LEGO Star Wars 75365 YAVIN IV REBEL BASE Review! (2023)

LEGO Star Wars has long abstained from releasing a YAVIN 4 Rebel Base playset but that has finally changed! Set 75365 is the massive LEGO YAVIN IV set we've been waiting for... or is it? While it has an incredible 12 Minifigures, many LEGO Star Wars fans have pointed out the build looks too simplistic for $170. My review should help you see if this set is worth spending your money on!
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[@AlecFortescue]

This is the best 4+ line set so far.

[@maxwellsmith1578]

Exactly what I was thinking

[@zabooka]

frfr

[@lucyjane1766]

Yeah

[@user-qq9hw4ef3p]

And the best price for a 4+ set

[@luisemoralesfalcon4716]

😂😂

[@BigStackBlunder]

I think that Lucas didn’t give chewy a medal because it would have been an inconvenience for Lego to add it to the minifigure.

[@nathonso_edits]

He thought of every, damn he really is a genius

[@pireangrammaticul3443]

Bravo Vince!

[@dinodavid5315]

haha

[@Oscar-ek2jx]

Shouldve been a print on chewie imo

[@IsaacGroff12]

Lucas always thinks ahead bro💯🤣💀

[@fritz404]

This set is fine but to me it's just an upscaled 4+ set, the temple is very basic in shaping and not very appealing and the tree looks like it was taken directly from a juniors set. I like the chibi y-wing but the chibi slave one and tie advanced from previous years were much more effective in comparison. The figs are solid and the actual pieces for medals is an amazing inclusion. 7/10 imo

[@harrystone4068]

But which one you prefer this one or the old canceled version that appears in the book

[@RuskiBear57]

Yeah

[@idkme7864]

I mean it is labeled 8+

[@jodanger37]

Exactly, it looks just like a giant 4 plus set

[@calvinsallee]

I'd say 6 out of 10. This isn't a appealing set to display & that means 90% of adults will buy this only for the mini figs & the miniature Y wing which is dissapointing

[@Cl0udWolf]

For $170 the gunship or ghost is a much better option. My main issue is that there r a ton of sets releasing for more than $100 this year. Too much imo

[@THEODSTKING117]

yeah the LEGO inflation is pretty wild nowadays

[@thunderspark1536]

​@@THEODSTKING117*Inflation in general, Lego is just following the crowd sadly.

[@LanceyKersti]

I can't buy lego anymore way too expensive

[@LanceyKersti]

@@thunderspark1536 unfortunately lego was too much before inflation

[@bobafett8768]

​@thunderspark1536 while inflation is bad I really would love to see a specific breakdown of where the $170 goes. The $300 sets for example, or even the $500 ones....are they seriously worth the cost of a Nintendo Switch or PS5? Is plastic worth that much? Doesn't make sense

[@pastathemaster]

It’s a cool set since it was a once scrapped idea to see it become official. I would just say that tree for the outlook post could’ve definitely used more detail like maybe a tree you build with smaller pieces than those big parts. Other than that, I’m glad LEGO brought a new Original Trilogy set to the table.

[@richardspino9188]

do you ever think we'll get an R2 unit with a dome that spins? Seems like its an easy transition. A body with 1 peg instead of 4 would be a good start.

[@garbagearchive]

YES! And I have a design for rollable BB8 as well, not that anyone is clamoring for another BB8 fig. Love your idea!

[@EuropeanAvgeek]

​@@garbagearchiveWould love to see a rollable BB8 tbh.

[@nealeTH]

This could have been the Mos Eisley replacement set if they had approached Yavin as a master builder series. The location aimed at an adult audience. Especially as this timeline for Yavin is from original film. A more complex, larger build. More detail. More vehicles. More minifigs to add volume to the scenes. Perfect accompaniment to Mos Eisley. Next a new reimagining MBS of the Death Star and you have the three main locations of the film covered.

[@Daniel_Huffman]

I am so glad that we _finally_ got Garven Dreis in minifigure form. We've had Jon Vander since the early 2000s, but Dreis never showed up until now.

[@izenheimreborn6390]

I would buy it for the Y-Wing, it is so charming at that little scale!

[@Calloushades19]

Great job with the super consistent uploads! Great review as always, keep it up!

[@MandRproductions]

20!! Thank you :)

[@scottthewolfgamer]

The weird thing with the Han face, which I believe they've done at least once before iirc, is that it's using the Young Han Solo face instead of the regular Han Solo face. The expression is good, but less facial lines to show that he's younger sticks out like a sore thumb when you realize it

[@DRUmBEaTTS]

OMG! LEGO has not made the 2x2 trans yellow dish since they released it in two parts packs in 1989 & 1991. It was only released in two Classic Space sets released in 1986, sets 1558 & 6874. This Classic Space fan is extremely happy about that!!!! 😁

[@zacharysolomon8579]

Let me just say this: of all the diorama sets Lego has released from A New Hope. How in the force did they not make a diorama set for the medal ceremony? Is Yavin iconic? Yes. However I think we all remember it best for the ceremony at the end of A New Hope. LEGO: take notes

[@somethingawesome9547]

For those of you getting this as a gift for a kid, the 4+ A Wing set that retired not too long ago goes EXTREMELY well with this set. The A Wing scales well with the Y Wing, and the A Wing looks really good to boot for what it is. It also comes with a green Rebel pilot to help round out the different type of characters you can have at Yavin. The A-Wing even comes with a Yavin side build. It's just a great way to make it look like you have a fleet to go with this base. The A Wing should fit through the hangar doors as well. Any kid would love to get these two sets together. Luckily, that retired A Wing is still not too pricey. If they have the Darth Vader's castle, they can attack this base with Vader's tie and some stormies. Or vice versa. This is what Star Wars has been missing; big playsets like the Battle of Endor, Darth Vader's Castle, and this.

[@Oscar-ek2jx]

Saying that a 4+ set goes well with a $170 set is hilarious

[@somethingawesome9547]

@@Oscar-ek2jx Yavin is a kid’s set. Which is great.

[@Oscar-ek2jx]

@somethingawesome9547 just funny that a kids set is as expensive as a UCS set

[@somethingawesome9547]

@@Oscar-ek2jx Nintendo Switch is $300-$350. Nintendo says their product is for kids. Sorry but if anything, LEGO needs to dial back Star Wars adults sets. Shit is getting ridiculous.

[@Tearintime]

Don’t worry no one here is buying it for their kid 🤣

[@ephraimmura6207]

Imagine getting two sets and combining it. It would make it a near perfect set.

[@user-fg3dz5kv7q]

For 350$

[@DesignedAssassin]

Possible video?

[@MrUkelela]

This is exactly my plan! Hopefully an alternative build comes out soon!

[@colewagner6623]

The figures are really really good, but I can’t help but be disappointed by the build. Seeing how Yavin is one of the most hyped locations for a set cause we have literally never gotten it before. Definitely wait for a discount to pick it up.

[@Caniac76]

I wanted this set to be great and I was pumped up for it and then it came out.

[@jonathandavenport2500]

I'd love to see you combine a few of these sets together and combine with some of your regular sized ships. Your videos ROCK and thanks for being a great example for others.

[@mrmanchicken5062]

The y-wing is SO GOOD! Especially in that smaller scale. Its much better then i expected

[@etunimisukunimi5088]

I love The minifig scale vehicles and starships and they are cheaper

[@zaczac744]

And they fit better to the scale of star destroyers

[@BrickReporter]

Since we now have Yavin and Vader's Castle, we need the Citadel Tower from Rogue One in 2024!

[@DanBen07]

9:09 In reference books some cross section of yavin 4 temple show a observation and communications room at the top with a satellite dish in it. Some other cross sections just keep that area covered and don't show what's there.

[@rafigross]

I find it odd that Lego used Han’s face from Solo for this set instead of his normal face

[@jakknova]

Ryan: reviews whole set, and gets upset a several things Also Ryan: the troop cart is amazingly accurate and I love it

[@MandRproductions]

Ryan: gives honest review and says it how it is for each thing in a set? I don’t get it…

[@Jordan61112]

@@MandRproductionsRyan: My nephew can’t get a 501st battle pack Also Ryan: buys 500 of them

[@MandRproductions]

@@Jordan61112 damn that sucks

[@do_no_try]

When the crew cart is the highlight, I think I'll pass on this one.😂

[@BritsBricks]

🔥 this is a great set!! Thank you for sharing always!!

[@sir_captainmorgan]

I wanna get some 4+ x-wing, tie fighter, and A-wing sets to go along with this one, so I can build a 4+ end of new hope scene lol

[@zabooka]

truth be told, i really do admire this set

[@501stLego]

i agree. i understand why people dislike the set but that doesn't make it any less amazing

[@coolplastic_]

Nice review and love your channel! Inspired me to start one too. Much love and keep it up!

[@benfoxhall1095]

It has some cool features that are overly watered down by areas that feel incomplete.

[@tonyricca8116]

I’m glad we finally got a new rebel pilot and there should be a bunch more that can be made so many characters that haven’t been produced yet

[@stevena9951]

I would love to see you expand the jungle around the base using all the Endor trees you have.

[@Rouge_Gems]

Now all we need is the Jedi temple from episode III as a 18+ set.

[@Pqddington]

i feel like this set is going to experience something similar to the justifier where it comes down to around £100 on amazon after a bit also great video again keep up the good work

[@Harbinger115]

It’s always a good day when MandR uploads

[@Dyslego]

Love this set! So cool!

[@MaxBricksYT]

This is random but at 7:41 you can really see how far Ryan’s reviews have come, keep up the good work and quality and nice review!

[@TheBrickBrit]

Hands down the best August 2023 set! 🙌 Thanks for all the content Ryan!

[@LoganTheMovieDude2008]

I agree

[@crazydog1750]

Personally disagree. Nothing from August was really that good, the only one I'm playing with the idea of picking up is the battle pack.

[@dominykasrutkauskas3807]

@@crazydog1750 agreed

[@MandRproductions]

Ummm well technically you’re probably right and I hate that you are lol

[@TheBrickBrit]

@@MandRproductions Just watched your Spider Tank review and I've changed my mind. That one is a Day 1 pickup for me.

[@thegreatpiginthesky3904]

That Leia is amazing

[@CinemalecularFilms]

Great review!

[@troopsome6254]

Could we get a celebration minifigures' comparison video?

[@jackbaker3618]

You should combine 4 and make a better one, I think that you could do an amazing job.👍

[@fabianjochenkanzler]

i really like your reviews, they elevate you. all your videos and social media is really salty and than you can switch and create objective reviews. that is an honorable ability.

[@masterjedihudak1590]

Great video Ryan! This set has some great pieces and detail. Its a decent start for MOC. Might be able to collect a few. And rebuild a whole second and third floor. Leia is the best fig IMO. Pilots are sweet too. Can't believe the Rebel trooper doesn't have leg printing however. The junior set had a better Fleet trooper...

[@Owenb243]

I’m gonna get this set definitely

[@seanthompson9990]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🎉congrats you got this set early that’s great but to me on the other hand I have to wait on that

[@RomanSarcone-qq2lz]

I love your channel so much we all love you

[@toadboy7493]

That audio though. 👌It’s like Ryan is reviewing a Lego set on NPR

[@orcas99]

Looks great! Thanks for the review! Good thing it didn't come with a micro Y-wing. They should've added more detail to the tree tho.

[@Makocat]

Love how you used a blue saber blade instead of the included white pointer stick. Very nice. But seriously, What are these lego prices I'm sure they are accounting for both inflation and people that buy them on discount. Those are minifigures I wish I could get but not with this price. No bricklink in my area either, mexico has very little variety when it comes to shops and buying international... might as well pay the full price of the set at that point. So discount it is.

[@rebelalliance1883]

Are you going to do a wave review for all the summer sets? Love the vids

[@thebrickbiker]

Like always a great review! Also, you should really do an ULTIMATE BUILD for this set, to make it more like a MBS set!

[@grielfi1221]

Underrated set fr

[@sergeipohkerova7211]

I saw a Russian dub of Star Wars when I was a kid, but the part where Red Leader says "Cut the chatter, Red 2," and "I'm going to cut across the axis and try to draw their fire" were kept 100% in English and the John Williams horn section silent then exploding in was amazing. So yeah anyway it sucks he died in the movie but I'm glad to honor him in minifig form and in my head canon he survived and was dancing on Endor in Jedi with the Ewoks.

[@Will_Lesher]

Wow, it does not feel like 2 years ago when you made the concept model. I actually didn’t believe you and looked it up, convinced it was sooner than that. Man the time flies!

[@CanadaBricks]

This is Darth Vader’s castle but like when you need to copy your friend’s homework, but have to change it up so the teacher doesn’t notice

[@JwBricks346]

I really like this set I can’t wait to pick in up

[@randomandology]

The Y-wing and the medals are the best parts (and couple of the minifigs). I wish they would release ship builds of the same size as this set's Y-wings.

[@jacktschida7316]

I’m gonna use my big extra pieces to connect the 2 rooms from all the way across and give both rooms more space. It’ll be insane

[@erikward5363]

Fun build but I wish it had more detail for the hefty price. The mini-figures are definitely a plus and worth it in the end for me. You still can’t beat having the Yavin 4 base and recreating the classic throne room scene.

[@davidboyd4026]

Great video

[@Empires-legofan]

It’s a great day for me 1 reason is cuz you uploaded I love your vids

[@Brixstar]

This gave me an idea that Lego could possibly create the scene on Crait from the last Jedi with the big blast door and a few ski speeders at a smaller scale

[@JadenWeeks]

I want to see what two of them look like when placed together!

[@milward4563]

I kinda wish they had left the droid duo out and had two more regular rebel fleet figures. They feel very integral to the location

[@rory4116]

I was really excited for it then I saw this video, less excited now more informed. Do think the y wing looks cool though, I probably will still buy it

[@hybr1d182]

I might wait on this one, probably going to get the Asoka sets first.

[@aaront5432]

it's nice to see my favorite star wars bomber in such a scale

[@kasparhayes6357]

I think the radar dish is so easily removable so it can be place on the crew cart and transported around :)

[@orlando_brick_co]

I’m in it for the Y-Wing 💯 beautiful set though 👏

[@CC_45678]

I think what this set really needs is a baseplate. + some minifigure more acsesories would be nice 😊

[@MZC3]

Never been this early to a video before. I wish it could’ve been priced higher but for a better build. But honestly overall solid build will be picking it up

[@tomgu2285]

This set is huge! I saw it in lego store in person and it's huge! And looks amazing. Definitely will get it.

[@user-fd9qd5io8p]

I'm buying this now. Thanks for the review.

[@MandRproductions]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@user-fd9qd5io8p]

@@MandRproductions yeah I ordered it online a little while ago. It's going to be a Christmas present to myself.

[@user-go3jf7vb5w]

The view finder on the y wing actually has an Easter egg and it points out the year the first movie came out 1977

[@LoganTheMovieDude2008]

I might as well get this one for Christmas this year

[@jasonruston3315]

This is a great set for the foundations of a MOC for adult fans like me who ain't the best with MOCs I like the open spaces to add stuff

[@ymirs4400]

To me, the design looks like a mirror to darth vaders castle set. It has the mini y wing like the mini tie advanced, a opening in the middle, and has the little room on top to place minifigs

[@roxtechs]

Definitely worth the price of admission for the number figures alone.

[@mattjohnson4802]

I would love for this set to be one that you combine multiple of to make an epic Yavin IV base. Similar to what you did with the Endor speeder chase

[@legion2590]

Pretty cool y-wing

[@Habsfan56744]

This is actually a good set in my opinion now the tree on the side is bad but with the mini figs your getting in this set I think is good 7.4/10

[@ChalsSyah]

It's a nice set up for a set. I'd buy it for a playset not display. I'd use the mini figs tho for my own mocs

[@zachgreenbaum529]

So the Y-Wing on this really makes me wonder something that NOBODY ever critiques, but is such a huge part of a ship’s character. Lego CONSISTENTLY gets engine colors wrong on Star Wars sets. All the time. And it’s so obvious what actual colors they’re supposed to be, even in concept art. So not really sure why they always use incorrect colors. The Ghost has blue engines in the new set and you touched on the Y-Wing here.

[@thefluffycupcake35]

I have to give LEGO props, I thought Gold Leaders helmet print looked familiar. Set 7658 comes with a Gold Leader with the same front helmet print, just the newer fig is more detailed and colored. Thought it was a nice touch

[@hanselmansell7555]

UCS 4+ from 2005, nice! 😉

[@WeirdAl_fan]

I was planning around with my 2005 clone turbo tank while watching this

[@SudiPaddi]

I’m buyin this right when it comes out

[@hudshill7755]

The medals are cool

[@davidkecsedi]

despite there are cons against this set, like the price and some details as described in the video, still, this is a great one. Looking forward to getting it :) Proper review, as always, thank you! 👌🏻

[@ChipPrints]

I think they should have gone for a $400 master builder set with this one like the Cantina.

[@letbrixstudio]

Nice set

[@kendallfleet]

The most appealing part in my prospective view is the down scaled Y-Wing Starfighter, since we haven’t had a Y-Wing in a while, it makes it a little exciting.

[@LegoCorn-fg3ww]

Me too I love the Y wing it looks so cool

[@mynala110]

The most appealing part of a $170 set is the $20 mini build Y wing? We need to raise our standards. 😂

[@kendallfleet]

@@mynala110yes lol

[@billybnd]

Dear Ryan (if you ever see this lol): There is a mistake (At least in my version) on page 8 of the first instruction booklet, the first step calls for 1 white 1x2 plate, but if you follow the instruction you actually need 2

[@Lazzerz1109]

Good vid

[@FullStripe97]

Thanks for the review! I don’t think this set has enough pluses for me to drop 170 on, minus the mini fig selections it’s just not a lot for that much money

[@jakeschwartz5500]

Yo Ryan what happened to your worst to first series I'd love to hear some updated rankings. Keep up the content

[@thedarknightstrikes7035]

New vid let's go.🎉🎉

[@Lazzerz1109]

I was expecting so much more from it thoe

[@luwicki97]

this set needs to be rebuilt with 3 of these sets to make it bigger and better XD

[@dynaguy3]

That’s my favorite outfit for Luke. Fantastic figure