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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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LEGO 21058 Great Pyramid of Giza Architecture
9.8 / 10
Set #21058 · 1476 pieces
★★★★★
The highest-scoring set in the Earl's library. A masterclass in large-scale geometry.
LEGO 10255 Assembly Square Icons
9.6 / 10
Set #10255 · 4002 pieces
★★★★★
The 20th anniversary modular. Retired, beloved, and still one of the finest builds in the line.
LEGO 10311 Orchid Icons
9.4 / 10
Set #10311 · 608 pieces
★★★★★
LEGO flora done right. The most relaxing 608 pieces you'll ever build.
🎨 Ideas
9.4 / 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.
LEGO 42228 McLaren MCL39 F1 Car Technic
9.4 / 10
Set #42228 · 1675 pieces
★★★★★
The 2025 championship car in 1:8 Technic. Working DRS, gearbox, V6 engine. This is the one.
LEGO F9070 Steampunk Watch Tower F9070 Lumibricks
9.3 / 10
Set #F9070 · 2744 pieces
★★★★★
2,744 pieces of brass, gears, and gaslight — a tower that belongs in a world that never quite existed.
LEGO 77249 Williams Racing FW46 F1 Race Car Speed Champions
9.2 / 10
Set #77249 · 263 pieces
★★★★★
Williams blue, done right. One of the best value Speed Champions sets in recent memory.
🚆 Fantasy/Steampunk
9.2 / 10
Set #L9098 · 2760 pieces
★★★★★
2,760 pieces of dimensional transit — holographic portals, a levitating train, and a station that exists between worlds.
LEGO 10294 Titanic Icons
9.1 / 10
Set #10294 · 9090 pieces
★★★★★
9,090 pieces. The largest set LEGO has ever produced. And it earns every single one.
LEGO 60443 F1 Pit Stop & Pit Crew with Ferrari Car City
9.1 / 10
Set #60443 · 322 pieces
★★★★★
Ferrari red, five minifigures, and a pit stop mechanism that actually works. This one's a keeper.
LEGO  New York Flatiron Building LetBricks
9.1 / 10
Set # · 15076 pieces
★★★★★
15,076 pieces of Manhattan's most iconic wedge — an architecture MOC of staggering ambition.
🎮 Master Builder Series
9.1 / 10
Set #L9095 · 2580 pieces
★★★★★
2,580 pieces of neon-lit vertical chaos — a cyberpunk entertainment district that glows like a city that never sleeps.
🏚 Horror/Fantasy
9.1 / 10
Set #L9092 · 2617 pieces
★★★★★
2,617 pieces of Gothic terror — 15 illuminated zones, flickering lights, and things that go bump in the night.
LEGO L9086 Vineyard Estate L9086 Lumibricks
9.1 / 10
Set #L9086 · 2800 pieces
★★★★★
2,800 pieces of rolling vineyards, golden stone, and Tuscan sunlight — bottled in brick form.
LEGO 40713 Japan Postcard Creator
9 / 10
Set #40713 · 262 pieces
★★★★★
Mount Fuji, cherry blossoms, a torii gate — the best-designed Postcard in the series.
LEGO 60110 Fire Station City
9 / 10
Set #60110 · 919 pieces
★★★★★
Retired, appreciated, and still one of the best City sets ever made. Hunt it used.
LEGO 71043 Hogwarts Castle Harry Potter
9 / 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.
LEGO 164351 Medieval Dark Fortress LetBricks
9 / 10
Set #164351 · 17693 pieces
★★★★★
17,693 pieces of dark fantasy towering over five feet tall — the fortress that shadows everything else in your collection.
LEGO  Neuschwanstein Castle 1:350 LetBricks
9 / 10
Set # · 13028 pieces
★★★★★
13,028 pieces of Bavarian fantasy — King Ludwig's dream castle, brick by brick.
🎨 Lumibricks
9 / 10
Set #L9085 · 3400 pieces
★★★★★
3,400 pieces of European gallery grandeur — three stories of exhibition space, 22 gallery spotlights, and 3D paintings you can pull out and examine.
🏰 Lumibricks
9 / 10
Set #L9071 · 3232 pieces
★★★★★
3,232 pieces of medieval magnificence — stained glass windows ablaze with LED light, a banquet table that converts to a dance floor, and 7 minifigures in period finery.
LEGO 17007 Cyber Couture Galleria 17007 Lumibricks
9 / 10
Set #17007 · 2701 pieces
★★★★★
2,701 pieces of neon-drenched Manhattan couture — where high fashion meets the cyberpunk skyline.
🌄 Old West
9 / 10
Set #14014 · 2682 pieces
★★★★★
2,682 pieces of frontier grit — a saloon and inn where every room tells a different story, and thirteen precisely placed LEDs turn the nightscape into pure cinema.
🎵 Lumibricks
9 / 10
Set #F9058 · 1980 pieces
★★★★★
1,980 pieces of vinyl, hip-hop culture, and Brooklyn nights — with 15 LEDs lighting up every floor.
⚙️ Lumibricks
9 / 10
Set #11012 · 2500 pieces
★★★★★
2,500 pieces of brass gears, ancient tomes, and a glowing time rift portal — where clockwork meets the unknown.
LEGO 10281 Bonsai Tree Icons
8.9 / 10
Set #10281 · 878 pieces
★★★★☆
Two ways to build. One beautiful result. The Botanical Collection at its most creative.
LEGO 43020 FIFA World Cup Official Trophy 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.
LEGO 77252 APXGP Team Race Car from F1 The Movie Speed Champions
8.9 / 10
Set #77252 · 268 pieces
★★★★☆
The movie car in black and gold. Two drivers, one set, zero reason not to.
🏔 Lumibricks
8.9 / 10
Set #L9090 · 2425 pieces
★★★★☆
2,425 pieces of arctic wonder — a glass cabin under the northern lights with a warm fire pit glow inside.
🏄 X Series
8.9 / 10
Set #20004 · 1752 pieces
★★★★☆
1,752 pieces of sun, sand, and surfboards — with warm LED glow when the sun goes down.
LEGO 40519 New York Postcard Creator
8.8 / 10
Set #40519 · 254 pieces
★★★★☆
Statue of Liberty minifig, Empire State, Brooklyn Bridge — New York in 254 pieces.
LEGO 76457 Hogsmeade Village Collectors Edition Harry Potter
8.8 / 10
Set #76457 · 2332 pieces
★★★★☆
Three iconic shops, seven beloved characters, and one of the most atmospheric Harry Potter builds LEGO has ever produced.
LEGO F9033 Antique Store (Antique Co.) F9033 Lumibricks
8.8 / 10
Set #F9033 · 2847 pieces
★★★★☆
2,847 pieces of vintage charm — a corner collectibles shop where every dusty shelf tells a story, and the LED glow makes it feel like stepping back in time.
LEGO F9031 Book Cafe F9031 Lumibricks
8.8 / 10
Set #F9031 · 1718 pieces
★★★★☆
1,718 pieces of books, coffee, and warm LED glow — a cozy cafe that looks alive on your shelf.
LEGO F9041 Ski Lodge F9041 Lumibricks
8.8 / 10
Set #F9041 · 2187 pieces
★★★★☆
2,187 pieces of snow-capped alpine charm — rotating ski slopes, cozy fireplace glow, and ice cones dripping from the eaves.
🏨 Lumibricks
8.8 / 10
Set #F9054 · 1970 pieces
★★★★☆
1,970 pieces of neon-soaked 1970s nostalgia — a glowing roadside sign, a psychedelic bar, and 22 lights that turn twilight into a permanent state of mind.
LEGO 31203 World Map Art
8.7 / 10
Set #31203 · 11695 pieces
★★★★☆
11,695 pieces of teal, black, and white. The biggest Art piece LEGO makes.
🌌 Art
8.7 / 10
Set #31212 · 3091 pieces
★★★★☆
3,091 studs of deep space. A meditative wall art build that puts the entire galaxy on your wall.
LEGO  Carnival Celebration Super Dream Cruise LetBricks
8.7 / 10
Set # · 7379 pieces
★★★★☆
7,379 pieces and nearly a meter long — a cruise ship LEGO would never dare to make.
LEGO L9075 Bamboo House L9075 Lumibricks
8.7 / 10
Set #L9075 · 2432 pieces
★★★★☆
2,432 pieces of tranquil bamboo-surrounded retreat — traditional architecture meets modern LED illumination.
🏢 Cyberpunk Neoncity
8.7 / 10
Set #F9073 · 1987 pieces
★★★★☆
1,987 pieces of glowing lanterns, neon kanji, and late-night ramen — a back-alley Japanese tavern that never closes.
⚒️ Middle Ages
8.7 / 10
Set #F9061 · 1278 pieces
★★★★☆
1,278 pieces of medieval craftsmanship — a working waterwheel drives the mill, grinding flour by the riverside.
⚒️ The Old West
8.7 / 10
Set #L9089 · 2042 pieces
★★★★☆
2,042 pieces of frontier iron and fire — with forge glow and indoor lighting that brings the Old West to life.
LEGO 40569 London Postcard Creator
8.6 / 10
Set #40569 · 277 pieces
★★★★☆
Big Ben, the London Eye, a red double-decker — London in 277 pieces.
LEGO 43019 Soccer Ball Editions
8.6 / 10
Set #43019 · 1498 pieces
★★★★☆
A life-size football with a secret stadium inside. LEGO's wildest set in years.
LEGO 60464 F1 Williams Racing & Haas F1 Race Cars City
8.6 / 10
Set #60464 · 92 pieces
★★★★☆
Two cars, two drivers, two liveries. This is the best pure value in the City F1 wave.
LEGO 76454 Hogwarts Castle: The Main Tower 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.
LEGO  Queen Anne's Revenge Pirate Ship LetBricks
8.6 / 10
Set # · 3008 pieces
★★★★☆
3,008 pieces of Blackbeard's legendary flagship — UCS-scale pirate menace built for display.
LEGO 42224 Porsche 911 GT3 R Rexy AO Racing Technic
8.5 / 10
Set #42224 · 1450 pieces
★★★★☆
A dinosaur-liveried endurance racer with mechanical soul. This is Technic doing what Technic does best.
LEGO 167273 Dragon Slayer City (MOC-167273) LetBricks
8.5 / 10
Set #167273 · 2602 pieces
★★★★☆
2,602 pieces of dark medieval fantasy — a Black Knight's fortress on a rocky mountain peak.
LEGO 60442 F1 Driver with McLaren Race Car City
8.4 / 10
Set #60442 · 86 pieces
★★★★☆
Papaya orange is one of LEGO's best livery matches. This punches above its weight class.
LEGO  City Library with LED Lights LetBricks
8.4 / 10
Set # · 2143 pieces
★★★★☆
2,143 pieces, three floors of literary charm, and USB-powered lighting that makes it glow.
🤠 Lumibricks
8.4 / 10
Set #F9021 · 2026 pieces
★★★★☆
2,026 pieces of frontier grit — swinging saloon doors, a dusty poker table, and warm lamplight spilling onto a wooden boardwalk.
LEGO 40818 Italy Postcard Creator
8.3 / 10
Set #40818 · 189 pieces
★★★★☆
Venice, Rome, and the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Italy in 189 pieces.
LEGO  1/2000 World Trade Center (1973-2001) Micro Model LetBricks
8.3 / 10
Set # · 982 pieces
★★★★☆
982 pieces preserving the Twin Towers and their surrounding complex in precise 1:2000 micro scale — an architectural tribute built brick by brick.
LEGO 60487 Yellow Taxi City
8.2 / 10
Set #60487 · 122 pieces
★★★★☆
All printed, no stickers. The Bricksburg skyline tile alone makes this worth picking up.
LEGO 77251 McLaren F1 Team MCL38 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.
LEGO 77258 F1 Academy LEGO Race Car 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.
🐝 Lumibricks
8.2 / 10
Set #F9062 · 1274 pieces
★★★★☆
1,274 pieces of buzzing countryside bliss — beehives, a honey separator, 11 brick-built bees, and breathing firefly lights that turn twilight into magic.
📰 Town Life
8.2 / 10
Set #F9023 · 556 pieces
★★★★☆
556 pieces of charming street-level detail — with LED lighting that makes this tiny build a scene-stealer.
LEGO 60448 Sports Car City
7.8 / 10
Set #60448 · 109 pieces
★★★★☆
Under with a minifig. The definition of no-excuses impulse buy.
LEGO 60493 F1 Display Truck with Audi F1 Race Car City
7.8 / 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.
LEGO 60322 Race Car City
7.5 / 10
Set #60322 · 46 pieces
★★★★☆
46 pieces. 2 figs. A podium. Still worth it in 2025 — especially on secondary.
🏕️ City
7.5 / 10
Set #60454
★★★★☆
A cheerful City camper with camping gear and good vibes. Solid entry-level fun.
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.