u/PieceTogetherBuilds

Third time I've dragged this community into a debate now — first when SMART Play was announced (very mixed!), then the week before launch, where honestly "None" ran away with the poll.

Well, they've been out a week. So how are we feeling now they're actually on shelves and in your hands?

Did any of the "none" crowd cave? Did anyone who went all-in have buyer's remorse? What's held up better than you expected — and what's fallen flat once the box was open?

If you picked something up, I want the lived-with-it verdict, not the launch-day hype. The set you nearly skipped that turned out to be the best of the bunch. The one you were sure about that's already back in the box.

Genuinely keen on your honest takes — putting a video together on exactly this, and your thoughts shape these more than mine ever do. 👇

Need to get some lighting for behind Ray Ray but I love this set up.

Still need to build Munchlax 🍎 but he'll have his own shelf lower down as he's my little guy!

What do we think of the display sets so far? 🫡

Since Zinnia was announced as the first minifig, I've been adamant that the hair piece is wrong. Bowlcut.

What do you think? Saw this suggested on Instagram, Harry Potter Goblet of Fire (I think!).

Have you made a change? What other hair pieces have you used?

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Pokéball comes in all shapes, and sizes and roundness apparently! 😃

Pokéball on left and middle are from Pikachu Smart Play set

Right is at Legoland Discovery Centre as a make and take at the moment, then a workshop (for kids) at LEGO stores throughout August.

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At Legoland Discovery Centres 🫡

What's the general opinion now we have the official announcements about the upcoming display sets?

I ran this discussion when the SMART Play sets were announced and it was certainly mixed!

Do you like these more? Less? Too expensive? Just right?

What's the vibe now? Would love to know your thoughts for a video I'm making.

My kid made a Sunkern with the bricks we had available. It now sits on my window ledge haunting my nights. It does have a charm though and I love the fact she used some old palm tree leaves from an old box we had.

I might have to change the 👀

I hope he finds a Sun stone... Soon ☀️

Thought I'd drop these photos in here in case anyone wants to build the gift from Pokémon Go Fest in Copenhagen. ⭕

Finally got hold of the badges. Wasn't (and still not!) in a position to pick the full evolved starter display mammoth in February so unfortunately missed on these. Found them for a somewhat reasonable price at a National Brick Event.

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Got round to building them last night. Good fun! I'm always wonky with stickers so forgive 🙏

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I wonder if the Ditto GWP is going to be as sought after and carry the premium afterwards (probably!)

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Who else has got these? Has anyone made a display stand for them to make them more vertical?

Dug out a collection I'd been hoarding for two decades and decided it was finally time to do something with it. My daughter and I are sorting through the lot together — three huge boxes of completely unsorted bricks, minifigures and random pieces collected from the 90s onwards.

Going to be a long project but genuinely enjoying going through it all.

Anyone else been through the joy of sorting a collection this size?

Visited the show this morning and these two completely stopped me. Both built by boffs_bricks — a Rayquaza Sky Pillar scene and a Groudon with a lava base that actually roars when you press a button. The detail in person was something else.

Was at the National Brick Events show in Chester (UK) this morning and this thing completely stopped me in my tracks. An Onyx Cinder. The scale and detail in person was something else.

Managed to have a quick chat with the exhibitor but didn't catch their name or any socials. Anyone know who built this? Would love to give them a proper credit.