FOREST STRONGHOLD Review & Comparison | BDP Series 3

[@krackenator]

Hey Alex, this is Taylor, the designer of the Forest Stronghold. Thanks so much for taking the time to review it! It’s really cool that you got the one from Brickslopes and I’m so glad to see you’ve included it in your medieval world! Thanks again!

[@alexnunes]

Hey, Taylor. I am so glad you commented. A great design and I am loving it in my layout. Congrats again on the design! I hope it does well in crowdfunding.

[@jaigarcia2507]

Congratulations on selling out. Great review! I wish I hadn't slept on the launch date 😪 😅

[@Singihae-d5w]

지금 한국에서 젤 인기많은 제품이에요. 그런데 궁금한게있어요. 아직 출시 안됐는데 리뷰는 어떻게 한건가요?

[@mgmg3000.]

What I think is that you should keep encouraging Mindy to partake in the reviews. She's a lot of fun and the two of you together is very entertaining. It's a lovely set, and you've found a good spot for it. It wouldn't take too much to close up those openings on the one exposed side. It might be satisfying to do. Thanks for the review!

[@davidaustin272]

A glow-in-the-dark ghost minifigure would really tighten up the story behind the abandoned castle story.

[@soniaholcombe7002]

I like the “his and hers” idea for the two sections. 😂 I would totally remodel the her side! 😁💕

[@davidcaddy149]

When asked if she new what the BDP was, I was expecting Mindy to say "It makes us broke".

[@alexnunes]

I am sure she was thinking that.

[@mylindanunes8607]

Bah ha ha, you're not wrong 😂❤

[@mandalorian2818]

Love your vids. Pls keep posting

[@BrickTrains]

The castle section is really filling in nicely. Looks great!

[@neilrusling-je6zo]

This is going to be an expensive Tuesday, next March looks like we are on the Ramen noodles diet. Good job there is not much that interests me out of series 4 and 5 but the Wild West Train and Castle Dracula, so its just Ramen for one month not three.

[@alexnunes]

I have been on the Ramen plan before. Good times.

[@neilrusling-je6zo]

@@alexnunes 2 X Harbor Office, 2 X Art of Chocky, but only one Forest Stronghold. Ohhhhh dear, in the wise words of a certain Lego KZbinr you might just know, "Do not tell the wife!".

[@Joramee]

Wow Alex, your wife is awesome, she knows way more about Lego than mine does. Very impressive to know all those details being put on the spot. Thanks for the early review, I like these more than the Ideas sets because we get the design right from the designer pure like you said.

[@robertbarnes4245]

I’m so happy I’ve purchased two of these says I can’t wait till they come in

[@jameswestman4745]

Hey I was at that show!

[@joe-bowling]

I had initially decided to get the Forest Stronghold and the Lost City out of this series, but after seeing reviews, I think the Harbormaster's Office and Art of Chocolate might be the best two out of this series. Series 3 might end up being very expensive for me. 😂

[@alexnunes]

I am seeing a lot of people commenting that they will be getting Harbormasters Office. That may be the sleeper in this series.

[@jamiesedgwick5713]

I love Forest men. Great review stronghold

[@jaketeske6665]

Oh cool! You did the winter curse!

[@brickartisan]

A very good addition to the medieval area 😊

[@TonyMontanaDS]

I had no plans to buy it but now seeing it like that I'm in doubt.

[@DRUmBEaTTS]

Forestmen is my favorite Castle theme (followed closely by Black Falcons) and I’d love to have this set (as well as a couple other BDP Castle sets) but sadly, I just don’t have the room/space for them. 😢

[@subraxas]

5:27 - Redshirts' curse!!! 😀 😀 😀

[@travertinepico751]

Can you get me a length and width stud count for the base of these 2 buildings, I’m trying to work this forestman build into a moc and need to know how big the base area needs to be where they will sit.

[@alexnunes]

At their widest, they are 29x18 and 31x28.

[@travertinepico751]

@@alexnunes thank you so much

[@fitnessjourney6823]

Awesome review :) Would you pick this one over the Castle in the Forest?

[@titusfong]

I just bought mine today, I also have the 6079 from the 90s. These forestman love to ambush travelers 😂

[@BuilderJacob]

thanks for the review, I ordered the set yesterday, too bad we had to wait a long time for it... How do the forestmen stronghold and the medieval town square compare?

[@90258]

It looks like it's time to expand. Would you have more room if you moved it under the theme park?

[@alexnunes]

I think that may be where it needs to go. It will be a big move.

[@OutpostMJ]

I'd like to buy the Forrest Stronghold -- it would be my first Bricklink Designer set. But I've never ordered on Bricklink. I recently set up an account but can't find where to list my payment information. The site looks very user-unfriendly -- at least to newbie. I know once the items are offered they will sell out in hours if not minutes. Any tips on ordering -- especially registering my payment info beforehand? Thanks.

[@MLT-bricks]

Once it is online in the Bricklink website, you click on order and you will be redirected to the lego online website where you will make the payment. Once paid the order should appear in your account on the lego website. The money will be sent back to your account about 7 days later, it is normal. The money will be taken again once it is ready to ship. If your payment is declined at that point in time, lego will send you an email. Hope that helps.

[@OutpostMJ]

​@@MLT-bricksThank you. Yes, this does help -- you explained it clearly. I guess I thought I could have a pre-listed payment method ready-to-go (like I do with Lego and other merchants). But sounds like at time of checkout it'll be apparent how to pay (if PayPal is there as a "standing option" I'll go with it to not waste time with my debit/credit cards). I'm grateful. Might seem obvious -- but, not quite for me. 😁

[@BricksOnAnIsland]

Alex, you are so lucky!! Doesn't have anything to do with the name of that guy with the white shirt and blue basecap?! 😂 I was just thinking: If you got the stronghold on Brickslopes - do you have a code for a building instruction? What if the set falls off the the table - I hope it doesn't - and breaks and you don't have a code? Hm... 🤔 That place for your stronghold on the edge of your mediieval world is just pefect! ❤

[@alexnunes]

Alex is awesome, great guy and was very nice to allow me to take it home. I actually have access to all the instructions, but they are also pre-production and do contain some errors. However, I would really hate seeing these come crashing to the floor, much like my Lowenstein castle did during teh show.

[@BricksOnAnIsland]

@@alexnunes Yes, that crash at Brickslopes was shocking even one ocean and half (?) a continent away. I know you had an interview with Alex already on Bricking News, but: Any chance to have him as special guest on BN one day?

[@Metallex]

Hi Alex, that Tantive IV model on the shelf at the back as a stand not completely on the shelf and it is causing me all levels of anxiety.

[@davidcaddy149]

I would have thought that bridge would be a perfect place for a stream or river. The build looks amazing, but I do agree Alex, open back builds are not ideal.

[@alexnunes]

That's a great idea. I might need to implement that at some point.

[@dmonsef]

@@alexnunes Would be cool to see you use translucent flat or studded pieces.

[@johnvocatura]

14:24. Are you converting over?

[@dylanwhite3383]

Personally i will wait for the instructions to be available in the Lego Builder app to build the carriage that comes with the set

[@vietrounder]

Thanks again for another great video. As mentioned previously in one of your other videos, I feel this castle looks way too fresh as an abandoned castle. But the deal breaker for me is, like yourself, I'm NOT a fan of the open back doll house concept. This really limits the set to being displayed from one particular view point only. I know you said that you 'appreciate' the ladders being implemented. Personally it felt lackluster to me, as if the designer built the space first with no pre-thought on how it would be accessed, so a ladder was implemented last minute as a solution. I'm really on the fence about this set. I would like to purchase it to support the castle theme but there are many more medieval themes coming up on Series 4. Side note: I know you're not a big fan of the snow on the Mountain Fortress. Personally, I felt this point of the design was critical, since it made the castle unique and original. Without the snow, it would just be another castle (a nice one no doubt.).

[@falconshaun]

I agree with everything you’ve said here. Another reviewer has also commented on the unstable, flimsy trees. I didn’t expect that to be a problem. There’s just lots of things about this set that make me cautious - the poorly done trees, the open back and side, the low roof on the ground floor, the massive size, and the derivative nature of the build (it looks like the LKC with a bit more foliage). While it’s not the designer’s fault, the uniformity of the forestmen mini-figures is also a problem. LEGO would never release a forestmen set with seven (or whatever) red torsos. It’s a stark reminder that this is a mere BDP set, not an “official” set with input from LEGO’s designers. Like you, I think the snow is what makes the mountain fortress truly spectacular. In my view, that set is at least as good as the LKC - and in some ways, it’s even better.

[@vietrounder]

@@falconshaun I wish the designer the best. I’m sure it’ll do well. As for me, shelving space is really limited, so I will save my purchase for series 4 and 5. I enjoy both the LKC and MF castles. They were intended to be in complete contrast with each other. LKC appears more glorious and is fitting for a castle that doubles as a royal residence. The MF appears more harsh, probably intended to serves as a defensive stronghold and refuge more so then a long term residence (similar to helm’s deep)

[@blammers]

It’s the lack of refinement by Lego designers that makes me hesitant to keep buying these.

[@zakkoehler6820]

Almost sold out, get your pre-ordered now

[@MOTbSKULL]

For a group that operates with camouflage its a large enough Castle. It would be strange to see a camouflage group using a LARGE fancy/shiny Castle.

[@alexnunes]

Right! They don't seem to be too concerned about being discovered.

[@SkyKid002]

Running off to work but i cant wait to watch this when i go on break or get off this evening. Im excited for this set

[@88kage]

😃😃😍😍

[@kleinemonnik]

I don't like the doll-style approach, so this is a pass for me. Likewise with the Lost City, of which I saw other reviews. On the other hand, the harbor master and caravan are nice. I'm in doubt about the art of chocolate though.

[@chefeddie6164]

That outfit doesn't look like an official Lego product. I can't believe you are wearing a knock off costume. You need to represent Lego better as an ambassador. 😜

[@alexnunes]

I know, I am such an imposter!!! Oh, the shame!

[@nicholastang3116]

Doesn’t really sounds like u appreciate the ladder and the rope hahahaha

[@tmybsfh]

I think castle of frostman should be made by wood, not stone.

[@tomandgames370]

it sold out in a few hours =)

[@johnycruz2078]

The back is open like a doll house so this LEGO set is likely not a fit for my LEGO city.

[@MayoHosko]

I boycott the bdp but this is my favourite bdp set ever

[@neilrusling-je6zo]

My friend is the same, he bought the BDP Lego shop and the Castle in the Forest but will not buy any more. He does not like the sets they are choosing because there is no modulars. He hates all these rules and thinks it should be the peoples vote that decide which sets are chosen. More than anything he thinks they are now overpriced considering they dont have printed instructions and he hates building without the paper instructions. So you are not alone with the boycott.

[@dmonsef]

@@neilrusling-je6zo If I was a independent designer, I wouldn't waste my time with this program. There is no profit for the designer and once you submit a project you no longer have the rights to it. Imagine being an independent designer putting in many hours to build your creation only to have LEGO steal it from you. If you build again and showcase it without LEGO's consent, they can come after you with a lawsuit. LEGO is a very greedy toy company! I would rather spend the money for parts, build my creation, showcase it, and put it up for sale like it's a custom purchase. This is just another tool of LEGO to make mass profits, while suppressing designer creativity.

[@samsufy8945]

​@@dmonsefYou're a joke.

[@KleinBricks]

The designers of these sets make 5% of net sales of their set. That could be over $500,000@@dmonsef

[@wile.e.coyote7666]

@@dmonsef Most of what you say in your comment is totally wrong : 1/ If the project is validated and founded - which it is - the designer will receive 5% of total sales which makes...300x30000x5% = 450000$ ! No profit ? :D 2/ If the project is not validated - which it is not - the designer keeps the rights on his creation. ...you should definitely better get proper information before criticizing in a bad way and spreading BS...

[@victorguardia8272]

I just going to say that with this review you are going to make me spend 300 bucks!

[@dmonsef]

Neat, but if only 30k of each is produced, then it's not worth it.

[@neilrusling-je6zo]

I have been BUYING Lego a loooong time, when do I get some free Lego delivered to my door?