NEWS: LEGO Icons 10332 Medieval Town Square
by Senior Designer Henrik Rubin Saaby - LEGO Group
June. 26. 2024
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Reviewed by David Vi Boi Huynh, BOI DESIGN STUDIO
The LEGO Icons #10332 Medieval Town Square is a highly detailed and nostalgic set that captures the charm and intricacy of a medieval town square. It also is my favorite medieval set.
Design and Build
- Architectural Detail: The set boasts intricate medieval architecture with authentic features like timber framing, stone walls, and thatched roofs. Each building is designed with attention to historical accuracy and aesthetic appeal.
- Buildings and Layout: The town square is composed of multiple structures, including a blacksmith’s workshop, a tavern/inn, a merchant’s shop, and a defensive tower. The layout is modular, allowing builders to rearrange and customize the town.
- Interior Details: Interiors are richly detailed, featuring items like a working forge, tavern tables, merchant goods, and living quarters. These details enhance playability and add depth to the set.
- Minifigures and Accessories: The set includes a diverse range of minifigures, each with distinct roles, and numerous accessories such as weapons, tools, market goods, and animals, contributing to the immersive experience.
- Architectural Detail: The set boasts intricate medieval architecture with authentic features like timber framing, stone walls, and thatched roofs. Each building is designed with attention to historical accuracy and aesthetic appeal.
- Buildings and Layout: The town square is composed of multiple structures, including a blacksmith’s workshop, a tavern/inn, a merchant’s shop, and a defensive tower. The layout is modular, allowing builders to rearrange and customize the town.
- Interior Details: Interiors are richly detailed, featuring items like a working forge, tavern tables, merchant goods, and living quarters. These details enhance playability and add depth to the set.
- Minifigures and Accessories: The set includes a diverse range of minifigures, each with distinct roles, and numerous accessories such as weapons, tools, market goods, and animals, contributing to the immersive experience.
Display Value
- Aesthetic Appeal: The Medieval Town Square is visually stunning, making it an excellent display piece for both LEGO enthusiasts and fans of medieval themes. The vibrant colors and detailed structures attract attention and admiration.
- Size and Presence: The set's substantial size and detailed buildings make it a centerpiece in any collection. Its modular design allows for flexible display options, fitting various spaces.
- Thematic Consistency: The cohesive medieval theme enhances the display value, making it a perfect addition to a medieval or historical LEGO collection.
- Aesthetic Appeal: The Medieval Town Square is visually stunning, making it an excellent display piece for both LEGO enthusiasts and fans of medieval themes. The vibrant colors and detailed structures attract attention and admiration.
- Size and Presence: The set's substantial size and detailed buildings make it a centerpiece in any collection. Its modular design allows for flexible display options, fitting various spaces.
- Thematic Consistency: The cohesive medieval theme enhances the display value, making it a perfect addition to a medieval or historical LEGO collection.
Build Experience
- Complexity and Challenge: The set offers a complex and rewarding build, appealing to experienced builders. The detailed instructions and varied techniques used keep the building process engaging.
- Attention to Detail: Builders will appreciate the intricate details and thoughtful design elements throughout the build. Each section offers a unique building experience, from the blacksmith’s forge to the tavern’s interior.
- Satisfaction: Completing the set provides a high level of satisfaction due to the intricate design and the detailed final product.
- Complexity and Challenge: The set offers a complex and rewarding build, appealing to experienced builders. The detailed instructions and varied techniques used keep the building process engaging.
- Attention to Detail: Builders will appreciate the intricate details and thoughtful design elements throughout the build. Each section offers a unique building experience, from the blacksmith’s forge to the tavern’s interior.
- Satisfaction: Completing the set provides a high level of satisfaction due to the intricate design and the detailed final product.
Value and Pricing
- Price Point: Priced at $229.99 in the US, £199.99 in the UK, and €229.99 in the EU, the Medieval Town Square set offers good value for its piece count. The set is priced at a premium level, reflecting its size, detail, and the number of pieces included. While it may be a significant investment, the quality and detail justify the cost.
- Piece Count and Quality: With a high piece count and many unique elements, the set offers good value for its price. The inclusion of numerous minifigures and accessories further enhances its value.
- Longevity: The timeless medieval theme and sturdy build ensure that the set will remain a valuable part of any collection for years.
- Price Point: Priced at $229.99 in the US, £199.99 in the UK, and €229.99 in the EU, the Medieval Town Square set offers good value for its piece count. The set is priced at a premium level, reflecting its size, detail, and the number of pieces included. While it may be a significant investment, the quality and detail justify the cost.
- Piece Count and Quality: With a high piece count and many unique elements, the set offers good value for its price. The inclusion of numerous minifigures and accessories further enhances its value.
- Longevity: The timeless medieval theme and sturdy build ensure that the set will remain a valuable part of any collection for years.
Overall Impression
- Nostalgia and Appeal: The Medieval Town Square captures the nostalgia of classic LEGO castle themes while offering modern building techniques and details. It appeals to both long-time LEGO fans and new builders.
- Versatility: The set's modular design and diverse elements make it versatile for play, display, and integration with other sets. Builders can create their own medieval scenes or expand their town.
- High-Quality Experience: From the detailed design to the immersive build process, the set offers a high-quality LEGO experience. It’s a standout piece that showcases the best of LEGO’s design and creativity.
- Nostalgia and Appeal: The Medieval Town Square captures the nostalgia of classic LEGO castle themes while offering modern building techniques and details. It appeals to both long-time LEGO fans and new builders.
- Versatility: The set's modular design and diverse elements make it versatile for play, display, and integration with other sets. Builders can create their own medieval scenes or expand their town.
- High-Quality Experience: From the detailed design to the immersive build process, the set offers a high-quality LEGO experience. It’s a standout piece that showcases the best of LEGO’s design and creativity.
