If you’ve ever dreamed of recreating the eerie charm of The Nightmare Before Christmas in LEGO® form, your wait is over. The LEGO® 21351 The Nightmare Before Christmas set is here, and it’s every bit as hauntingly beautiful as the film itself. As a LEGO® Ideas fan submission brought to life, this set captures the essence of Tim Burton’s stop-motion classic, though not without a few compromises.
What’s Inside the Box?
This 2,193-piece set is a love letter to the 1993 film, featuring three distinct diorama-style builds:
- Spiral Hill, complete with Jack Skellington and Sally in their iconic moonlit pose.
- Halloween Town Hall, adorned with a new fabric element for the entrance.
- Jack Skellington’s house, which, while charming, might feel a tad too sturdy compared to its on-screen counterpart.
The set also includes six minifigures (plus Zero the ghost dog and a brick-built Mayor), making it a must-have for Disney and LEGO® collectors alike. The new mold for Zero is a standout—adorable, detailed, and sure to steal the show.
The Good, the Spooky, and the Missing
Let’s start with the good: Zero is perfection. The glow-in-the-dark fabric moon and the Halloween-themed fabric banner add a touch of authenticity. The minifigures are spot-on, though some fans might mourn the absence of Oogie Boogie, a glaring omission, given his role in the film.
The build experience is designed to be accessible, which makes sense. After all, this isn’t just for hardcore LEGO® fans; it’s for anyone who loves the movie. That said, purists might find the simplified design a bit disappointing compared to the original LEGO® Ideas submission by Simon Scott. The scaled-down version loses some of the film’s gothic intricacy, but it’s a fair trade-off for stability and ease of assembly.
Is It Worth the Price?
At €199.99 (or $199.99 USD, $299.99 AUD, £169.99 GBP, 1,500 DKK, 2,200 SEK, 900 PLN, 1,050 BRL), this set isn’t cheap, but it’s packed with value. The three-in-one diorama format means you’re getting multiple display-worthy scenes in a single box. And let’s be honest, if you’re a LEGO® fan or a Nightmare Before Christmas devotee, you’re probably already sold.
Availability & Final Thoughts
The set drops September 3, 2024, for LEGO® Insiders and September 6, 2024, for everyone else. Given how quickly LEGO® exclusives sell out, especially around the holidays, you’ll want to act fast.
So, will you be adding this to your collection? Or are you holding out for a future Oogie Boogie minifigure? Let us know in the comments!
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