10181 - Eiffel Tower

former-member · 2012-10-15T21:59:47.000Z

I scored this set for $550 from a local seller in my area. Manuals, Box, all pieces. I thought it was a good deal and its one of the very few sets I really kick myself for not buying at regular prices several years ago. Well I started building it.... 6 Hours later and I was addicted. This set is unbelievable! I am currently on Book 3. It's massive and probably one of the more difficult builds due to it being fragile as you go up and inward. This will become one of my favorites and will look great next to my 3450 Statue of Liberty. It is definitely inspiring me to keep my Taj Mahal, crack it open and start building it, something I have been hesitant to do because of its value sealed. But I am keeping it now. First though....Tower Bridge which will look great next to the Eiffel Tower! Already opened it and started studying the manuals. Can't Wait. Anyone else splurge on this set after EOL only to be super happy you finally got it and built it? This one is worth it to me. I also think at the current cost of LEGO these days, This set would be retailing for $300-$400. Making it not that much of a stretch to get it for $500-$600 for any of you on the fence.