Love the look of this set, have to admit it was the final straw that persuaded me to get the botanical gardens on day one (despite saying i was going to wait).
Nice review and good points. Lego seems off on their timing of this GWP. Maybe 2 years ago if this came with the Modular bookstore it would have made much more sense. Ironically, this is a better GWP for the X-mansion then the silly and detail lacking Cerebro GWP.
I just got this! I started this video this morning then took a break to run to the Lego store to get a birthday present for my husband. Came back to finish this video. I’m going to build it a little later. I want to display it on my desk bookshelves. Would I have bought something just to get this set, no! Was I happy to get it because I had a Lego purchase anyway? Yes!
I ordered this because I wanted things I could use for MOC interiors and a chair and book shelves always look great. Now though I think I am going to build it because it looks so good, dont think I could bring myself to use it as parts, its just too nice.
Made two separate orders in order to get two of these! I've gone from reading a lot of science fiction to now books for my girls every night! When they learn to read, I'll get back into reading adult books!
I find many of the colors are off in the instructions. The books should be printed on matte white paper, it is the only way to get accurate colors. And I feel they should as so many colors look the same and when you are rebuilding, it is crucial. Love the review. I just got mine and put it on the list (the long list). I think we can make the back look better by using large plates (from your own stash) to cover it.
Thank you for noting the color difference! That’s been bugging me for years! I even noticed at one point in my instructions, the shelf coloring completely changes to a more true to reality shade of brown. Makes no sense to me.
This is the time of year need to save some cash for the holidays. I wouldn't mind buying this off the shelf... I am newish back into lego. This GWP seems like a predatory way to get people to buy more. That said, I don't think it will stop...
I’ve been holding off on getting Halloween Town so I could get this set; then realised the Family Reunion set was retiring, so got two of those instead. Halloween Town, I’ll see you next year!
@ The place where Jack Skellington and Sally live - I keep forgetting that there’s a movie with that title that’s unrelated to The Nightmare Before Christmas.
Love the look of this set, have to admit it was the final straw that persuaded me to get the botanical gardens on day one (despite saying i was going to wait).
Nice review and good points. Lego seems off on their timing of this GWP. Maybe 2 years ago if this came with the Modular bookstore it would have made much more sense. Ironically, this is a better GWP for the X-mansion then the silly and detail lacking Cerebro GWP.
Excellent points on Book Store/X-Mansion
I’m really hoping we’ll see a library modular.
I just got this! I started this video this morning then took a break to run to the Lego store to get a birthday present for my husband. Came back to finish this video. I’m going to build it a little later. I want to display it on my desk bookshelves.
Would I have bought something just to get this set, no! Was I happy to get it because I had a Lego purchase anyway? Yes!
My Passion for Books GWP is on the way! To meet threshold I ordered Jaws set which I'd eventually get anyway.
I ordered this because I wanted things I could use for MOC interiors and a chair and book shelves always look great.
Now though I think I am going to build it because it looks so good, dont think I could bring myself to use it as parts, its just too nice.
I'm glad I'm not the only one who has noticed the color issues in the manuals. I was worried it was an issue with me.
That's a really nice little set! I'm not going to buy other stuff I don't want just to get it. If it were released at retail, I'd probably grab it.
Made two separate orders in order to get two of these! I've gone from reading a lot of science fiction to now books for my girls every night! When they learn to read, I'll get back into reading adult books!
great breakdown. I'm not sure personally if this was the right time for this GWP but I expect it'll come back
You built it with the Lego logo upside down on the pieces, oh no! Just kidding. Great video. Thank you for the in-depth info. I want it.
I like the set. But why make it a GWP. Just let me buy it. T_T
I find many of the colors are off in the instructions. The books should be printed on matte white paper, it is the only way to get accurate colors. And I feel they should as so many colors look the same and when you are rebuilding, it is crucial. Love the review. I just got mine and put it on the list (the long list). I think we can make the back look better by using large plates (from your own stash) to cover it.
Thank you for noting the color difference! That’s been bugging me for years! I even noticed at one point in my instructions, the shelf coloring completely changes to a more true to reality shade of brown. Makes no sense to me.
This is the time of year need to save some cash for the holidays. I wouldn't mind buying this off the shelf... I am newish back into lego. This GWP seems like a predatory way to get people to buy more. That said, I don't think it will stop...
my complaint, needs a cat!
Nicely detailed review! Thanks.
I've had colour issues in manuals in the past couple months, older sets don't have it
Lego is such middle age man toy. The dads have driven the prices so high. 20 dollars for 200 grams of moulded plastic.
Preffered the original design. Small changes didn't sit right with me. I love the pumpkin gwp.
I like it!
I’ve been holding off on getting Halloween Town so I could get this set; then realised the Family Reunion set was retiring, so got two of those instead. Halloween Town, I’ll see you next year!
Halloween town? 🤔
@ The place where Jack Skellington and Sally live - I keep forgetting that there’s a movie with that title that’s unrelated to The Nightmare Before Christmas.
@@richardblakely6854 oooooo ok I keep forgetting about that set
The globe is just stupid. It doesn't look like a globe at all. Other then that, I do like the set.