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Well, that my plan for one pantasy topic. Didn't go as planned since i started collecting pantasy sets and reviewing them. But now this topic serves as the general discussion topic for pantasy. So have a fun time as i do, collecting pantasy sets and fixing some minor issues:).
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Well, this is my first monthly pantasy set review set:). And yes, this is my 7th pantasy set. Well I probably have to celebrate this milestone:). Specs. Model name, Summit Cabin Set number, 85033 Piece count, 3100+ Minifigure count, 5 Only printed pieces, no stickers:). Plus a plastic sign:). The box and shipping box:). The model arrived in an amazon box, with a good amount of protection:). The box is a pretty huge box with nice artwork and subtle art designs. While this is an adult oriented set. The pantasy box art is way better than the Lego’s slop black 18+ boxes. Which were maybe made by a financial/accountant team;). And, pantasy box uses slightly thicker cardboard and the pantasy uses a slightly mat finish on the box which feels really premium. Compared to lego’s cheap thin smooth cardboard, which feels like the box was designed to be discarded quickly. And the pantasy box feels much better in hand than the lego box. The Lego box just feels like something you find in a Chinese knockoff set. And without the content lego box sounds really cheaply hollow compared to pantasy box which doesn't sound cheaply hollow, and has a nice kind of bassy thomp sound when you knock it:). So Pantasy 1 point, Lego 0 points for the box:). The box is surprisingly heavy(about 3 kilos/kg:s):). And slightly bulging:). The box is about 98% full:). The bags:). Inside there are 60 bags in total with 9 unnumbered bags. And bags numbered 1-15. And 3 instructions booklets:). The minifigure bags:). Unnumbered bags:). Instructions:). Instructions are splitted into 3 books, and they weight in total about 1.30kgs, with nice artwork, and the first book has 171 pages, second book has 194 pages. And the third book has 174 pages, in total 1056 building steps:). First pages of the book:). Last pages of the book:). Instructions has a nice bar measurement tool:). Plastic sign:). The plastic sign has a protective film on top, which you have to remove:). Unique pieces and printed pieces and unique colors:). In the first bag there was a really interesting thing. There was 2 types of 1x6 brick. One did have inner studs, while the other didn't have. And instructions were clear where to place these:). Building process:). Bag 1, ( 5 bags) Bag 2, ( 3 bags) In bag 2 in step 113 connection is illegal. The snow man's round part hits the white curved part in front of the light bluish grey slope brick. And the snowman is slightly bent on the stud which is not good. So you need add a 2x2 round tile with center stud to fix this:). Bag 3, ( 4 bags) Bag 4, ( 4 bags) Bag 4 completes the first book:). Bag 5, ( 3 bags) Bag 6, ( 3 bags) Bag 7, ( 3 bags) Bag 8, ( 3 bags) Bag 9, ( 3 bags) Bag 10, ( 3 bags) Bag 10 had a really repetive step:). Bag 10 completes the second book:). Bag 11, ( 4 bags) Sorry, i forgot to attach the golden leaves. But i did fix this afterwards:). While the fireplace fire building technique was cool. It was really loose since it wasn't connected to studs. So i did fix this:). Bag 12, ( 4 bags) Bag 13, ( 3 bags) Bag 14, ( 3 bags) Bag 15, ( 3 bags) Spare parts:). Interesting building techniques and building tricks:). The little bunny cave is a really funny detail:). And the little hidden ice cave with fossils is a nice detail:). Minifigures:). Well I have to say. The resort owner looks soo angry and mad, and looks really unwelcoming. I personally would not go to this place. If the resort owner is this mad and angry Outside details:). Interior:). The accses to the upper bedroom is handled via the fold down ladder:). The hidden cave entrance:). If you remove the skiing board rack. You will find a hidden door to the ice cave fossils:). BUT. I have to say this is the most worstly executed play feature in a pantasy set. Firstly the door is really hard to access. And secondly the folding ladder feature is soo fragile and really impossible to connect back to the door. You will have to disassemble a lot of things to re connect that:(. Functions:). Pros and cons:). +Looks +Functionality and playability +Value +Prints +Instructions +Easter eggs +Interior +/- The build was in some areas really repetitive:/ -The ice cave hidden entrance -The funicular rope connection is a little bit hit or miss. It can come off sometimes:/. -The resort owner angry attitude Final note:). Well, this was an amazing build with amazing details. All things work but some functions are a bit hit or miss. The figures are again amazing for the most part. But the angry attitude of the resort owner is a bit let down. But overall this is a really great set and I'm happy with this. And this does rival and puts a lot of pressure on Lego's winter village collection:). The price is again really good and prints and sign and shiny gold and silver pieces are a nice touch:). So do i recommend this set:). Yes absolutely, while it has a few flaws the positives again out weigh the negatives. And this will look so great in your winter village collection. And the little funicular is really good:). Final verdict:). Looks 5/5 Instructions 4.5/5 Functions 4/5 Value 5/5 Figures 4.5/5 Piece quality 4.5/5
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Ok, why the planetary gear wheel hub is getting discontinued. And most of the liebherr crane parts(weights and spools) also were single use apparently because they are also being discontinued
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Mid october update:). Well, today i received my 7th pantasy set. Wow i probably have to celebrate this milestone:). Ps, i have never in my life buyed so many lego alternatives from the same brand. But pantasy sets have impressed me soo much, that i have becomed a huge fan of pantasy models. And my collection is growing slow but steadily :). Well, about my mocs. I have not created any mocs, i have now enjoyed my pantasy sets, and played with them. And do not worry i haven't not abandoned my moc building career. But pantasy sets have sparked again my inner child to play and explore and play with offical models with full curiosity and amazement:). And i'm not exarating here. I'm truly bringed back to my great childhood years of 2010 playing with the technic motorized excavator:). And im soo happy and impressed with pantasy models:).
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Well, today i received my 7th pantasy set. Wow i probably have to celebrate this milestone:). Ps, i have never in my life buyed so many lego alternatives from the same brand. But pantasy sets have impressed me soo much, that i have becomed a huge fan of pantasy models. And my collection is growing slow but steadily:).
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This is my third pantasy set review from the October review spree:). Specs:). Model name, Steampunk Airship Set number, 85021 Pcs, 1949 Figure count, 5 No stickers, only printed pieces:). Price 140€. Release date, april 2025 Plus 2 plastic foils for the fins:). The box and shipping box:). After those 2 catastrophe deliveries. This model arrived with an outer cardboard shipping box:). And this arrived with a good amount of protection paper:). The box is nice with nice artwork:). The box is above medium sized. And really thin compared to the windmill workshop box:). The box is about 98% full:). The bags:). Inside there are 37 bags in total. With 7 unnumbered bags, 6 loose pieces, and 1-10 numbered bags:). The instructions:). The instructions were badly damaged. And I had to put the instructions under 2kg weights overnight. And it maybe slightly helped. But luckily pantasy will ship me a new manual:). But otherwise the instructions are really vice. With nice artwork and a leather imitation backcover:). Instructions has 156 pages with 341 building steps:). First pages of the book:). Last pages of the book:). Plastic foils and ropes:). Minifigure bags:). Unique pieces and printed pieces:). What i have hearded. This piece has been spray painted that's why the inside are red:). Bag 1, ( 2 bags). Bag 2, ( 3 bags). Bag 2 had a lot of colorful pieces to ease the build:). Bag 3, ( 3 bags). Bag 4, ( 3 bags). Bag 5, ( 3 bags). Bag 6, ( 3 bags). Bag 7, ( 2 bags). Bag 8, ( 3 bags). Bag 9, ( 5 bags). Bag 10, ( 3 bags). Spare parts:). Interesting build techniques and building tricks:). These side engines has a pretty cool way to connect the blades:). Minifigures:). Oh mama, this printing is next level. The detail level has gone through the roof:). Outside and interior details:). Functions:). All the functions are controlled via the knob on the side. And the work really well:). Pros and cons:). +Looks +Building experience +Value +Prints +Figures +Functions +/- Some technic pins clutch was slightly loose -Little bit fragile Final note:). Again this is a really beautiful model with a great price tag. But some details are a bit fragile, so this is a display set mostly. The piece quality was good but some technic pins clutch was slightly lacking. And the shiny gold pieces are really nice:). But overall I'm really happy with this model. And the positives outweigh the negatives:). Final verdict:). Looks 5/5 Value 5/5 Instructions 4.5/5 Figures 5/5 Building experience 4.5/5 Piece quality 4/5 Functions 5/5 So do i recommend this set:). Honestly yes, its priced fairly well. And for that price you will get a lot bang for your buck:).
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Ok, i probably have to start testing the pantasy in house BAS(Brick Alive System) systems electronics more in my builds. Because this seems really promising. And thank godness that somebody lissened our complaints about app controls. Because pantasy does not use phone controls. Everything is controlled via couple of buttons and switches via the wire hub/control box or in simpler cases when sound brick isin't necessary like on cuckoo clock mine and windmill. The motor is directly connected to the usb c port which has the on off button:).
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Well, if lego only/mostly uses the motors in technic sets. And currently it seems that the control + system is throwed under the bus even thought its 5 years old. Well pantasy does the opposite and puts the new BAS system on almost every single weird gadget and set. Like this one this includes motor usb c port wire hub and a sound brick. My mind is now truely blown away🤯 http://brick4.com/set/49458/Peanuts And best part. Pantasy BAS system doesn't use att all phones or tablets. Everything is controlled via couple of buttons and switches via the wire hub/control hub. Its really amazing to not have to use a phone when interacting with brick set:).
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Seems promising:). Remote Control Motorised unit - chassis based car model Includes the following pieces: 1 pcs of JV9091 building block USB adapter 5 pcs of JV3072 building block LED light module 2 pcs of JV9080 expansion dock 4 pcs of JV9047 2x7 hydraulic cylinder 1 pcs of JV9054 manual booster pump 1 pcs of JV9048 pneumatic control valve
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Well, this is the second review from the October review spree:). Specs:). Model name, Blossom Café Set number, 85032 Pcs, 2826 Figure count, 4 No stickers, only printed pieces:). Price 150€. Release date october 2025:). Plus a plastic sign:). The box:). This box arrived again without an outer cardboard delivery box. And the other side has been going through a war zone, and has been completely destroyed by ups and amazon:/. Luckily I contacted pantasy and they will send a new box:). Anyway, the box art is really really beautiful. While it's adult oriented, with black design, there are subtle art designs added to the box. Which makes this look really premium and good:). And yes, the box art is night and day difference from lego’s current “slop 18+ black design”:). The box is about 90% full:). The bags and instructions:). Inside there are 48 bags in total. 6 unnumbered bags with plates, minifigures, plastic sign. And the glass elements. And numbered bags 1-14:). Plus 2 instructions booklets:). Stack of plates and the sign:). Glass elements:). Minifigure bags:). Instructions:). Instructions are again really premium feel, and they are splitted to 2 books. The first book has 136 pages and the second book has 153 pages. In total 712 building steps:). First pages of the book:). Pantasy has updated the first page from adults welcome to this. And this is definitely an upgrade:). Last pages of the book:). The second book's last page has nice 5 year anniversary artwork:). Unique pieces and printed pieces:). Building process:). Bag 1,(2 bags). Bag 2,(3 bags). Bag 3,(3 bags). In bag 3 there is a unique pantasy technique to put stuff on plates. This technique was found also in windmill workshop. And this is pretty annoying since it's not connected to anything:/ Bag 4,(3 bags). The bag 4 builds the sign but I noticed a flaw with the design. The sign will move side to side, because it’s not fixed on either side. But luckily i found a pretty easy fix for it:). The first 2 minifigures Ok, pantasy has updated their minifigure instructions. Previously they were builded at the end. But now their are builded between the bags:). Bag 5,(3 bags). Bag 6,(2 bags). Bag 7,(3 bags). Bag 7 completes the first booklet:). Bag 8,(3 bags). The last 2 minifigures:). Bag 9,(5 bags). Bag 10,(3 bags). Bag 11,(4 bags). Bag 12,(4 bags). Bag 13,(2 bags). Bag 14,(2 bags). Spare parts:). Interesting building techniques and building tricks:). I absolutely love these stairs, they are so nicely done:). This tiny cactus is soo cute:). The side ornaments are soo cool:). The pantasyfied Scream(using forks as hands) and Girl with a Pearl Earring paintings are soo cool:). There is 2 ways to open the atrium door:). Outside details:). Interior:). (That grey object looks like squidwards house from spongebob;).). Pros and cons:). +++ Looks +Interior +Piece quality +Instructions +Atrium door mechanism +Prints and gold elements, no cost cutting for profits to been seen here;). +/- Some glass panels were a bit scuffed and scratched. But again lego has also this issue:). -Atrium trees are flimsy as he*l Final note:). Good stuff first:). Well, I have no words. This is absolutely stunning. This absolutely demolishes and shreds into pieces every single café that lego has ever put out to market(like the death star destroying the alderaan;).). This model is absolute beauty im soo impressed with this. The product name is soo true this is filled to the brim with floral stuff. The massive atrium with trees is absolutely stunning. And the door mechanism is absolutely brilliant. The art gallery and the sculpture gallery is soo nicely done. And the shiny gold elements are icing on the cake:). Bad stuff:(. Well, the only negative what i have with this is those trees in the atrium. They are flimsy as he*l but positives outweigh the negatives:). So, do i recommend this set:). Absolutely, this is soo good looking set. And comparing this to the 10362. This is way better product and model. And the 10362 price is 100€ on lego's site. So i strongly recommend saving up 50€ and buying this for 150€ on amazon. If you only like lego figures and don't wanna give any chances for alternative figures. Then you can toss the pantasy figures in the bin or burn them and replace them with lego figures. Because this set is lego figure combatible unlike the 10362:). Here are my tips for building this set if you choose this over the 10362:). Building process is similar to lego. So no worries there:). Only area where patience is tested is with the atrium tree and the little cup on the espresso machine:). And if you are worried about customer support being bottom of the barrel junk. Please trust me pantasy has lego level customer support and they are ready to help you if you have issues or something else:). Here is pantasy's facebook group:). https://www.facebook.com/groups/pantasybricks/?ref=share And how to contact pantasy customer support. Go to facebook and look for profile pantasy brix. And send him messenger message or post the issue on the facebook group and pantasy brix does answer pretty quickly:). And in my case i have completely blown away by the customer support it's amazing and really great:). Final verdict:). Looks 6/5 Building experience 4/5 Instructions 4.5/5 Interior 5/5 Piece quality 4.5/5 Building techniques 4.5/5 Value 5/5
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Ok, this is the first review from the October review spree:). Specs. Model name, Western Mine. Set number, 85025 Pcs, 2990. Figure count, 3. No stickers, only printed pieces:). Price, 150€. Release date, October 2025 And a plastic sign:). The Western Mine has one unique aspect. It's the first ever gbc(great ball construction) set which is available to purchase. Normally gbc are made by fans and are these big and massive things:). (Yes, these were my first lego videos which i did watch when i was a little kid, using my family computer to watch youtube:).) But this set is small and practical for home display:). (please do not talk about mould king gbc sets. With my knowledge they are stolen and that is un ethical). The box and shipping box:). Ok, some amazon genius decided to ship this only using the set box. Luckily the box arrived in pretty good condition. And I managed to remove the shipping labels without damaging the box:). Ok, i did contact pantasy about this shipment. And they will look into this, so this won't happen ever again:). The box:). The box includes a lot of nice artwork. And a slightly rocky design which is really cool to see:). The box is the same size as the craft brewery box. But apparently the western mine box did come from a different batch, since it includes other logos and age rating:). The box was about 90% full:). The bags and instructions:). Inside there are 48 bags with 12 building stages, with 6 unnumbered bags for plates, tools, electronics, ropes, hoses and minifigures. And there are 2 instruction booklets with separate paper fix guide for some steps and a loose plastic sign:). The BAS(Brick Alive System) Motor and Usb c hub:). Instructions:). There are 2 booklets, the first book has 103 pages. And the second one has 110 pages. There are 694 building steps in total:). Instructions art work is a night and day difference from lego’s current “slop instructions”. And pantasy front cover uses slightly thicker and firmer paper compared to lego's instructions:). However there was a mistake, but pantasy did include a separate paper sheet with fixed steps:). And my first manual did have a few cosmetic defects, so I did contact them that the instructions needed much more protection in the box during shipping. And they replied that they will look into a solution to protect the manual plus they will ship a new manual for free:). First pages:). Last pages:). The plastic sign has a protective film which you have to remove:). Unique pieces and printed pieces Build process:). Fixed steps:). Bag 1(2 bags). Bag 2(3 bags) . Luckily pantasy did not skip the test your build step:). Bag 3(4 bags). Bag 4(3 bags). Bag 5(3 bags). Bag 6(3 bags). The rope was really high quality, same quality as lego’s ropes:). Bag 7(3 bags). Bag 7 completes the first book:). Bag 8(4 bags). Bag 9(2 bags). Bag 10(6 bags). Bag 11(6 bags). Bag 12(3 bags). (Plus the minifigures:).). Spare parts:). Well, I didn't make any mistakes and these were left. I did contact pantasy about this and they will look into this:). The minifigures:). Minifigures are again topnotch:). Outside details:). Interior:). Functions:). Pros and cons. +looks +functions works really well +coolness factor +motorized with usb c, and without any stupid app controls +/- instructions were good but some colors are a bit off. -little bit fragile to construct Final note:). Well, when I first saw this I didn't think too much of it. But after looking at this more closely, I noticed this is a full blown gbc with electronics. So I bought this because I love watching gbc. And did this disappoint me. No, not at all, this is soo beautiful model. And this has started to grow on me. And this is bigger than expected. This model stands on 4x 16x16 plates(32x32) but this is really big for that plate size. And I really, really like this model. I think this is a must have. Plus pantasy customer support is again lego level of customer support, so this set absolutely became one of my favorite sets of all times:). Here is the critical section:). Instructions were really good. But sometimes the color consistency was really off. And some assemblies were a bit fragile to construct. And balls can fly away from the lower pit. Final verdict:). Playability 5/5 Looks 5/5 Functions 5/5 Building experience 4.5/5 Instructions 4.5/5 Piece quality 5/5 Minifigures 5/5 Electronic quality 5/5 Value 5/5
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Well, in finland we have verkkokauppa.com which sells lego. In 2022 i ordered some lego's and one of them arrived in a bag similar to the nifeliz. I don't remember was the set the ecto 1 or the 10283. So the bag delivery isin't unheard of for me:).
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Sorry, i have no attachment to among us nor i have played that. But that looks like among us;).
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Adventura wrange review. Specs. Brand, Nifeliz Model, Adventura Wrange Release date, 2024 Pieces, 1993 Price, about 60€ on amazon plus about 20€ postage:). No stickers this has only printed pieces 2 to be precise:). About the non license thing. I would not consider the lack of jeep license a pretty big thing, because in 2008 lego released the 8297, which looked really close to a jeep but without a jeep license. So I don't mind at all the lack of the official jeep license:). The model arrived in an amazon paper bag:). The box:). The box is above medium size, with nice artwork on the front:). Here is next to the 42209 box:). The box weights about 2kg However the front artwork is really dark, it feels like you are building a batman set;). Here is an artwork comparison with a pantasy set:). The box is about 98% full:). Inside of the box. There are 2 massive bags containing all of the numbered bags inside:). Loose instructions booklet. 4 part trays which you have to assemble your self And a sheet of german text(which i don't understand) :). In total this has 33 bags, stages 1 to 5 Instructions:). Instructions feel really premium for a 60€ set. But again the front cover is really dark Batman style artwork;). The instructions book has 120 pages with 425 building phases:). First pages include nice artwork and text from the design team:). Last page has the designers names plus other stuff However the wheels are incorrectly placed in the manual:). Interesting pieces:). This is really sneaky, the blue pins are frictionless on this set;). Build process Ok, I messed up the first stage. There was a special number coding to ease the build. But I did miss it completely and opened everything at once:). Bag 1, 7 bags in total In the first bag I found a flat pin:/. And in the first bag there is this contraption:). Please throw that t piece in the garbage and use my created solution, this is way more robust solution:). This solution uses a bar on a clip and 3L bar:). Bag 2, 10 bags in total With bag 2 I learned how to correctly use the numbered bag system:). Bag 2 also had a little moulding defect The windshield was nicely bagged into a separate bag, but it still had few scuffs. The wheels came pre-assembled with correct alignment, and the chromed wheel rims look so good:). Bag 3, 5 bags in total Bag 3 was a true challenge due to the batman color scheme;). Bag 4, 5 bags in total Bag 4 started with a lot of rock work. Interestingly the rock work was done separately and was really difficult to construct. Bag 5, 6 bags in total Again the rock work construction was painful to build. Spare parts:). Prepare for a heart attack. I didn't miss any steps and these pieces were left:). The stand:). The rock work is really good and convincing, however the build process was slightly frustrating in some areas. And there is a nice printed tile on the stand:). The stand with 42213 G500:). The stand is fully compatible with 42213 G500:). The model:). The model looks really good with a lot of details:). Under the hood you find the V8, though the hood is slightly loose because it's connected only by axles:). And underneath the car you find a nice surprise. This has a 4x4 drivetrain with steering and pendular axles, though no suspension springs and no differential:). Comparison to the 42213 G500:). The 42213 G500 and the adventura wrange looks really good together:). Other note the nifeliz adventura wrange set, building experience did feel kind of like building my 42213 G500. There were some assemblies and techniques which were almost the same as my 42213 G500:). Interior:). The interior looks really good, there is 2 levers to imitate gearbox, and the steering wheel has a little printed tile with nifeliz logo. And the seats are adjustable:). Functions:). Pendular suspension without springs, 4x4 without differentials and with v8, Steering via the steering wheel:). Functions video:). The drone;). The drone looks really good eventhough its a pretty simple build:). Piece quality:). The red color is really interesting, I don't know what plastic they are using, but the red is kind of see-through. But the piece quality is really good and not a bottom of the barrel garbage, which you might expect for 60€ 2000pcs set. I'm pretty impressed by the quality of the pieces:). And nifeliz also has some nice chrome pieces just like pantasy, and a few prints:). And also 2 nice prints:). Pros and cons:). +looks +4x4 +instructions +value for money +/- the suspension is really interesting because it does not use springs, but there are minor hiccups with this design, like this can lean to one side a little bit, but overall I'm happy that this does have some nice movement:). +/- the piece quality is pretty good but lacking in some areas, compared to the pantasy quality 95% good. This model's piece quality is 90% good with also chrome pieces and 2 prints:). -doing the display stand rock work was a little bit painful since they are builded separately and are really fragile without connecting to the stand:). Final note:). The adventura wrange is a great model and build, with nice details, for the 60€ price you get a lot of bang for your buck. And the piece quality is above the average and not a bottom of the barrel garbage. The building experience was pretty great, though the rock work was slightly difficult to construct. The model looks really good, and since this is a 16+ display piece I would not criticize the lack of springs in the suspension system. Because you will most likely keep this in the stand. The design is unique and I will not criticize the stand because it does not inflate the price. If this was a lego model you would pay like 80€ for the offroader and 80€ for the stand in total 160€. So because this model stand isn't inflating the price, I can accept its inclusion in the model, and I think it will add a lot of display value:). The instructions were clear enough, but the miss alignment wheels in the instructions were a little bit annoying. But the wheels came with the correct orientation:). While the model is black on the inside the instructions were clear enough. But the stand needs a lot more attention due the black on black design:). And bonus points for the nice introduction at the beginning of the manual. It does settle the mood really high when you start to build this. And overall I think a lot of care was put into the instructions:). But overall I'm really happy with this set. The price is excellent and the model looks great with the stand:). Final verdict:). Value 5/5 Building experience 4/5 Pieces 4/5 Instructions 4.5/5 Looks 5/5 Functions 4/5 Do I recommend this set? :). Honestly yes, this price is great and unheard for a 2000pcs high quality display toy, the piece quality was mostly good, about 4-5 pieces were not good but still usable. But the pieces aren’t the bottom of the barrel junk which you might be expecting at this price:). The 16+ age rating might seem a little bit silly, but trust me this is not a beginner build. The chassis is black without too much color vomit, and the stand is black inside so pay a lot of attention when building this:). But, this is a 2024 model, and this is almost sold out on amazon deutschland so have a great time hunting this set on sale:). Ps, i found this set one night when I was browsing amazon deutschland for fun:). And this set stood out for me, so now i had an opportunity to buy it:). I thought at first, ok, this is a cool 800pcs set similar to the 42213:). But no, I was totally wrong when I purchased this set. I saw the piece count was 1993;).