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LEGO - 10307 Eiffel Tower - Black
Average customer rating
4.2
(139 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 139 reviews
5 Stars
88
4 Stars
22
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
12
1 Star
11
80%of customers recommend this product.
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111 out of
139)
Customer Reviews for LEGO - 10307 Eiffel Tower - Black
Customer Rating
2
Gravity is not your friend
on December 7, 2022
Posted by: BR20001
I was really excited to get this set. I knew it would be repetitive which doesn't bother me. The set however has some basic flaws that made it a very frustrating build, and the first build that I ever contemplated using super glue to complete. The construction of the arches on the base are just downright poor. There are too many elements that hang from connections above with too few studs to hold them in place. I found myself constantly repairing the arches which simply would not consistently hold together. Once built it looks great just don't touch it too much or you'll be in for serious rebuild. A model this size really needs to be a lot less fragile.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
5
Work of art
on January 19, 2023
Posted by: DaddyBhie
Not for everyone. Worth the price and time. Be prepared to put it in a prime spot at home or office. It can be a centerpiece anywhere you display it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
4
Gorgeous set
on November 30, 2022
Posted by: MessyMango072
I will start with my only personal con for this set, which is that i love jigsaw puzzles and part of that is putting them together, taking them apart, and putting them together again. I do the same thing with Legos...most of the time. I would never want to put this Eiffel tower set together again though because of how repetitious the process sometimes was. Also, it is so beautiful all put together, i would feel bad breaking it down. But the initial build, i honestly barely noticed the repetition, and even though it was repetitive, the Only tedious part in the entire build for me came with putting the rivets around the middle part of of the tower. Otherwise, i really loved this build from start to finish. Took many (30+) hours and watching it slowly come together, even when some of the parts seemed "messy" at first (i.e. they didn't click or stay firmly in position), when you see it all set up, it is a proud accomplishment. Plus, so many hours of fun and a true work of art at the end for only 630? Great value for the money! I found the process very relaxing and fun, but i can see some children or adults with shorter attention spans not liking this set and that is totally fine.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
5
Awesome
on November 30, 2022
Posted by: PuzzledTable045
Definitely a set that deserves first place and amazing display piece.. to let people know that are buying this set its held up simply by beams that you make so it is not a set you want to move around allot so I would recommend picking a spot and leaving.. you can stick minifigures on it but like I said you'll be putting force on the structural build which could cause pieces to fall off so it's more of a display piece not a play piece.!!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
5
Why Oh Why Do I Love Paris
on January 8, 2023
Posted by: GloriousAvocado085
Most of the reviews here are as repetitive as the build was. But I love Paris and I loved making this model of the Eiffel Tower. It doesn't look at all Lego-y but rather looks very Eiffel Tower-y. Many have said that the Lego model is a work of art. If so, it's only because the real tower is a work of art.
I've been to Paris 4 times and to the top of the tower 3 times. On the 4th occasion, I didn't have reservations and didn't want to wait in line so I satisfied myself with climbing the 300+ steps to the first level. Even from this lowest level, the views are amazing.
When I saw this while Christmas shopping, I knew I had to treat myself to an early Christmas present. I enjoyed everything about building it--- with the possible exception of the toll that it took on my 73-year old fingers. Out of an astounding 10,001 pieces, I encountered no missing parts although there was one piece that was mangled and had to be replaced by Lego (It took around 10 days to arrive but I was able to work around it.) As a retiree who seeks out projects to work on, I loved building this despite the repetitive nature of some of the tasks.
I'm considering adding lights but am waiting to read reviews (I haven't found any so far) to compare the various 3rd party offerings. I also am worried that all the wires used will impair the model's elegant beauty and will make it less easy to separate the tower into it's 5 component parts. I'd love to hear some feedback from anyone who has installed lights on their Eiffel Tower.
I put the completed tower on a 32" round pedestal table looking out from the 15th floor at the panoramic views of the New England city where I live. It evokes strong reactions from all who have seen it.
This was my first venture into Lego-land---and perhaps my last---but I am so glad I took the journey.
I've been to Paris 4 times and to the top of the tower 3 times. On the 4th occasion, I didn't have reservations and didn't want to wait in line so I satisfied myself with climbing the 300+ steps to the first level. Even from this lowest level, the views are amazing.
When I saw this while Christmas shopping, I knew I had to treat myself to an early Christmas present. I enjoyed everything about building it--- with the possible exception of the toll that it took on my 73-year old fingers. Out of an astounding 10,001 pieces, I encountered no missing parts although there was one piece that was mangled and had to be replaced by Lego (It took around 10 days to arrive but I was able to work around it.) As a retiree who seeks out projects to work on, I loved building this despite the repetitive nature of some of the tasks.
I'm considering adding lights but am waiting to read reviews (I haven't found any so far) to compare the various 3rd party offerings. I also am worried that all the wires used will impair the model's elegant beauty and will make it less easy to separate the tower into it's 5 component parts. I'd love to hear some feedback from anyone who has installed lights on their Eiffel Tower.
I put the completed tower on a 32" round pedestal table looking out from the 15th floor at the panoramic views of the New England city where I live. It evokes strong reactions from all who have seen it.
This was my first venture into Lego-land---and perhaps my last---but I am so glad I took the journey.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
5
A Truly Monumental Set
on January 17, 2023
Posted by: LegoSpaceLover
This is a LEGO masterpiece with a truly glorious final appearance, both due to its imposing presence and its impressive level of detail. I was amazed at the view up from the middle of the base being almost exactly as I remember it from the first time I visited the tower. If you have the room for it and can afford it, I would consider owning it a no-brainer. To the 10000 pieces forming the tower, I added 40 transparent window panes bought on BrickLink to the first floor, both as a tribute to the original 10181 Eiffel Tower set, and so that the light reflections invoke the restaurant and shops found on the first floor. Regarding the repetitive parts of the build, there is no way around them besides perseverance, but I found that except for the trees in the beginning and the numerous cross pieces you will have to patiently assemble (I recommend listening to your favorite playlists while doing it and not working on it for more than 2h runs), you are rarely assembling exactly the same thing more than twice. Despite appearances, the symmetry of the tower is x2 (only 2 sides are identical to each other due to the orientation of the supporting beams), while the Taj Mahal was mostly x4, for instance. Perhaps the more painful part was the section right above the second floor, as the lattice structure is completely separate from the supports and feels a lot flimsier than the pillars built previously. It's also where the use of the "trompe-l'oeil" approach by the designers is more obvious, as there are no inside cross pieces at this point. Also, I have had no problems with the much maligned arch decoration parts. I do recommend assembling them on a flat surface so you can apply pressure and make sure the structure holding the lattice (and later the arches) is very tightly connected together as you build it before attaching it to the first floor. At that point it also pays to go around twice tightening the connection to the first floor square (you will stop hearing creaking when it's tight), and immediately connect and hook the pieces of flexible tubing for all 4 arches, which really provide significant vertical support. In over a month, the arches and lattice structure have not budged. Finally, a few tips I found useful during the build:
- In step 40, I found it difficult and frustrating to set the green 1x1 round piece in the middle of the 4x2 plate, but it's a doddle if you assist it with one of the tree trunk or lamppost pieces (found in bag 15 later in the build).
- Do spend the time aligning the lattice structure with the templates in the printed instructions (might help to make a copy of the templates, so they can lie flat on a table). They are not perfect for all sections, but are pretty close, so you will have less manual alignment to do on the built tower.
- Assembling the lattice structure for the last (tallest) section may appear daunting, but if you set all the 1x1 round pieces with the pins and studs pointing up as a first step, then connecting them to the "candle" pieces (there are 660 of them in the set!!) is like a game of whack-a-mole and goes really quickly.
In summary, the LEGO designers should be congratulated for devising what was an epic build of an epic set that you will forever admire every time you set your eyes on it.
- In step 40, I found it difficult and frustrating to set the green 1x1 round piece in the middle of the 4x2 plate, but it's a doddle if you assist it with one of the tree trunk or lamppost pieces (found in bag 15 later in the build).
- Do spend the time aligning the lattice structure with the templates in the printed instructions (might help to make a copy of the templates, so they can lie flat on a table). They are not perfect for all sections, but are pretty close, so you will have less manual alignment to do on the built tower.
- Assembling the lattice structure for the last (tallest) section may appear daunting, but if you set all the 1x1 round pieces with the pins and studs pointing up as a first step, then connecting them to the "candle" pieces (there are 660 of them in the set!!) is like a game of whack-a-mole and goes really quickly.
In summary, the LEGO designers should be congratulated for devising what was an epic build of an epic set that you will forever admire every time you set your eyes on it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
5
Wonderful set
on June 22, 2023
Posted by: FidgetyPenguin092
This was a wonderful and fun set to put together with my husband. Some of it was a little frustrating at parts but overall we full enjoyed it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
5
Quite the set, but……
on December 8, 2022
Posted by: Emersonthedog
I have to say I agree with this review……
‘This set is extremely repetitive, boring build. Honestly after building the first leg I wanted my money back’
But, to be fair, that’s my problem. If you don’t mind thousands and thousands of boring gray pieces (small ones at that) and an extremely repetitive build, then the product is just fine. Its an exercise in tedium for someone with way, way too much time on their hands.
So, why five stars?
Well, I’ve got to admit this is quite an impressive set. The effort that Lego put into it is incredible. So, let the thumbs down begin from the Lego cultists whose only adjective is ‘awesome’.
So, why five stars?
Well, I’ve got to admit this is quite an impressive set. The effort that Lego put into it is incredible. So, let the thumbs down begin from the Lego cultists whose only adjective is ‘awesome’.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO