LEGO Reviews Ideas21304

Doctor Who

Name: LEGO Doctor Who 21304
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 21304

84 · HIGHLY RECOMMENDEDINVESTMENT GRADE: A2015623 pcsHigh agreement · 95%

Expert reviews

4analyzed

Owner ratings

1.2K+

BrickScore

Highly Recommended

Owners

Synthesized Verdict

"With a BrickScore of 83.5 and 1,171 owner ratings averaging 4.78 out of 5, the LEGO Ideas Doctor Who set is a rare case of critics and buyers in complete agreement: this is a beautifully executed, sticker-free celebration of the franchise that remains one of the most beloved entries in the Ideas catalog."

The LEGO Ideas Doctor Who set earned near-unanimous praise from reviewers as a must-have for fans of the show, with exceptional design execution on the TARDIS exterior, interior console, and iconic characters. Owners back this up emphatically: 1,171 ratings across Amazon, Walmart, and LEGO.com average 4.78 out of 5, with 98% of LEGO buyers saying they would recommend it. Critics and owners align completely, making this one of the more clear-cut verdicts in the Ideas line.

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LOVED (7)

01TARDIS exterior detailing with impressive proportions and no stickers, all printed bricks
02Clever TARDIS open-and-connect mechanism linking exterior to interior console room
03Brick-built Daleks praised for uniqueness and quality

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CRITICIZED (5)

01Price felt slightly steep to some reviewers given the compact size
02TARDIS doors do not open on the exterior model
03Console room center column uses blue rotors rather than green, reducing show accuracy

+2 more with Collector

Build Facts what critics report

🧩 Difficulty

intermediate

🎯 Audience

adults

In Their Words most-used terms across every critic review

doctortardisprinteddetaildarkgooddesignexteriorinteriorclarapartsstickersprintingweepingangelcoloralternatedalekinsideexcellentlookcleverexpressionsonlyconceptimpressivehingedsections

What reviewers are saying

"Quite simply, it is fantastic. Every aspect of it."

Brickset Reviews

"the police box opens to reveal another small TARDIS interior"

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Ecosystem

LEGO Dimensions pack (separate Doctor Who set) — This set features bronze Daleks in a different design from the Dimensions pack's Daleks. Different minifigure selections (Capaldi here in regeneration coat; Dimensions presumably shows his standard outfit). Reviewer notes 'It's interesting that it's a totally different design to that in the forthcoming Dimensions pack.' No clear superiority stated; complementary rather than competitive.

Character Building brand Daleks and TARDIS sets — Comments mention prior Character Building Doctor Who sets existed years ago. One commenter found LEGO Daleks disappointing compared to Character Building brand, but overall LEGO set is seen as official and superior AFOL-focused product. Reviewer notes fans had been waiting for official LEGO after owning Character Building sets.

21303 Wall-E 85 — Doctor Who 'didn't induce squealing in me like Wall-E did,' but offers comparable value with useful minifigs and parts. Like Wall-E, it's worth buying a second copy for the parts.

🎨 Designer Andrew Clark (named by critics)

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"Quite simply, it is fantastic. Every aspect of it."

Key Pros

✓Captures 'bigger on the inside' TARDIS concept brilliantly
✓Superb exterior and interior models with impressive detail on hinged sections
✓Excellent minifigures for 11th Doctor and Clara (Matt Smith and Clara designs look spot on)

Key Cons

✕12th Doctor's purple greatcoat may not be the perfect shade—dark red might be more accurate
✕12th Doctor lacks an alternate facial expression

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BUY

"the police box opens to reveal another small TARDIS interior"

Key Pros

✓Iconic transforming TARDIS with playable interior-to-exterior configuration
✓Excellent minifigure selection with printing detail and alternate expressions
✓Extensive dark blue part palette with numerous color debuts

Key Cons

✕Dalek manipulator arm is not a LEGO plunger (described as 'a minor missed opportunity for a behind-the-scenes sort of in-joke')
✕Original fan design concept differed from final product (TARDIS interior configuration changed)

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Minifigures & Standout Parts

In this set (5)

The Eleventh Doctor

Dalek

Weeping Angel

Clara Oswald

The Twelfth Doctor

Standout parts (per reviewers)

1x2x2 window frames in dark blue
New color availability for this part
1x4/2x2 plate hinges in dark blue
New color availability for this part
1x1 round tiles in dark blue
New color availability for this part
Transparent head part with two studs on back
New to reviewer; used for Weeping Angel neck bracket attachment
Sonic screwdriver
Iconic accessory unique to this set
Transparent '1x1 round tile with nipple'
New part; used as Dalek eye