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From: Middle Haddam
From: United States
Age: 14-18
Customer Type: LEGO Fan
Building Experience: Advanced LEGO builder
Purchased For: Self
Build Time:
11hrs
Play Experience:
5/5
Value for Money:
4/5
Level of Difficulty:
Challenging
"This set employs a wide variety of cool elements. In particular I like the mirror, pool table secret storage spaces in the detective's office, barber's shop, and game room. It is extremely detailed and has a wide range of things to do in the set. The only thing I am not a fan of are the sides of the building which are rather ugly. This would not matter if you attached multiple sets as it implies you should. Overall I really do like it."
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The front of the building with interior lighting
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The contents of the box. 19 Bags, 1 gray plate, 1 base plate & 1 instruction book
Additional information about Maybach could not be loaded.
From: United States
Age: 14-18
Customer Type: LEGO Fan
Building Experience: Expert LEGO builder
Build Time:
06hrs
Play Experience:
1/5
Value for Money:
2/5
Level of Difficulty:
Challenging
"I am overall disappointed with the set. The small size equates to limited playability, despite the Detective's Office being centered around children. I am not a fan of the "smuggling cookies and candy" storyline. As a result, the kitchen does not seem to fit in with the rest of the set. Another Lego fan mentioned that the hidden tunnels and spaces are pointless and I could not agree more. If you are starting your collection, or are on a budget, I suggest that you focus on purchasing the Parisian Restaurant, Palace Cinema, or Pet Shop. All of them are great sets. I would encourage Lego designers to stay faithful to their more mature modular-fan audience.
I would recommend, if you choose to buy this set, that you convert the upper floors to a small police station. The set makes greater sense by doing so.
Pros: New Pieces (Mirror) Impressive Interior
Cons: Small Size Storyline (Smuggling Cookies) Lack of Sense (Kitchen is waste of precious space)"
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Conversion to Police Station
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My Product Recommendations
Pet Shop
(171)
Parisian Restaurant
(262)
Palace Cinema
(137)
Response from LEGO:By Jordan - Core Product Specialist, Consumer Services, February 9, 2015
I appreciate your feedback and will discuss your concerns with the designers. It is great that you have already adjusted your model and now have a police station on the top floor. In regards to the story line the designers have story for every set and were very excited to share it with the builders. I am sorry that this story did not necessarily appeal to you.
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From: Mabank, TX, USA
From: United States
Age: 55-64
Customer Type: LEGO Fan
Building Experience: Intermediate LEGO builder
Purchased For: Self
Build Time:
10hrs
Value for Money:
4/5
Level of Difficulty:
Challenging
"This was my 1st Modular building, and I am hooked. The build was a lot of fun, and there were some interesting techniques. Building the water barrel, that goes on the roof, was very different, and turned out amazing looking! The details inside were top notch. I highly recommend this set."