LEGO Reviews Ideas21310

Old Fishing Store

Name: LEGO Old Fishing Store 21310
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 21310
Rating: 4.84 (497 reviews)

90 · HIGHLY RECOMMENDEDINVESTMENT GRADE: AA20172,049 pcsHigh agreement · 98%

Expert reviews

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Owner ratings

497

Consensus

BUY

BrickScore

Highly Recommended

Owners

Synthesized Verdict

"Old Fishing Store is one of the most acclaimed Ideas sets ever released, earning a BrickScore of 90 backed by a 4.97-star LEGO.com rating and a 99% would-recommend rate from 497 owners, with reviewers consistently calling it the most enjoyable and detail-rich build they have ever completed."

Old Fishing Store (21310) earns a BrickScore of 90 and a Highly Recommended verdict, with owner ratings that are among the highest in the Ideas line: 4.84 out of 5 across 497 ratings, 4.97 on LEGO.com specifically, and a remarkable 99% would-recommend rate. Reviewers consistently described it as one of the best-designed sets LEGO has ever produced, praising its extraordinary parts variety, architectural character, abundant accessories, and a build experience that never feels repetitive across 2,049 pieces.

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LOVED (8)

01Extraordinary level of interior and exterior detail with minimal repetition across a 2,049-piece build
02Colorful, characterful design with multi-tone roof shingles, sand-green siding, and jagged rock base
03Massive variety of thematic accessories: seagulls, crabs, fish on ice, lobsters, fishing rods, harpoons, nets, scuba gear, tackle boxes, and more
04Swinging back wall providing excellent interior access, a feature not found on typical modular buildings
05Removable roof and tower sections allowing easy play and display access
06Clever building techniques including angle-posed tiles for weathered wood cladding effect
07Excellent price-per-piece of $0.073 for a large Ideas set
08LEGO.com owner rating of 4.6 out of 5 for value for money

CRITICIZED (4)

01Difficult to distinguish light brown from dark brown pieces in the printed instructions
02Raised platform under the tower section does not open for interior access
03Build complexity requires attention to detail and patience; not suited for young builders without adult guidance
04Some owners with large fingers found the densely packed interior fiddly to outfit

What reviewers are saying

"I'm therefore delighted to be able to bring you a review of the set ahead of its official release on September 1st."

Brickset Reviews

"Hands down, this may be the most aesthetically pleasing LEGO Ideas set released yet."

The Brothers Brick

Ecosystem

21309 NASA Apollo Saturn V — I thought that the LEGO Ideas theme had probably peaked with the release of the outstanding 21309 NASA Apollo Saturn V set earlier this year, but a mere matter of months later I reckon that LEGO has managed to raise the bar even further.

Modular Buildings — found the Old Fishing Store to be as enjoyable to build and at least as accomplished as a Modular, which is pretty much the highest praise I can lavish on any LEGO set

21309 Saturn V — Box is identical in size to Saturn V, noting it follows the recent pattern for large LEGO Ideas sets with packaging identical to 'regular' LEGO sets

21302 The Big Bang Theory — Only the second LEGO Ideas set out of 18 that includes stickers (first being The Big Bang Theory)

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Consensus

BUY

Brickset Reviews

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BUY

"I'm therefore delighted to be able to bring you a review of the set ahead of its official release on September 1st."

Key Pros

✓amazing level of detail inside and out
✓excellent parts pack with sand green tiles, SNOT bricks and rare elements
✓enjoyable build experience comparable to Modular Buildings

Key Cons

✕construction of accessories and interior is time-consuming and fiddly and may be frustrating for some
✕obsessive attention to detail means building can get tedious

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BUY

"Hands down, this may be the most aesthetically pleasing LEGO Ideas set released yet."

Key Pros

✓Most aesthetically pleasing LEGO Ideas set released yet
✓Exceptional level of interior detail
✓Original design not based on existing IP

Key Cons

✕Only four minifigures for a 2,000-piece set (though reviewer notes this is appropriate)
✕Uses sticker sheet (though reviewer notes it's not massive and set works without stickers)

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Value drivers

Brickset Reviews: Captain minifigure with exclusive Aran jumper print torso and unique head print is a notable draw. Fisherwoman with new gilet print and dual-moulded legs also exclusive.

Exclusivity

Brickset Reviews: LEGO-exclusive Ideas set. Released September 1, 2017 at RRP £139.99 / US$149.99 / €149.99.

The Brothers Brick: LEGO Ideas exclusive

Resale

Brickset Reviews: Strong aftermarket potential expected due to excellent parts inventory (sand green tiles, SNOT bricks, rare elements), exclusive minifigures with new prints, and faithful realization of popular Ideas proposal. No explicit retirement date mentioned but early stock may sell quickly.

The Brothers Brick: Not explicitly stated

Minifigures & Standout Parts

In this set (4)

Fisherman

$49

Fisherwoman

$12

Sailor Captain - Male, Tan Sweater, Dark Blue Legs, White Cap, Beard and Sideburns

Boy, White Cap, Dark Azure Hoodie, Lime Shirt

Standout parts (per reviewers)

Olive green 1x2 masonry bricks
Appearing in a set for the first time
Olive green 1x1 bricks
Only appeared in three sets to date
Reddish brown 1x6x2 brick arch
Appearing in a set for the first time
Reddish brown 1x8x2 brick arches
Appearing in a set for the third time
Tan 32x32 baseplate
Only appeared in eight sets, most recently 10251 Brick Bank
Tan 2x2 corner tiles
Only appearing in a set for the third time

What Owners Say · summarized from 50 written reviews (LEGO, Amazon, Walmart)

LEGO 21310 Old Fishing Store owners overwhelmingly praise its exceptional detail, playability, and charming aesthetic, with virtually no meaningful complaints beyond minor structural or space limitations.

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