Lego Manor Von Barron Haunted House Set 10273
Pharoah has heard our pleas! Finally, Lego is giving us a Creator Expert Haunted House. This set is supposed to compliment the roller coaster, carousel, fairground mixer and Ferris Wheel. The question is does it compliment those previously released sets?
Lets take a look at the insanely popular Haunted House from 2012. At $180 dollars, it was the high price point set of the Monster Fighters line. It was built in a modular style. The gothic worn exterior reminded fans of those old spooky gothic mansions right out of a Lovecraft story. At the same time, the house blended in with the modular buildings. It was the perfect fit for a city street. Every time I looked at it, I expected Herman Munster to walk out the door with his 10 gallon lunchbox.
Fans have longed for a reboot of this set. Prices on sealed Haunted House sets have more than doubled at $368. Even in used condition they have appreciated to $297. The fans have cried out for another haunted House, and Lego has answered the call. Instead of a reboot or update of the original design, Lego went in a new direction. They decided to try to make it fit into the amusement rides in the Creator Expert line.
This new version does have some strong selling points. The interior detail brings back to life one of Lego's old villains. The exterior colors are not as sharp as sand green but do a good job of reflecting a worn down look. It does look like a haunted house. The trouble is you really can't see the ride operating. Thus, it is not a theme park ride like the roller coaster. With previous rides, it was thrilling to watch the mini figures in motion on the ride itself. That is missing with this set.
The bottom line for me is that Lego hit the target, but missed the bullseye. It satisfies the desire for a haunted house, but it does not capture the thrill of a theme park ride. It is not a fit in either genre. It is not really a ride, nor is it a haunted house. Though lacking interior detail, the 2012 Haunted House was still the superior build because it displayed well with the modular line. Meanwhile, this new set looks out of place next to the Fairground Mixer or Roller Coaster. There are too many high priced sets I would rather have than this one. I will pass.
Pharoah has heard our pleas! Finally, Lego is giving us a Creator Expert Haunted House. This set is supposed to compliment the roller coaster, carousel, fairground mixer and Ferris Wheel. The question is does it compliment those previously released sets?
Lets take a look at the insanely popular Haunted House from 2012. At $180 dollars, it was the high price point set of the Monster Fighters line. It was built in a modular style. The gothic worn exterior reminded fans of those old spooky gothic mansions right out of a Lovecraft story. At the same time, the house blended in with the modular buildings. It was the perfect fit for a city street. Every time I looked at it, I expected Herman Munster to walk out the door with his 10 gallon lunchbox.Fans have longed for a reboot of this set. Prices on sealed Haunted House sets have more than doubled at $368. Even in used condition they have appreciated to $297. The fans have cried out for another haunted House, and Lego has answered the call. Instead of a reboot or update of the original design, Lego went in a new direction. They decided to try to make it fit into the amusement rides in the Creator Expert line.
The bottom line for me is that Lego hit the target, but missed the bullseye. It satisfies the desire for a haunted house, but it does not capture the thrill of a theme park ride. It is not a fit in either genre. It is not really a ride, nor is it a haunted house. Though lacking interior detail, the 2012 Haunted House was still the superior build because it displayed well with the modular line. Meanwhile, this new set looks out of place next to the Fairground Mixer or Roller Coaster. There are too many high priced sets I would rather have than this one. I will pass.
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