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Additional information about flyonthewall could not be loaded.
From: St. Louis
From: United States
Age: 35-44
Customer Type: LEGO Fan
Building Experience: Advanced LEGO builder
Purchased For: Self
Build Time:
08hrs
Play Experience:
5/5
Value for Money:
5/5
"I don't usually review sets even though we're huge Lego consumers/fans here but I had to on the Detective set. It is so incredibly packed with functions like hidden doors/compartments etc it is amazing. Plus, no stickers! And the mirror!? Are you kidding me!? That one really blew us away. Lots and lots of rare bricks here too. Bravo Lego! The designers really knocked it out of the park with this one. The story is very cute too and easily modifiable to whatever story you choose."
Additional information about MassimosDad could not be loaded.
From: Chicago
From: United States
Age: 45-54
Customer Type: LEGO Dad
Building Experience: Advanced LEGO builder
Purchased For: Son
Build Time:
03hrs
Play Experience:
5/5
Value for Money:
5/5
Level of Difficulty:
Average
"OVERALL: We just love this set, in particular, how it adds to our Lego World! The first level Pool Hall and Barber Shop gives us some new retail locations for our Minifigures to shop and the upstairs Detective Agency provides some needed services! Plus, the fire escape breaks up the buildings very nicely, adding more interest to our display!
THE BUILD: This was a fun build! The first level was a blast as you saw all the secret tunnels and how things might be smuggled in. While my son and I built it, we had a great conversation about Prohibition and how there are real world examples of these clever smuggling devices.
The Barber Shop put a smile on my face with the hairpieces in the window...of course that would be how a minifugure chooses a hairstyle! The Detective's Office was fun as well, with secret compartments and the attention to detail in the office...an old style fan was perfect!
THE DESIGN AND PLAYABILITY: We are enjoying the more elaborate stories Lego is incorporating with these sets. It is sad to see Adult Fans of Lego write reviews dismissing these clever fictions as not being true to the expert builders...I, for one, really enjoy these glimpses into the inspiration of the designer!
A world without candy or cookies, an elaborate smuggling plan and a blossoming romance between Ace and his assistant! Such great design and a wonderful starting point for countless adventures! My son and I love that our bad guys have a Pool Hall to hang out in! Who knows if they are planning to rob the Grand Emporium or sneak into the Palace Cinema for some free movies!
CONCLUSION: Great looking set and full of imaginative play potential."
Additional information about TheDoctor30 could not be loaded.
From: Australia
Age: 19-24
Customer Type: LEGO Fan
Building Experience: Advanced LEGO builder
Purchased For: Self
Build Time:
08hrs
Play Experience:
5/5
Value for Money:
5/5
Level of Difficulty:
Challenging
"This was my first set diving into the Modular Buildings/Creator Expert series, and I must say I loved every moment of building it. There is so much detail within this set it's making my mind explode at how the set designers are able to come up with new ways of using strange bricks and pieces in unique ways. An overall great set that I would recommend to everyone who wants to start their own town. Be warned - once you start collecting these sets, you don't wanna stop!"
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From: Chesapeake
From: United States
Age: 14-18
Customer Type: LEGO Fan
Building Experience: Advanced LEGO builder
Purchased For: Self
Build Time:
05hrs
Play Experience:
5/5
Value for Money:
4/5
"This Is a great set! I love just about everything about it! All the play features makes it good with kids and its design is good for collectors! This is probably the best modular that LEGO has put out and I would encourage you to get it! The only thing that I do not like is it has a little to much going on with the signs and all but other than that a great set!"