Metal Earth Millennium Falcon (Color) Review

The Metal Earth Premium Series Millennium Falcon (Color) is Metal Earth’s color edition of the Falcon. This review is based on the published Amazon listing and product photos. We have not assembled this kit, so difficulty and planning notes are estimates drawn from those specifications.

What the listing says

Spec	Listed value
Series	Premium Series (model ICX235)
Sheets	2.75
Pieces	137
Difficulty	Moderate
Assembled size	About 5.6 × 4.2 × 2.6 in
Age	14 and up
Tools	Tweezers recommended; no glue or solder

Earlier versions of this page listed a lower part count and an advanced rating. We have corrected both to match the current listing.

Finish and detail

This is the color edition. The product photos show grey hull plating with printed panel lines and red weathering marks, the round top turret, the offset cockpit and the forward mandibles, with the model mounted on a small angled stand. Metal Earth also sells a silver Millennium Falcon; the printed color is the main visible difference.

What the build involves

Metal Earth rates the Falcon moderate, which we map to Intermediate on our scale. The part count (137) and the round, layered hull suggest it rewards some prior experience, even if it is not rated as hard as the Razor Crest or N-1 Starfighter.

• Protect the printed faces. Smooth-jaw pliers or taped jaws help avoid scuffs.
• Sort by step. Many hull panels look alike; group them before you start.
• Build the hull evenly. A flat, level saucer makes every later step easier.

The listing does not publish a build time. Expect it to take longer than a two-sheet kit.

How it compares with other Star Wars kits

Kit	Pieces	Listed difficulty	Size (approx.)
Millennium Falcon (Color)	137	Moderate	5.6 × 4.2 × 2.6 in
Razor Crest	186	Challenging	5.5 × 3.6 × 3.1 in
N-1 Starfighter	143	Challenging	8.0 × 4.9 × 1.7 in
Imperial AT-AT	132	Moderate	3.7 × 2.0 × 4.0 in

See the full comparison in our best Star Wars metal model kits roundup.

Who it may suit

• Star Wars fans who have finished at least one metal kit
• Collectors who want a color display piece
• Gift buyers shopping for a teen or adult builder (listed for ages 14+)

For a first build, start with something simpler such as the Eiffel Tower, then come back to the Falcon.

What we could not verify

The listing does not state a build time. We have not confirmed how durable the printed finish is, how well the stand holds the model, or how closely the parts match the photos. Check recent buyer reports before purchasing.

The verdict

The color Millennium Falcon looks like the best all-round Star Wars kit we track: printed, and rated moderate rather than challenging. It is a good second or third kit for a fan. Browse more in the sci-fi & fantasy category.