How much building is REALLY involved? I have someone who really enjoys the building aspect...so the regular sets might be better?
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There are some small micro ships to build, but if building is what he likes to do a regular set might be better yes. This set does have some cool pieces and figures that are only available in this set. It is worth it at a reduced price.
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To be sure, there is VERY little building. For instance, one day might be a mini figure, the next a mini ship (maybe 10 pieces). The excitement is waiting for each day to come to open the next. In your case, I would recommend the regular sets.
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These take a couple of minutes to build each day. If you are looking for something that will take hours and hours, or something challenging, then this isn't the set to buy. This is more about opening something everyday and getting some neat figurines.
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There is not a lot of building, it is mostly novelty--a small thing to build each day counting down to Christmas.
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It's one of the larger sets and builds, so it's a matter of one's skill level and patience. I personally find these large sets aren't hard so much as more time consuming.
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I believe the other set is more complex, perhaps for older children. I chose this set for my 2 year old very inquisitive grandson.
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I agree with the other comments. You can do a lot more creative building with this set. I actually bought it by accident thinking it was the same as the other and trying to expand my grandson's building options. He loves the new pieces with wheels and windows.
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They are normal, simple lego pieces. If he likes to just build, this would be a good set to either complement his other sets or just to build smaller items with his imagination.
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It depends on the 4-5 year old. My son who just turned 5 can build the 8+ sets without much assistance. He didn't find the juniors sets very exciting at all, we tried those when he was 4. He prefers the themed sets (lego movie/star wars/mixels) over the simple juniors one. As a general rule he can do the regular sets with less than 300(maybe 400) pieces on his own, and requires slight assistance with ones that have more.
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Depends on her success with smaller sets. My granddaughter has done a lot of Lego building and she loved this and plays with it often now that it is built. I hope this helps.
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i've been building with lego for well over 30 years and they have ALWAYS been pricey. as for the question on if the flagship is worth it? very much so. it looks beautiful on the mantle
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I have a couple of the basic sets as well as the construction set. The more sets they have the more they can make. I recommend starting with the basic set and see how they like it and build from there. My grandchildren 3-13 all love it!
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I think it's too complex for 5 yr kid, especially he/she is just getting into legos. It would be better ti choose ones with less pieces.
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I totally understand- it's fun to create different designs, but it would be cooler if you could do them taller. We have an older set, from a friend who's kids are grown and I'm not sure what brand it is, but it's more sturdily built & I was hoping we could use them together, but these marbulous ones are a little smaller. I wish I could help more, but all I know is the two sets we have are not compatible, so at this point I would recommend getting more of the same. I've seen these things in teacher supply /educational stores though, so maybe you could bring a piece into one of them & ask to try another one? Good luck! I totally understand- it's fun to create different designs, but it would be cooler if you could do them taller. We have an older set, from a friend who's kids are grown and I'm not sure what brand it is, but it's more sturdily built & I was hoping we could use them together, but these marbulous ones are a little smaller. I wish I could help more, but all I know is the two sets we have are not compatible, so at this point I would recommend getting more of the same. I've seen these things in teacher supply /educational stores though, so maybe you could bring a piece into one of them & ask to... » Read More I totally understand- it's fun to create different designs, but it would be cooler if you could do them taller. We have an older set, from a friend who's kids are grown and I'm not sure what brand it is, but it's more sturdily built & I was hoping we could use them together, but these marbulous ones are a little smaller. I wish I could help more, but all I know is the two sets we have are not compatible, so at this point I would recommend getting more of the same. I've seen these things in teacher supply /educational stores though, so maybe you could bring a piece into one of them & ask to try another one? Good luck! « Show Less
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i have 4 yrs old and also teach 23 other toddler they love the bigger set since they can creat a lot .If the child is into cars and buildings he would need a bigger set .it is a good investment.kids sit there for hrs together and their creativity and imagination builds up.
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It's a more complex build so I'd suggest it for a 6 year old. Overall it's meant for collectors who know the movies. It's not built for play.
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I bought this for my boyfriend's Christmas present along with another (Hobbit) set he didn't have yet, he's the avid LEGO connoisseur, not me. But he loved the set though, so for me it was well worth the money. As for building two sets instead of one, he said"any set would look better with two instead of one!"It's all up to you really, and how much you're willing to spend on a toy. We've started to display all of them in a glass case, it looks awesome. Hope that helps.
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Which ever one he wants the most! Some kids have a harder time and get frustrated putting them together. Start with a set that cost around 20 bucks before you by him something more expensive and more complicated. Let him develope his talent instead of throwing something overwhelming at him. Have fun!
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My nieces enjoy rebuilding their set in different ways (not following the plan on the box). They have been building and rebuilding for months. They don't have this set, they have the tree house set which has only about 400 pcs. This set has many more pieces.
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Hi Chris, it is not too complicated to build, but painting could be a different thing. Good luck!