1356 pieces says it all really. Most are either 1x1 or 1x2 so it is still a very small model when it is done.

Pros

• The individual bags (1 per building) make it easy to do it in stages
• Interesting techniques - lots of SNOT and unique combinations - things that I sort of knew all along but never put together
• Good looking when done
• LOTS of spares for EACH building
• Lots of rare colours - sand green, dark green, three different blues, trans green, etc

Cons

• Probably smaller than I expected (maybe that adds to the charm?)
• Playability is limited to swapping around the order they're attached to each other - it is purely a display model
• It is a model of a Lego model, rather than a model of the buildings, so some of the design includes bits that the buildings would be better off without, but are included to faithfully reproduce the full-size modulars (some design features just didn't scale down well)
• Instructions don't differentiate between the blues or dark red/brown well

This was a lot of fun to build and some of the techniques will definitely come in handy with MOCs

Recommended.

This set is a fantastic way to stock up on modular buildings without bankrupting yourself on the full-size versions. If you have any interest in minute detail or clever building techniques you absolutely owe it to yourself to get this set.

Box/Instructions

The box shows in good detail what you get and how you can position/display the modular houses in any way you like. The colours off some pieces are very similar so it is quite easy to mix them up sometimes because the colours do not match the pieces perfectly (as is quite common unfortunately). If you apply some logic it's not too hard to get it right though.

4.5/5

Parts

All parts are very common small pieces that can be used for anything you like with the sole exception of the "Hotel" sign which is printed! I was very happy to see that no stickers are involved in this set. Obviously you get many pieces for your money.

5/5

The build

FUN! When building some of the full sized modular buildings I sometimes found parts of the build repetitive or tedious. Certainly not so with this set. Because everything is so small you move through the build quickly and encounter interesting and clever build techniques often. After the build is complete I was even asked by other AFOLs 'how did they do that' about some parts of the build. It really is a extremely entertaining building experience but it requires a little bit of patience and focus (I would say age 8+ at least).

5/5

The completed model

The completed models are cute and beautiful. They look very nice together and because they are so small I have been able to put them on display in a bookcase in front of some books easily. As mentioned before there are no play features with this set: the entertainment is in the building and displaying.

4/5

Summary

Get this set. You owe it to yourself and you will regret it if you don't. Plain and simple. I really hope Lego will make another set like this with the next 5 modular buildings.

5/5

When I got this set, my first impression was "Wow, those are a lot of small bricks." The set is meant to be a miniature in the first place, so any playability is pretty much thrown under the bus. This is clearly a set for collectors only. But, considering I am a collector, I really quite enjoyed the set. There are a lot of different and sometimes complex building techniques to use and were all really enjoyable to try. The end outcome was actually pretty accurate to the larger sets they represent. Don't expect a large set though- in reality, it is quite small. So, if you collect LEGOs, don't plan on playing with it, and enjoy building miniatures, then I would definitely recommend this set.

I bought this out of having enough money while at my local LEGO store. I wanted it as it was a VIP member exclusive and a little collectors item. These models are fantastic and use many creative ways to create the minis. As I do not have the money to buy the full scale modulars, I was delighted to see these.

This is such a great set because of the pieces. Had I had enough money, I would have gotten another just for the parts. I wouldn't mind having all these little tiny pieces in fantastic colors or another brick seporater that LEGO seems to be adding to all their sets with multiple litte pieces and tiles and plates. Also, how often is it that you get good parts in a number of exotic colors all in one set? Not to mention some new parts. Now there aren't many, but there are a few. There are some 1x2 45 degree slopes with only a plate's height than a full brick, and the jumper plates in some colors have a groove on the bottom like the tiles. There are plenty of Jumper plates, 1x1 clear bricks, a bunch of trans-green pieces(No, not neon green or bright green.), sand green bricks, medium blue tiles and plates, a toilet seat if you find that sporting, and just plenty of 1x1 tile and plates in a slew of colors.

When I was building, I saw that the pieces were seperated into seperate bags so that each modular could be built seperately. This is great because with all the tiny parts, you can take a break knowing that you finished a model or if you just want to build a particular modular. I built it all one after another and it took me a little longer than probably normal becasue I wanted all the studs to face the same direction whenever possible because I wanted this model to be special, but if you just want to build it right away and one after another, it shouldn't take more than 2 1/2 to 3 hours.

Overall, this is a wonderful buy and I would recommend anyone to get it. However, this is an exclusive to VIP members only so if you aren't one already, sign up today for a chance to get it. For parts or display, this is fantastic.

This set was easy to build and a great way of the whole family to build together. Each member can build a building and then you can decide which one goes next to each other and whether you want a straight street or a corner of a block. You can change the order when ever you like. Lots of possibilities.