Im really glad they kept the black wood because it gives it such a black forest vibe especially with the theme itself and just makes all the color and accents in the set pop
It's crazy to think that not even a decade ago, you'd get a polybag as a GWP that you could find for $3 at Wal-Mart! In terms of remakes, I can't wait to see what LEGO might bring out for the 100th anniversary,
@@CheeseyStudiosI think that’s when you know Lego hit a home run. All of their 90th anniversary sets released this year are phenomenal in the sense that both kids and adults are able to appreciate these sets both as toys, display models, and the history that is inserted in each of them. I myself grew up in the 2000s so I never played with any classic space or castle, nor was I ever into any of the modern versions of those themes. However, I absolutely adore these sets for the amount of care they put into them to bridge the gap between the younger fans and the older fans. Just 10/10 job from Lego. I cannot wait to see what kind of special sets/promotions they run for year 100!
@@CheeseyStudios I'd love to see them do some of their crazier themes! Imagine a remake of the time travel themes! I'd love to see what Lego would do with that train...
As soon as I saw this was going to be a GWP, I knew I had to get my hands on one. Such an excellent mix of nostalgia and modernization, I absolutely love it!
Would love to see them do the outpost set. 6066. It was my most fun forestmen set. Both these sets mesh well together and it would make use of the more modern brick techniques to make the cave. The only issue is that it had all the different color torso printings. 6 figures total. I wonder if they would still do it with 6. And have the different printings. I always loved the blue and black ones.
Wow, we created such different videos about this set! 😅 I agree with your take here though - this set is wonderful and serves as a faithful update to an old classic. If only The Lego Group had chosen to release this as a purchasable set alongside the Galaxy Explorer and Lion’s Castle instead of muddling it as a “Gift” with Purchase. The way in which this set was released severely taints it and makes me worried we will see more like it in 2023… Don’t get me wrong - I want to see more classic sets recreated like this one, but I don’t want to see them all locked behind ridiculous GWP paywalls with a single week of availability. Great video, as always though! Your channel has simply exploded since I started following you a year ago. 😊
I do remember watching your video when it came out, what, nearly half a year ago now? I'm definitely a bit late to the party, ha! I'm so glad you made the video you did though. The release for this was a mess and I prayyyy we don't see similar things in the future, but I think we know how that'll go.... What's louder in LEGO's ear - the GWP backlash or the sound of all that sweet sweet cash they made off the botched release? This easily would have been my favorite set of the year if people could actually realistically get their hands on it. Is the castle 'line' (if I can dare call it that) going to be confined to expensive models like the Blacksmith and Lion Knights' Castle and crazy GWP thresholds from now on? I sure hope not.
@@CheeseyStudios I’m with ya there! If the rumours are to be believed, Blacktron will be next to get the set recreation treatment… depending on how they plan to release it, maybe we’ll get a “Fear Of Missing Out Part 2” out of ole Slugger. 😅 Wishing you all the best in 2023, my friend!
@@CheeseyStudios it actually might be the plan of Lego, to only release such sets behind big gwp paywalls or super expensive sets. Because there are a lot diehard fans who definitely want these no matter the money, but if there would be cheaper alternatives they'd go for the cheaper ones.
I’m a HUGE castle fan and I love getting a chance to get it! I grew up with kingdoms and even have the goats from way back when and this promo is great and I wish I had gotten it, but loved this review as always! Have a great day Mate:)
I have this set! It was a gift from a friend along with the set it came as a gwp with. I agree the building process was so much fun and it captures the classic lego essence so well while also showing how far they’ve come.
I unfortunately couldn't get this when I bought the Lion Knight's Castle because it had been sold out. (Dang scalpers..) but I do admire it all the time. It's beautiful. I'm most likely going to get it off the secondhand market.
Awesome review! It might just be me but the production quality of your videos gets better with every video, like more smooth panning shots. I'd love for lego to remake classic sets, and maybe even some more recent sets.
I havnt seen any vids on your channel covering the atlantis sets. Maybe I was one of the few that really enjoyed those sets, they were released when I was about 7, the sea creature designs were always interesting to me.
While I personally liked the Cosmic Cardboard Adventures GWP from earlier this year in May quite a lot more than this because I really like space themed stuff, this was still a nice GWP to throw into my August 1st purchases & it brings a nice commanding green to the edge of one of my shelves which is dominated by the trans dark pink of the Ninjago Crystalized sets. I’m really excited for the rumored Blacktron remake GWP next year though as I have the series 19 CMF Blacktron character.
It's amazing for sure. I know it's a bit steep for a smaller set, but you can pick one up for about $40. That price is definitely only to get higher, so if you're ever gonna get it - now's the time! www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?S=40567-1&name=Forest%20Hideout&category=%5BCastle%5D%5BForestmen%5D#T=S&O={%22iconly%22:0}
I know Lego is meant to be built and played with, but I haven't even opened my set yet! I'm a little backlogged on building, but there are worse problems! 😉
@@CheeseyStudios Rebooting the classic factions is certainly the way to a castle fan's heart (and wallet). Would be good to see more of these interesting builds intended for older audiences, even if it breaks the piggy bank. 😄
@@CheeseyStudios yeah. The problem is that I live 2 U.S. states away from the nearest LEGO store in every direction (except North, because that's Canada). I would have to go to either Minneapolis, Minnesota, Seattle Washington, or Denver Colorado. I visited the Denver store once while visiting my sister for Thanksgiving 2020, so I have the Charles Dickens Christmas Carol set. However the Pick-a-Bricks wall was closed because it was Black Friday during a Pandemic. Also, the Mos Eisley Cantina was out of stock. I saved up my money specifically for that set, and it was cleaned out lol
@@CheeseyStudios Yep! When I was a kiddo I collected the Lego Kingdoms line, so when this one released I thought it was about time I buy another castle, but ended up buying it last Novemeber for my birthday 😅
Lego: "Let's rerelease this gift with purchase so that Castle fans can get it with their castle that comes out August 4th for VIPs!" Also Lego: sells out of this in 6 hours on August 1st because everything else is released then
While this was a great GWP and my favorite of all time, the release was one of the most botched I have ever seen by LEGO in my opinion. Should not have made this available until the Lion Knight's Castle was released. I could not realistically afford to spend the $150 to get this GWP when it was available in June because I was saving up for the $400 Castle in August. And the GWP was sold out when the Castle was released.
For my personal taste, this set isn't very appealing at all. The colours feel mismatched, there's no break between any of the black elements, it just looks like a big black silhouette with some leaves on it. But for what it is - an update of the classic - its excellent. The parts usage modernizes the look drastically, but notably keeps the entire essence of the original intact and improved. I think the unfortunate part is that they released this as a gift with purchase instead of as a stand alone set. Lego really needs to revive the castle theme. Not to bash on Lego city builders, but we've got way too many AFOLs building city layouts and not enough building castles (or other fantastical themes), at least as far as I can tell.
In my country this GWP was 'sold out' / no longer available after the first day of the second time it appeared. I didn't manage to pick it up, wanted to buy the Lion Knights Castle to get this but because it wasnt available anymore when the castle was available to buy (day 4 of the promo) I passed on buying the castle already. Gotta wait for another reeeally good gwp if I ever buy the castle..
Wait they released it in August?! Damn. I heard it might be released in August, but got no notification when. So about 2 months ago a paid $60 with shipping to get it
Love this promo and could not resist it! I assembled my original alongside it. Love the modernization, BUT, the blue roof on the promo falls off too easily AND my baseplates keep falling off. This could have easily been prevented with a couple small pieces so I don’t understand the build in those two areas.
Im really glad they kept the black wood because it gives it such a black forest vibe especially with the theme itself and just makes all the color and accents in the set pop
Agreed! It feels so classic LEGO, and I love it.
I disagree, there are no real black trees out there, they are always slightly brown. I would definitely have preferred a very dark brown.
Lego is really stepping up their game with the remakes, and the fact you can get this with a purchase is phenomenal.
It's crazy to think that not even a decade ago, you'd get a polybag as a GWP that you could find for $3 at Wal-Mart! In terms of remakes, I can't wait to see what LEGO might bring out for the 100th anniversary,
@@CheeseyStudios I’m guessing something space themed, or perhaps pirates.
The more videos I watch about the LEGO Castle theme, the more I want a set. Who would have guessed?
Crazy how that works! 😂 Ah for reals though, we need it back. LEGO castle has so much good to offer the world
No matter what your videos are I watch them because they are always quality.
I appreciate you always tuning in! Thank you
This is a great gift with purchase set being that it pairs well with the Castle. I really hope we get more forest men hideout sets!
That would be amazing! A larger set in this style could be so cool.
I love the 70's-90's Re-release sets. Brings back good memories (even though I didn't live back then)
I can totally relate there! Glad I grew up with the 2000s sets, but I still adore what LEGO was doing before my time.
@@CheeseyStudiosI think that’s when you know Lego hit a home run. All of their 90th anniversary sets released this year are phenomenal in the sense that both kids and adults are able to appreciate these sets both as toys, display models, and the history that is inserted in each of them. I myself grew up in the 2000s so I never played with any classic space or castle, nor was I ever into any of the modern versions of those themes. However, I absolutely adore these sets for the amount of care they put into them to bridge the gap between the younger fans and the older fans. Just 10/10 job from Lego. I cannot wait to see what kind of special sets/promotions they run for year 100!
@@CheeseyStudios I'd love to see them do some of their crazier themes! Imagine a remake of the time travel themes! I'd love to see what Lego would do with that train...
Still have this original set. One of my all time favourites.
Such a great little castle subtheme
Such a comfy set, I might get a display case just for it so that the black never gets dusty and worn out.
Definitely display worthy!
Thank you for your daily uploads. I appreciate the way you talk about the sets and clearly the enjoyment you receive from reviewing them.
It's been a crazy month, but I'm glad you're enjoying the more frequent content! I've probably still got 7 more videos coming this month, too :D
I took one look and I want it. So many memories from the set of my dad’s Robin Hood legos
That's awesome. The classics were amazing!
i love how this set looks, and i also think it caprtures the essence of the og set very well
It's a win-win!
It is a beautiful set and the fact that it is a gift with purchase it is crazy
250 some pieces! It's nuts. Love that the GWPs get so much love.
As soon as I saw this was going to be a GWP, I knew I had to get my hands on one. Such an excellent mix of nostalgia and modernization, I absolutely love it!
It's just perfect!
I’m really pleased to see that the next upcoming GWP will be another throwback set, this time from Blacktron one’s “Invader.”
Quite excited for it too! I just purchased the original for a comparison video :D
@@CheeseyStudios Awesome! I just putted my original down from off the shelf. I’ll be looking forward to that video.
Would love to see them do the outpost set. 6066. It was my most fun forestmen set. Both these sets mesh well together and it would make use of the more modern brick techniques to make the cave. The only issue is that it had all the different color torso printings. 6 figures total. I wonder if they would still do it with 6. And have the different printings. I always loved the blue and black ones.
I would kill to be able to have the opportunity to redesign/remake such a perfect classic set for the LEGO group.
I know, right? Surprised that hasn't been a LEGO Ideas contest. Who knows, maybe it has been. There's so many!
Wow, we created such different videos about this set! 😅
I agree with your take here though - this set is wonderful and serves as a faithful update to an old classic. If only The Lego Group had chosen to release this as a purchasable set alongside the Galaxy Explorer and Lion’s Castle instead of muddling it as a “Gift” with Purchase. The way in which this set was released severely taints it and makes me worried we will see more like it in 2023…
Don’t get me wrong - I want to see more classic sets recreated like this one, but I don’t want to see them all locked behind ridiculous GWP paywalls with a single week of availability.
Great video, as always though! Your channel has simply exploded since I started following you a year ago. 😊
I do remember watching your video when it came out, what, nearly half a year ago now? I'm definitely a bit late to the party, ha!
I'm so glad you made the video you did though. The release for this was a mess and I prayyyy we don't see similar things in the future, but I think we know how that'll go.... What's louder in LEGO's ear - the GWP backlash or the sound of all that sweet sweet cash they made off the botched release?
This easily would have been my favorite set of the year if people could actually realistically get their hands on it. Is the castle 'line' (if I can dare call it that) going to be confined to expensive models like the Blacksmith and Lion Knights' Castle and crazy GWP thresholds from now on? I sure hope not.
@@CheeseyStudios I’m with ya there! If the rumours are to be believed, Blacktron will be next to get the set recreation treatment… depending on how they plan to release it, maybe we’ll get a “Fear Of Missing Out Part 2” out of ole Slugger. 😅
Wishing you all the best in 2023, my friend!
First I'm hearing of that rumor. :O Fingers crossed it's a modestly priced retail-available set, ha! And same to you - thank you!
@@CheeseyStudios it actually might be the plan of Lego, to only release such sets behind big gwp paywalls or super expensive sets. Because there are a lot diehard fans who definitely want these no matter the money, but if there would be cheaper alternatives they'd go for the cheaper ones.
man the jump between late 1980s and 90s to early 2000s lego is crazy
Indeed. Things have changed a lot, especially in the last two decades I feel!
I’m a HUGE castle fan and I love getting a chance to get it! I grew up with kingdoms and even have the goats from way back when and this promo is great and I wish I had gotten it, but loved this review as always! Have a great day Mate:)
GOATS! That's your retirement fund right there, ha! Hope you have a great day too :D
I’ll sell them once I forget what a named them, Ha!
I really hope they just straight-up revive the Space and Castle themes.
That would be a dream come true!
That would be amazing! I miss the "originals". Lego has too many licensed themes these days, in my opinion.
@@saramarie516 so true
Very nice. It's faithful to the original with a few improvements where they were needed.
I hope to see more remakes like this in the future! It shows just how far LEGO has come
This is genuinely probably one of if not the best gift with purchase. Also can’t wait for the next Minecraft module .
Hoping to see more like this in the future! LEGO's GWP game is strong these days.
I have this set! It was a gift from a friend along with the set it came as a gwp with. I agree the building process was so much fun and it captures the classic lego essence so well while also showing how far they’ve come.
That's a very nice gift! Glad you were able to get it.
The original set is one of a few sets i still own till today.
It's so good! Iconic
Definitely a great remake of classic set . And it a GWP 😍😍😍 .love they use the new parts for the tree branches
It's so organic looking! Makes me want to see a large-scale forestmen set with similar pieces.
@@CheeseyStudios yeah man . Hope Lego will release more classic castle remake set 😍👍
This is so cool I love the knights and medieval era stuff
Hopefully we get more stuff like this in the future. It's so good!
I unfortunately couldn't get this when I bought the Lion Knight's Castle because it had been sold out. (Dang scalpers..) but I do admire it all the time. It's beautiful. I'm most likely going to get it off the secondhand market.
I heard it sold out in a few hours in the second run... That really sucks :c
Awesome review! It might just be me but the production quality of your videos gets better with every video, like more smooth panning shots. I'd love for lego to remake classic sets, and maybe even some more recent sets.
Thanks JL! I swear I learn something new every video I make. It's only up from here. Hopefully we get more classic remakes. They're quite fun!
This set was such a pleasant experience to build. Absolutely incredible GWP.
It was a delight in every way. Excited for that Blacktron remake!
favorite set of the year
It's definitely very high on my list!
For your Lego Minecraft world in the nether you should make a part of la nether fortress🔥🏰
A LEGO Minecraft GWP would be epic tho :O
Wow it is very similar to the original, I didn't even know that this set existed😆
And here I was thinking this review was a bit late and out-of-touch, ha! Glad I could introduce you. Love this set!
I havnt seen any vids on your channel covering the atlantis sets. Maybe I was one of the few that really enjoyed those sets, they were released when I was about 7, the sea creature designs were always interesting to me.
I'd love to do a Revisiting Atlantis one day!
While I personally liked the Cosmic Cardboard Adventures GWP from earlier this year in May quite a lot more than this because I really like space themed stuff, this was still a nice GWP to throw into my August 1st purchases & it brings a nice commanding green to the edge of one of my shelves which is dominated by the trans dark pink of the Ninjago Crystalized sets. I’m really excited for the rumored Blacktron remake GWP next year though as I have the series 19 CMF Blacktron character.
I just heard about the Blacktron remake too! That could be awesome.
Great review and I think I need to hurry up and pick this one up, but I just spent a lot of money on the goats.
I’m so glad I got it when it was out, it would have cost a small fortune to get second hand
Glad you were able to get it too!
I got one during the first release of this GWP and two more during the second release. Looking forward to the Blacktron GWP coming soon. 🙂
Blacktron! Just bought the original Invader set in anticipation. Very excited!
Nice
I got two on them on eBay and it was less than buying enough Lego to get both as GWP. Love it though, I clutch it at night and consider my revenge.
Lol! It's a great set. I've considered getting a second one too..
Such a good set. Had to get as many as Lego would let me get haha
lol! How many did you end up with?
I think I actually prefer the stylization of the tree branches on the older model. It hard to describe why but they just feel more treeish.
I can see what you mean! I think this new one is perhaps too rounded, where trees are typically a bit more rigid in structure.
Ah great set wish I got it :(
It's amazing for sure. I know it's a bit steep for a smaller set, but you can pick one up for about $40. That price is definitely only to get higher, so if you're ever gonna get it - now's the time! www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?S=40567-1&name=Forest%20Hideout&category=%5BCastle%5D%5BForestmen%5D#T=S&O={%22iconly%22:0}
I know Lego is meant to be built and played with, but I haven't even opened my set yet! I'm a little backlogged on building, but there are worse problems! 😉
True that! xD
For some reason this gives me hope for the Bionicle GWP set even tho it won't be technic
I hope they do justice on that one too.
Man i love your videos
❤❤❤
It's a shame they haven't captured the original variety in the forestmen figures. Would love to have seen a modern version of the black one!
This would be such a fun subtheme in particular to see rebooted. I feel there's so much potential for interesting builds!
@@CheeseyStudios Rebooting the classic factions is certainly the way to a castle fan's heart (and wallet). Would be good to see more of these interesting builds intended for older audiences, even if it breaks the piggy bank. 😄
I missed it when it was gwp sadly, I really really wanted the castle but ended up buying it in september when there wasn't any bonus 🤦♀️
Aw ripperoni. Glad you managed to get the castle though. I hear nothing but good things!
I wish I could get this set.
It is a bit pricey to get now sadly...
@@CheeseyStudios yeah. The problem is that I live 2 U.S. states away from the nearest LEGO store in every direction (except North, because that's Canada). I would have to go to either Minneapolis, Minnesota, Seattle Washington, or Denver Colorado.
I visited the Denver store once while visiting my sister for Thanksgiving 2020, so I have the Charles Dickens Christmas Carol set. However the Pick-a-Bricks wall was closed because it was Black Friday during a Pandemic. Also, the Mos Eisley Cantina was out of stock. I saved up my money specifically for that set, and it was cleaned out lol
create a desert pyramid in your lego minecraft world😃
LEGO Minecraft GWPs would be pretty epic :O
U gotta rank every lego minecraft mob cuz they have been so cool over the past
That'll definitely be a video for next year - I appreciate the idea!
@@CheeseyStudios ty looking forward to it cuz ur vids are very epic
I really wanted this! I misread the promo dates and missed it :(
Oh no! That sucks :C
Tbh, I skipped over this thinking I wouldn't like it, and now i regret it, I want it to match with my big arse castle
Did you end up getting the Lion Knights' Castle?
@@CheeseyStudios Yep! When I was a kiddo I collected the Lego Kingdoms line, so when this one released I thought it was about time I buy another castle, but ended up buying it last Novemeber for my birthday 😅
Lego: "Let's rerelease this gift with purchase so that Castle fans can get it with their castle that comes out August 4th for VIPs!"
Also Lego: sells out of this in 6 hours on August 1st because everything else is released then
LEGO definitely didn't handle this one's release all that well :(
I happily traded mine for the GWP 40370 Steam Engine, because trains.
Hey, fair enough! Gotta love some LEGO trains.
While this was a great GWP and my favorite of all time, the release was one of the most botched I have ever seen by LEGO in my opinion. Should not have made this available until the Lion Knight's Castle was released. I could not realistically afford to spend the $150 to get this GWP when it was available in June because I was saving up for the $400 Castle in August. And the GWP was sold out when the Castle was released.
It was really random and silly how they handled it. I hope LEGO does it a bit better in the future.
Wow
wow that is soooo cool
I love this set!
@@CheeseyStudios so do I.
Cool
I didn't realise that it was an 18+ set.
Keep the kids away from this one!11!!!!1!
do you own the alpine brick exchange? cause i have been there and met your dog.
That's not me, sorry! I do know the owners as they were my castmates on LEGO Masters last year.
@@CheeseyStudios ok you just looked like them. i kinda thought that’s who you were.
For my personal taste, this set isn't very appealing at all. The colours feel mismatched, there's no break between any of the black elements, it just looks like a big black silhouette with some leaves on it. But for what it is - an update of the classic - its excellent. The parts usage modernizes the look drastically, but notably keeps the entire essence of the original intact and improved. I think the unfortunate part is that they released this as a gift with purchase instead of as a stand alone set.
Lego really needs to revive the castle theme. Not to bash on Lego city builders, but we've got way too many AFOLs building city layouts and not enough building castles (or other fantastical themes), at least as far as I can tell.
Castle all the way. I'd go crazy for a new castle theme!
I mean it's a solid 40€ set in Lego world lol😂
True lolol - I've seen far worse sets being sold for that price!
i actually own the original.
Very nice!
In my country this GWP was 'sold out' / no longer available after the first day of the second time it appeared. I didn't manage to pick it up, wanted to buy the Lion Knights Castle to get this but because it wasnt available anymore when the castle was available to buy (day 4 of the promo) I passed on buying the castle already. Gotta wait for another reeeally good gwp if I ever buy the castle..
Hopefully they'll handle future GWPs better. I'm sure you've seen all the Blacktron remake rumors. Would that be up your alley?
Wait they released it in August?! Damn. I heard it might be released in August, but got no notification when. So about 2 months ago a paid $60 with shipping to get it
Apparently it went out of stock in a few hours in August anyway 😭
This set was available for such a short time :(
Yeah :(
Love this promo and could not resist it!
I assembled my original alongside it. Love the modernization, BUT, the blue roof on the promo falls off too easily AND my baseplates keep falling off. This could have easily been prevented with a couple small pieces so I don’t understand the build in those two areas.
Interesting! I haven't had any problems with mine, but I don't move it around very much to be fair
@@CheeseyStudios totally fine for display. My daughter loves to play with it, though, and the old one simply holds up better.
Ah - that's fair! So funny too, because usually it's the old stuff that can't stay together!
@@CheeseyStudios no kidding! I was a frustrated child with my pirates Forbidden Island.
I love the new old sets
Ha! Me too. I sure hope we get more stuff like this in the future.