Customer Reviews for LEGO - Icons Dune Atreides Royal Ornithopter Build and Display Set 10327
Customer Rating
5
An incredibly fun set
on September 4, 2024
Posted by: Scott
I absolutely loved this build. I had a hard time visualizing how the mechanics would work early on, because there are a lot of mechanics with this set, but it all came together in the end! Absolutely thrilled to have this built and on display to show others!
Excellent set, an enjoyable build, but as others have reported, the wings will not flap. I don't believe I made an assembly error - the mechanism does not work as shown in online videos.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from LEGOBy Jane, LEGO® Customer Service, August 23, 2024
Oh no! If you've checked your build and everything is as it should be, give us a call or chat at LEGO.build/Service-BV. We'll be happy to take a look with your and replace any parts that may be faulty.
The designers did a great job getting the functionality of the wings to fit the structure of the build. My only complaint is how visible the red and blue pins are on the wings. They stand out too much for a vehicle that should be completely dark colors. There are also two bright orange pins visible from the side. I made a separate order for black pins to at least replace the bright red. I also replaced Paul’s hair with the same mold the Hobbits use but in black. Other than that, the whole thing looks great and the minifigure selection is generous. You could easily put this together in the time it takes to watch both movies.
This build is amazing, and with the amazing play features made by a marvel of technic engineering, along with the sleek design and fabulous minifigure selection, this set is an easy candidate for best set of 2024 (so far.) I love this set, and the way I see it, it only has two flaws. A lot of people complained about having a mostly technic model on a system set, but I personally disagree with that complaint. Technic models are fun to build, and the internal technic design is what gives the model its structural integrity and amazing play features. However, it does annoy me that Lego decided to use so many colorful technic parts in red and blue and even a little orange and yellow that show on the exterior and are quite distracting. Lego really should've used more discretely colored technic pins, axles, and ball joints. I don't think it's a huge deal, because hobbyists like myself who want their exposed technic elements in black or gray can simply purchase them separately and add them to their Lego Ornithopter. (If you are planning to do this, I strongly recommend incorporating your black and gray technic elements during the build process, there are several exposed colorful elements that are very difficult to replace once the model is all put together.) But I think people who are willing to go out and buy these parts in alternate colors still shouldn't have to, they should've just been incorporated into the set initially, because the colored elements significantly sacrifice the astestics. My second complaint is a lot more minor and probably would've been more difficult on Lego's end to incorporate into this set, but I think that the Baron Harkonnen figure looks a little strange with the inside of his massive cape being left white instead of being printed black like the outside of the cloth element is. In Dune, the entire robe is very obviously black, and it gives the illusion that the Baron is very tall because the robe covers his everything from his neck down except is arms, disguising his legs and his true height. I'm not asking Lego to cover up the side of the cape to accomplish this, as it would probably be very difficult and would require completely redesigning the long cape element, but I do think they really needed to print the inside of the cape black and that would've accomplished this goal very nicely. Overall, it's a great set, just with the two flaws. These flaws are only prevalent enough to knock just one star of my rating, because this model is gorgeous and I'm very happy to have this iconic piece from the Dune films and several of the main characters in minifigure form. Way to go Lego!
Pretty good overall. The look of it is straight out of the movie and fits the book description pretty close. Plus the functionality of it is a fun bonus. Also comes with a good selection of mini figures as well.
This lego was a fun yet challenging build. The epic mini figures dispersed throughout the bags was exciting. The substantial size is just right. The ramp and landing gear are designed accurately. The movement really does mimic that of the movie. Great product again!