"This was my 3rd modular building and I wouldn't say it was the best. There were a lot of problems that I had to experience while building this set. Buy it if you love to collect Modular buildings."
"A lovely addition! They never fail to delight with the modular series, especially when it comes to those final clicks at the decoration at the top, with the great angled detail fitting in just perfect.
Apart from that i would say this is one of the weakest modular that I've had: that doesn't mean bad, but just the least best. To get the bad stuff out of the way: CONS - Lack of play-ability inside because there isn't really much detail - a little sparse. Great to add your own parts though! - Mainly brick on top of brick building - not very many fancy sidewards bits or unusual layers.. good for kids though. So i'd say this is a good set for younger kids to build, because although its takes a while to actually build its pretty straightforward but still has a few interesting build technuiques.
On the good side: PROS - Great detail on the outside! - An actual vehicle is included, and its a fun little build. - Stickers (although they are very hard to put on perfectly) are really good - There are a few cool building techniques
Overall a little basic i think: not enough detail inside and a simple-ish build. But still has some great details and certainly looks great: for display and alongside other modulars. I would recommend."
I would recommend this to a friend!
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5/5
Another Great Modular Building to Collect
Posted:January 7, 2016
VirtualMirage
From: Saint Inigoes
From: United States
Age: 25-34
Gender: Male
Customer Type: LEGO Fan
Building Experience: Expert LEGO builder
Purchased For: Self
Build Time:
09hrs
Play Experience:
5/5
Value for Money:
5/5
Level of Difficulty:
Challenging
"I received the Palace Cinema as a Christmas gift from my wife and daughter. This set is the 5th building from the Expert modular series that I have built (7 if you count the Simpson's Kwik E Mart and a MOC modular Irish Pub). Just like the other modulars, this set doesn't disappoint and is a great addition to our Lego town.
I had some initial reservations about the set, hence why it's taking me longer to acquire one than the others. I really liked the idea of having a cinema in our Lego town, and this has a great look to it. But compared to a lot of the more recent sets, it felt like it was lacking a bit on detail and micro builds (mainly on the interior and roof). After building the Palace Cinema, I can lay the reservations to rest. It may not have as many little details, but there is still quite a few little intricacies to the design. The set is certainly not barren by any means and the more you look at it, the more you start to see as well as appreciate some of the techniques used to pull off such a feat.
The exterior has great detail, from the movie posters, to the ticket booth, and even the double doors. The roof work is great too, although a bit time consuming. I may eventually print my own movie posters to put on the windows later down the road. The walk of fame stars and search lights are a nice touch too. I was quite amazed at the technique used to spell out "Palace".
Interior-wise, I like the red base plate acting as the floor, it's a great color that pops against the walls. The theater room has room for 6 guests plus 1 projectionist. There is room to add more details to both floors if you feel the need (an extra plant here, a trash bin there, etc.), but in its current state it works and allows room for play. My little 4 year old loves this set and finds it pretty easy to play in.
The limo I feel may be the weakest link of the set. It does the job, but compared to the exquisite building it falls a little short. There are some nice little details and techniques used, but that's about it.
The minifigures the set comes with are all great. I do feel like an extra minifigure is needed to man the cinema. With only one to represent the cashier, door man, concession stand attendee, and projectionist, I feel that is a lot of roles to fill for one minifigure. Maybe one extra to man the main floor and a second for the rest of the duties?
If I was to rate how fun the build was compared to my previous builds, I would probably say it sits towards the bottom of my modular builds. But don't take that the wrong way, it is still a lot of fun to build. It is just that many of the other newer modular buildings have raised the bar so much in terms of building fun, this one falls a little lower on the tier in that respect. And with the release of the Ghostbusters Firehouse HQ and Bank, it may drop down a few more places when it comes to building enjoyment ranked. But when it comes to ranking its playability and ease of access, it ranks towards the top of my list.
All in all, the Palace Cinema is a fun build with a great look to suit just about anyone's Lego town. If you are just starting out with the modular buildings, I might recommend starting off with this or the Pet Shop as your first build for a few reasons:
-They are some of the older modular sets currently available, so they may not be around much longer. -They give a great foundation as to what to expect and building techniques used in the modular series. -The newer sets keep stepping up the details and micro builds. If you start your first build on a set with a high level of detail and building enjoyment, anything below that may not seem as much fun and might skew your expectations even though the set is still a strong contender and holds well on its own."
I would recommend this to a friend!
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3/5
A bit disappointing.
Posted:January 4, 2016
GabJoker
From: Savona
From: Italy
Age: 25-34
Gender: Male
Customer Type: LEGO Fan
Building Experience: Advanced LEGO builder
Purchased For: Self
Build Time:
06hrs
Play Experience:
4/5
Value for Money:
4/5
Level of Difficulty:
Average
"I bought this set after the amazing Parisian Restaurant, expecting a product of the same quality. Instead, as a big Lego fan I am partially disappointed with this one. The exterior is amazing... ...only if you look at it from two of the four sides, those with posters and windows. The other two are extremely poor, and the same is to be said about the roof. No decorations, no details, the pinnacle remains "open" looking at it from behind. The interior is quite poor compared to other recent modulars, like the aforementioned Parisian Restaurant or the Pet Shop. All aspects of the set left me with a sense of "incompleteness". Also, stability is not as good as it usually is (the sign and the pinnacle could be more solid). The set is nice, yet it can't stand against products of the same series. I guess my rating would have been 4 stars if no other buildings of the Creator series were around, though they are (with our extreme pleasure)."
