Two of our more popular threads are "What LEGO set(s) did you buy today?" and "What LEGO set(s) did you sell today?" These threads are filled with great information. But we all know LEGO bricks are about "building" LEGO sets and models, so why shouldn't we talk about it on this site as well? I mean, many LEGO sets that are fantastic builds are also investment winners, so why shouldn't people share some of their experiences of build and set quality that might affect LEGO set values, either positively or negatively? Let us know what you built today and your overall thoughts on the set. Don't forget to leave more in depth reviews in our LEGO SET REVIEWS section...

Edited June 23, 201510 yr by Ed Mack

Not today but worked on this list of best builds from last 15 years $50 and up, no Technic and any sets over $250 are on there or I have not built them, e.g., NO UCS MILF, AT-AT, Colosseum. Open to any suggestions and comments. 
 

https://brickset.com/sets/list-74150

Edited May 5, 20232 yr by Pseudoty

Not today but worked on this list of best builds from last 15 years $50 and up, no Technic and any sets over $250 are on there or I have not built them, e.g., NO UCS MILF, AT-AT, Colosseum. Open to any suggestions and comments. 
 
https://brickset.com/sets/list-74150

Great list. Cafe Corner is interesting - at the time it came out it was groundbreaking. But it wouldn’t be a great build today.

A couple themes would be in my top 15. architecture - maybe Fallingwater or Robie. CNY - Spring Lantern Festival


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1 hour ago, Pseudoty said:

Not today but worked on this list of best builds from last 15 years $50 and up, no Technic and any sets over $250 are on there or I have not built them, e.g., NO UCS MILF, AT-AT, Colosseum. Open to any suggestions and comments. 
 

https://brickset.com/sets/list-74150

Colosseum was probably one of my least favorite builds ever.  Amazing final product, but the redundancy of build steps (similar to Star Destroyer greebling) was just too much.  Understandable given the source material, but it was a slog.  

3 hours ago, DadsAFOL said:

Great list. Cafe Corner is interesting - at the time it came out it was groundbreaking. But it wouldn’t be a great build today.

A couple themes would be in my top 15. architecture - maybe Fallingwater or Robie. CNY - Spring Lantern Festival


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Agreed, when I built CC it was more of the thrill that I finally got one and built it in 2016. 

2 hours ago, Huskers1236 said:

Colosseum was probably one of my least favorite builds ever.  Amazing final product, but the redundancy of build steps (similar to Star Destroyer greebling) was just too much.  Understandable given the source material, but it was a slog.  

I think the closest set I have built to the Colosseum was UCS Big Ben and it is 1/2 the amount of pieces. It looks amazing but getting everything perfectly aligned was so tedious. Never even thought of building Tower Bridge. 
 

My GF wants to build Colosseum and Taj Mahal because she has been there but I have dissuaded her for now. 

Edited May 5, 20232 yr by Pseudoty

Robie House is a brutal build because of all of the 1x2 plates; I don't recommend it. Great end result though.

Spring Lantern Festival is a fun build (plus it pairs well with modulars) and I really enjoyed Ninja Gardens.

Yay LEGO!

5 minutes ago, redghostx said:

Robie House is a brutal build because of all of the 1x2 plates; I don't recommend it. Great end result though.

Spring Lantern Festival is a fun build (plus it pairs well with modulars) and I really enjoyed Ninja Gardens.

Yay LEGO!
 

I had 2 Robie returns many years ago, one was a damaged opened box I sent to @ravenb99who actually built it IIRC while the other was somebody that gave up on the build and I ended up just using it as a parts pack. So never built it. 
 

Never built Gardens or Docks only City which was amazing. I wanted to just get the water module from Gardens and I think @donbee has one for sale on BL but never got around to it.  The new one coming out this summer Market looks amazing. 

I have one Docks and one City NIB left and I've never built those, but I'm not sure about breaking them open based on prices. Fortunately, my one year old eats everything so no small pieces for a while giving me time to source a used one.

Yay LEGO!

Ninjago city was such a fun and varied build - so many clever details and pops of colour. Building gardens at the moment and that's a great build too 😅 I've got a ninjago docks in a joblot yet to build too

This owl looks amazing in person.  

4 hours ago, Pseudoty said:

Although I was rooting for Boston, that was an awesome game to watch! 

On 5/6/2023 at 4:39 AM, Graphicski said:

I've got a ninjago docks in a joblot yet to build too

Pardon my ignorance, Ive seen joblot thrown around a bunch. Is this similar to what we would call a bulk lot? A bunch of blocks thrown into a bin with partial builds and loose bricks? ✌️

1 hour ago, BricksBrotha said:

Pardon my ignorance, Ive seen joblot thrown around a bunch. Is this similar to what we would call a bulk lot? A bunch of blocks thrown into a bin with partial builds and loose bricks? ✌️

I think so- a big storage box of a bunch of bits and sets bought 2nd hand off of Facebook marketplace. For £100 I got a box of stuff, ninjago city and docks amongst it 😎

Finally finishing up the Boxy Hulkbuster. Really getting quite impressive surprisingly.

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This set really looks amazing in person. Not sure if I would pay the new $300 for it now and if HP fans will desire it EOL but the Owl build and display is top tier. This is without the minifigs, and potion bottles. 

I've been pretty busy building quite a few sets since we've finally settled into the new place. Making up for the last few years of collecting sets but not wanting to build until we moved.

Some are also sets my kids recently built as well as some of theirs from before the move.

My son made me a really cool micro Mario for the SNES hidden level Easter egg.

1 hour ago, mplsabdullah said:

I've been pretty busy building quite a few sets since we've finally settled into the new place. Making up for the last few years of collecting sets but not wanting to build until we moved.

Some are also sets my kids recently built as well as some of theirs from before the move.

My son made me a really cool micro Mario for the SNES hidden level Easter egg.

Some nice selections there! Any recommendations?

Some nice selections there! Any recommendations?

I'd recommend any of them. [emoji1360] I've really enjoyed all of them so far.

3 minutes ago, mplsabdullah said:

I'd recommend any of them. I've really enjoyed all of them so far.

I like the Bowser setup with the NES! Needs Ideas set 121990 - "Dad's Old Recliner" for Bowser to sit in.

Finally did this one

On 5/17/2023 at 12:54 PM, mplsabdullah said:

I've been pretty busy building quite a few sets since we've finally settled into the new place. Making up for the last few years of collecting sets but not wanting to build until we moved.

Great to hear things have settled enough letting you take some time to build. Seeing Bowser playing the Nintendo is easily the best, and harping on what BillyBricks said earlier all he needs now is that La-Z-boy recliner set.

Kids were busy today. 🫣

Actually had a day to just play around and build. 

I had 2 Robie returns many years ago, one was a damaged opened box I sent to [mention=40002]ravenb99[/mention]who actually built it IIRC while the other was somebody that gave up on the build and I ended up just using it as a parts pack. So never built it. 
 
Never built Gardens or Docks only City which was amazing. I wanted to just get the water module from Gardens and I think [mention=64929]donbee[/mention] has one for sale on BL but never got around to it.  The new one coming out this summer Market looks amazing. 
http://bp-forum.s3.amazonaws.com/monthly_2023_05/2BC1CBAC-A629-4017-A5A7-DBBB06106EBC.thumb.jpeg.34178850e2e92ab1b1149a5f60818bd0.jpeg

Not any more. Sold!


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Finally built the 20th anniversary Slave 1. And my kids helped build the spaceman portrait. Also rearranged a couple shelves [emoji1360]

Built the 2015 Bricktober Hotel set