“We've got a HUGE collection of Legos and Mega Bloks. We normally do the large, 4000 or more piece sets, but we have far, far too many of the smaller ones too. I have 10 large tables in the basement where we store the larger ones we don't want to take apart again.And while those are all fun, there's just something he and I both like most with the Architecture sets. Maybe it's because they're of places that everyone will know and recognize, and it gives a bit more satisfaction building something as a replica of a real item, a sense we just don't get with Star Wars sets, no matter how much we love collecting them.These are usually more complex, some smaller parts, and color variations can be very subtle, so you need to pay attention during building to make sure you have the right color.But when they're done, it's amazing how well they look, despite the "super deformed' aspect.It's thanks to the architecture series that I can say I have artwork in the Guggenheim museum - since I drew a stick figure on a little piece of paper and stuck it in our Lego Architecture set...”
“We collected many LEGO sets when our children were young, and still have them all in storage for when the grandchildren are old enough to enjoy them. My husband has never lost his interest in building LEGO sets, and loves to pore over the instructions and slowly build a masterpiece. Because of the many pieces and intricate design, this one has held his interest for days. He has remarked several times how complicated it is, but the instruction booklet is very thorough. Along the way, he has discovered that several pieces are missing, though he has been able to work around those omissions. When the missing pieces are delivered, he’ll be able to insert those and sit back and enjoy his handiwork in this very impressive, small scale city skyline. Several other reviewers have reported missing pieces too, so it would seem that LEGO needs to improve their QC processes.”
“This is a fantastic LEGO set extending the Architecture Skyline Series with Paris, covering many of the great landmarks of this famous city. If you are a fan of Paris, of LEGO, or of the Architecture Skyline collection, or you think you might be, then this is a great set. This model is also good for display, and is suitable for older children and adults. The pieces come in 4 bags divided into two groups. When you build it, the instructions will have you build using the pieces from the bags labeled "1", then once those bags are completed, continue with the pieces from the bags labeled "2", and so on. Within some of the bags are smaller bags as well. I've found that it's useful to open all of the bags for the particular number, but keep the pieces a little bit separate. The pieces aren't randomly distributed between bags - instead, all of the pieces of a particular type may be in one or two bags, so if you dump the bags out and keep the pieces slightly separate, once you've found which pile your piece is in, you may find the rest of them in that same pile or in that one and one other.The instruction book is beautiful; I love that the Architecture series has a much more adult-friendly look. The black booklet matches the box, and the pages inside have black background so it is a very nice effect. The first 9 pages of the instruction book talk about the city of Paris and the landmarks that are represented in this set, including some nice photographs of the actual landmarks and Paris itself. All text is provided in English, French, and Spanish. The instructions themselves, in usual LEGO style, are all pictures and symbols.”
“I’ve helped my kids build Lego sets but I’ve never done one by myself. I decided to try this one and I’m glad I did. It’s soothing in a coloring book sort of a way. I really enjoyed just sitting down and assembling the set. I didn’t feel odd putting it together since the landscape type design feels more grown up than the typical Lego set. It’s not overly challenging to build, just enough of a challenge to keep you engaged.”
“I got this as a gift for my ten year old grandson. I would have thought that something as grand as the Eiffel Tower would be grander in size, but the scale of this is relatively small. It does include several iconic Paris buildings beside the Eiffel Tower - the Louvre, the Arc de Triumph etc. Still my grandson enjoyed the set.”
“My kids have recently really started getting into Lego and while they love to tinker about and make their own creations, they and I both love when they get a new kit and make a designed creation. First, they are exercising some visual spatial skills in looking back and forth between the instructions and the actual design they are forming in front of them and checking for accuracy. Finding the correct pieces among the array is also a good skill (ask any mom whose kids can't ever find their library book or their baseball glove). The instructions are illustrated, not written, so it will appeal to a wide segment of kids irrespective of reading ability. And they are very easy to follow. My 6 year old has taken to it quite quickly (I'll admit that my now 12 year old was older before she could do them, so you have to know your own child). The completed pieces are usually displayed in our house for a week before they are dissembled and added to the bin for other creative engineering builds.But this architecture Lego set is a particularly large challenge. Not only the sheer number of building blocks, but the tricky small pieces in the set. The quality of Lego is fantastic, as expected, and the attention to detail they put into the Eiffel Tower -- it's been a real lesson in learning about architecture and about Paris and France. It's sparked a number of great conversations between my kids and myself while we have been building it.Best of all, Lego retain good value down the road, so even when the kids have grown out of them, you can easily rehome these toys to other children or adults.If you have questions or found my review helpful, please let me know!”
