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- 5Average Rating
- 33Helpfulness Votes
- 0Featured Reviews
- 7Review Count
- January 20, 2015First Review
- January 20, 2015Last Review
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Pony Farm
Pony Farm
Posted:January 20, 2015
KingOfBricksburg
Age:
25-34
years old
Building Experience:
Novice LEGO builder
Overall:
5
/
5
Fun Set & Positive Alternative to Friends Line
" This review is two-part: the first engages my experience with the set, and the second focuses on the set as an alternative to the Friends product line.
This set has been more fun than expected because of the various building instructions included with the set. My daughter likes to take apart the buildings and rebuild the other creations shown in the instruction book. However, it is frustrating having to explain to her that some of the smaller creations cannot be built without dismantling some of the larger creations. For example, the picnic table consists of seven elements: four bricks and three plates, and the three plates are all used for the large Pony Farm. I don't understand why LEGO chose not to include three more plates, one 2x4 and two 2x2s, because the set came with additional bricks.
This set, The Princess Play Castle, and Research Institute are good alternatives to the LEGO Friends product line. Unfortunately, they seem to be the only alternatives to the Friends line. The Friends line implicitly encourages an overtly adult feminized archetype for young girls (i.e., why does every Friends line need a day spa and secret love letters?), whereas the the Pony Farm and The Princess Play Castle are much more age appropriate. Kudos are due, however, to newer Friends product lines that better embrace non-objectionable female aspirations (e.g., jungle rescue veterinarians and the more STEM-centric Elves storyline).
"
I would recommend this to a friend!
My Product Recommendations
The Princess Play Castle
Research Institute
(38)From: West Sacramento
State:
California
From:
United States
Age:
25-34
years old
Building Experience:
Novice LEGO builder
Purchased For:
Daughter
Build Time:
01
hrs
Play Experience (Optional):
4
/
5
Value for Money (Optional):
5
/
5
Level of Difficulty:
Average
Very Easy
Very Challenging
I would recommend this to a friend!
Share:
+11points
15of 19found this review helpful.
Batman™: Defend the Batcave
Batman™: Defend the Batcave
Posted:January 20, 2015
KingOfBricksburg
Age:
25-34
years old
Building Experience:
Novice LEGO builder
Overall:
5
/
5
Accessible Features and Story Opportunities
" This set has numerous smaller accessories that allow for expanded creative applications. The phone, walkie-talkie, and the Joker's bombs are the most popular 'toys' because they are easily utilized across different sets. The fully-enclosed jail cell is also a favorite because of its easy integration with other structures.
"
I would recommend this to a friend!
From: West Sacramento
State:
California
From:
United States
Age:
25-34
years old
Building Experience:
Novice LEGO builder
Purchased For:
Daughter
Build Time:
01
hrs
Play Experience (Optional):
5
/
5
Value for Money (Optional):
5
/
5
Level of Difficulty:
Average
Very Easy
Very Challenging
I would recommend this to a friend!
Share:
+6points
7of 8found this review helpful.
Turtle Lair
Turtle Lair
Posted:January 20, 2015
KingOfBricksburg
Age:
25-34
years old
Building Experience:
Novice LEGO builder
Overall:
5
/
5
Fun Build, Good Creative Outlet
" I was concerned that my daughter would not 'get' this set because she was not familiar with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. She built the set and was able to easily construct a storyline (i.e., black clothes = bad guy; ∴ turtle = good guy). The ramp and entryway are a nice feature because it invites expansion of a larger structure.
"
I would recommend this to a friend!
From: West Sacramento
State:
California
From:
United States
Age:
25-34
years old
Building Experience:
Novice LEGO builder
Purchased For:
Daughter
Build Time:
01
hrs
Play Experience (Optional):
4
/
5
Value for Money (Optional):
5
/
5
Level of Difficulty:
Average
Very Easy
Very Challenging
I would recommend this to a friend!
Share:
+2points
2of 2found this review helpful.
The Princess Play Castle
The Princess Play Castle
Posted:January 20, 2015
KingOfBricksburg
Age:
25-34
years old
Building Experience:
Novice LEGO builder
Overall:
5
/
5
Easy Build for Young Ones
" My almost-5 year old daughter largely built this set on her own, only needing help with the cat bed. Dollar-for-dollar, this product is fantastic. The extra bricks make it very easy to expand the 'kingdom' and I appreciate that no boy minifigures are included.
I noticed the balcony/ledge on the front of the castle tends to separate with light pressure; however, as my daughter told me, "It's OK, I can fix it because I made it!" And, well, that's the mission of the enterprise, so "Bravo, LEGO!"
"
I would recommend this to a friend!
From: West Sacramento
State:
California
From:
United States
Age:
25-34
years old
Building Experience:
Novice LEGO builder
Purchased For:
Daughter
Build Time:
01
hrs
Play Experience (Optional):
5
/
5
Value for Money (Optional):
5
/
5
Level of Difficulty:
Average
Very Easy
Very Challenging
I would recommend this to a friend!
Share:
0points
1of 2found this review helpful.
Spider-Man™: Spider-Car Pursuit
Spider-Man™: Spider-Car Pursuit
Posted:January 20, 2015
KingOfBricksburg
Age:
25-34
years old
Building Experience:
Novice LEGO builder
Overall:
5
/
5
Exciting Introductory Set
" A fun set for younger kids to learn the basics of building. Not too many small parts, so it withstands the rigor of rough play fairly well. Venom's inclusion is helpful because he is an obviously 'bad' character, making story play remarkably easy.
"
I would recommend this to a friend!
From: West Sacramento
State:
California
From:
United States
Age:
25-34
years old
Building Experience:
Novice LEGO builder
Purchased For:
Daughter
Build Time:
30
mins
Play Experience (Optional):
4
/
5
Value for Money (Optional):
5
/
5
Level of Difficulty:
Very Easy
Very Easy
Very Challenging
I would recommend this to a friend!
Share:
+4points
4of 4found this review helpful.
Batman™ & Super Angry Kitty Attack
Batman™ & Super Angry Kitty Attack
Posted:January 20, 2015
KingOfBricksburg
Age:
25-34
years old
Building Experience:
Novice LEGO builder
Overall:
5
/
5
Fun Build and Playability
" My daughter really wanted an Angry Unikitty, so this set was a success without even considering Batman and the MicroManager. The MicroManager is a sturdy, intricate build that has significant playability. I was disappointed that the claws do not articulate and tend to fall out when pressure is applied.
"
I would recommend this to a friend!
From: West Sacramento
State:
California
From:
United States
Age:
25-34
years old
Building Experience:
Novice LEGO builder
Purchased For:
Daughter
Build Time:
45
mins
Play Experience (Optional):
5
/
5
Value for Money (Optional):
5
/
5
Level of Difficulty:
Challenging
Very Easy
Very Challenging
I would recommend this to a friend!
Share:
0points
1of 2found this review helpful.
LEGO® Creative Supplement Bright
LEGO® Creative Supplement Bright
Posted:January 20, 2015
KingOfBricksburg
Age:
25-34
years old
Building Experience:
Novice LEGO builder
Overall:
5
/
5
Fun Colors, Great Value
" My young daughter received this set as a gift and she loves it. The set's variety of colors livens the buildings and other creations she makes. Great value and great addition (and we love the winking eyes!).
"
I would recommend this to a friend!
From: West Sacramento
State:
California
From:
United States
Age:
25-34
years old
Building Experience:
Novice LEGO builder
Purchased For:
Daughter
Build Time:
30
mins
Play Experience (Optional):
3
/
5
Value for Money (Optional):
5
/
5
Level of Difficulty:
Very Easy
Very Easy
Very Challenging
I would recommend this to a friend!
Share:
+3points
3of 3found this review helpful.