Only con: base
I really love Architecture sets, especially the small ones, It's fun to read about the building/monument and then build it
The only con with this set, and other towers, except the Dubai one, is the base wobles, the 2 pieces of the base plate doesn't stay on one plane, a minor con, really fun build2 out of 3 people thought this review was helpful.
Very basic but very nice looking
The Sears Tower, loosely based on the real deal, is very easy to build.
The sleek black tower took maybe 8-10 minutes for me to build. I enjoyed the number of tiles for my collection and I also enjoyed the general appeal to this set. It really is something that you can display on a mantel or coffee table and have it fit nicely with almost every sort of room decor.
It is sadly a bit expensive for my tastes given the number of pieces, but is made up by the number of tiles, look, and informative booklet. Lego did a great job when creating the Architecture set in general.
A good buy if you're wanting to get into the architecture scene.
5 out of 7 people thought this review was helpful.
Yay me!
I saw this set and realized: The name changed to willis tower, yet it's still sears tower. I emailed the creator and thanks to me is is going to be changed... hopefully.
youl see.
I know this isn't a review but i don't want someone else to steal the credit.This review has been rated unhelpful.
It's really expensive.
- A good set,if you overlook the price.
Pros
Cool looking,
Sears Tower logo is not a sticker!,
Can fit in the box.
Cons
Expensive,
It is Extremely Fragile.
Overall a 3/5This review has been rated unhelpful.
Disappointing cost per piece and costly for its design
When these were first announced I was excited at having some sets that would sit on a professional's desk and look at home. While this set would certainly look good on a professional's desk, they come at a price only a professional can afford.
This is not terribly complicated in design and can be built for less than $5.00 from the Pick-A-Brick wall from the picture on the front of the box. Buy a whole cup for $15.00 and you can make about half a dozen.
If the additional cost was supporting a foundation for historic preservation or to feed children, I could see spending this for a "unique" piece of architecture and history. Unfortunately, I can own this for less ordering the parts from the LEGO online PAB. And no, the engraved "Sears Tower" doesn't make it worth $20.00.
Save your money and make your own from the PAB wall.
Todd20 out of 32 people thought this review was helpful.