Cone 1 x 1 [Top G...
Part #: 59900 Light Bluish Gray
Plate Round 4 x 4 with Pin Hole Plate Round 4 x 4...
Part #: 60474 Light Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Horizontal [Thick Open O Clip] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 61252 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Dark Bluish Gray
Bar 6L with Stop Ring Bar 6L with Stop ...
Part #: 63965 Black
Equipment Telescope / Torch / Spyglass, Support Round 1 x 1 x 1 2/3 Equipment Telesco...
Part #: 64644 Light Bluish Gray
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Bar Frame Octagonal, Reinforced, Completely Round Studs Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 75937 Flat Silver
Slope 30° 1 x 2 x 2/3 Slope 30° 1 x 2 x...
Part #: 85984 Light Bluish Gray
Tile 2 x 4 with Groove Tile 2 x 4 with G...
Part #: 87079 Dark Bluish Gray
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Stud on 1 Side Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 87087 Sand Green
Brick Round 2 x 2 Truncated Cone Brick Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 98100 Light Bluish Gray
Tile Round 1 x 1 with White Dot/Circle/Eye print Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 98138pr0107 Black
Plate Special 2 x 2 x 2/3 with Two Studs On Side and Two Raised Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 99206 Sand Green
Bracket 1 x 2 - 2 x 2 Inverted Bracket 1 x 2 - 2...
Part #: 99207 Light Bluish Gray
Bracket 1 x 2 - 1 x 2 Bracket 1 x 2 - 1...
Part #: 99781 Light Bluish Gray
The set offers a good selection of Sand Green pieces, useful for building desert landscapes or adding unique color accents to MOCs.

💎 Notable Parts

Sand Green Plate 1 x 2 (9x) $0.90
Dark Bluish Gray Tile Special 1 x 1 with Clip with Rounded Edges (8x) $1.60
Red Brick Special 1 x 1 x 1 2/3 with Studs on 1 Side (6x) $0.75
Tan Plate Special 1 x 2 with Three Teeth [Tri-Tooth] (4x) $0.60
Est. BrickLink Part Value
$3.85

💡 MOC Potential

🚗 Smaller scale podracer
🌳 Tatooine landscape diorama
🤖 Droid repair station

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DJ AG's video features an unboxing and timelapse build of the LEGO Star Wars Microfighters 75228 set, directing viewers to blogdelblock.com for a full review. The video serves as a preview, showcasing the set's contents and build process.

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Charts Inventory Statistics

61
Unique Parts
161
Total Pieces
3
Minifigures
Inventory Version: 1