Minecraft isn't really my thing and I know next to nothing about it - the only little bit of knowledge I have on the franchise is gleaned from The Boy. That said this is such a great looking set that it was a bit of a no brainer to get. Especially as we already have a lot of the Minecraft range and they have always proved to be fun builds that rely on the System Brick (makes it all feel so much more nostalgic from 1970s childhood).
This set is deceptive as there is a lot ot Technic structure buried underneath those tree trunks. You build a Technic framework and then the System bricks are used to create a cladding for the trees. This works really well as you get strength without weight and it makes getting the height super simple. One cool feature is that the rooms are modular and you can place them however you desire on to the trees - a little bit of jigging about may be needed to get them to align neatly but nothing too arduous. I also like that the treetops can be placed on the trunks without the modules so you can have 2 tall trees and a cluster of cabins if you want.
The only figures that were familiar to me were the Creeper and the Zombie (I am reliably informed that it is a Charged Creeper cos he has blue on his face - who knew? :|). It also has a grey wolf (according to Lego this is a cat but The Boy is adamant it is an uncharged Wolf - no, me either), a couple of cute little chickens and then two mini figures. The two minifigures are skins rather than recognisable people from the game - a panda and an ocelot.
As a playset this certainly checks a lot of boxes. It is definitely wonderful for creative gameplay and also allows you to create your own Minecraft world - cue gamers using them to set up their online world on their shelving (actually a pretty neat idea). Yes, this is a pricey set but it does recreate the look and feel of Minecraft excellently, even better throw some more standard minifigures at it and it works as a slightly Brutalist take on a treehouse.
Many thanks to the Amazon Vine Program for a review copy of this product. The opinions expressed in this review are my own and do not reflect the opinions of Lego or Amazon. This is also an honest and unbiased opinion based on my experience with the product and is not influenced by it being a review copy.
Number Of Pieces: 909
Approximate Price Per Piece: £0.11
Build Time: 2 Hours
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