LEGO Reviews Ideas21318

Tree House

Name: LEGO Tree House 21318
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 21318
Rating: 4.77 (4727 reviews)

85 · HIGHLY RECOMMENDEDINVESTMENT GRADE: AA20193,036 pcsHigh agreement · 93%

Expert reviews

2analyzed

Owner ratings

4.7K+

Consensus

BUY

BrickScore

Highly Recommended

Owners

Synthesized Verdict

"With a BrickScore of 85, an owner average of 4.77 across nearly 5,000 ratings, and consistent praise for its visual splendor and cabin detailing, the Tree House stands as one of the most beloved Ideas sets ever made and a genuine showpiece for any collection."

The LEGO Ideas Tree House (21318) earns a BrickScore of 85 and is celebrated as one of the most visually stunning Ideas sets ever released. Reviewers and owners alike are captivated by its rich detailing, seasonal leaf options, and the intimate charm of each individual cabin. Owner ratings reinforce the expert consensus emphatically: 4.77 out of 5 across 4,727 ratings, with 90% of LEGO buyers saying they would recommend it.

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LOVED (6)

01Exceptional visual impact from every angle, described repeatedly as 'gorgeous' and 'stunning'
02Richly detailed cabin interiors with quirky hidden touches: toilet, bunk beds, astronomy outpost, scissors, treasure map, crane
03Dual seasonal leaf options (green and autumn) allowing display customization
04Color-coded roof system that makes reassembly easy after play
05Satisfying and engaging build experience across 3,036 pieces
06Strong emotional resonance for adult fans of childhood tree houses

CRITICIZED (4)

01Brown-on-brown sections in the trunk can be difficult to follow in the instruction booklet
02Cabin access becomes tricky once the leafy canopy is in place
03Limited playability as the finished model is somewhat fragile
04Some reviewers felt small fallen leaves for the autumn display would have completed the seasonal theme

What reviewers are saying

"21318 Treehouse surpasses earlier sets in this regard, containing 3036 pieces!"

Brickset Reviews

"The tree house looks very impressive as a display piece and has a lot of interesting building details, but the last part of the build feels repetitive"

RacingBrick

Ecosystem

71043 Hogwarts Castle — The treehouse base construction appears somewhat reminiscent of Hogwarts Castle during the early building phases, incorporating a Technic frame assembled around colorful pieces and green slopes.

71040 Disney Castle — Similar building technique employed where repurposed character crown pieces fulfill a design role, as seen in the lantern construction using Black Panther ears.

21313 Ship in a Bottle — A printed ship in a bottle decoration inside one cabin cabin presumably makes reference to this earlier Ideas set.

Modular Buildings — Assembling the cabin interiors and furnishings reminded the reviewer of Modular Buildings, with sufficient variation between cabins to maintain enjoyment.

IdeasTier 2Investment Grade

By Reviewer · 2

Avg score

Consensus

BUY

Brickset Reviews

Editorial Source

BUY

"21318 Treehouse surpasses earlier sets in this regard, containing 3036 pieces!"

Key Pros

✓Exceptional detail across exterior and interior details
✓Harmonious combination of organic design and fabricated structures
✓Enjoyable and varied building experience

Key Cons

✕Minifigures use torsos previously appeared in 60202 People Pack - Outdoor Adventures, limiting novelty
✕Attaching nearly one hundred leaves is tedious

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Expert Video Source

"The tree house looks very impressive as a display piece and has a lot of interesting building details, but the last part of the build feels repetitive"

Key Pros

✓Huge impressive display piece
✓Lots of interesting building details throughout
✓Very detailed interior spaces across three cabins

Key Cons

✕Last part of the build feels repetitive
✕Cabins are small and interior difficult to access despite removable roofs

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Brickset Reviews: LEGO Ideas exclusive

RacingBrick: LEGO Ideas exclusive (originally released 2019)

Minifigures & Standout Parts

In this set (4)

Dad

Mom

Boy with Glasses

Girl with Freckles

Standout parts (per reviewers)

Dark azure and trans-clear plates forming water texture
This building technique has not appeared in an official set before and creates an effective stream effect.
Black Panther ears piece used as lantern element
Repurposed from character design similar to the technique seen in 71040 Disney Castle where the Witch King of Angmar's crown served the same role.
1x1 palisade brick and 1x1 round tile with vertical shaft
Used to maintain angled position of large branches with exceptional construction technique.
1x1 round plates with horizontal bars
Used to attach angled bark to trunk while remaining partially visible for visual effect.
Modern flower petal piece
Forms petals for flame yellowish orange flower at center.
Wand pieces forming teepee fire structure
Ingenious technique for creating fire, though reviewer notes three logs seems inadequate.

What Owners Say · summarized from 60 written reviews (LEGO, Amazon, Walmart)

Owners overwhelmingly love the finished display and build experience, praising intricate design and stunning detail, but struggle significantly with brown-on-brown instruction clarity and build stability on the tree trunk.

COMMON PRAISE

+Exceptional detail and thoughtful design with hidden secrets throughout
+Stunning display piece that looks beautiful from every angle
+Enjoyable, engaging build experience that brings joy and nostalgia
+Large, impressive, well-constructed final product

COMMON COMPLAINTS

−Instructions extremely difficult to follow due to brown-on-brown coloring without highlighting or yellow outlines
−Tree trunk sections unstable and prone to falling apart when touched or moved
−Hard to see piece placement in dark brown areas even with flashlight and app
−Houses do not fit securely onto tree and easily come off during or after building

Instructions frustrate despite quality designStructural instability on trunk and connectionsExceptional detail and craftsmanshipDisplay-worthy finished productTime-intensive but rewarding build

Buyer Ratings

Amazon4.8

4,000 reviews

92%