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"Critics score this one Mixed Reviews at 66, but nearly 1,900 owner ratings averaging 4.78 out of 5 tell you what seasonal LEGO collectors actually think. The spinning Christmas tree and Winter Village compatibility make it a beloved annual tradition piece, even if the train cars fall short of what a dedicated train fan would want."
The 2016 Winter Holiday Train (10254) is a seasonal display set that earned a BrickScore of 66 (Mixed Reviews) from expert critics, who praised its festive aesthetics and spinning Christmas tree mechanism while flagging smaller-than-expected train cars and modest piece value for 99.99 USD. Real buyers tell a very different story: 1,908 owner ratings average 4.78 out of 5, with 92% saying they would recommend it, one of the strongest owner endorsements in the Winter Village line. This is a significant split between critical and buyer perspectives.
Where they split: This is a textbook expert-versus-owner split. Critics gave the set a Mixed Reviews BrickScore of 66, noting the small cars and price-per-piece. Owners overwhelmingly love it (4.78 average, 92% recommend), responding primarily to the emotional resonance of the holiday theme, the spinning tree gimmick, and the family building experience. The discrepancy is real and meaningful: critics evaluated it as a train set against objective benchmarks; buyers evaluated it as a Christmas tradition.
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"The new addition to the Winter Village: 10254: Winter Holiday Train."
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"the color scheme is Christmas inspired but where they placed the colors and how much they used of each I think is well done and makes this look like it was intended to be designed this way it doesn't look like they've ta…"
JANG's LEGO Reviews
"It's a great decorative display model"
Jay's Brick Blog"The new addition to the Winter Village: 10254: Winter Holiday Train."
"Good set for newcomers to LEGO trains and Winter Village collectors, but price is high for the size and innovation level. The rotating tree and accessories justify consideration, but those seeking a premium steam locomotive may be disappointed. Power Functions remain expensive add-on."
"the color scheme is Christmas inspired but where they placed the colors and how much they used of each I think is well done and makes this look like it was intended to be designed this way it doesn't look like they've taken a real train design and tried to minimize it down while taking a bunch of stuff out"
"It's a great decorative display model"
Owners consider this a beautiful, festive centerpiece for LEGO Winter Village layouts, with the spinning Christmas tree being a beloved feature, though many were frustrated that motorization requires a separate, costly purchase.
Amazon4.8
LEGO.com4.4
