This set looks packed with details, unfortunately a dense build and a smaller box size often means lots of small pieces which can impact the perception of overall value. #10305 Lion Knights’ Castle – Minifigures and animals on box top. The side flaps contain a bit of history about the different heraldic houses of LEGO Castle over the years. From the yellow box to the font used for the set number and part count, the packaging really tickles the nostalgic nerves of AFOLS who grew up with classic LEGO Castle. When opening the box, I was immediately hit with a wave of nostalgia. (I was expecting some stickers given the price point and level of detail included. I was overjoyed to see that this set did not come with even a single sticker sheet.
That said, the set comes with a small cardboard box which holds all the cloth pieces included in this set: two flags and one cape. My assumption is that LEGO is slowly using up their existing supply and phasing out single use plastics otherwise that pamplet would be a little redundant. The box also came with a pamplet introducing LEGO’s goal to reduce single use plastics in their packaging however I was disappointed to see that despite this notice every bag of pieces in this set came packaged in plastic. Just opening the box already lets you know that this is going to be a long build.
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Two thick LEGO instruction manuals and 26 sections. The build process is split into two halves, each with their own instruction booklet.
The set contains a whopping 26 stages built using parts contained in one or two numbered bags. (33 cm) deep, but it grows significantly when you open it up to reveal the interior. When closed, the completed model measures over 14 in. Later in this article we will review how this value compares to other similar sets. Listed below is some key weight, density and price points for this set. With LEGO increasing the prices of sets price per part is not always the best indicator. When looking at the piece count you would think the box is much larger than it is is so it is important to break the set down to not just price per part but also price per gram. Note the Coat of Arms in the top right for each faction. The designers of this set even included an insert in the instructions highlighting all the iconic LEGO castles that have been built over the ages (in a classic style for that era). I was fortunate enough to be provided with a review copy of this set so lets spend the rest of this article seeing whether this set meets my expectations and how a modern remake of some iconic LEGO sets plays on people’s nostalgia of the past. This set was first announced on June 18th and immediately drew the attention of LEGO fans including myself immediately. #10305 Lion’s Knights’ Castle was released as LEGO’s 90 years of play line which commemorates LEGO’s 90th annniversary. This set also includes 22 minifigures across three factions, and a lot of animals which add a lot of value for some collectors. Bear in mind that there is an upcoming LEGO price increase later this year, so our pricing expectations may need to be adjusted moving forward. It costs $399.99 (399.99€ / £344.99 / 499.99 CAD / 599.99 AUD) for 4514 pieces, ages 18+.Īt that price, the set comes to $0.089 per piece in the USA, which is not great for a large unlicensed set, but a lot better than some other new releases.
#10305 Lion’s Knights’ Castle will be released worldwide on August 3 (with VIP Early Access). A beautifully detailed and imposing castle fit with historically accurate details and packed with minifigures, what more could you want.
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