The Earl's Verdict
Set Reviews.
Every review here is written by a builder. What you'll get: honest build technique analysis, real parts value assessment, and a straight answer on whether it's worth your money. Some sets may be provided by manufacturers - all opinions are my own.
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Architecture 9.8 / 10
Set #21058 · 1476 pieces
★★★★★
The highest-scoring set in the Earl's library. A masterclass in large-scale geometry.
Icons 9.62 / 10
Set #10255 · 4002 pieces
★★★★★
The 20th anniversary modular. Retired, beloved, and still one of the finest builds in the line.
Icons 9.6 / 10
Set #10316 · 6167 pieces
★★★★★
The Last Homely House East of the Sea, rendered in 6,167 pieces of breathtaking Elven architecture. This is LEGO at its most beautiful.
Icons 9.5 / 10
Set #10318 · 2083 pieces
★★★★★
Supersonic speed, timeless design, and 2,083 pieces of aviation history. The fastest commercial aircraft ever built, now in LEGO form.
Architecture 9.5 / 10
Set #21061 · 4383 pieces
★★★★★
4,383 pieces of Gothic engineering. The most ambitious Architecture set LEGO has ever produced.
Star Wars 9.5 / 10
Set #75419 · 9023 pieces
★★★★★
That's no moon. 9,023 pieces, 40 minifigures, and the most ambitious Star Wars LEGO set ever engineered. The ultimate display centerpiece.
Architecture 9.48 / 10
Set #21063 · 3455 pieces
★★★★★
3,455 pieces of fairy-tale grandeur - the ultimate LEGO Architecture flagship has arrived.
Icons 9.42 / 10
Ideas 9.42 / 10
Set #21333 · 2316 pieces
★★★★★
One of the greatest LEGO sets ever made. Van Gogh's masterpiece, rebuilt in brick, with brushstrokes you can feel.
Icons 9.4 / 10
Set #10354 · 2017 pieces
★★★★★
In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit. Now that hole is made of 2017 LEGO pieces, and it is magnificent.
Icons 9.4 / 10
Set #11375 · 735 pieces
★★★★★
Schumacher's most dominant machine. 1:8-scale Icons perfection for F1 fans who remember when Ferrari was untouchable.
Technic 9.36 / 10
Set #42228 · 1675 pieces
★★★★★
The 2025 championship car in 1:8 Technic. Working DRS, gearbox, V6 engine. This is the one.
Icons 9.3 / 10
Set #10350 · 3266 pieces
★★★★★
The modular that rewrites the rulebook. Half-timbered grandeur, a secret courtyard, and 3266 pieces of pure building joy.
Icons 9.3 / 10
Set #10353 · 799 pieces
★★★★★
Mansell's championship chariot. The FW14B with active suspension - the car that changed F1 engineering forever.
Icons 9.3 / 10
Set #10365 · 2862 pieces
★★★★★
The Black Pearl sails again. 2,862 pieces of pirate legend with Captain Jack at the helm and nine crew members on deck.
The Legend of Zelda 9.3 / 10
Set #77093 · 2500 pieces
★★★★★
The guardian of the Kokiri Forest in 2,500 pieces. A landmark build that brings Hyrule to life with staggering detail and scale.
Icons 9.24 / 10
Set #11378 · 1903 pieces
★★★★★
The golden age of flight in 1,903 bricks. Pan Am's legendary DC-3 gets the Icons treatment it deserves.
Speed Champions 9.22 / 10
Set #77249 · 263 pieces
★★★★★
Williams blue, done right. One of the best value Speed Champions sets in recent memory.
Icons 9.2 / 10
Set #10356 · 3600 pieces
★★★★★
Make it so. The Galaxy-class starship arrives in LEGO Icons form at 3,600 pieces, with the entire TNG bridge crew aboard.
Icons 9.2 / 10
Set #10366 · 4154 pieces
★★★★★
4,154 pieces of underwater paradise. Coral reefs, tropical fish, and the most ambitious display model in the 2025 Icons range.
Icons 9.2 / 10
Set #11371 · 3456 pieces
★★★★★
Three storefronts. One address. The newest Modular Buildings Collection entry delivers a complete block of charming retail architecture.
Icons 9.2 / 10
Set #11373 · 538 pieces
★★★★★
538 pieces of dark lord menace. The most intimidating helmet in cinema history, built to dominate your shelf.
Architecture 9.2 / 10
Set #21060 · 2125 pieces
★★★★★
2,125 pieces of Japanese elegance - the White Heron Castle soars in pristine brick form.
Ideas 9.2 / 10
Set #21359 · 3251 pieces
★★★★★
Sun-drenched coastal charm built brick by brick. A Mediterranean masterpiece that belongs on every shelf.
Technic 9.2 / 10
Set #42206 · 1639 pieces
★★★★★
Verstappen's championship machine in 1:8 Technic scale. Functional steering, V6 pistons, and that unmistakable dark blue livery.
Harry Potter 9.2 / 10
Set #76444 · 2750 pieces
★★★★★
Twelve minifigures, three legendary shops, and the most immersive Wizarding World streetscape LEGO has ever created.
Icons 9.12 / 10
City 9.12 / 10
Set #60443 · 322 pieces
★★★★★
Ferrari red, five minifigures, and a pit stop mechanism that actually works. This one's a keeper.
Icons 9.1 / 10
Set #10351 · 1359 pieces
★★★★★
221B Baker Street, compressed into a bookshelf. Atmospheric diorama building at its finest.
Icons 9.1 / 10
Set #10360 · 2417 pieces
★★★★★
NASA's iconic piggyback ride, rebuilt in brick. The Shuttle Carrier Aircraft is a once-in-a-generation display set for space history fans.
Icons 9.1 / 10
Set #11370 · 2593 pieces
★★★★★
The Upside Down bleeds through every wall. LEGO's most atmospheric licensed set turns Vecna's lair into a 2,593-piece masterpiece of horror design.
Ideas 9.1 / 10
Set #21356 · 4090 pieces
★★★★★
A 4,090-piece tribute to the golden age of American river travel - massive, meticulously detailed, and one of the most impressive Ideas sets ever produced.
Ideas 9.1 / 10
Set #21363 · 2912 pieces
★★★★★
Hey you guys! One-Eyed Willy's pirate ship and the underground cavern brought to life in nearly 3,000 pieces of pure 1980s adventure.
Creator 9.1 / 10
Set #40713 · 262 pieces
★★★★★
Mount Fuji, cherry blossoms, a torii gate - the best-designed Postcard in the series.
Icons 9.1 / 10
Set #40955 · 1800 pieces
★★★★★
1,800 pieces of maritime engineering. The Maersk Container Vessel brings the scale of global shipping to your shelf with authority and precision.
Technic 9.1 / 10
Set #42207 · 1361 pieces
★★★★★
The Prancing Horse at 1:8 Technic scale. Working V6 engine, functional steering, and that iconic Rosso Corsa red.
Speed Champions 9.1 / 10
Set #77256 · 357 pieces
★★★★★
1.21 gigawatts at 8-wide scale. The DeLorean time machine with Doc Brown and Marty McFly. Where we're going, we don't need roads.
Harry Potter 9.04 / 10
Set #71043 · 6020 pieces
★★★★★
The definitive wizarding world display piece. Over six thousand bricks of microscale magic, from the Great Hall to the Chamber of Secrets.
City 9.02 / 10
Set #60110 · 919 pieces
★★★★★
Retired, appreciated, and still one of the best City sets ever made. Hunt it used.
Icons 9 / 10
Set #10352 · 1635 pieces
★★★★★
Welcome to Krusty Burger, where the food is questionable but the build is outstanding. Seven Springfield favorites included.
Icons 9 / 10
Set #10367 · 1201 pieces
★★★★★
You shall not pass - unless you build this first. The Balrog of Morgoth in book nook form, with Gandalf standing firm on the Bridge of Khazad-dum.
Ideas 9 / 10
Set #21360 · 2025 pieces
★★★★★
Pure imagination, built in brick. Wonka's factory comes to life with chocolate rivers, golden tickets, and a cast of unforgettable characters.
Icons 8.92 / 10
Set #10281 · 878 pieces
★★★★☆
Two ways to build. One beautiful result. The Botanical Collection at its most creative.
Speed Champions 8.92 / 10
Set #77252 · 268 pieces
★★★★☆
The movie car in black and gold. Two drivers, one set, zero reason not to.
Icons 8.9 / 10
Set #10357 · 1241 pieces
★★★★☆
Carroll Shelby's masterpiece in brick form. 1,241 pieces of American muscle with functional steering and curves that took decades to perfect.
Ideas 8.9 / 10
Set #21358 · 1343 pieces
★★★★☆
Sixteen minifigures, a working vending mechanism, and a love letter to LEGO history - this is the set that celebrates everything we love about the hobby.
Creator 8.9 / 10
Set #40519 · 254 pieces
★★★★☆
Statue of Liberty minifig, Empire State, Brooklyn Bridge - New York in 254 pieces.
Editions 8.9 / 10
Set #43020 · 2842 pieces
★★★★☆
2,842 pieces of pure gold. LEGO's tribute to the world's most coveted sports trophy.
City 8.9 / 10
Set #60469 · 752 pieces
★★★★☆
The flagship station City has been waiting for. 752 pieces of urban infrastructure that anchors any LEGO city layout.
Harry Potter 8.84 / 10
Set #76457 · 2332 pieces
★★★★☆
Three iconic shops, seven beloved characters, and one of the most atmospheric Harry Potter builds LEGO has ever produced.
Botanicals 8.8 / 10
Set #10345 · 1161 pieces
★★★★☆
The biggest botanical display yet. 1,161 pieces of floral grandeur that demands the center of your table.
Icons 8.8 / 10
Set #10358 · 1505 pieces
★★★★☆
Soundwave superior. 1,505 pieces of Decepticon engineering that actually converts from robot to cassette player. Ravage included.
Icons 8.8 / 10
Set #11384 · 2102 pieces
★★★★☆
Man's best friend, built one brick at a time. A 2,102-piece golden retriever sculpture that captures pure puppy joy in brick form.
Architecture 8.8 / 10
Set #21062 · 1880 pieces
★★★★☆
Roman baroque in brick form. The Trevi Fountain proves LEGO can sculpt, not just build.
City 8.8 / 10
Set #60444 · 678 pieces
★★★★☆
Two F1 cars, a full garage, and six minifigures. This is the most complete City F1 experience in one box.
Pokemon 8.8 / 10
Set #72152 · 2050 pieces
★★★★☆
The most recognizable character in Pokemon, built brick by brick. LEGO's Pikachu is the centerpiece your shelf has been waiting for.
Harry Potter 8.8 / 10
Set #76453 · 1601 pieces
★★★★☆
Nine minifigures including Voldemort and Bellatrix, a gothic manor dripping with dark magic, and the most menacing Harry Potter build on the market.
Speed Champions 8.8 / 10
Set #77238 · 607 pieces
★★★★☆
Two Lamborghinis. One box. The Revuelto hybrid and the Huracan STO together - the past and future of Sant'Agata at 8-wide scale.
Speed Champions 8.8 / 10
Set #77242 · 275 pieces
★★★★☆
The Prancing Horse at eight studs wide - Ferrari's 2024 F1 contender captured in a build that is pure Maranello fire.
Art 8.72 / 10
Icons 8.7 / 10
Set #10355 · 1151 pieces
★★★★☆
The villains of 1980s LEGO Space are back. The Blacktron Renegade is a love letter to every builder who picked the bad guys.
Icons 8.7 / 10
Set #10362 · 1101 pieces
★★★★☆
A Parisian sidewalk cafe in brick. LEGO's Restaurants of the World series captures the charm of French dining culture in stunning detail.
Botanicals 8.7 / 10
Set #10373 · 709 pieces
★★★★☆
Three trees. Three moods. One meditative building session that earns permanent shelf space.
Icons 8.7 / 10
Set #11376 · 1060 pieces
★★★★☆
1,060 pieces of automotive history - the car that put the world on wheels, built brick by brick.
Icons 8.7 / 10
Set #11389 · 830 pieces
★★★★☆
Save Earth. Save your friend. Andy Weir's sci-fi masterpiece becomes an 830-piece display model with the Hail Mary spacecraft and Rocky the Eridian.
Botanicals 8.7 / 10
Set #11502 · 500 pieces
★★★★☆
Bright, bold, and built for display. 500 pieces of sunshine that bring warmth to any LEGO botanical collection.
Creator 8.7 / 10
Set #40569 · 277 pieces
★★★★☆
Big Ben, the London Eye, a red double-decker - London in 277 pieces.
Technic 8.7 / 10
Set #42214 · 1135 pieces
★★★★☆
The raging bull goes RC. App-controlled motor, functional steering, and Lamborghini's angular aggression at 1,135 pieces.
City 8.7 / 10
Set #60446 · 598 pieces
★★★★☆
City goes interstellar with a proper spacecraft that takes the Space subtheme seriously. 598 pieces of orbital ambition.
City 8.7 / 10
Set #60508 · 600 pieces
★★★★☆
Cops, crooks, and a cargo train. 600 pieces of cinematic LEGO City action that plays like a heist movie in brick form.
Harry Potter 8.7 / 10
Set #76450 · 832 pieces
★★★★☆
Platform 9 3/4 squeezed between your books - a microscale Hogwarts Express that turns any bookshelf into the Wizarding World.
Speed Champions 8.7 / 10
Set #77239 · 348 pieces
★★★★☆
Guards Red, rear wing, and those curves. The GT3 RS proves Porsche translates perfectly to 8-wide.
Speed Champions 8.7 / 10
Set #77243 · 251 pieces
★★★★☆
The championship-winning bull at eight studs wide - Red Bull's dominant RB20 distilled into a build that charges hard from the first piece.
Speed Champions 8.7 / 10
Set #77254 · 339 pieces
★★★★☆
Ferrari's most extreme road car gets the Speed Champions treatment. 339 pieces of Maranello's finest hybrid engineering.
Speed Champions 8.66 / 10
Set #76920 · 344 pieces
★★★★☆
American muscle in brick form. The Dark Horse earns its name on the display shelf.
Art 8.64 / 10
Set #31220 · 3179 pieces
★★★★☆
Monet's Impressionist masterpiece translated into brick - 3,179 pieces of texture, color, and light.
Editions 8.62 / 10
Set #43019 · 1498 pieces
★★★★☆
A life-size football with a secret stadium inside. LEGO's wildest set in years.
City 8.62 / 10
Set #60464 · 92 pieces
★★★★☆
Two cars, two drivers, two liveries. This is the best pure value in the City F1 wave.
Botanicals 8.6 / 10
Set #10348 · 474 pieces
★★★★☆
Crimson canopy, zero maintenance. A fiery autumn centerpiece built one leaf at a time.
Icons 8.6 / 10
Set #10359 · 1302 pieces
★★★★☆
A tranquil garden escape in brick form. LEGO's Gardens of the World series delivers a meditative build with stunning display presence.
Icons 8.6 / 10
Set #11372 · 1102 pieces
★★★★☆
Autumn arrives in brick form. A tranquil cottage garden bursting with fall foliage, seasonal detail, and quiet beauty for the Gardens of the World series.
Ideas 8.6 / 10
Set #21354 · 2001 pieces
★★★★☆
The Cullen residence, rebuilt in brick - a moody, atmospheric tribute to the Twilight saga with seven minifigures and stunning architectural detail.
Ideas 8.6 / 10
Set #21376 · 1755 pieces
★★★★☆
1,755 pieces of feline attitude. The internet's favorite cat, now in brick form.
Technic 8.6 / 10
Set #42223 · 793 pieces
★★★★☆
Le Mans legend in Technic form. V8 engine, functional steering, and the car that humbled Ferrari at the 24 Hours.
Harry Potter 8.6 / 10
Set #76454 · 1732 pieces
★★★★☆
The minifig-scale Hogwarts you have been waiting for - 12 characters, iconic rooms, and a castle that finally feels alive.
Speed Champions 8.6 / 10
Set #77244 · 267 pieces
★★★★☆
Silver arrows in miniature - Mercedes' W15 at eight studs wide, where precision engineering meets LEGO craftsmanship.
Speed Champions 8.6 / 10
Set #77257 · 287 pieces
★★★★☆
McLaren's ultimate hypercar joins the Speed Champions garage. The W1 successor to the P1, rendered in 287 pieces of papaya precision.
Speed Champions 8.6 / 10
Set #77259 · 215 pieces
★★★★☆
Audi enters Formula 1. The R26 in 8-wide Speed Champions is the first brick-built chapter of a brand new era.
Speed Champions 8.58 / 10
Set #76921 · 274 pieces
★★★★☆
Audi's electric rally weapon looks right at home in brick form.
Speed Champions 8.58 / 10
Set #76924 · 808 pieces
★★★★☆
Boxy brute meets sleek roadster. 808 pieces of German engineering contrast on your shelf.
Art 8.54 / 10
Set #31212 · 3091 pieces
★★★★☆
3,091 studs of deep space. A meditative wall art build that puts the entire galaxy on your wall.
Technic 8.52 / 10
Set #42224 · 1450 pieces
★★★★☆
A dinosaur-liveried endurance racer with mechanical soul. This is Technic doing what Technic does best.
Speed Champions 8.52 / 10
Set #76934 · 318 pieces
★★★★☆
The supercar that started it all. 318 pieces of Italian legend on your shelf.
Botanicals 8.5 / 10
Set #10342 · 749 pieces
★★★★☆
A pink-drenched bouquet that proves LEGO flowers belong on every table. Beautiful, buildable, and maintenance-free.
Icons 8.5 / 10
Set #10361 · 956 pieces
★★★★☆
All aboard for the holidays. LEGO's Winter Village train delivers seasonal charm, Powered Up compatibility, and four festive minifigures.
Botanicals 8.5 / 10
Botanicals 8.5 / 10
Set #10374 · 789 pieces
★★★★☆
Roses that never wilt. A romantic bouquet built petal by petal for permanent display.
Icons 8.5 / 10
Set #10375 · 784 pieces
★★★★☆
The Night Fury lands in brick form. A display-grade dragon sculpture that captures Toothless at his most expressive.
Architecture 8.5 / 10
Set #21064 · 958 pieces
★★★★☆
958 pieces of the City of Light - Paris captured in a single elegant display shelf.
Ideas 8.5 / 10
Set #21361 · 1125 pieces
★★★★☆
Bright light! Bright light! The most loveable Mogwai in cinema history, faithfully rebuilt as a stunning brick sculpture.
Ideas 8.5 / 10
Set #21366 · 1234 pieces
★★★★☆
Two otters holding hands on the water. 1,234 pieces of pure, unbearable cuteness.
Disney 8.5 / 10
Set #43290 · 700 pieces
★★★★☆
Squirrel! 700 pieces bring Pixar's most lovable duo to life with color, character, and personality in every brick.
City 8.5 / 10
Set #60445 · 1086 pieces
★★★★☆
1,086 pieces of F1 logistics. A transport truck, a Red Bull, an Aston Martin, and the paddock drama that connects them.
City 8.5 / 10
Set #60470 · 1517 pieces
★★★★☆
A green machine built for adventure. The Explorer Train brings LEGO City rail travel into the wilderness.
City 8.5 / 10
Set #60472 · 450 pieces
★★★★☆
Organized chaos in brick form. 450 pieces of industrial character that brings a side of city life LEGO rarely explores.
Pokemon 8.5 / 10
Set #72151 · 587 pieces
★★★★☆
Eight evolutions, one set. LEGO captures the full Eevee family in brick form - and each one earns its spot on the shelf.
Speed Champions 8.5 / 10
Set #77240 · 291 pieces
★★★★☆
Bugatti's limited-run hypercar in unlimited brick form. The Centodieci is Speed Champions at its most exotic.
Speed Champions 8.5 / 10
Set #77241 · 300 pieces
★★★★☆
Honda's legendary roadster finally gets the brick treatment. Top down, VTEC up, and every curve accounted for.
Speed Champions 8.5 / 10
Set #77245 · 269 pieces
★★★★☆
British racing green returns to the Speed Champions grid. The AMR24 is Fernando's finest in 8-wide form.
Speed Champions 8.5 / 10
Set #77253 · 284 pieces
★★★★☆
From the PlayStation to your shelf. Bugatti's Vision GT concept crosses from digital to brick in stunning 8-wide form.
Speed Champions 8.48 / 10
Set #76925 · 564 pieces
★★★★☆
F1 race car meets its safety car. 564 pieces of British Racing Green on your shelf.
Speed Champions 8.46 / 10
Set #76919 · 245 pieces
★★★★☆
Papaya perfection in 8-wide format. McLaren's 2024 F1 entry delivers on the shelf.
Editions 8.44 / 10
Set #43014 · 886 pieces
★★★★☆
The Monegasque prince gets the brick-built crown he deserves.
Editions 8.44 / 10
Set #43022 · 884 pieces
★★★★☆
Seven titles, one helmet, eight hundred and eighty-four bricks.
City 8.42 / 10
Set #60442 · 86 pieces
★★★★☆
Papaya orange is one of LEGO's best livery matches. This punches above its weight class.
Icons 8.4 / 10
Set #10363 · 493 pieces
★★★★☆
Leonardo's Renaissance vision takes flight in 493 pieces. Five centuries of imagination, one shelf-ready sculpture.
Architecture 8.4 / 10
Set #21057 · 827 pieces
★★★★☆
827 pieces of the Lion City - Singapore's futuristic skyline rendered in elegant microscale.
Ideas 8.4 / 10
Set #21357 · 613 pieces
★★★★☆
Pixar's beloved desk lamp, built in brick - a charming, poseable sculpture that captures the personality of animation's most famous light source.
Ideas 8.4 / 10
Set #21362 · 880 pieces
★★★★☆
Six stunning minerals, brick by brick. A geology lover's dream desk display that proves LEGO can make even rocks beautiful.
Creator 8.4 / 10
Set #40818 · 189 pieces
★★★★☆
Venice, Rome, and the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Italy in 189 pieces.
Technic 8.4 / 10
Set #42212 · 897 pieces
★★★★☆
Ferrari's track-only beast in 15-wide Technic form. Red, aggressive, and mechanically engaging from first pin to final panel.
Technic 8.4 / 10
Set #42222 · 771 pieces
★★★★☆
Bugatti's track-focused Chiron in 15-wide Technic form. W16 engine, functional steering, and French hypercar elegance.
Disney 8.4 / 10
Set #43300 · 600 pieces
★★★★☆
Oh bother, it is wonderful. 600 pieces bring Pooh Bear's corner of the Hundred Acre Wood to your shelf with charm and warmth to spare.
City 8.4 / 10
Set #60473 · 1941 pieces
★★★★☆
Your LEGO City finally gets a skyline. 1,941 pieces of urban ambition reaching for the clouds.
City 8.4 / 10
Set #60474 · 313 pieces
★★★★☆
Grid positions claimed. VCARB and Sauber line up for the start in a set that captures the tension before lights out.
Star Wars 8.4 / 10
Set #75399 · 594 pieces
★★★★☆
Rogue One's troop transport returns with updated engineering and four excellent minifigures. The Rebellion's workhorse earns its wings.
Speed Champions 8.4 / 10
Set #77237 · 390 pieces
★★★★☆
American muscle finally gets its 8-wide moment. The Demon hits different on a Speed Champions shelf.
Speed Champions 8.4 / 10
Set #77246 · 248 pieces
★★★★☆
The junior team with senior swagger. Dark blue and red never looked this fast at 8 studs wide.
Speed Champions 8.4 / 10
Set #77248 · 258 pieces
★★★★☆
French engineering meets Danish bricks. The Alpine A524 brings Enstone's blue dream to the 8-wide grid.
Speed Champions 8.4 / 10
Set #77255 · 270 pieces
★★★★☆
Ka-chow! Lightning McQueen hits the 8-wide grid for Cars' 20th anniversary. Number 95, ready to race.
Ideas 8.36 / 10
Set #21367 · 1283 pieces
★★★★☆
Herge's iconic moon rocket launches into brick form - a faithful tribute to one of comics' greatest adventures.
Speed Champions 8.34 / 10
Set #76923 · 230 pieces
★★★★☆
Olive green aggression from Gran Turismo to your shelf. The Vision GT in 230 pieces of angular intent.
Botanicals 8.3 / 10
Set #10344 · 325 pieces
★★★★☆
Zen on your desk. 325 pieces of evergreen calm that never needs watering.
Ideas 8.3 / 10
Set #21355 · 879 pieces
★★★★☆
A celebration of scientific discovery across the ages - from early astronomy to modern computing, built in brick with three brilliant minifigures.
Art 8.3 / 10
Set #31218 · 1892 pieces
★★★★☆
Delicate pink blossoms rendered in studs - a serene, Japanese-inspired wall display.
Technic 8.3 / 10
Set #42208 · 707 pieces
★★★★☆
Aston Martin's hypercar in 15-wide Technic form. Aerodynamic drama, working steering, and a build that punches above its piece count.
City 8.3 / 10
Set #60495 · 250 pieces
★★★★☆
The hardest-working vehicle on every residential street. 250 pieces of civic responsibility that earns its weekly route.
City 8.3 / 10
Set #60499 · 402 pieces
★★★★☆
A serious airport emergency vehicle with massive scale and functional foam cannons. 402 pieces of runway response authority.
Pokemon 8.3 / 10
Set #72153 · 6838 pieces
★★★★☆
Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle. Three starters, one set. The original trio finally gets the brick treatment they deserve.
Star Wars 8.3 / 10
Set #75402 · 497 pieces
★★★★☆
The Republic's heavyweight fighter gets a modern rebuild with four Clone Wars crew and the wing-splitting action fans demanded.
Star Wars 8.3 / 10
Set #75405 · 559 pieces
★★★★☆
Admiral Ackbar's flagship in midiscale perfection. The Mon Calamari cruiser that won the Battle of Endor, built for your shelf.
Harry Potter 8.3 / 10
Set #76449 · 518 pieces
★★★★☆
A motorized Monster Book that actually chomps - the most delightfully unhinged Harry Potter build LEGO has ever attempted.
Speed Champions 8.3 / 10
Set #77247 · 259 pieces
★★★★☆
Stake F1 Team's bold green and white challenger. The final Sauber before Audi arrives.
Speed Champions 8.3 / 10
Set #77250 · 242 pieces
★★★★☆
The American underdog gets the brick treatment. White, red, and ready to prove the doubters wrong on your shelf.
Star Wars 8.26 / 10
Set #75446 · 1200 pieces
★★★★☆
The galaxy's most beloved foundling gets the brick-built sculpture treatment, and the result is pure shelf-dominating charm.
Speed Champions 8.24 / 10
Set #76935 · 328 pieces
★★★★☆
Stock car racing goes brick. 328 pieces of NASCAR attitude on your shelf.
City 8.22 / 10
Set #60487 · 122 pieces
★★★★☆
All printed, no stickers. The Bricksburg skyline tile alone makes this worth picking up.
Star Wars 8.22 / 10
Set #75447 · 930 pieces
★★★★☆
Mando's gunship returns with a movie-accurate rebuild, and it might be the definitive LEGO version of this iconic bounty hunter's ride.
Botanicals 8.2 / 10
Set #10343 · 274 pieces
★★★★☆
The Orchid, shrunk to desk size. A compact botanical that punches above its piece count.
Botanicals 8.2 / 10
Set #11510 · 400 pieces
★★★★☆
Elegant branches with delicate blooms. 400 pieces of understated botanical beauty that bring sophistication to any shelf.
Art 8.2 / 10
Set #31215 · 2615 pieces
★★★★☆
Van Gogh's masterpiece translated into studs - warm yellows and bold textures on your wall.
City 8.2 / 10
Set #60465 · 306 pieces
★★★★☆
A medical helicopter with opening patient bay and a purpose-built design that takes emergency air transport seriously. 306 pieces of life-saving aviation.
City 8.2 / 10
Set #60488 · 200 pieces
★★★★☆
Street food meets street cred. 200 pieces of crispy, golden charm that every City layout needs on its busiest corner.
Star Wars 8.2 / 10
Set #75404 · 450 pieces
★★★★☆
The Republic's troop carrier in midiscale glory. No minifigs, no compromises - just pure ship architecture on a premium display stand.
Star Wars 8.2 / 10
Set #75408 · 616 pieces
★★★★☆
The bounty hunter who spawned an army. Jango Fett's silver-and-blue Mandalorian helmet joins the collection shelf.
Star Wars 8.2 / 10
Set #75426 · 500 pieces
★★★★☆
She may not look like much, but she has got it where it counts. 500 pieces of the fastest hunk of junk in the galaxy for the SMART Play generation.
Speed Champions 8.2 / 10
Set #77251 · 285 pieces
★★★★☆
The Earl now has three McLaren F1 sets reviewed. At 8-wide, this is the sweet spot for papaya on the shelf.
Speed Champions 8.2 / 10
Set #77258 · 201 pieces
★★★★☆
LEGO puts their own car on the F1 Academy grid - and the model is worth celebrating.
Art 8.12 / 10
Set #31216 · 1773 pieces
★★★★☆
Pop art energy in stud form - bold primaries and dancing figures that radiate from the wall.
Super Mario 8.12 / 10
Set #72050 · 2234 pieces
★★★★☆
Player two gets the spotlight - a massive brick-built Luigi and his Mach 8 kart, ready for the podium.
Botanicals 8.1 / 10
Set #10347 · 373 pieces
★★★★☆
Sunshine in brick form. A cheerful, accessible bouquet that brightens any room - and any builder's day.
Architecture 8.1 / 10
Set #21068 · 597 pieces
★★★★☆
Shanghai's iconic skyline rendered in microscale precision. Five landmarks, one baseplate, and the Skylines series at its finest.
City 8.1 / 10
Set #60457 · 507 pieces
★★★★☆
A police vehicle workshop with opening bay doors, vehicle lift, and genuine mechanical character. 507 pieces of law enforcement logistics.
City 8.1 / 10
Set #60467 · 250 pieces
★★★★☆
Every LEGO City needs a tow truck. This one earns its spot on the road with charm, function, and clever engineering.
Star Wars 8.1 / 10
Set #75425 · 400 pieces
★★★★☆
You will never find a more wretched hive of scum and villainy. 400 pieces bring Tatooine's most infamous watering hole to SMART Play.
Star Wars 8.1 / 10
Set #75460 · 558 pieces
★★★★☆
The X-Wing gets a New Republic makeover courtesy of designer Benjamin Liboriussen, and it flies off the shelf in every sense.
Botanicals 8 / 10
Set #10349 · 217 pieces
★★★★☆
Tiny plants, big charm. The perfect desk companions that never need watering.
City 8 / 10
Set #60462 · 348 pieces
★★★★☆
Three rescue vehicles in one box - a helicopter, fire truck, and submarine that deliver maximum variety for the price. 348 pieces of emergency versatility.
Harry Potter 8 / 10
Set #76448 · 299 pieces
★★★★☆
A brick-built phoenix rising in flame and gold - plus the Sorting Hat and Sword of Gryffindor for good measure.
Speed Champions 7.94 / 10
Set #76922 · 676 pieces
★★★★☆
Two BMW race machines in one box - but 71 stickers stand between you and the finish line.
City 7.9 / 10
Set #60478 · 300 pieces
★★★★☆
The rotating drum that every construction site needs. 300 pieces of concrete-pouring satisfaction at City scale.
Star Wars 7.9 / 10
Set #75423 · 350 pieces
★★★★☆
Red Five standing by. 350 pieces bring the Rebel Alliance's most iconic fighter to the SMART Play generation with wings that mean business.
Art 7.88 / 10
Set #31217 · 744 pieces
★★★★☆
A tiger portrait framed in botanical brick. 744 pieces of sculpted relief art.
City 7.82 / 10
Set #60448 · 109 pieces
★★★★☆
Under with a minifig. The definition of no-excuses impulse buy.
City 7.82 / 10
Set #60493 · 280 pieces
★★★★☆
Audi enters F1 and LEGO's City line simultaneously. The truck is a bonus - the car is the real story.
City 7.8 / 10
Set #60466 · 250 pieces
★★★★☆
A compact construction workhorse that punches above its weight class. 250 pieces of honest, dirt-moving machinery.
City 7.8 / 10
Set #60471 · 298 pieces
★★★★☆
A rugged Arctic workhorse with genuine off-road personality. 298 pieces of frozen frontier exploration.
Star Wars 7.8 / 10
Set #75407 · 700 pieces
★★★★☆
The galaxy's most iconic logo rendered in brick. A bold wall display piece for the fan cave that demands commitment.
Star Wars 7.8 / 10
Set #75445 · 701 pieces
★★★★☆
The Anzellans get their own ship, and it is as charming and detailed as the tiny creatures who fly it.
DC 7.8 / 10
Set #76330 · 500 pieces
★★★★☆
The Bat-Signal built brick by brick. 500 pieces of iconic silhouette that brings Gotham's symbol to your wall or shelf.
Art 7.76 / 10
Star Wars 7.7 / 10
Set #75427 · 450 pieces
★★★★☆
The Emperor awaits. 450 pieces deliver both the Imperial Throne Room and a Rebel A-Wing in one SMART Play package that spans the saga's climax.
Star Wars 7.6 / 10
Set #75421 · 350 pieces
★★★★☆
Vader's personal starfighter joins the SMART Play fleet. 350 pieces of Imperial engineering with interactive digital missions.
BrickHeadz 7.58 / 10
Set #40878 · 567 pieces
★★★★☆
Cowabunga! The four heroes in a half shell return to LEGO for the first time in over a decade.
Creator 7.56 / 10
Set #40954 · 240 pieces
★★★★☆
A pocket-sized tour of Germany's greatest landmarks, built in microscale brick.
City 7.52 / 10
Set #60322 · 46 pieces
★★★★☆
46 pieces. 2 figs. A podium. Still worth it in 2025 - especially on secondary.
City 7.5 / 10
Set #60489 · 350 pieces
★★★★☆
Two vehicles, one scenario, plenty of action. 350 pieces of high-speed City drama for builders who like their sets with a story.
BrickHeadz 7.46 / 10
Set #40856 · 661 pieces
★★★★☆
Five characters from a galaxy far, far away, rendered in the charming blocky style that BrickHeadz does best.
City 7.4 / 10
Set #60454
★★★★☆
A cheerful City camper with camping gear and good vibes. Solid entry-level fun.
Star Wars 7.4 / 10
Set #75420 · 300 pieces
★★★★☆
The journey begins here. 300 pieces bring Luke's iconic Tatooine ride to the SMART Play generation with interactive features and classic appeal.
Star Wars 7.3 / 10
Set #75444 · 297 pieces
★★★★☆
Mando and Grogu hit the ground running with an AT-RT walker, blaster turret, and four minifigures that punch above their price tag.
City 7.2 / 10
Set #60449 · 252 pieces
★★★★☆
A classic cops-and-robbers pursuit pack with two vehicles and plenty of play value. 252 pieces of high-speed justice.
City 7.1 / 10
Set #60460 · 198 pieces
★★★★☆
A stunt ramp with a race car and enough momentum for tabletop jumps. 198 pieces of affordable high-speed thrills.
How The Earl Scores Sets
The Review Methodology
Every set is reviewed through five lenses - not just "is it pretty." The Earl is a builder, not an unboxer, so the scoring reflects what actually matters at the table and on the shelf.
01
Build Experience
How does it feel to build? Is there genuine satisfaction, technique to learn, or does it feel like filling time?
02
Technique Value
What can a serious builder learn from this set? Are there techniques worth studying and taking into your own MOC work?
03
Parts Haul
What parts do you actually get? Are they useful, versatile, or just filler?
04
Display Quality
How does the finished model look on a shelf? Does it hold up to close inspection?
05
Value for Money
Is it worth the RRP? The honest buy/skip/wait recommendation lives here.