LEGO Paradisa Poolside Paradise 6416 review! Big classic set with deluxe parts

A look at the early 1990s Paradisa theme set Poolside Paradise that came with a unique raised baseplate and provided rare luxuries for the minifigs.
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[@xeron_7433]

Paradisa has such an interesting aesthetic and color palette, makes me wish Lego Friends was more like this. Great review as always!

[@joevictor53]

Yeah I feel like Paradisa's colour scheme would be more universal compared to Friends. I know boys can like pink and purple and whatever but I feel like Friends goes too far to the point that adults and a lot of boys wouldn't want Friends sets even though the builds can be really good

[@1985slipstream]

Friends is far too much like polly pocket in its minifig design.

[@TheSonOfRyan]

@@joevictor53 friend's pallete isn't the issue. If it wasn't for the mini dolls changing the scale of things, friends could just be a city subtheme

[@joevictor53]

@@TheSonOfRyan I disagree. The minidolls to divide regular minifigure sets and them but the colour palette will mean they never fit in with city. It really wouldn't make sense to have things in purples, pinks, light blues, yellows sometimes but Friends does it and that would never you go with regular City sets. Like I got the Hot Dog stand from a few years ago and I wanted it for a fairground but I had to switch out purples and pinks with whites and reds to make it look less ridiculous

[@kenthuang436]

I like how Paradisa used pastels and not the extremely bright colors Friends uses. Sometimes softer colors make things like a pool look more welcoming and luxurious.

[@just2good]

This is peak Paradisa

[@NinjagoTheory]

I agree, this set is pretty incredible

[@Bulga90]

The Paradise line has so much VAPORWAVE mood and vibes to me, I love it and want it all!

[@ozgurfratboz6770]

These sets make me nostalgic for times when i wasn't even around.

[@m10tankdestroyer94]

The matrix must've glitched considering you're being nostalgic for things that happened prior to your existence

[@KIZARTMA_PATATES]

Selam reyiz

[@Ferri-San]

It makes me nostalgic even though I wasnt around cause one of my mom's friends gave me a drawer with lots of pieces from 90s and 70s sets.

[@bagea]

same

[@thecianinator]

When I was a kid in 1997, I found a '94 or '95 mini catalog under a dresser, from a Lego set I must have gotten in my very early childhood. It was old and ratty, but it had Lego sets in it I had never seen before, and there was no internet like there is today so that was my only source of that information in my life. It had Paradisa, along with Ice Planet 2002, and a host of other discontinued themes and sets that were not only interesting, but also way better than the products that Lego was putting out in the late '90s. It inspired a grand curiosity that follows me to this day, and with this video, Jang is helping me relieve some of that curiosity. This nostalgia, this anemoia, is beautiful.

[@bigginsd1]

As an Australian I shudder to think what it would be like to live in this hot box of a house. So much glass 🥵

[@Zveebo]

As a Scot, I just hope the glass is triple glazed so it doesn’t let too much heat out 😅

[@vekkerandras]

maybe they had air conditioning :)

[@arcturionblade1077]

Minifigures are made of ABS plastic so they should be pretty resistant to melting. :)

[@TheSonOfRyan]

The house is pretty open, I don't think the glass will be that toasty

[@TheSonOfRyan]

@@arcturionblade1077 people are resistant to melting, too. Doesn't mean we're comfortable at anything higher than 39°c

[@justinmsc5]

This set was successful in its purpose. After my sister got this, she loved Lego. To this day, almost 30 years later, she builds every modular I buy.

[@GameyRaccoon]

Aww

[@dandoesfunny2205]

I love how you go into such extra detail with these Patreon sets. I always have fun hearing about the history of the classic sets and how the building techniques have changed over the years and all the extra little bits you include. Thank you Jang, and thank you Unavailable Spaceship!

[@logophilelyss4390]

Y'allllllll my grandma's friend had the ENTIRE Paradisa collection, and this set is the one I most remember. I also remember begging for it, but it was going to her grandchildren! Such a treat to experience this theme for a little while many years ago.

[@guitaristssuck8979]

I hear you

[@_RobertS]

Hey, one of the sets from my childhood! Should still have all the pieces for it, although mixed together with a bunch of other sets as Lego should be when played with. I think this might be the only set I had from the Paradisa line, a gift from my grandparents if I remember correctly. Being at a very boyish age when I got this I must say in retrospect it was a quite brave move from them to give me this in particular. Paradisa was definitely aimed towards getting girls into Lego and all the sets had that more girly doll house feel and style to them, not least when viewed from a young boys eyes. But I just loved Lego and this set gave me a lot of joy. I have strong memories of putting actual water in that pool!

[@vekkerandras]

Paradisa can be girly theme for roleplays, but is can be the beachside of Lego City :) :)

[@Zveebo]

Love the aesthetic of the Paradisa sets. Would be great to see something like this now. This base plate may be favourite of all - the pool, the driveway, the mint green grass: just 👌

[@Tiishen]

Is there such a thing nostalgia for something that you don't have any prior connection to? - Because that's what Ive always felt towards Classic Space and Paradisa. I love the general aesthetic of this theme. Also I'm surprised how good the alternative builds here are, especially the first one.

[@elijahblechman8633]

It may he the soft colors that bring in a certain subconscious feeling

[@Draconyx13]

Whoah, what a sight for sore eyes! When I was a wee lad, one of my older cousins had a huge collection of "vintage" Lego sets, including the entire Paradisa range which we used to play with constantly, in between playing with her rodents and watching badly dubbed cartoons on TV. Her hamsters loved roaming around all the massive baseplates she had, as well as running off with a minifigure every now and then! It's been almost a decade since I last saw her, and I miss her dearly. Oh the times, they used to be so simple and carefree... Thank you Jang and UnavailableSpaceship for re-invoking some of the happiest memories of my childhood.

[@colleenfromknecht256]

I bought this set as an adult in 1992 while I was buying my son LEGO for Christmas. I remember being fascinated with the look of the Paradisa line. It immediately grabbed my attention. I've always thought the openness and grandiosity were due to the tropical location of Paradisa. It is grandiose because it is a touristy area. It is open to take advantage of the cool breezes wafting over the area from the sea (perhaps somewhere in the Caribbean?).

[@vasilip]

This was always the house for local Bond villain in my Lego city :D And yes, thank you very much for this, I still have mine but it's still nice to see video about something so nostalgic.

[@sonicguyver7445]

Unavailable Spaceship rules for picking this set. This theme was great for how it seemed to scream "wealth and luxury" through its design. I would love to see this theme revived through Lego City. Call it something like "Paradise Sands" or maybe "Luxury Vacation."

[@legoswami]

Literally all that was missing from these sets was a 1x2 mirror tile for you-know-what

[@ABrickDreamer]

Cool! I remember having paradisa seaside cabana 6401.

[@thebricktator4977]

That color palette is super nice!

[@indominusvader31]

When people ask me why I like Lego: 5:45

[@dominiccoote1852]

Thing I realised with these older sets especially with base plates they left so much room for placing Minifigures and room to play. Sets these days are alot more cramped even though way more detail

[@rochelimit55555]

There’s a plus minus of it. The minus is that you have a bucket full of these base plates of roads, moon surface, house, sometimes it kinda looks out of place and some even snaps. The 90s

[@mucklevision6394]

I got that set for Christmas 92' from my parents and went on to collect many more (6409, 6419, 6402). And still have it till this day (freckle face included). The Paradisa range was very short lived but had some great kits. really enjoyed this review and would love to see a revival of the Paradisa theme!

[@ArnoArtner]

My cousin, Nicole, owned that and I always loved it, especially the basplate!

[@MartenFerret]

I took the glass from the frame of a hand mirror and used that to simulate water. I'd remove the legs from the minifigures I wanted to see 'swim' in it. Sometimes, it'd just be the minifig gead sitting atop the mirror glass (for deep water).

[@larsjrg]

I just put real water into the swimming pool 🤷‍♂

[@PicardManeuver]

So weird and cool to see that baseplate in those colors - I didn't know it was that old either! I have the tan version from Aventurers' Sphinx Secret Surprise from 1998, and I thought it was new at the time.

[@Sinjinator]

And I have it in dark grey, part of Ogel’s evil lair. But I think the other versions are better! Well, maybe I’ll use it for some dark industrial part of town.

[@chuckschwa]

I was literally randomly thinking of this set and then you posted this video. I should start thinking about some rare lego sets more often ...

[@mrwest626]

This was absolutely a highlight set from my childhood. Thanks for the trip back to both you and Unavailable Spaceship!

[@raccoonja5905]

I think if LEGO would make a new set in the style of one old theme every year those would sell really good. Even if they didn't use any new or discontinued pieces or colours, but just avalable ones. Maybe some new takes on old minifig prints.

[@thecianinator]

That would actually be amazing

[@MisterCasket]

I would love stuff like M-tron to come back!

[@jagerzaku9160]

Mars mission and power miners please

[@Thepietro5000pp]

You got two this year! (Three if you count the haunted mansion)

[@amyheath1004]

This set was epic for its time. I always wanted this set. I will get it someday soon, no matter the cost. Might eventually use the base for my zoo.

[@jkb2016]

Being a boy, this mad me so jealous back then. I wanted it for it's awesomeness, but it had PINK in it, so it had a strong argument against it. What if friends saw it? Anyway, I bought it used after my DAs, and I don't regret it.

[@Kurlija]

This was one of my most-wanted sets as a kid! Thank you for reviewing it, and thank you to Unavailable Spaceship for suggesting it!

[@jezaillebrett1897]

Looks adorable

[@1981jaded]

I still have this set from my childhood, was my absolute favourite lego set as a child. Thanks for reviewing this set.

[@puppetguy8726]

Using a tile to represent a sink is rather creative. Simple yet effective!

[@legomattie3295]

Love these reviews of older sets

[@MG-sy8pj]

Totally, totally charming way to start off a Saturday! Both the set and the detailed review lighten the heart:) Thank you Unavailable Spaceship and Jang for the Saturday morning smiles!

[@greenhill004]

I got the set three years ago off from eBay and I'm super happy with it. The windows look almost new, I have chicken pox face and it only cost $45.

[@alonikan2866]

Love the paradisa theme and this is probably the most wanted set I haven't got. Love the review. great nostalgia

[@Karen-wq8nv]

I had the Paradisa Lighthouse as a child and LOVED it! Such a great theme with great colours and a tropical vibe.

[@jamesss1118]

Thanks for reviewing this classic set! My sister used to have this and I love playing with the base by filling up water into the pool. There is sth about this set that gives you the holiday mood 🍹

[@Kociu91]

This is one of the sets that even though was "girlish" was so iconic that most of boys wanted to add to their towns :) I need to collect this one before it gets too exptensive...

[@LordShrub]

Loving these retro reviews!

[@timothybeltran4535]

I can’t believe how your channel has grown, I started watching your vids back in 2014 and I was 11 now in 2021 I’m 18, I love your vids jang! Thanks for being part of my journey now I am off to college!

[@aaronbrinkerhoff3787]

Ah.. another nice classic set! Some sweet Saturday morning nostalgia. I bet CrankyBricks appreciates this review as well!. Thanks Unavailable Spaceship and Jang!

[@CrankyBricks]

I bet she does! 😍

[@oliveregerton-smith1534]

The duller brown hair is from the Leia figure from jabbas sail barge btw. Great vid hang thanks

[@Sinjinator]

Wow that’s good to know!

[@pbjam4937]

I like the idea that you could buy 3-4 of this set and create a whole resort. The side builds actually look really cool and complement the main build.

[@Raven319s]

Paradisa leaves me with a unique nostalgic feel. I didn’t have this particular set, but oh the ‘feels’ this brings back!

[@tcolen0079]

I want to say that the non shiny hair is more appropriate to the era, I remember getting a town mini figure pack from that same year #6314 and both the red and black female hair pieces were of a more satin than ones I had from earlier sets.

[@nathonso_edits]

Man I miss those raised base plates :(

[@TheTrollMastah]

Wow when I was a little kid I’d play with legos at my great-grandma’s house and in the giant trunk of legos I remember a set of pink stairs like the one in here

[@migatron1]

15:08 Part of the alternate build involves swapping the hairdos, lol

[@Lordodragonss]

Yes. It was great way to show kids they can customize figs. Som,e creator sets used todo that back in time.

[@Kastrenzo74]

I bought one of these from Belgium last month as a birthday present for me, Got it for a steal, it was missing like 8 parts, but all easily replacable. I didnt care that it was girls lego, This stuff always looked really pretty in the catalogues, and it was great example of that 90s nostalgia that us millennial lego nerds remember.

[@bethbroccoli586]

Love this review! Such good colors and a great set overall!

[@thatguythatdoesstuff5899]

This baseplate would be great for a moc modern home. The studs next to the driveway are perfect for a driveway roof.

[@Sinjinator]

I’ll build one!

[@TheOmegazerox]

I got the baseplate at a lego store and built a small white building with a simple interior of just a bed and table with flowers. It has clear windows and a dour and outside is a barbeque with hotdogs and chicken and a picnoc table.

[@alimtimm7355]

You are the first youtuber I was ever subscribed to. Last time I watched your channel was in Early july 2019 on my trip to Canada. Now I’m back here after two years.

[@Marvin_R]

i wish they'd bring back those alternate builds. it's part of why i like creator and technic sets. 3 times as much chance a set includes a build you like, and inspiration to change up a set once you've grown bored of the 1st build. it also makes it easier to buy a set just to see if you'll like it. there are times i initially dislike the primary build, so i buy a set for a secondary build but end up liking the primary build anyway.

[@gasdfdghtjuybjyutnmr]

I remember playing with this set when I was a kid at a friend's place. I was blown away with all the special pieces it has.

[@DallArtOrigins]

Great review as usually ;) My brother got this set last year for his 30th birthday. It must have cost a small fortune.

[@DaMnUFo0]

Really like the pool and the minifigures. Would be nice to see a revival of it.

[@lorenzo1988ITA]

Paradisa is a marvelous theme. I have some sealed Paradisa sets and the colours are beautiful and a pleasure to just stand and admire them

[@arthurstrebel4424]

I love Paradisa! More of that please!

[@cvayta]

This review brings me back to my childhood, makes me feel very nostalgic.

[@NinjagoTheory]

This set is incredible

[@TonySalazar933]

The simple build and huge windows reminds me of the classic Breezeway Cafe set.

[@Sinjinator]

I own both, and I think I’ll set up a huge fan near them (like on the Lego Masters show) and see what happens! 😁💨

[@beritbunny]

Love this!!! Big thanks to you Jang and the Patreon supporter who made this request! 💖💖💖🏝🏖🌴🍹🌺 (Still has more interior details/finish than that new 3-in-1 castle 🏰-this just has a verve and a panache that set LACKS.)

[@CarsSimplified]

I remember those palm trees. I've got a few of those. They were the least Lego-y feeling parts (due to how they connect) I remember from that time, but they worked well.

[@waderoberts3701]

When I was a little boy, I was way more into Aquazone and the more adventurous themes, but I always liked looking at the pictures of these and thinking it would be a cool place to hang out.

[@obamaslefteyeball1710]

Really interesting look into legos past, a big thanks to unavailable spaceship!

[@BluntDiplomat]

This was my very first LEGO set. My cousin got this as a present that she hoped my little sister and I can build together and share. In the end, my little sister was not interested whatsoever, and I ended up building and playing with it by myself. But that was enough. I was hooked on LEGO from that point onwards.

[@Sleesus]

This subline really captured the whole "tropical/beach" aesthetic with it's colorscheme.

[@MarioMayer]

This was LEGOs take on VaporWave

[@thecianinator]

Kind of, this is an organic part of the early '90s aesthetic that vaporwave is derived from.

[@matthewchurchyard8552]

Wow major nostalgia for me - this was like a random set my primary school had, we could only build some of it cause some pieces had been lost so always remember playing with this when I was super young.

[@empatheticrambo4890]

I loved the old palm trees

[@TediI47]

Great to see you review this. Sadly don't own it but always loved it. And come on, those freckles were adorable! Wonderful set!

[@MihaiD259]

Had an ice-cream shop from Paradisa, set 6402, it was mind-blowing, especially with the bike that fit a minifig. And the ice-cream tiles, they looked so good.

[@cactusninja7514]

That pastel colour palette though

[@DarrenWatson64]

I remember having this set when I was a kid. :)

[@betulaobscura]

Design of this building reminds me many of Art Deco inspired buildings in California or Florida areas from 30's to early 60's... Very clean, well-thought-out design.

[@majikkskates9084]

I love how much this set could fit into a modern friends or even city theme

[@thecianinator]

There actually have been a number of Friends and City sets that intentionally pay homage to Paradisa.

[@fafaflohi4729]

Love these classic reviews

[@Lordodragonss]

Paradisa had such amazing colorsheme. Friends should take notes as their overexited colorshemes scream instead being chill.

[@Sinjinator]

Hey, there’s an idea, I’ll rebuild Friends theme buildings with white and classic pink. And lots of clear stuff.

[@thedeegee1601]

You may be able to polish the glass pieces with self shining floor polish. I seen people do that with small matchbox car restorations for the windshields, dunk them in the solution and then let them dry underneat a cover to prevent dust.

[@Xpninjadan]

It would be great if Lego brought back this base plate.

[@gasonfeist7238]

Those colors as a kid were so cool when everything other set seemed to be duller colors

[@kostimyllymaa9527]

I have both types of those ponytail hairpieces. The matte one is made from a completely different plastic, it's a lot lighter. The shinier one is probably normal ABS plastic as it's heavier and looks coherent to other black parts.

[@Legooofan]

Man I remember discovering paradisa online back in 2007. Having had “boy” sets only, seeing the color scheme, theme and particular female minifigs left me in awe. I remember constantly viewing instructions on peeron and perceiving it as this forgotten, rare, ethereal theme. It was only last year when I got crazy and got myself a bunch of them (some sealed). Thank you job! 😅

[@wadewilson7001]

Outdoor hallway may represent what is called a breezeway

[@nunescarlinhos]

Man, that was my first lego set. My mother wrongly bought it for me and my 3 brothers. We used to make a lot of pink space ships xD

[@nauscakes1868]

I used that silly pink staircase in so many builds as a kid. It was always weird being pink, but it was the only staircase I had besides dozens of ladders from pirate sets, lol

[@zibberebbiz]

Paradisa, the vaporwave theme

[@ayme9153]

Ohhh, I think I've got this one! *starts diving into old boxes...

[@vdan2879]

I have this set. Love it.

[@WJSipe1]

This set is such a vibe I love it! Thanks for reviewing!

[@TheSweatyYeti]

Very cool. I had the Adventurers theme Egypt set with this same base plate, just re-colored. Fun to see it in another instance.

[@Blake_Stone]

It'd be a great project to get one of those base plates and create a highly detailed tribute build with all the same colour scheme and spirit, but with modern LEGO and a way higher piece count.

[@thecianinator]

That car reminds me of the Geo Metro convertible that Doug DeMuro reviewed not long ago

[@larsjrg]

It is quite a sturdy set, I remember mine being hit by a wooden half-door leading to the attic 🤣 The bricks survived with just a slight line whitening to one of the large windows.

[@kdurden]

One of the most interesting raised baseplates. I have the one from Ogel's Command Base.

[@3Dsjk]

It would be interesting to see someone recreate this set using modern building techniques and pieces, shooting for a budget of about $75 (the 1992 price adjusted for inflation).

[@jamesquaine6264]

It would be so cool if you challenged yourself to make a custom house for your city but have to use this baseplate!

[@snoopddue]

One of my dream sets

[@glass_knuckles]

My guess is the satin style of ponytail hairpiece is the original texture for these. I first encountered these this year when I got a copy of 6351. This set was a bit before my time, and I was quite mystified at the tactile difference between this first run and the shinier ponytail pieces I always had from the mid to late 90s.

[@Lordodragonss]

Actually the matte ones appeared later. Some later Paradisa sets and Star wars sets have them.