Here's my review on the redesigned Majisto's Magical Workshop:

Building Experience

Building this set was not fun. Things kept falling off and the roof bit was difficult, I also quit once. The instructions also kept falling over, and no matter how much I bended it it kept doing it. They should of shaped it like the normal instructions.

Parts

The parts look good. I like how the lock that stops the door opening is an actual lock.

The Build

I like the interior, the outside, it just generally looks cool. Maybe more detail on the inside though?

Minifigures

The old majisto had legs, and this one doesn't. Also the old dragon knight is way cooler then the new one. The old one came with a cool helmet, a shield, and a sick beard. This new one has none of that. So yeah disappointed, but I guess that my review.

The return of the Classic Castle System has been something of a siren call. To see Lego revitalising some of its old IP has been rather refreshing. Having just built Forest Hideout, this will be the benchmark I'm chiefly measuring against, having not owned the Majisto's Workshop.

Box/Instructions

Sadly, in contrast to the Forest Hideout 40567 GWP of 2022 or the Lion Knight's Castle 10305, the box doesn't continue the high standards of presentation. The set image has been super imposed onto a computer-rendered background and there's only the one image on the reverse of the box. A part count is missing, and there's a rather unsightly banner running across the lower portion with the repeated caption 'Limited Edition'.

The instructions themselves are in a bound form rather than a stapled pamphlet, so let's hope you have some good paper weights to hand to keep them open during the build.

Parts

The parts are for the most part, going to satisfy most castle fans, particularly those who like the sets of the early 90s. Whilst some might bemoan the presence of 'Big Ugly Rock Pieces', they are a fantastic way of quickly building up the height of scenery or defences etc. The colour palette matches well with the 90s Dragon Knights subtheme, and the set has plenty of potential for useful spares.

Minifigures

It's delightful to have a readily available Majisto at a lower price point than just Lion Knight's castle, who despite an updated print to his face and a more appealing lower cape, remains largely unchanged. Some key differences in minifigures should be highlighted. The Dragon Knight included is not as satisfying a presence, given the lack of shield, helm and halberd. Unfortunately, Majisto's spell book has now become a stickered item. We should hardly be surprised that these pieces aren't being manufactured for a one off GWP.

The build

The build is fairly straight forward and should keep you occupied for under an hour.

The completed model

I am somewhat curious as to why of all the Castle sets which are calling out for a re-release or reimagining, it was Majisto's workshop which was thought suitable. Structurally the set isn't particularly pleasing on the eye; primarily due to the large gaps in the roof, and the lack of a functioning door. There's something slightly off about the hinge being located at the back of the build, and the door splitting in two. The interior isn't wildly interesting, with just a fireplace, a chest, and a suggestion of a table. Given how well Lego can now create small pieces of furniture (see Lion Knight's castle), this is somewhat disappointing.

In the hands of most, it wouldn't stay in one piece for long. The real potential of the set, in my view, is for it to be repurposed into your own interpretation of a medieval building, or additional parts to augment your battlements. This is quite unlike Forest Hideout, which is quite attractive in either its split or condensed form, and will likely remain intact for some time on my shelf.

Overall opinion

I'd suggest to most castle fans, if you haven't already, prioritise purchasing Forest Hideout over this. But given its wide availability and increasingly low price, this is still worth picking up as a curio at some point. You'll have a largely enjoyable build on your hands in the short term and some useful and interesting parts in the long term. Given the high price point required to get the GWP on Lego.com, I'd suggest looking at second hand sites, which will likely be flooded with a glut of these sets.