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LEGO Architecture Shanghai 21039 Building Kit (597 Pieces) Review

Advantages

9 Educational Value

Helps users learn about geography and world-famous buildings, making it an educational tool as well as a toy.

9 Display Value

Highly appreciated as a display piece that fits well with other LEGO Architecture sets and adds aesthetic value.

8 Design

The LEGO Architecture Shanghai set accurately captures the essence of Shanghai's skyline with high-quality pieces.

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Pros

  • Fun and engaging for both beginners and experienced builders

  • High-quality pieces

  • Unique and educational, helping with geography and famous landmarks

  • Arrives quickly with no damage

  • Great addition to collections

  • Highly detailed and display-worthy

  • Provides a sense of accomplishment

Cons

  • Expensive

  • Discontinued product line leading to higher prices

  • Not as well-organized packaging compared to other sets

Main Product Advantages

9 Educational Value

Helps users learn about geography and world-famous buildings, making it an educational tool as well as a toy.

9 Display Value

Highly appreciated as a display piece that fits well with other LEGO Architecture sets and adds aesthetic value.

8 Design

The LEGO Architecture Shanghai set accurately captures the essence of Shanghai's skyline with high-quality pieces.

8 Delivery and Condition

Generally arrived quickly and in good condition, meeting users' expectations.

8 Overall Enjoyment

Users found the set enjoyable to build and a fun addition to their collection, despite some criticisms.

6 Ease of Assembly

Considered not too complicated for beginners, though some found certain steps unnecessarily complex and the packaging confusing.

6 Durability

Some concerns about certain parts of the construction being not well-connected and coming apart easily.

5 Packaging

Some users found the packaging to be confusing, with pieces not well-organized and unclear instructions.

5 Cost

Generally regarded as overpriced, especially with the product line being discontinued, which elevated prices further.

LEGO Architecture Shanghai 21039 Building Kit (597 Pieces)

Recreate Shanghai in China's blend of historical and modern architecture with this realistic LEGO Architecture 21039 Shanghai Skyline Collection model. This LEGO brick collectible toy features the city's iconic points of interest, including Chenghuang Miao Temple, Longhua Temple and Pagoda, Radisson Blu Hotel, Bund area, Oriental Pearl, World Financial Center, the Shanghai Tower and Huangpu River, and is finished with a decorative Shanghai nameplate.

Features

The LEGO Architecture Skyline Collection offers models suitable for display in the home and office, and has been developed for all with an interest in travel, architectural culture, history and design. Each set is scaled to give an accurate representation of the comparative size of each structure, with realistic color depiction.

Conclusion

The LEGO Architecture Shanghai 21039 Building Kit is a perfect blend of educational and decorative value. Its detailed representation of iconic structures makes it an excellent choice for both LEGO enthusiasts and those interested in architecture and history. Whether for display in your home or office, this set adds a touch of cultural and architectural grandeur to any space.

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