LEGO Architecture Himeji Castle reveal & thoughts! Over 2100 pieces

[@u-max5111]

Lego Architecture lives!

[@ned_ryerson0202]

Yeah 🎉❤

[@LePondLaDuck]

I’m not loving Architecture’s move to rarely released large scale sets compared to the smaller more consistently released sets. However, this looks very impressive.

[@thecardchannel7767]

To be fair that's like all Lego now-a-days, but I agree

[@XxEvolutionMCxX]

This, Osaka Castle and Schloss Neuschwanstein have been on my top most wanted architecture sets for as long as architecture has been a theme. 1 down, 2 to go!

[@christamius2834]

Man I’d buy neuschwanstein castle in a flat second!

[@Casedilla73]

Neuschwanstein would be really cool

[@stehlik]

I’d like Orava castle, one of most unique ones in the world and it would look rather impressive I think. Prague castle is also quite unique in the context of large European castles and is also very popular among tourists so I think it’d work very well.

[@dentyH]

I think the set looks great but having only 2 architecture sets across 2 years is insane. give us more

[@thebutterstick8659]

Last semester I took an art history class and learned about this building. I remember thinking “this would be cool as a Lego Architecture set!” And now here we are.

[@mr.wassell7885]

Lego has been doing a lot of work with eastern architecture, and they have been doing a great job! A wonderful change of pace.

[@alejandropetrinjak5442]

Lego never fails to surprise me... ... with their prices

[@johnnytifosi]

This is absolutely tiny dimensions-wise for the price, same as other Architecture sets which are full of tiny pieces inflating the part count. That said, I do hope they make a Parthenon set in the future.

[@jonasfermefors]

It looks great. I wish there had been some way to show that the foundations are stone walls, but I can't see how it could have been done better with a reasonable piece count. I usually buy architecture sets if I have been there. I haven't been to Japan, and I think I will skip this one, but not because I think it's bad in any way.

[@jossdeiboss]

I have been at Himeji Castle. It looks exactly as the original! Amazing! It took me more than 3 hours to walk around the castle: it's huge and it's great memories. I will probably buy this!

[@kaizokuAUTO]

Can't wait to get this for 30-50% off in a year or so. Design itself looks amazing

[@micahroth4858]

Where will you get it at that much of a discount in a year?

[@EpicEric2002]

​@@micahroth4858i got the white house for %50 a year after release at toys rus

[@Randamono]

Sadly In Mexico all sets over $50 usually get another $50 or more slapped on for some reason, this will be $233 and honestly I can’t see paying that much for it 😢 Same with most lines, the ninjago city markets which are $369 in other countries are $531 here, I wish more people discussed this cause it’s a big issue, it has almost killed my Lego hobby, I was super exited for both the himeji castle and markets but I can’t justify paying an extra $235 when the base price is already quite high.

[@mikaxms]

I would really like LEGO to make a set of Neuschwanstein Castle

[@michaelyoung7261]

Looks really good, the slips bricks could have used a print to add more texture and show the rockwork that went into that foundation. Outside my budget of spacing and money, but would love to see it in person

[@NotSoFinalProductions]

More Japanese architectural sets would be lovely. Perhaps a Cityscape one for Kyoto. My one critique is there should have been a swap for the trees for spring for all the trees, not just the two at the front.

[@toxicradiation7485]

I like this type of set. I hope they do something like this with Ancient Rome

[@klaykid117]

It's always nice to see Jang happy about a Lego reveal 😍👍

[@mikecase2372]

It looks great. The main thing that I would have wished for would have been a few more cherry trees.

[@grahamjoseph00]

I definitely will be getting this set,truly impressive how they made this one look with all the creative part usages

[@gumbycat5226]

This is the third in this new sub-series of Architecture. Like the other two (Pyramids of Giza and Taj Mahal) I absolutely adore it. Taj was on a platform slightly smaller than a base plate while Pyramids was slightly larger.

[@matsugiru]

Here in Poland you could already buy one pre-sale from 3rd party sellers for 540 zł (around 133 USD) which is a fine price, but on the official Lego site the price was 750 zł (185 USD). Lego is putting some hefty price tag on products from their website

[@barrycoppock]

As a fan of Lego architecture, this will be a must have!

[@WizardOfOss]

As quite the Japanophile (just returned from my 17th trip last month....), I'm very happy they finally do a proper Japanese Architecture set! The Tokyo Skyline was okayish, but this is on another level. Not perfect and indeed too expensive, but once I see it with a 25-30% discount it will be mine! The one thing I like least about it? I would have preferred Matsumoto-jo over Himeji-jo. But that's something Lego can still solve in the upcoming years 🙂

[@maweitao]

It looks like a very nice rendition and is practically sized. It could be improved by filling the grounds with more trees, but that would just add to the cost of an already expensive set. Still, maybe I'll pick this up when I find it on sale.

[@AHYL88]

Architecture sets have typically never been that great value for how tiny the finished model is and this Himeji Castle is basically business as usual. Trouble is, at this really high price point now for the theme, is this really worthwhile over so many other sets that are also nice looking, but a lot larger for the same cost or even less? This Himeji Castle set costs the same as the Monkie Kid - City of Lanterns set in the US, and the former set is actually 18% more than the latter set in the UK.

[@raine5503]

Thank you for the video, really enjoy these types of review videos you do 😊

[@pretzemilia]

This has been my dream Architecture set for years! I am absolutely thrilled that they’re finally making it; I’d almost given up hope. The scale is exactly what I would have wanted. I am extremely excited for this set. Even though it is a bit overpriced, I will absolutely be getting this.

[@hugenerd8994]

Reminds me of the style of the old falling water house set. im cool with the skyline stuff but ive always loved the slightly bigger architecture models. the big buildings. the american capitol building was nice too.

[@320iSTWEdition]

Looks alright.... got myself the Himeji Castle from Mould King last year. Over 3000 parts for about 120€. 39x39x40cm but the overhanging tree and architecture parts make it 50x50 wide. Usable size even or especially for playing with minifigures.

[@vinylyearproject]

I have been to Himeji Castle this February so this is a must buy

[@NinjaHelpdesk]

Castle looks nice. A little plain perhaps, but overall level of detail is quite good. I wish these architecture sets came with a representative minifigure like the new micro scale Hogwarts and Van Gogh art sets do. Would love to display a little Lego Daimyo (Samurai lord) alongside it.

[@johnnations5932]

NICE! Ooh, this makes me want a Mini-Figure scale set or MOC of the same castle/subject matter. Imagine! 🤓

[@M0torsagmannen]

minifig scale of this would be absolutely huge. i bet it would look good though

[@migatron1]

This looks amazing, but is it really that much better than the Pyramids Of Giza set in terms of detail, for the extra cost/part count? I'm not convinced

[@leg0liver194]

Bumerang Castle 🙂 As a Lego Daimyō, I would like to move in.

[@veekleek7535]

It is a beautiful lego model.

[@empatheticrambo4890]

When I saw that new Botany set, I thought the curved plate parts around the edge of the building probably meant more sets in that style would come out. I guess we see that here!

[@twiggs24]

Definitely buying this one

[@Zenlore6499]

I do believe it’s on a jutty 😜 It’s definitely pretty, and it’s always nice to see different stuff in Architecture, but that is a hefty price! As is tradition, I guess.

[@jacobbaker4545]

LOVE THE SMALLER SETS....im running out of shelf space lol

[@YensR]

Looks great and substantial. Buy two and play Quake 3 Capture the Flag in it ;) Back to serious: I think the price is ok within the Architecture range, it uses up a lot of shelf space and is not iconic enough for me to buy it, but it has excellent display presence for those who like it.

[@seiya880]

I love the Architecture line and I love Japan. But not at $160. Maybe at $100 I might consider it

[@pepito_5815]

They surely heard you complain about the bunker lol

[@0l3gb4l]

Even though is in a microscale look's pretty realistic 👍

[@EpicEric2002]

😢 we get this but still no Parthenon 😭😭

[@amyjones25]

I really like the architecture set scale.

[@hellhound_haunt]

I honestly think 2000 pieces for $160 is a great deal. We've been getting sets with the same amount of pieces for well over $200. Idk about anyone else, but this is something I'm definitely buying 🤷‍♂

[@stehlik]

I’m also saying that - Imperial hotel set (21017) was selling for 120 Eur (cca 1100 pcs) 10 years ago (so add 25% inflation) while this one goes for 160 (2000 pcs). I find the price very reasonable, especially considering that these architecture sets all hold their value, even worst or least popular ones of them.

[@sorayasayeh9135]

What a legend

[@adrianbarbour5098]

This really shouldn't be priced higher than the Giza Pyramid set.

[@villelepoaho4105]

Now I just need a little Sekiro minifigure and it would be perfect.

[@GenoppteFliese]

The modell might be the most authentic one so far, but I still prefer the Mould King modell 22006 with high quality GoBricks building blocks ...

[@1983Corolla]

It look's fantastic but man, just cannot justify half these Lego prices anymore, they've been really leaning into the "Adult Collector" and releasing great looking display stuff for just more than i'd ever pay for Lego

[@blsof8bc]

Looks great but the cost is ridiculous. This should have been like $100 tops!

[@janj6658]

The castle is surrounded by the moat. The LEGO bit corresponds to some 70 m deep of the actual thing (vs 590ish of the whole complex) and some 90m wide (vs 500ish). Probably half the height of the whole thing (From the outer moat level). Nothing better to be done at this price point with the source material.

[@the_rose_dragon6816]

Even though it’s a video game it really reminds me of the castle from Sekiro Shadows Die Twice

[@M4A1MG42]

Himeji castle has more white-- I would have liked to have seen more of that in lieu of some of the gray. The form is not bad though. Overall, better than the Tokyo Architecture set they put out a few years back imo.

[@Arturhorn]

I think I love it, but I believe it lacks some oomph, though I'm not sure what I'm thinking about there. Something feels a little off.

[@subraxas]

If it's really £140 for the UK, then local retailers like Zavvi, John Lewis or Argos will be selling it for £120 almost right off the bat; tax (VAT) included. And this does not take into account the traditional seasonal discounts.

[@thetato1273]

It definitely reminds me of the imperial hotel from a while back

[@foxgaming1759]

Yes

[@luisemoralesfalcon4716]

A wonderful set.

[@linkinparkroxx]

Love the set. Got it for 109€ right now.

[@ninus17]

Isnt that the one from one of the Old James Bond movies with Sean Connery ?

[@bingomachine]

The price is ridiculous

[@AlexTheGamer97]

I'm disappointed that they couldn't represent the roof tile statue-like structures that line the corners and areas near where the boomerangs are irl. I'd rather instead of the courtyard they'd do a bigger castle with more detail on the roofing since that's the most attractive part of the castle imo.

[@garythesnail8674]

yall remember the cute like $20, $30 architecture sets like the big ben and the space needle? Yeah. Good times.

[@thrillhouse4151]

Ahh if only it could’ve been a model of the REAL cultural landmark, the Gundam at Diver City, if only Bandai were cool with it.

[@adriftandatpeace]

Seems comparable in size and price to the pyramid. I'm curious.

[@BrickHQ]

Great set, but expensive The skyline sets are a sweet spot, we need more

[@gregm963]

I would have liked more texture on the tan base. Otherwise I'm glad it's not another needlessly large mega set.

[@KY-jz5mt]

レゴで姫路城!!

[@Casedilla73]

After this they should definitely do some European castles

[@andrewdobosz3682]

Good price per piece if anything. They could have easily made this $200. Then it would be over priced. I have the imperial hotel so this one is definitely on my want list. Just need the Tokyo skyline too

[@candybracelets]

At this point I feel like Lego are just intentionally pricing things high so that retailers can run 30% off sales constantly and consumers will feel like they are getting an incredible deal every time they buy a set.

[@Benjamin0119]

This set is way over-priced. The architecture sets are small and over-priced and I never understood that. The White House was ridiculously expensive. Again, as JANG said, this is really well done though. A good choice for a Japanese castle.

[@drunksaru]

i saw it.. i cried.. because it's more money i'll be spending. on top of what is turning out to be a very expensive month of bills and unplanned emergencies. I guess I should be glad I am ina situation where I can still somewhat afford these without too much worry.

[@BeardedNerdSE]

There isn't really anything inside the actual castle. It's original, but just empty halls with a path to walk up into the main keep and back down again. It's a pretty castle but I'm not sure I want it even after having visited.

[@leftygurl]

im still a price-per-part kinda gal, and even though im fully aware it’s mostly small parts, hitting the 10c/per part in canadian dollars is more or less enough to appease me in terms of value. it’s a very nice looking set and definitely appeals to my sensibilities, even if it doesn’t appeal to the space in my house or the money in my wallet.

[@jdmerkt]

I will definitely get this. I'm not crazy about the price either. In general, I want to see a lot more architecture and classic art.

[@noob.168]

It's crazy how you mentioned throne. Eastern part of the world sits on the floor traditionally...(also why Japanese don't wear shoes inside temples/castles)

[@JANGBRiCKS]

A Google Images search for "Japanese castle throne" would show that it's not "crazy" in any way, shape, or form, with interior reconstructions at palaces from before and after the current form of the Himeji keep demonstrating clear throne structures. They may not have used giant gothic or Victorian chairs, but they very much had thrones, upvoting your own comment or not.

[@TT-Bricks]

As an european I must have failled. 😂 I know not of these sites with all those discounts 😅 Or is this in just a few countries?

[@nauscakes1868]

for display wise, I can imagine you can find a much more realistic looking display for 140 bucks. I like Lego for the rare pieces to moc, and the cool characters. So when it comes to just a handful of pieces, it feels kinda meh.

[@ForgivenMan-jl7bp]

Pretty soon we will be paying 160 bucks for a green baseplate with a single 2x4 red brick on it. Well, I wont be...

[@RoscoeWasHere]

I think it looks great, however I'm just so tired of the $150+ sets constantly coming out.

[@mrjukeboxparty4563]

I really do like it but I am definitely not shelling out $160 for it

[@mikaxms]

The price is que sera, sera ;-)

[@Martial21396]

Lego historicly accurate samurai sets anyone?

[@thorakvideos2495]

This is a fantastic set if the price were 100...

[@XLNNN]

$160 is ridiculous, even $100 is ridiculous for something like this.

[@crimsoncosmonaut9734]

COD WAW players are going to destroy the avalibility of this set 😭😭😭😭

[@AB0BA_69]

Good Grief, Lego is going to bankrupt me with these $150-$250 sets they scheduled for each month this summer!

[@WattoXtreme]

What and when was the last architecture set before this?

[@WWG-pr9tl]

Great Pyramid came out last summer

[@azarishiba2559]

I'm not a fan of micro-scaled builds, but as a fan of Sengoku Era related stuff, I love it. I've been at Osaka, Ueda and Matsumoto Castles, but not yet at Himeji Castle, one I want definitely to visit in another ocassion. So, until now I have 3 big sets I want: this, the Indiana Jones Golden Idol Temple and the remake of Eldorado (it feels weird to this native Spanish speaker not spelling it as "El Dorado") Fortress n.n

[@pitaalfereti58]

Sengoku fan here; i honestly wished it was just a big-boy scale playset of Himeji Castle than this. Still, looks cool. I would've preferred Azuche Castle though, but it is what is lol :/

[@clovispoirier]

« C’est la vie » 🇫🇷😅

[@--julian_]

so expensive 😭😭😭

[@TheRealFeechLaManna]

LOL 160 USD for a thing not even 20 centimeters tall..that is very small..

[@laviathin-bricks9091]

Looks like a building in fortnite!!!

[@RubenGeez]

Looks great but is incredibly overpriced. What was Lego thinking?

[@jakedaonlysnake]

set: pretty. value: bad

[@Zunidrap]

Looks wonderful but not for me. Lego pumps out too much stuff too fast.

[@audiotron1003]

Regardless, if it's Lego, Ferrari or expensive organic grape juice. If you like it and can afford it you'll buy if not you won't. All luxury products from toys to food have the same game rules. Lego is an expensive luxury building toy. Why are we constantly talking about how expensive it is?

[@JANGBRiCKS]

Does value have no value? If they release CMF figures at $25 per minifig, should I give no critique about the absurdity and just say "Hey if you want it you should buy it!" "Buy buy buy, yeah yeah!" "Everyone should buy everything you can!" C'mon now.