Customer Reviews for LEGO - Icons Dune Atreides Royal Ornithopter Build and Display Set 10327
Customer Rating
5
One of the best Lego sets to come out
on February 5, 2024
Posted by: Fred
I'd 100% recommend this set to my friends, excellent functionality and realism to the movie. I've heard people complain about the lack of interior, but the functions beat that out all day. If I were to form one criticism, it would be that I would have liked the technic pins to have been black or grey vice red.
I am a big collector ( over 150 sets) and this is one of the most impressive sets I own, the build was very technical and the outcome is a large display model that cry's out to be picked up.
I have built hundreds of Lego sets. This is truly an amazing build and is extremely technical. You need to be very careful that the orientation of each brick is correct. The engineering that must of went into the functionality of this set is incredible. It is a great mix of technic and system building and it’s not too much of either. Overall, I cannot recommend this set highly enough if you are looking for a challenging and very enjoyable build. Don’t pass on this one its magic!!
This is the greatest set of all-time for me. What an amazing, challenging and rewarding experience. I almost want to take it all apart and rebuild this bad boy. Genius design and it offers so much playability!
I was excited for this set since it's unveiling. Even more so after watching the YouTube video with the designer. As a longtime fan of the Dune universe, it was refreshing to see that Lego was able to get the licensing for this collaboration. I cant think of model from that franchise which is better suited for a Lego build than the Ornithopter, and my initial impression from those early images and videos was that this was going to be a great set. Ordered it just after midnight on release day and spent a bit checking out the building instructions (just enough to boost the excitement, not so much as to spoil anything). After having completed the set there is a ton I can go on about as far as how good this set is but I will keep it simple. The entire build process is engaging, step by step. There are some advanced techniques, and the set is ~75% Technic and ~25% brick built. So if you don't have a lot of experience with Technic parts and subassemblies it may prove to be a challenging build. I didn't have any issues, but the total time to completion for me was about 2X longer than average for a set this size. This isn't a bad thing, it just means I had twice as long to enjoy the process. Also, The price point is fantastic. It goes without saying that this hobby is not cheap and the prices only increase as the years go by. It's frustrating, but I understand it. I'm usually ok with it as long as quality and value can be quantified fairly in that cost. I feel that I got more than my moneys worth with this set and those instances are becoming increasingly rare. So yes, I definitely recommend this set. Based on the fact that it's already on back order, I probably don't need to.
Was waiting to buy this set from the moment it was announced, and it absolutely delivered. It looks very much like the ornithopters in the actual movies and I love the functionality of it. My son and I built it together over 2 days and we agreed that it’s our favorite set we’ve done. Really hoping Lego makes more Dune sets - this went on back-order online the day it was released… what more proof do you need than that to make more Dune sets? Come on Lego, give the people what they want!
I have purchased most 18+ sets over the last 5 years and, without a doubt, this is one of the best. So much so if I had to recommend one set under 200 dollars, this would be my number one choice for anyone. The building experience is perfectly paced. The intricacy of the functions are mind blowing and extremely fun to both build and use. The finished exterior of the model is also very accurate to the Dune source while cramming in all those functions. Lastly, because the wings can fold in, you can display the model in a tighter space which is really appreciated as Lego sets keep getting larger and larger. Overall I can't rate this set highly enough!
I don’t know where to start but I am so glad that it came with all those minifigures to add more to the set for the price it is retailed for. I am so happy that the designers did not work to add a full interior but instead gave it legit, very intricate functions to make it do all it does. This is why it is my favorite Lego set because it was pretty challenging to build and very intricate when it comes to building the working functions of the wings and landing gear. Thank you so much Lego!!!!!