LEGO Hidden Side The Lighthouse of Darkness review! 70431

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[@_yelo]

The skeleton is holding a trumpet, referencing the "skull trumpet"/"doot" meme, confirmed by the set designer on Twitter. That's it. It's not a foghorn or gun, but a meme.

[@StellaCrowley]

that's exactly what it looked like to me so hearing that it was on purpose made my day

[@OrdinaryJack1912]

Doot

[@magic00squirrel]

Amazing

[@Chokun-Gaming]

* doot doot *

[@LazerBear42]

Thank Mr. Skeltal

[@NickonPlanetRipple]

Of all the Hidden Side sets I have, this is one of my favorites. I like to display it with the Wrecked Shrimp boat, sans crocogator, and imagine the sides flapping open and shut wildly like it's something outta of Evil Dead. Of course I've left out the obvious AR mechanism, though I've kept the monster bits. The thing I love about these Hidden Side sets most, as goofy as it may sound is how much they remind me of home. I get that's it's supposed to take place in Florida or Louisiana but most of these builds look like Maine to me. I could SO EASILY see this thing being on Mt Desert Island, in some Stephen King-esque horror story. And yeah, forget the AR stuff, I just like the builds... including the Ski-doo XD

[@monadoboy9639]

I really like the angle on it and the rocks I feel like if you ignore the monster parts this could fit nicely into a Lego city

[@MiniLegoProductions]

xandy -guy yeah, that would look great

[@oboeshoesgames]

I like how the sign reads "Grimsmouth Cove", that's a pretty overt reference to H.P. Lovecraft's horror story The Shadow Over Innsmouth.

[@mooster4080]

This whole line is With the squids jersey from the high school and tons of others

[@kevinm5940]

The story even features a place called Newburyport

[@Superslime98]

The thing the Skelton is holding is a trumpet. Its a reference to the toot toot skelton meme

[@georgelinford5576]

I love it when big brands are meme-aware

[@grizzly._.]

The shrimp boat is the only Hidden Side set I've gotten so far, and this would look real nice alongside it, I think. Really love how they did the lighthouse lens, and the slight offsetting of the lighthouse itself is really nice as well. Good set!

[@MrVIPER400]

How long have we been on this rock? Five weeks? Two days? Where are we?

[@AABB-jj2zf]

Yer fond of me lobster!!

[@nathanaelhall5780]

What?!

[@crilent29]

Bad luck te kill a sea bird!

[@DarthCoco]

Reminds me a bit of Pirates of the Caribbean sets, but I really like it

[@callumritchie961]

Absolutely love your content, I’ve been watching it for years. Loving the new changes to the channel too! Keep up the good work 🙌🏻

[@shana10000]

Definitely considering this and just removing some of the "hidden side" elements. I like it!

[@MatiProbably]

YER FOND OF ME LOBSTER AIN'T YE??

[@GreatGojira]

I SEEN IT, YER FOND OF ME LOBSTER!

[@hopppor4113]

@@GreatGojira Oh don't be such an old WITCH!

[@nairb2173]

Hoped this comment would be here

[@godfathertrevor]

@@nairb2173 Same.

[@makaki6900]

Could someone explain? Is it from the hs game?

[@TheTreyBlue]

I think the thing the skeleton has is a trumpet

[@kingcassio55]

Pierre-Antoine Riverin doot

[@DL-en8vy]

"why'd ye spill yer beans..."

[@PS-eu5gf]

The light house looks like the one from the scooby doo set

[@Ignik208]

This one's build is completely different with much more advanced techniques and small specialised pieces used, but I guess spooky lego lighthouse is spooky lego lighthouse...

[@MiniLegoProductions]

I sin For Jeff yeah lol

[@Wallly704]

I think they might be reusing a tad bit.

[@RyeBreadGangster]

I purchased a hidden side set for my nephew(6) for Christmas. He really loved it but was definitely thrown off by the additional ghosts not physically present. He thought there were pieces missing. Once we got rid of the box he forgot about it.

[@michaelbizley]

I seen it! Yer fond of me lobster!

[@gregm963]

This set, the shrimp shack and boat make for a nice start to a little boardwalk/marina display

[@Rolodzeo]

Loved the "The Shadow over Innsmouth" reference!

[@magmacubeking]

The thing the skeleton is holding is probably a trumpet, as a reference to Mr Skeltal - Doot Doot.

[@dj__alien]

That Speed boat is THE coolest thing I have ever seen, that light blue 😍😮

[@jrauch6]

The skeleton is a reference to the skeleton doot meme lol

[@MiniLegoProductions]

Julia1by5 yeah

[@darthwatson8274]

You’re fond of me Lobster, ain’t ye?

[@michaelangelo2192]

Should have included a Willem Dafoe and Robert Pattinson minifig. Anybody who gets this reference is awesome ;)

[@georgelinford5576]

So sad they didn't get recognised at the Oscars 😭

[@michaelangelo2192]

@@georgelinford5576 Yeah. At least a cinematography nod for the film I guess... Deserved a heck of a lot more, although Parasite was excellent. Would love a Parasite mansion set 😂😂

[@nairb2173]

HARK

[@kitkatking7502]

You like me lobster I’ve seen it.

[@gianlucamunari2041]

Thanks Jang, your reviews are a precious reference into the Lego world, for me you are the number one!

[@jkb2016]

To me, the best of the 2nd wave HS sets. Could use some extra tentacles. Love the molten candle idea! And I love the 80's! =D

[@mooster4080]

blablubb yeah like giant octopus tentacles coming out from behind and waving around with eye and the claws this would look great

[@satuseta_santeri]

Same here, especially when I was more intetested in Speed champions and creator, this looks pretty good in display. Only Hidden side sets I am interested in.

[@geotheleo2716]

Jang! I have not been near LEGOS in like a week! Since I’m on vacation I’m away from my house and legos. But I still can watch your reviews! Keep up the good work!

[@thebrickpadawan]

The lighthouse, School bus and gravyeard was the sets that got me hooked on Hidden Side :) They should have included a couple of plates and bricks just to cover up the technic mechanism behind the lighthouse.

[@petersimpson8775]

just found this on offer at a third off - couldn't resist it. I think with a slightly larger rocks base and possibly one extra level put in it will make a nice addition to a scene.

[@christopherhazell1856]

I like the lighthouse, with the exception that it always bugs me when they don't include a ladder or some kind of way for minifigs to get to the different levels, but the possessed version seems a little random? I really like the lens turning into an eye of Sauron kind of thing, but other than that it just seems to be random spikes. I wish it looked more like an animal or just some kind of coherent character, like maybe if tentacles came out of the bottom so it was kind of squid shaped.

[@bbcraz1226]

I feel like some of the hidden side stuff takes away from these sets. You can make a spooky location without teeth and eyes coming out of everything

[@NickonPlanetRipple]

I think it adds to it in a more subtle way than we've seen with many lines. Look at something like Nexo Knights, where after collecting just a few sets they start to blend together. Many lego themes that focus on two factions will limit each down to a couple of primary colors, until your display is just an amorpous sea of that. But in Hidden Side, it's not just a sea of dark azure or light green. Those bits are just sorta tacked on and at least in the monsters' cases can be neatly tucked away. It gives the theme more versatility, as they can juggle numerous aesthetics. Plus there's just something appealing about the ENTIRE SET being the enemy.

[@kevinm5940]

The eyes are supposed to be the 'Hidden Side' itself coming into the theme's dimension. This is strange though, because this implies the Hidden Side is a giant mass of eyeballs when it's actually just a weirdly colored forest.

[@jackpijjin4088]

Yeah. If not for the gimmick some really nice 'atmospheric creepiness' could have been done.

[@cheekerpot3008]

Its not so much spooky as it is possessed actually, thats the main theme of the series

[@octernal6097]

Spectres Hand Completely agree! And while they're at it, why not make the charcaters more interesting? Right now it feels like the same two schoolkids vs extremely similar looking ghosts in almost every set!

[@Matoro0902_The_Wise]

Fun fact, this is my only Lego Hidden Side set

[@SickleFlix]

I am so glad that you did a review on the hidden side lighthouse.It is one that I am inteerested in. You did a great job . Thank You so much.

[@TnT-tx4ws]

Nobody: Me: please call it a blunderbuss Jang: *does* Me: yay Side note: doot doot!

[@leedesigner1977]

I like this, I’d take out ALL the Hidden Side bits n bobs, and rebuild some of it to just become a retro lighthouse. I gotta say, I would have just walked past this box on sale, as it just looks like a computer game of some kind. But the fact is, this is a real attractive build in its own right. Thanks JANG. Lee UK 🇬🇧

[@abandonaccount2766]

Skeloton with a trumpet

[@macsmith2013]

I like it, looks like a nice match with the Old Fishing Shop with some minor changes.

[@jacobgravel6378]

This review made me get this set, I’m gong to modify it to make it feel more lifelike. Definitely a great start for a beautiful scene

[@cheekerpot3008]

One of my favorite hidden sets. It just looks great on display.

[@Nivulus]

Those claws sliding out gave me *feelings*

[@outsider238]

I agree. I'd rather see these sets without the phone app all together. They could use the app sections of the sets for more cool hidden features. These sets really should be a "Part 2" of the Monster Fighters line since people really liked that theme. More eerie and surprise hidden features and forget the phone.

[@ToaPohatuNuva]

I just realized the four Hidden Side colors and also the colors of the 4 Nintendo Switch Lites, interesting coincidence. Those colors all do look good together, so I guess it makes sense they've been grouped together multiple times

[@DaddyOfTheSugarVariety]

I love collecting and building Lego. I'm not a fan of video games or phone apps. I'm not the target demographic for Hidden Side, I like the haunted themes though.

[@niccamor3122]

My 5 and 3 had tremendous fun with the app. They are so young and I’ve actually been looking for a good platform for them to get into video games as they already spend a load of time playing with lego. I think the gaming is pretty limited and rather dull, but it meant I could justify getting cool lego sets that my kids wouldn’t have thought twice about if not for the crazy gimmicks! (Let’s face it - no 5 year old would be interested in a shrimp shack if not for the monsters). Win win in my book 😉

[@willcottier1447]

hey jang, awesome review, great set

[@ROTSTarge]

Hey Jang, for future hidden side sets, could we get a view of it without all the decayed stickers and such? I'm definitely the type to get a hidden side set and leave the decay off, so seeing how it looks like that would be great. Thanks! Adding this to my list of ones I might pick up X3

[@origulator]

Why’d you spill your beans, Tommy? Why’d you spill your beans...?

[@Solbrick]

I think this set would look awesome in my LEGO layout. Might get it and modify it.

[@tinysneakybagel782]

I really wish the splat and blast pieces were more green. Would’ve been really nice and I could’ve used them for a Green Lantern moc

[@Jeddostotle7]

Man, a Skull Trumpet reference in a LEGO set? That's... unexpected, but welcome.

[@masterfilms3818]

The nostalgia from the ninja go light house

[@yeetus_reetus_deeleetus]

Yea

[@gregm963]

I was thinking during the video of getting two sets and making the lighthouse another level taller with a bit more interior space (without the ghost stuff). I figured it would be too expensive though and was pleasantly surprised by the price. For $100 you could make a nice MOC, still might wait for a sale though.

[@glup128]

really like the new reviewing style. good job sir.

[@kryptoness9893]

Lego has always been my favourite toy

[@maxthrust976]

This one goes for $70 Canadian, but I’ve seen it on sale for $55. Will definitely pick it up at that price. I kinda want two of them so I can build an entire lighthouse that isn’t possessed.

[@Wallly704]

Or you could just get one and not show the ghost features.

[@RoboticBricks]

I love the rocks and staircase area a lot.

[@TheSweatyYeti]

Looks great, even if you don't do the app stuff. It'll go good with other ocean/boat sets

[@zanderesterhuizen2579]

I am so gonna buy this set!

[@xtentasticx]

You could definitely change this place just slightly and it'd be amazing set on its own!

[@dgarlit]

I havent even downloaded the app, but I've been loving most of the hidden side sets so far.

[@joseramalho3297]

Hidden Side sets are pocket friendly. Good deals to piece gathering.

[@lemmonmammon2891]

It is bad luck to kill a seabird.

[@bbcraz1226]

I see you're a man of great taste

[@DuniaMienandWein]

Still wanting the Hidden Side Intercept Bus when i see this video ahahaha

[@antraxxslingshots]

The only thing that haunts me with this lighthouse is that the Latern on the Pier is not straight! :D

[@benjaminhuether3846]

Would it be possible to get a comparison video between this and the Scooby-Doo lighthouse?

[@stevethearbalist572]

We are getting an orange Neo-Classic Spaceman later this year in a Minifigure Visual Dictionary

[@legobrickabrac]

I have no interest in the Hiden side game but some of the builds and parts are great here. If I got this set I'd probably Mod it tho make it a bit taller. Love the broken brick affect.

[@joefaracevideos]

Jang, Both Destination Moon and 2001 has dark orange space suits, I think.

[@quassont838]

Reminds me of the scooby doo lighthouse

[@jorgensenmarvel1972]

Yeah, I actually thought that he was reviewing that set for a second.

[@MiniLegoProductions]

Dr. DibDob same here

[@kellygomez2033]

Me to

[@Black_Knight767]

My only major complaints are the massive axles sticking out the back, and the skeleton that doesn't have floppy arms.

[@Superabound2]

A classic blue spaceman would look great with that orange helmet and oxygen tank

[@probablytyson]

4:21 Finally a lego eye of sauron

[@vaimantobe3034]

I hope you review the other Hidden Side sets :D

[@lesserz6310]

I just bought this set, was curious about if the extra pieces are random or not. I've got the same extra pieces as you.

[@matprather5833]

I like the Hidden Side theme for the fact most of the building sets look good without the monster features but can also have the dual play features. I am not interested in the app and wouldn't let my kids play with a phone anyway.

[@MatthewKite]

Favorite set of the wave

[@TonyMacaroniyt]

You're fond of me lobster! I seen it!

[@leroy1154]

Have those ghost/ectoplasm pieces ever been used in the Marvel Superhero theme for Venom and Carnage Symbiote stuff? Because it looks like it would work really well.

[@geotheleo2716]

You should do more city reviews and updates

[@adriansue8955]

I'm assuming the Sea-Do colors are related to the App scanning it?

[@parazels83]

I wish it had wider blue plates, that imitate water. Or even a one big blue plate!

[@brickunleasher7631]

I was wondering if you live in a northern state of the us cause I think I saw you at a target

[@Thermoze_]

it's interesting how the game interactive pices are the same colors as the lego dimensions portal colors

[@Roblue1091]

So what happen to Hidden Side is it dead in the water its on Legos list of retired or canceled lines. They have 5 NEW sets yet to come out to the States one being The Mystery Castle for $99.99 Phantom Fire Truck 3000 and release the new sets in the States and let the line slowly fade and die off.

[@tvolivier]

This is fantastic set! I Very like Hidden Side 🤩🤩

[@prokesuk]

The room with the microphone and mixing board Is obviously Stevie Wayne's DJ booth...

[@digger318toyreviews]

this goes well with lego city 60131 crook's island

[@DCRAIDER05]

Great set and the jet ski colors is pretty cool... to me 🤷🏽‍♂️🤷🏽‍♂️

[@atley4328]

Those splat pieces in blue would be great for Palpatine’s force lightning

[@swisswizard7177]

What do you think of the razor chrest that will be realised in september?

[@christiancarpenter5567]

dude my neighbor owns a jetski just like the one in the set! even the color scheme!

[@illusioNery]

You say “Lighthouse of darkness” I say, “buy two sets and make an actual lighthouse”

[@carumsarene]

Eventually I'll have enough money to get all these Hidden Side sets and use them for a Night Vale Lego City. Will require me getting a lot of tan baseplates too, as it is a desert community. Something I'll have to invest on Bricklink for, as these sets will be long discontinued by the time I can afford all of them.

[@legoguy06mcguier50]

This is just a revamp of the scooby doo haunted lighthouse which is awsome because I never got that set and it's worth over $250 today so I'm gonna get this set

[@rojorailfan]

Any train Mocs coming?

[@georgeparasolstudios8744]

Actually, the skeleton with the trombone (the gold thing) is a reference to a meme with the skeleton.

[@Wedders99]

Love hidden side sets. The lite hous is the best

[@MiniLegoProductions]

James Weddell yeah, definitely

[@Scoutron]

Is this lighthouse set compatible with boat set?

[@mattmilauskas5727]

literally bought this for 30$ at Walmart yesterday. Walked up prepared to pay 50$ and it scanned twenty less... not sure if it's an unadvertised sale or not, but get on it lads!

[@Darkstar4130]

Thats a trumpet in the hand of the skeleton, its a meme reference

[@danielgreen7342]

But can I use them however I want?