Customer reviews from LEGO
LEGO - Ideas Typewriter 21327
Average customer rating
4.3
(105 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 105 reviews
5 Stars
70
4 Stars
16
3 Stars
10
2 Stars
3
1 Star
6
82%of customers recommend this product.
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86 out of
105)
Customer Reviews for LEGO - Ideas Typewriter 21327
Customer Rating
4
Pay Attention Olympics
on October 5, 2023
Posted by: InspectorPureBulkar100
Very satisfying set to complete. Pay very close attention to manual. I had to build keyboard 3x. Haha Just pay attention and you’ll be fine.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
5
One of my favorites!
on October 12, 2023
Posted by: ChairmanProlificDoll100
I really loved this build! It displays beautifully and I enjoyed how different, more technical it was than other sets I've put together.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
5
So cool.
on October 18, 2023
Posted by: No nickname
Loved this. Reminds me of the typewriter my dad had years ago at his office. Great build, good, study frame and fun! Great details w the paper, etc. really a fun one!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
5
Impressive
on November 7, 2023
Posted by: Stareena
I've been a Lego enthusiast since I was a child. However this is my first set that I've ever built. Aside from the learning curve which was not as steep as I thought it would be I was able to put this together in a reasonable amount of time. It was very zen. And as long as you double check all of the parts are the right parts you won't have to rebuild your key set seven times like I did. But it was all learning experience, I'm glad for it. And I love this piece. As a writer I have it on my desk and just absolutely adore it. I get compliments on it every time somebody stops by the house, if you are interested in stories writing or anything like that you will love this piece. The return moves, the keys function, it all makes noise, it is a wonderful piece and I highly recommend it!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
4
Looks great; mine doesn't work
on December 21, 2023
Posted by: TheHutchMaster
I have nothing but respect for this set. As a display; as a piece of Lego engineering; as a designer's vision executed flawlessly; as a trifecta of whimsy, nostalgia, and functional play features; this set is a slam-dunk.
The only problem is, mine doesn't actually work the way it's supposed to.
This is almost certainly a "me" problem. Perhaps my ambition exceeded my skill with this set. Make no mistake, this is a complex build. Which isn't surprising given the functionality built in, but does mean that it's pretty easy to mess something up.
Which, clearly, I did. The paper carriage doesn't move with the key strikes, the keys are stiff and stuck in place, and the only way I could possibly figure out what went wrong would be to disassemble the entire thing and start over.
Does that matter? Well...maybe? I mean it still makes a fantastic display piece, but it does mean that I'm always a little bit frustrated when I look at it because it isn't quite as good as it's MEANT to be.
I still recommend it, but be very, very, VERY careful with the build.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from LEGOBy Chelsea, LEGO® Customer Service, December 21, 2023
We're thrilled you enjoyed the set! Sometimes there may be a piece just a little off from where it should be. You’ll also want to make sure that all the pieces are pressed tightly together. Feel free to reach out to us at LEGO.build/Service-BV if you need assistance and we'll have you typing away!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
5
So much fun!
on December 26, 2023
Posted by: 80sGirl who never grew up
This typewriter was so much fun to build! I would definitely pay attention to the recommended age range however, since it was a challenging build. There were a few points where I had to take a few pieces apart & back up a few pages. But once done it is so cool! With the authentic sounds and working keys… I could not love it more!!!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
5
Awesome!
on January 21, 2024
Posted by: CountRoboticBytar102
I bought this for the nostalgia factor. I spent years in newsrooms, and there's just something about a typewriter that makes me feel all warm and fuzzy.
This build was just plain cool. There were a lot of fiddly bits and the occasional feeling that I wouldn't be able to finish it. That all came to a head when one of the pieces popped off and fell into the depths of the typewriter just as I was starting the last bag. Trying to retrieve it gracefully made it fall in deeper and get stuck in the mechanical works. Argh! I finally had to take the whole thing apart, retrieve the piece (which I gave a stern talking to), and then figure out how to put it back together again. Of course, just as I was putting on the last element, I noticed 2 little round spacers lying on the table. Ah, well. Pretty sure they weren't important. 😬
This was an extremely difficult build, but it was very satisfying in the end. I've had friends tell me that can't believe it's LEGO. That says a lot.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
5
Cool working typewriter! (well, sort of)
on February 10, 2024
Posted by: COL C
This was a really unique set and fun to build. All of the keys actually make the corresponding arm move. Most of the other functions you would expect to move and make noise do, which is pretty neat. It doesn't actually type of course, but that doesn't take away from the cool factor. If you like unique builds, then this one is for you!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO