LEGO Star Wars The Ghost (75357) Review – Rebels Icon

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When LEGO Star Wars: The Ghost (75357) landed in 2023, fans of the animated era finally got the set they’d been asking for years: a proper, mid-scale brick version of the VCX-100 freighter that serves as home, hideout and beating heart for the crew of Star Wars Rebels. For the Dadnology household — where Rebels is the greatest animated Star Wars ever made — this one was always going to be special, and it’s a 10/10.

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The Ghost isn’t a flashy hero ship like an X-wing or the Falcon. It’s a working freighter, lived-in and a little battered, and that’s exactly why it matters. This is the ship where a found family came together, and LEGO’s model captures its distinctive, off-kilter silhouette — the bulbous cockpit slung to one side, the long dorsal ridge, the rear bay where the Phantom docks — with real affection.

The Build Experience

The Ghost is a thoroughly enjoyable build that lands in a sweet spot: substantial enough to feel like a project, but never a slog. The construction is logical and well-paced, working from a sturdy internal frame outward to the curved hull panels that give the ship its rounded, organic look. LEGO has gotten very good at translating curved sci-fi shapes into brick, and there are some satisfying techniques here — angled plates and clever connections that hide the studs and sell the smooth, used-future aesthetic.

For a parent-and-kid session, it’s close to ideal. The bags break the build into manageable stages, each ending in a recognisable chunk of progress, which keeps younger builders engaged. There’s enough complexity to teach some genuine technique without ever becoming frustrating. Expect a relaxed evening or two rather than a marathon.

The standout construction moment is the Phantom II — the small shuttle that famously detaches from the Ghost’s rear. Building it as its own little model and then clicking it into place on the parent ship is a lovely payoff, and it’s the kind of show-accurate feature that makes fans grin.

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Design & Details

On the shelf, the Ghost has real presence precisely because it’s not a generic wedge. Its quirky silhouette is instantly recognisable to anyone who’s watched the show, and LEGO has nailed the proportions. The cockpit, the dorsal gun turret, the engines — the key beats are all there, and the colour work (greys with green accents) matches the on-screen ship well.

There’s a nice balance of display and play, too. The model is sturdy enough to swoosh (kids will), the turret rotates, and there’s some interior access for the minifigures. It’s not a fragile UCS-style display piece; it’s built to be handled, which suits a ship that, in the show, is always getting into scrapes.

The Minifigures

For fans, the minifigure roster is a big part of the appeal — though it is worth knowing exactly who is in the box, because this is the Ahsoka-era version of the ship rather than the Rebels-era crew. You get General Hera Syndulla, the pilot and moral compass who carries straight over from Rebels; her son Jacen Syndulla; New Republic officers Lt. Beyta and First Officer Hawkins; and, of course, the gloriously cantankerous astromech Chopper. Hera and Chopper are the emotional throughline from Rebels to Ahsoka, so the heart of the crew is here — but if you are picturing Kanan, Sabine, Ezra and Zeb minifigures, this is not that set, and it is the one caveat worth flagging for a Rebels diehard.

If there’s a wish-list item, it’s that no single set can include the entire crew and every variant, so some fans will want Zeb and Ezra too. But the roster here covers the essentials and captures the family feel.

The Dad Perspective: Why This One Matters

Here’s the honest truth about LEGO Star Wars sets: the ones that mean the most aren’t always the biggest or most expensive — they’re the ones tied to a story you love. The Ghost is exactly that. If you’ve watched Rebels with your kids (or alone, after bedtime), building this ship is a genuinely warm experience. It’s the crew’s home, and assembling it feels like a small tribute to the best animated Star Wars there is.

As a family activity, it shines. The 10+ rating is fair — younger kids will want a hand with the curved hull sections — but it’s a brilliant parent-and-child project, and the detachable Phantom is a guaranteed highlight. On value, it sits in the reasonable mid-range for a licensed Star Wars ship of this size; you’re paying a fan premium, but you’re getting a distinctive, display-worthy model rather than another variant of a ship you already own three times.

The only real caveats are the usual ones: it’s a mid-scale model, not a room-dominating centrepiece, and as ever with licensed LEGO, the price reflects the badge as much as the brick count. But for what it is — a loving, playable tribute to a beloved ship — it’s hard to fault. If you don’t know the show, it’s a nice freighter. If you do know the show, it’s a 10 that’ll make you smile every time you walk past it.

How It Fits: Building the Rebels Shelf

A LEGO Ghost rarely lives alone. Half the fun is using it as the anchor of a wider animated-era display — the centrepiece your other Rebels and Clone Wars pieces orbit. Posed banking on a stand or parked with the Phantom docked, it instantly tells visitors which corner of Star Wars you love most, and it pairs beautifully with the Black Series Ghost crew figures standing alongside it: Hera, Sabine, Ezra, Zeb and Kanan in 6-inch form, with the brick ship behind them. That mix of scales — minifigure crew on the model, big figures on the shelf — is exactly how you turn a single set into a display.

It’s worth a quick word on the Ghost’s LEGO history, too. There was an earlier, smaller Ghost (75053) back in 2014, and comparing the two is a neat illustration of how far LEGO’s design has come: the 2023 version is bigger, cleaner, far more accurate in silhouette, and benefits from a decade of improved curved-building techniques. If you owned the old one, this is a worthwhile upgrade; if you’re new to it, you’re getting the definitive brick Ghost.

On value, it sits squarely in the sensible mid-tier of licensed Star Wars ships. You’re paying the usual badge premium, but the piece count is healthy, the detachable Phantom effectively gives you a second model, and the crew roster is generous. It’s not a “cheap” set, but it doesn’t stray into the eye-watering territory of the bigger UCS pieces, which makes it an easy gift recommendation for a Rebels fan of almost any age.

A practical note on availability: like most licensed LEGO, Star Wars sets retire on their own schedule, and once the Ghost is gone from shelves it tends to climb in price on the secondary market. If you’ve been eyeing it and you know a Rebels fan in the house, it’s the kind of set worth grabbing while it’s in normal circulation rather than gambling on a later restock.

Finally, durability. Because the Ghost is built to be handled rather than treated as fragile glass, it survives the realities of a family home better than a delicate UCS display. Bits will pop off if it’s flown into a wall at speed (ask me how I know), but they click straight back on — which is precisely the right design choice for a ship that, on screen, is permanently held together with hope and Chopper’s spite.

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📌 FAQ — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the set number for the LEGO Ghost?

It’s LEGO set 75357, released in 2023 as part of the Star Wars line. It recreates the Ghost, the VCX-100 freighter from the animated series Star Wars Rebels.

Does the LEGO Ghost 75357 include the Phantom shuttle?

Yes. The smaller Phantom II shuttle is included and attaches to the rear of the Ghost, just as it does on screen — one of the set’s best features for fans of the show.

Which minifigures come with LEGO 75357?

The set includes key members of the Ghost crew — Hera Syndulla, Kanan Jarrus and Sabine Wren — plus the astromech droid Chopper. It’s a great roster for recreating scenes from Rebels.

Is the LEGO Ghost good for kids or adults?

Both. It’s rated 10+, making it a great parent-and-kid build, but the display value and Rebels nostalgia make it just as appealing for adult fans and collectors.