Loved this build and it was worth every penny. All the details, scale, and little comments in the build book are amazing. Watching it all come together and then seeing the features work was really fun.
I really appreciate LEGO for bringing back the castle theme—it’s been such a fantastic and enjoyable set. The level of detail, along with all the hidden passages and secret rooms, makes it an exciting build. I’d definitely recommend picking it up before it retires!
It took me 6 months to build because it was a lot and I had work but this was by far the most fun build. I built it last summer and I sat down and messed with it all evening today and it’s just such a fun set. I’d love to see Lego release smaller add-ons that connect to the castle.
If someone told me they were only allowed to buy a single Lego set, then this is without a doubt the one I'd tell them to get. I have built cars, modular buildings, animals, and ships, and out of the 20 or so sets I have built, this is far and above the most amazing set I have built. The variations of advanced building techniques, the hidden surprises in the nooks and crannies, the multitude of minifigures and accessories, left me smiling throughout the week I spend building and savoring it like a kid on Christmas. If I had any suggestions for improvement, it is a very minor one - adding additional connection points would help keep the main segments together when opening and closing the castle pieces while moving them around for play. Wonderful set!