I'm pretty sure it's the fact that the set only uses cold color shades and no warm colors. If you compare it to something like 77015 Temple of the Golden Idol you'll notice what I'm talking about. Using those warm colors (different browns) really makes the ruin feel more alive and less bland. I reeeally like many things in this set based on this video, but I'd have to order a huge bunch of replacement parts to liven up the colors a bit and maybe modify some parts to make it more "play worthy" with features. For me the pricing on the site is 330€ which is already more expensive than the $290 for US based people, and then adding in maybe 50+€ worth of replacements (or more?) the total price will be quite high. Really got to think about it the next few days.
@@JessicaKeldark I did a recolor on Mountain Fortress and added interior details and I am super glad I kept my copy instead of reselling it. Big sets are bigger & more detailed than pictures can really show. He did a good job here showing this is taller than Deku Tree. I don't mind having extra parts because I'm trying to build up my inventory. If you have an idea where to display this set and have space in your inventory for the swapped parts, it might not a bad deal. I wonder if your 330 Euro price includes VAT? We don't have that here.
I like the idea and aesthetic, but there isn't really much going on? Like, it would've been cool if there were hidden compartments and areas with treasures to find
@@Nphen Yes, that is exactly what we can do. But we are giving critique to this set and the most important part that nearly everyone mentions is that it is a very well built building, with lots of detail .. but it is basically empty and lifeless. For a set this expensive, needing more to bring it to life is not exactly ideal.
IMO the biggest problem is the ground. It looks odd floating on gray plates - it needed green plates to make it feel like it was actually on the ground, and it would tie into the other vegetation. The scale also feels very off. The roof in the middle feels hugely oversized, especially in scale to the tower, which almost reads like a chimney in a house built for giants... it's a headscratcher
Now that part is true and probably it's biggest asset. It is a blank canvas where you can add a ton and make it look quite cool. On it's own, I think it is lacking a lot, but you saw in the video that even just a few minifigures can add a lot of life to it.
Yeah the architecture is wonky as heck. It's like they were going for the South East Asia temple look then randomly slapped in a roof from North West Europe. I don't like the set for that reason. Also the price, of course.
I definitely want this set. Loved how you used Star Wars, Indy, D&D, and Lord of the Rings for the set. Great ideas that work. I plan to use it with Chima figures. And I can have it be an ancient fortress for this anthropomorphic society.
Love the comparisons and bringing in the various minifigs etc. This and the forestman are top of my list, will get them both.. maybe the others too, but these are my favs
Thanks for your review. You helped me make up my mind and I will be getting this set :) it truly is beautiful and I like what you said how it’s a detailed canvas I can add to how I want
Really good review! Love the fact you brought in different mini figures that showed what this set could look like and how much colour they add. As you mentioned this is a blank canvas.
I love the design for the looks of the model it is beautiful! But totally lame in every other area. Interior is lame, figs lame, no real play features, nothing unique because of BL. It’s really cool when you put all the other figures from themes in there but then you are paying a very hefty extra fee where you could just get smthn better. Still tempting as a display piece but really a let down
It feels too empty. I was originally hoping this would win to pick it up day 1, but I found myself skipping it since it feels hollow. "Hollow" is a perfect word for it. I would have loved to see an undead, ancient king and hidden treasure behind a series of traps to give it story potential. Instead of this set and the not-Forestman Boring Stronghold, I bought The Art of Chocolate since that's essentially a me-set and it's very nice and unique. You don't see many chocolatier anything, anywhere. And the designer did a wonderful job not just with the Lego detail, but with their Canva-created graphics.
I wasn't considering this set, but I changed my mind after seeing the Review, although I do agree it lacks some playability. Traps and some kind of devices would be neat to see here
While I much appreciate the stuff you did with it, using all kinds of minifigures and themes to fill the place up, I think the set should stand on his own and already be worth it. It definitely looks quite special, but there is very little substance to it, very little play function or hidden detail. Basically there isn't anything but a ruined building with walls, some water and a lot of plants. It is absolutely a display set, not a play set and it is awfully empty for a display set at that. At least with a set like Rivendell or LKC, there is incredibly much to see, a ton of color and detail .. it feels alive and vibrant. For sure this set has an absolute ton of useful pieces, tons of useful grey for your own buildings, a few other tones to add to that and a ton of greenery that will help any custom MOC. But paying close to $300 for a parts package is just too much. If you buy this, it should be to display the Lost City set itself and maybe use it in a way similar to what is shown in the video. I can't help but feel a litle let down by this, or any of the current BDP sets. The only set I am seriously considering is the Caravan, as it is reasonably priced and still looks like a good quality display piece. I'm afraid it will sell out extremely quickly, as the incredibly low supply for these sets is still an issue that they are unwilling to step away from. This is certainly not worth it's price and I don't think it will sell out completely.
Hi, As soon as I saw this set, I thought the same thing as you. We will have the opportunity to accompany it with many themes but I, I chose to buy it to... enlarge Rivendell. I would change the colors of the trees and the texture of the roofs to match the Rivendell set but I will pair them to redo
Made me go from "maybe" on this to "order 2 of them and tell my local BAM" in hopes it makes the threshold. You showed why no need for minifigs; this is a bring-your-own theme set. I already have the D&D set & figs and other Castle builds. This will go in the same forest as my Forestmen Tree House & Forest Stronghold. Should look amazing with proper landscaping. To critics: yes, there is hidden treasure in this set, and there are easy places to MOC your own treasure into. There are over 100 *more* parts than Forest Stronghold for $10 less. We should all have enough minis to populate this!
I can't wait to get this one. I'm buying this set solely for my old islander figures. I'm putting that nice Achu figure right up at the top of the stairs. 😁
I'd kinda like this set to display the Wild era Link and Zelda since I wanted to do the OOT Deku Tree...but seeing it in 'action' just feels a bit like its too much for the price. might still look to build it with the instructions and a few bulk piece buys instead at some point though. It still looks good, but it doesn't really feel like it justifies the price compared to something more exciting like Art of Chocolate or the Harbormaster Office. Thank you for the review.
For real. The whole series seems way too expensive. For example the caravan is basically a 30€ set (and even then quite expensive) but somehow they priced it at 50€. Same with the other sets: Harbourmaster house feels like half the size of a modular buidling, chocolate house has tiny rooms in which some a minifigure barely can stand etc. Not saying that some of the sets dont look nice, but they are all way too expensive. I will pass completely on this series, I hope the prices for series 5 will get better as I really like some sets there
It is certainly expensive. I don't know where all the budget went, but it doesn't feel like enough value is in it. Maybe it is because you get a ton of the same few colorshades and not much else.
@@fritz4665 These are generally way more expensive than regular Lego sets, as they are very low print run and 'exclusive'. It doesn't make much sense to do it this way, but that is what they chose to do. Don't expect cheap sets in the BDP line, just buy something you think is amazing and worth it. (for me this is not it)
@@pinobluevogel6458 And Lego spends $0 on RnD and essentially nothing on marketing since they rely on earned media (RUclips partners like Solid Brixx) alone for their BDP. None of these sets should be a cent over $200. Lego is abusing the loyalty of their most dedicated customers.
Very artful and beautiful set. I think it lacks detail at the base which should've been a dark brown/green combo as opposed to the light and dark grey colors.
Thanks for the review. I was in doubt about the set, because of the open back. But after seeing the lack of minifigures and functionality, the simple building techniques you mentioned and that price point, I decided not to go for this set.
Hmm. It's beautiful, but in my opinion the only things about it that stand out are the mirror pool and the brick built backpack. I think I'll wait for the instructions to go up and scratch build it.
If a designer submits an original theme that doesn't fit in with anything previous, the design better be super sick (ala Adventures in Transylvania). Unfortunately I don't think this set is at that level.
Hot take: I don't love this color palette. Not sure why there's so much turquoise and blue? If they wanted to make the colors work, I feel like more dark orange to serve as copper would have helped this a lot. As is it feels very unnatural... just a personal opinion.
It's quite a bit of a shame that there aren't any built-in action play-features in the set. 😕 Conceptually, a structure like this totally cries for an inclusion of some crumbling stairs, traps in the floor, collapsing walls, and so on, and so forth. A huge missed opportunity!
@@lifedeather In accordance with your way of thinking, TLG (The Lego Group) would thus not need to design, produce and release any sets whatsoever; only sell the brick boxes under the banner of 'Lego Classic' and tell everyone, "There you go! Do not complain! Get creative!" 😀 😀
So which sets are you going to spend your hard earned money to pre order? Mr. Lego Sent This Over for Review? Sorry, the only value I find in this review is getting to see some more details that the pictures online don’t cover
Hard pass. You can wax lyrical over the aesthetics as much as you want. But at $290, we should not have to bring our own "details" to finish the "canvas."
They're the "original Forestmen" color. The tree on Lion Knight's castle. The tree in Forest Hideout. I build brown trees, so having black ones is just nice to mix it up.
Definitely not worth it. I'll be looking to buy the christmas themed one and if i had the extra cash, id also get the dock set. This set definitely has a "castle" tax on it for no reason.
It's by far the worst set of BDP3. It's a cool idea, there are a few well executed parts, but overall it's quite plain. There is no story, no traps, no secret, no side build, just a lot of empty space. Old Lego Adventurers with 500-700 pieces had more interesting design.
Too much is happening I don’t know what too look at, should’ve made the roof a darker blue. Also these sets given away for free is very scummy and you should never do a “ value “ check since you have no clue.
This set makes no sense to me. But hey, much better than the nothingness I've done with my life. Kudos for the creativity and gusto to get out there and make something. Great review too!
@@CloneCommanderCrater1102. Lego Indiana Jones and the temple of the golden idol its a perfekt display set with and without the funktions as an example. It would help a lot if it had some funktions@@CloneCommanderCrater1102
This set is so weird, it feels like it has both a lot of details and too little details at the same time
It’s the washed out colors video filter he uses that makes the set look boring and colorless.
I think that grey on the main front isn't detailed enough
I think dark tan & dark brown colors could balance things out.
I'm pretty sure it's the fact that the set only uses cold color shades and no warm colors. If you compare it to something like 77015 Temple of the Golden Idol you'll notice what I'm talking about. Using those warm colors (different browns) really makes the ruin feel more alive and less bland.
I reeeally like many things in this set based on this video, but I'd have to order a huge bunch of replacement parts to liven up the colors a bit and maybe modify some parts to make it more "play worthy" with features. For me the pricing on the site is 330€ which is already more expensive than the $290 for US based people, and then adding in maybe 50+€ worth of replacements (or more?) the total price will be quite high. Really got to think about it the next few days.
@@JessicaKeldark I did a recolor on Mountain Fortress and added interior details and I am super glad I kept my copy instead of reselling it. Big sets are bigger & more detailed than pictures can really show. He did a good job here showing this is taller than Deku Tree. I don't mind having extra parts because I'm trying to build up my inventory. If you have an idea where to display this set and have space in your inventory for the swapped parts, it might not a bad deal. I wonder if your 330 Euro price includes VAT? We don't have that here.
I like the idea and aesthetic, but there isn't really much going on? Like, it would've been cool if there were hidden compartments and areas with treasures to find
You want a better Lost City? MOC it yourself! (just a play on a sign at Jimmy John's)
@@Nphen Yes, that is exactly what we can do. But we are giving critique to this set and the most important part that nearly everyone mentions is that it is a very well built building, with lots of detail .. but it is basically empty and lifeless. For a set this expensive, needing more to bring it to life is not exactly ideal.
IMO the biggest problem is the ground. It looks odd floating on gray plates - it needed green plates to make it feel like it was actually on the ground, and it would tie into the other vegetation.
The scale also feels very off. The roof in the middle feels hugely oversized, especially in scale to the tower, which almost reads like a chimney in a house built for giants... it's a headscratcher
My thoughts exactly, it really makes the gaps between parts of the build really obvious and makes the empty space super noticeable
This set is super flexible!!! It can be merged and modified with so many ideas and franchises! I love it!!! :)
Now that part is true and probably it's biggest asset. It is a blank canvas where you can add a ton and make it look quite cool. On it's own, I think it is lacking a lot, but you saw in the video that even just a few minifigures can add a lot of life to it.
The sloped tiled roofs don't fit the ancient lost city aesthetic at all, IMO. Makes it look medieval. I really like the concept though.
This
Yeah the architecture is wonky as heck. It's like they were going for the South East Asia temple look then randomly slapped in a roof from North West Europe. I don't like the set for that reason. Also the price, of course.
I definitely want this set.
Loved how you used Star Wars, Indy, D&D, and Lord of the Rings for the set. Great ideas that work.
I plan to use it with Chima figures. And I can have it be an ancient fortress for this anthropomorphic society.
Thank you for taking the time to review the details. I enjoy a Moc builders perspective and compatibility with other themes and characters
Unexpected Halo reference made me go from “meh, was hoping for something more” to “i have to get this”.
This looks amazing to me. Absolutely getting it. More details means more cost. So i like the balance.
Love the comparisons and bringing in the various minifigs etc. This and the forestman are top of my list, will get them both.. maybe the others too, but these are my favs
Looks gorgeous and I want it very much. Link could absolutely find the door to the next dungeon buried in there...
They reintroduced Johnny Thunder in city sets this year, feels like he would’ve been an easy choice for a minifig.
Thanks for your review. You helped me make up my mind and I will be getting this set :) it truly is beautiful and I like what you said how it’s a detailed canvas I can add to how I want
Not the “Diku” pronunciation again ahaha, Deku tree :P Great review though, especially showing how it displays with minifigs from other sets
I appreciate the review and in-depth look at this set. Very versatile, excited to add it to the collection. 😊
Really good review! Love the fact you brought in different mini figures that showed what this set could look like and how much colour they add. As you mentioned this is a blank canvas.
I love the design for the looks of the model it is beautiful! But totally lame in every other area. Interior is lame, figs lame, no real play features, nothing unique because of BL. It’s really cool when you put all the other figures from themes in there but then you are paying a very hefty extra fee where you could just get smthn better.
Still tempting as a display piece but really a let down
YOU’RE SO REAL FOR PUTTING CUSTOM HALO FIGS IN THIS
Makes me smile to see Legoboy12345678 still making videos 15 years later.
It reminds me a lot of the green chappel from The Green Knight, that makes me really want it
It feels too empty. I was originally hoping this would win to pick it up day 1, but I found myself skipping it since it feels hollow. "Hollow" is a perfect word for it. I would have loved to see an undead, ancient king and hidden treasure behind a series of traps to give it story potential. Instead of this set and the not-Forestman Boring Stronghold, I bought The Art of Chocolate since that's essentially a me-set and it's very nice and unique. You don't see many chocolatier anything, anywhere. And the designer did a wonderful job not just with the Lego detail, but with their Canva-created graphics.
Apparently it is 30026 pieces run, since all you LAN get it too.
This works for a great place stand-in for a D&D party.
Looks EPIC will go nice with the lion knights castle 🏰
Cal keistis! And some bounty hunters, something straight out of fallen order!
A Zeffo tomb set could be so cool.
This set would be excellent with minifigures of SG1 from Stargate, it just reminds me so much of the show for some reason.
I wasn't considering this set, but I changed my mind after seeing the Review, although I do agree it lacks some playability. Traps and some kind of devices would be neat to see here
While I much appreciate the stuff you did with it, using all kinds of minifigures and themes to fill the place up, I think the set should stand on his own and already be worth it. It definitely looks quite special, but there is very little substance to it, very little play function or hidden detail. Basically there isn't anything but a ruined building with walls, some water and a lot of plants.
It is absolutely a display set, not a play set and it is awfully empty for a display set at that. At least with a set like Rivendell or LKC, there is incredibly much to see, a ton of color and detail .. it feels alive and vibrant.
For sure this set has an absolute ton of useful pieces, tons of useful grey for your own buildings, a few other tones to add to that and a ton of greenery that will help any custom MOC. But paying close to $300 for a parts package is just too much. If you buy this, it should be to display the Lost City set itself and maybe use it in a way similar to what is shown in the video.
I can't help but feel a litle let down by this, or any of the current BDP sets. The only set I am seriously considering is the Caravan, as it is reasonably priced and still looks like a good quality display piece. I'm afraid it will sell out extremely quickly, as the incredibly low supply for these sets is still an issue that they are unwilling to step away from. This is certainly not worth it's price and I don't think it will sell out completely.
Hi,
As soon as I saw this set, I thought the same thing as you. We will have the opportunity to accompany it with many themes but I, I chose to buy it to... enlarge Rivendell.
I would change the colors of the trees and the texture of the roofs to match the Rivendell set but I will pair them to redo
This would make a great Tomb Raider set.
I thought the same!
Hey I have a question where do you get those big shelves in the background? Are they custom made?
Made me go from "maybe" on this to "order 2 of them and tell my local BAM" in hopes it makes the threshold. You showed why no need for minifigs; this is a bring-your-own theme set. I already have the D&D set & figs and other Castle builds. This will go in the same forest as my Forestmen Tree House & Forest Stronghold. Should look amazing with proper landscaping. To critics: yes, there is hidden treasure in this set, and there are easy places to MOC your own treasure into. There are over 100 *more* parts than Forest Stronghold for $10 less. We should all have enough minis to populate this!
I can't wait to get this one. I'm buying this set solely for my old islander figures. I'm putting that nice Achu figure right up at the top of the stairs. 😁
I bought this set for the same reason. Have to buy some Islanders though, lucky bastard ;-)
Some medium nougat or tan base would have made this set way more appealing. It looks a bit to gray.
I'd kinda like this set to display the Wild era Link and Zelda since I wanted to do the OOT Deku Tree...but seeing it in 'action' just feels a bit like its too much for the price. might still look to build it with the instructions and a few bulk piece buys instead at some point though. It still looks good, but it doesn't really feel like it justifies the price compared to something more exciting like Art of Chocolate or the Harbormaster Office. Thank you for the review.
yes! been looking for a review on this
This looks really great, except the empty back. Though like you said its a canvas to add stuff in. I may pick it up!
Almost $300 for this. You have got to be kidding me.
For real. The whole series seems way too expensive. For example the caravan is basically a 30€ set (and even then quite expensive) but somehow they priced it at 50€. Same with the other sets: Harbourmaster house feels like half the size of a modular buidling, chocolate house has tiny rooms in which some a minifigure barely can stand etc. Not saying that some of the sets dont look nice, but they are all way too expensive. I will pass completely on this series, I hope the prices for series 5 will get better as I really like some sets there
Worth
It is certainly expensive. I don't know where all the budget went, but it doesn't feel like enough value is in it. Maybe it is because you get a ton of the same few colorshades and not much else.
@@fritz4665 These are generally way more expensive than regular Lego sets, as they are very low print run and 'exclusive'. It doesn't make much sense to do it this way, but that is what they chose to do.
Don't expect cheap sets in the BDP line, just buy something you think is amazing and worth it. (for me this is not it)
@@pinobluevogel6458 And Lego spends $0 on RnD and essentially nothing on marketing since they rely on earned media (RUclips partners like Solid Brixx) alone for their BDP. None of these sets should be a cent over $200. Lego is abusing the loyalty of their most dedicated customers.
I found it, it's right there. Hope this helps!
Very artful and beautiful set. I think it lacks detail at the base which should've been a dark brown/green combo as opposed to the light and dark grey colors.
Keep going, great job 👍🏼
Thanks for the review. I was in doubt about the set, because of the open back. But after seeing the lack of minifigures and functionality, the simple building techniques you mentioned and that price point, I decided not to go for this set.
What kind of architecture is this from or inspired from? I’m wondering what natives would fit this style.
Should be a adventures set. Johnny Thunder!
I agree with adding lord of the rings minifigures. I think it really works
Where do you get your plastic displays you use for your star wars ships
Some of these sets are cool wish they were more accessible though...😢
Hmm. It's beautiful, but in my opinion the only things about it that stand out are the mirror pool and the brick built backpack. I think I'll wait for the instructions to go up and scratch build it.
Considering the forest stronghold and the lost city. Let’s see if we can bag one.
I have always wondered how to become a lego reviewer. How did you?
Picked this one up
This one will not sell out. Mark my words.
If a designer submits an original theme that doesn't fit in with anything previous, the design better be super sick (ala Adventures in Transylvania). Unfortunately I don't think this set is at that level.
First to sell out 😂
@@lifedeather not likely for the price.
@@vietrounder AiT fits with Castle. Ignore the theater-cliche minifigs.
This comment has stood the test of time.
I am planning on getting the camper and the Forrest men fort. This set is cool but not top of my list.
It looks great, the price is ok but the play features are definitely lacking.
Dude we miss your mocs
I am not going to get this one but hopefully it will get enough interest to get produced
Hot take: I don't love this color palette. Not sure why there's so much turquoise and blue? If they wanted to make the colors work, I feel like more dark orange to serve as copper would have helped this a lot. As is it feels very unnatural... just a personal opinion.
They should’ve at least included a Skeleton mini figure for the tomb
I really like it but it doesn't fit with anything I collect.
I'm gonna buy 3
8mins7secs is a lovely shot 🎥
It's quite a bit of a shame that there aren't any built-in action play-features in the set. 😕
Conceptually, a structure like this totally cries for an inclusion of some crumbling stairs, traps in the floor, collapsing walls, and so on, and so forth.
A huge missed opportunity!
Add it urself then 😂
@@lifedeather Imagine paying $300 for a set you have to make interesting yourself. Found the shill
@@lifedeather In accordance with your way of thinking, TLG (The Lego Group) would thus not need to design, produce and release any sets whatsoever; only sell the brick boxes under the banner of 'Lego Classic' and tell everyone, "There you go! Do not complain! Get creative!" 😀 😀
So which sets are you going to spend your hard earned money to pre order? Mr. Lego Sent This Over for Review?
Sorry, the only value I find in this review is getting to see some more details that the pictures online don’t cover
The best one by far this series 😊
first thing i thought of when i saw this set: Zelda ruins.
You can make a call of duty map outta dat set.
Under 5 min gang
I think it could fit in middle earth maybe Eregion
Kinda disappointed in how theres no skeletons
u can bricklink a lot skeletons xd
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@@SolidBrixStudios Wish there were more, like bones scattered in a lot more places and stuff lol
Hard pass. You can wax lyrical over the aesthetics as much as you want. But at $290, we should not have to bring our own "details" to finish the "canvas."
I honestly want this one the most. It feels unique, if a bit empty
I'm afraid, there's nothing for me in series 3. Don't like the settings and the castle has black trees. I hate black trees.
They're the "original Forestmen" color. The tree on Lion Knight's castle. The tree in Forest Hideout. I build brown trees, so having black ones is just nice to mix it up.
Definitely not worth it. I'll be looking to buy the christmas themed one and if i had the extra cash, id also get the dock set. This set definitely has a "castle" tax on it for no reason.
Your review seems to have hurt sales a lot. 😅
It's by far the worst set of BDP3. It's a cool idea, there are a few well executed parts, but overall it's quite plain. There is no story, no traps, no secret, no side build, just a lot of empty space. Old Lego Adventurers with 500-700 pieces had more interesting design.
This set makes no sense whatsoever. 2 architecture styles mixed, which is unrealistic and makes now sense
I really like the colour combination but the build itself is really just ok
Too much is happening I don’t know what too look at, should’ve made the roof a darker blue. Also these sets given away for free is very scummy and you should never do a “ value “ check since you have no clue.
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Spam? Are you kidding me?
Am I alone in thinking this set looks pretty bland and very overrated?
no you are not. I just don't see this set selling out.
This set is not doing great it seems no one wants this which will make it rarer then it deserves to be its a shame
Crud
This set makes no sense to me. But hey, much better than the nothingness I've done with my life. Kudos for the creativity and gusto to get out there and make something.
Great review too!
Spend $290 and have to supply your own minifigures 😂😂😂
We care about build not minifigures little bro 😂
@@lifedeatherThen why does a 25th anniversary minifig add $10 to a Star Wars set. Pick a side
@@thisismywill cuz Lego community deemed it so lil bro 😎
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Such a disappointing set. WOW
No traps or funktion? This set is so bad :/
Wait, so because a *display* set doesn't have any play features, it's a bad set? What?
@@CloneCommanderCrater1102. Lego Indiana Jones and the temple of the golden idol its a perfekt display set with and without the funktions as an example. It would help a lot if it had some funktions@@CloneCommanderCrater1102
@@CloneCommanderCrater1102 this is boring as a display set too
Ancient remains of thousand of years don't have the color of concrete.
Before you do a review educate yourself.
50 views in 1 min.... bro fell off
I agree with adding lord of the rings minifigures. I think it really works
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