Meiko Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 #21017 Imperial HotelReview by MeikoPhotoReview The Box Like all other Architecture sets I've seen, this set's box is high quality, sturdy, and easily reusable. It opens from the top, which makes it easy to use as a parts bin while building, and as storage later on. The Contents I was surprised to see that the bags in this set weren't numbered, although I don't remember if they Robie House's bags were either. Once building though, it wasn't particularly necessary, as long as I managed to keep the small pieces away from the big pieces. The Instructions The instructions in LEGO Architecture sets are not only durable, but fun to read. At the beginning, there's lots of information about the history of the building, which is fun to read, and at the end, it has some history of LEGO Architecture (not just the theme, but past themes that were similar) and about the author of the instructions. Even throughout the pages, there are tidbits of information about the building, which are fun to take a break from building and read. The Build This is possibly one of the most advanced LEGO builds I've done in a long time, but that's not to say it wasn't thrilling. After I got back from the LEGO store with several sets to choose from, I decided to build this one right away, and that was certainly a good choice. The amount of details put into this set is incredible. The most tedious part was probably the different windows across the building, but it was not too difficult, just long. Overall, the build in this set is excellent. The Model The finished model is absolutely beautiful. As I said before, the amount of detail put into this set is incredible. The set is smaller than the Robie House, which is still the largest Architecture set I have, but the amount of detail in the Imperial Hotel is much greater than that of any of the other Architecture sets I've bought. It's definitely a set I'll be keeping on display for a long time. Conclusion This is definitely one of my favorite Architecture sets after building it, and I'm certain others could say the same. If you are getting this for a child, and its their first set of this caliber, I would recommend a different set besides this one, for example Brandenburg Gate or the Robie House. If you or the person you are getting the set for has experience building more complex models, this would be a great set to get. Personally, I'd recommend this as an excellent gift, even for a non-LEGO fan. Although I knew little about the Imperial Hotel compared to the other landmarks the Architecture series has covered, I did research and looked at photos, and this was done at a very high standard, and is something I might even expect to see in a museum gift shop. It's that high quality. RatingDesign: 10 / 10 - A very well-designed set, with great display qualityQuality: 10 / 10 - One of the most detailed models I've built in LEGO in a whileFun: 8 / 10 - The build is very fun, and much more complex than many other LEGO setsPrice: 7 / 10 - A bit pricey, but worth it lol username, The Ace Railgun and Car CrazeXVI 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobExplorien Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 Must. Buy. Architecture set. Now! oh wait need money... But I do like such boxes you can open like that and use for storage later on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meiko Posted October 25, 2013 Author Share Posted October 25, 2013 Must. Buy. Architecture set. Now! oh wait need money... But I do like such boxes you can open like that and use for storage later on. Yeah, it's really helpful. If I remember correctly, when I first built this set I was in a car, so without the box I'd have had a heck of a time building. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ace Railgun Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 when I first built this set I was in a car Glad I'm not the only one who does this...I built the old police station set in the car once (the one with the light up guy) Also this set looks freaking amazing, Makes me want to splurge hehehe. Speaking of which the Falling Water house is also incredible (my favorite set so far). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meiko Posted October 26, 2013 Author Share Posted October 26, 2013 Speaking of which the Falling Water house is also incredible (my favorite set so far). I actually haven't gotten that one yet. My favourite before this would have been the Robie House though. I have to say that Architecture is one of my favourite LEGO lines currently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ace Railgun Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 I have to say that Architecture is one of my favourite LEGO lines currently. Same here, I mean licensed theme sets are ok but nothing in that category has topped any of the Architecture sets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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