I like it, some people think there is a post office from 2011, which is true, I have it, bu tthis is pretty distinct, the side builds are nice, and paired with the post delivery truck set it will be a great addition. I'm a real sucker for the winter village, I have every set (except the original Holiday Train, which wasn't technically winter village until it was re-issued, which I do have), and every set with LED illumination, I don't have enough space!
I will get it at some point as like you, I try and get them all but this one feels little disappointing, especially after the past couple of years which have been quite amazing. I bet your display looks amazing when all lit up🙂
@@TheDyslexicGeak It does look good, but I need more space! Its already split into 2 displays, 1) fireplace mantle and 2) buffet table. My wife doesn't want me to use the dining room table...I agree, the lodge is nice, the shops and street car was nice too, the LED kit for that one illuminates the the upper portion of the car, giving it a cosy glow through the clear brick. BTW the lit up Barad Dur is great! I've used a lot of Lightailing, Briksmax, Game of Bricks, and a few other brands, and buy components and install on my own - the LED started to become as much a hobby as Lego! Cheers!
@@bricksbeersbeards9368 haha I constantly face the same issues and I have only recently bought new shelves and they are just about full. I keep moving things around trying to maximise space, I need more shelving but there not cheap
The post office looks good but not impressive. It looks rather “empty”. The balloon is the coolest thing of the whole set. Set 40746 Santa’s Delivery Truck should be included or maybe a GWP when you buy the Post Office set. It’s certainly not a day-1-buy for me. Maybe the set has enough pieces to create a Santa’s House with it and then adding some accessories from the 2023 and 2024 City Advent Calendars. That would be much cooler than the post office; just an idea 😊 The Alpine Lodge last year was so much better that I even bought 2 of them to create one big closed lodge.
Yeah it’s very sparsely detailed inside, the ballon is nice but the set doesn’t quite have the wow factor for me. The Alpine Lodge last year was a great set🙂
I’m the same. Not blown away by it but it’s not bad. I will probably get it as I have a few of these now but it’s definitely a discount one for me. Not moved to get it at full price at all
Yeah just feels a little underwhelming, it’s not bad by any means just doesn’t make me want to rush and buy it. Maybe it’s because the past few years have had amazing sets, it’s hard not to compare it to those.
its showing the same box with warning labels on the uk site too. It's probably just a 1 box for everywhere now so they don't need to print different ones
Oh yeah so it is, pretty sure the UK boxes will not have the huge warning label because when you download the media kit from Lego themselves, they have the box picture with and without the warning label🙂
@@caronmills8983 yeah it’s a little bizarre but I’m pretty certain those boxes are just for the US. I hope this isn’t starting world wide as that warning label is awful lol
Oh definitely, I think this is one of the most lacklustre winter sets for good few years. I had such high hopes when I saw the rumours of a post office set coming this year, really disappointing
@@TheDyslexicGeak such a shame. We know the Christmas themed sets don’t do well into retirement so you can always pick up a better retired set for a great price instead. Probably the preferred option this year!!
That’s pretty much my feelings towards the set, I don’t dislike it just doesn’t look like 1400 pieces of Lego, must be a lot of small elements used cause I can’t see them, bit of a disappointment for me this one
What do you think about this years winter Lego set?
I like it, some people think there is a post office from 2011, which is true, I have it, bu tthis is pretty distinct, the side builds are nice, and paired with the post delivery truck set it will be a great addition. I'm a real sucker for the winter village, I have every set (except the original Holiday Train, which wasn't technically winter village until it was re-issued, which I do have), and every set with LED illumination, I don't have enough space!
I will get it at some point as like you, I try and get them all but this one feels little disappointing, especially after the past couple of years which have been quite amazing. I bet your display looks amazing when all lit up🙂
@@TheDyslexicGeak It does look good, but I need more space! Its already split into 2 displays, 1) fireplace mantle and 2) buffet table. My wife doesn't want me to use the dining room table...I agree, the lodge is nice, the shops and street car was nice too, the LED kit for that one illuminates the the upper portion of the car, giving it a cosy glow through the clear brick. BTW the lit up Barad Dur is great! I've used a lot of Lightailing, Briksmax, Game of Bricks, and a few other brands, and buy components and install on my own - the LED started to become as much a hobby as Lego! Cheers!
@@bricksbeersbeards9368 haha I constantly face the same issues and I have only recently bought new shelves and they are just about full. I keep moving things around trying to maximise space, I need more shelving but there not cheap
The post office looks good but not impressive. It looks rather “empty”. The balloon is the coolest thing of the whole set. Set 40746 Santa’s Delivery Truck should be included or maybe a GWP when you buy the Post Office set. It’s certainly not a day-1-buy for me. Maybe the set has enough pieces to create a Santa’s House with it and then adding some accessories from the 2023 and 2024 City Advent Calendars. That would be much cooler than the post office; just an idea 😊
The Alpine Lodge last year was so much better that I even bought 2 of them to create one big closed lodge.
Yeah it’s very sparsely detailed inside, the ballon is nice but the set doesn’t quite have the wow factor for me. The Alpine Lodge last year was a great set🙂
I’m the same. Not blown away by it but it’s not bad. I will probably get it as I have a few of these now but it’s definitely a discount one for me. Not moved to get it at full price at all
Yeah just feels a little underwhelming, it’s not bad by any means just doesn’t make me want to rush and buy it. Maybe it’s because the past few years have had amazing sets, it’s hard not to compare it to those.
its showing the same box with warning labels on the uk site too. It's probably just a 1 box for everywhere now so they don't need to print different ones
Oh yeah so it is, pretty sure the UK boxes will not have the huge warning label because when you download the media kit from Lego themselves, they have the box picture with and without the warning label🙂
Australia picture is the same with the big warning label. Hope it's not like that here
@@caronmills8983 yeah it’s a little bizarre but I’m pretty certain those boxes are just for the US. I hope this isn’t starting world wide as that warning label is awful lol
Also when do you think the ideas botanical garden will be revealed?
It’s supposedly coming out in November so should get revealed mid October, I’m very intrigued to see what Lego end up designing
@@TheDyslexicGeak yeah man. I hope you do a reaction video
@@sampower1735 I certainly will do, can’t wait🙂
I’ve been holding onto my Elf Clubhouse set 10275 for the last few years. I think I’ll finally build it this year rather than purchasing this.
Oh definitely, I think this is one of the most lacklustre winter sets for good few years. I had such high hopes when I saw the rumours of a post office set coming this year, really disappointing
@@TheDyslexicGeak such a shame. We know the Christmas themed sets don’t do well into retirement so you can always pick up a better retired set for a great price instead. Probably the preferred option this year!!
@@The_Brick_Side to be honest there are more than enough sets still to come out this year so I can spend the money elsewhere🙂
On first impressions very disappointed vs previous years. Where’s the detail inside? Appears very shallow and lacking detail to me.
That’s pretty much my feelings towards the set, I don’t dislike it just doesn’t look like 1400 pieces of Lego, must be a lot of small elements used cause I can’t see them, bit of a disappointment for me this one
Who’s Christmas tradition is Santa in a hot air balloon? I’m not a fan of this set. 😮
Yeah I know what you mean, but I don’t mind the ballon, it does look good. The set just seems very small for 1400 pieces