LEGO Reviews Ideas21332

The Globe

Name: LEGO The Globe 21332
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 21332
Rating: 4.84 (930 reviews)

70 · RECOMMENDEDINVESTMENT GRADE: BBB20222,585 pcsHigh agreement · 90%

Expert reviews

6analyzed

Owner ratings

930

Consensus

BUY

BrickScore

Recommended

Owners

Synthesized Verdict

"The retired LEGO Globe earns its Recommended BrickScore of 70.4 on the strength of 930 owner ratings averaging 4.84 out of 5 and an 88% recommendation rate, with buyers unanimously calling the finished centerpiece spectacular and treating the repetitive build as the expected price of constructing a sphere in LEGO bricks."

The 2022 LEGO Ideas Globe is a retired set with a BrickScore of 70.4 and 930 owner ratings averaging 4.84 out of 5, with 88% of LEGO.com buyers recommending it. All available reviews come from owner buyers rather than independent expert critics, and they converge on two clear points: the finished model is a genuinely impressive centerpiece with innovative Technic construction, and the build process is notably repetitive by the nature of constructing a spherical form. Owners universally regard the repetition as a reasonable trade-off for the stunning result, and multiple reviewers call it one of the best LEGO Ideas sets ever released.

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LOVED (9)

01Stunning, detailed finished globe that functions as a genuine room centerpiece
02Innovative Technic construction that achieves a convincing spherical form
03Smooth rotation mechanism that holds up well to regular spinning
04No stickers anywhere on the set
05Glow-in-the-dark continent labels as a subtle feature
06Impressive stand with complex joinery praised independently of the globe itself
07Modular land mass plates allow for customization and creative additions
08Highly satisfying sense of achievement when completed
09Surprisingly sturdy despite the geometric complexity of the construction

CRITICIZED (3)

01Build is repetitive, particularly in the Technic connection phase, as expected from the spherical format
02Some surface plates can fall off if connections are not tight enough
03Land masses noted as slightly loose by some builders

What reviewers are saying

"The Globe delivers what it promised"

Jay's Brick Blog

"I think this is a very nice and unique display set, does not look like anything I've built previously."

RacingBrick

"This time the LEGO Ideas Globe, the official one, finally! How many months have I been waiting for this?"

JANGBRiCKS

"Taking the inherent limitations of constructing spheres using LEGO, I think 21332 The Globe looks marvellous."

Brickset Reviews

"The Globe rotates quite smoothly around the axle and is sturdy enough to be moved without falling appart."

Rebrickable Reviews

"the design of this is pretty faithful to the original fan submission but a little bit of the the plating strategy for the surface of the earth was changed up i think to good effect"

JANG's LEGO Reviews

Ecosystem

LEGO World Map — Globe is more interesting and visually engaging than World Map; avoids sticker fatigue and provides more dynamic display experience

Botanical Collection sets — Both serve as ornamental display pieces; Globe similarly feels like a fine artistic/design piece for home/office

75313 UCS AT-AT — Size/display presence comparison showing Globe is a substantial, comparable large display model

LEGO Bonsai Tree — Size/display presence comparison showing Globe's large shelf footprint

IdeasTier 2Investment Grade

By Reviewer · 6

Avg score

Consensus

BUY

Jay's Brick Blog

Editorial Source

BUY

"The Globe delivers what it promised"

Key Pros

✓Delivers what it promises – a brick-built globe that spins smoothly
✓All printed elements with zero stickers
✓Glow-in-the-dark feature on printed continent/ocean tiles

Key Cons

✕Build becomes quite repetitive, especially the hemisphere wedge sections
✕Gaps in the landmass rendering create visual distractions and can reveal interior

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RacingBrick

Expert Video Source

BUY

"I think this is a very nice and unique display set, does not look like anything I've built previously."

Key Pros

✓Very nice and unique display set
✓Clever internal structure with innovative combination of Technic and System pieces
✓Spins nicely and well-balanced

Key Cons

✕Significant repetition in the building process - building the same assemblies over and over
✕Studs visible all around the globe compared to smooth surfaces of the stand

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JANGBRiCKS

Expert Video Source

BUY

"This time the LEGO Ideas Globe, the official one, finally! How many months have I been waiting for this?"

Key Pros

✓Improved technical design compared to original fan submission
✓Attractive use of glow-in-the-dark tiles; material quality improved
✓Smaller gaps than original design

Key Cons

✕Visible gaps in the exterior
✕Interior components visible through large gaps when backlit, which is problematic

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Brickset Reviews

Editorial Source

WAIT FOR SALE

"Taking the inherent limitations of constructing spheres using LEGO, I think 21332 The Globe looks marvellous."

Key Pros

✓Excellent display model
✓Ingenious spinning function
✓Remarkably accurate geography

Key Cons

✕Relatively expensive
✕Some noticeable gaps between panels especially on landmasses

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Rebrickable Reviews

Editorial Source

"The Globe rotates quite smoothly around the axle and is sturdy enough to be moved without falling appart."

Key Pros

✓Rotating mechanism - a first for a LEGO globe at this scale
✓No stickers, all printed parts
✓Glow-in-the-dark printed continent and ocean tiles (unique feature)

Key Cons

✕Repetitive build process, especially with 12 identical equator segments and 32 hemisphere segments (16 each for north/south)
✕Some continent shapes not easily recognizable at first glance except Africa

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Expert Video Source

SKIP

"the design of this is pretty faithful to the original fan submission but a little bit of the the plating strategy for the surface of the earth was changed up i think to good effect"

Key Pros

✓Design is faithful to the original fan submission while improving detail and shaping accuracy
✓Sturdy construction with extensive Technic internal structure; safe to handle with appropriate technique
✓Rotating mechanism works smoothly and well

Key Cons

✕Light bleed from the back makes it difficult to display against unshaded walls; gaps visible from viewing angles show through; creates an unintended 'zootrope effect'
✕Geographical accuracy is compromised across multiple continents; specific issues noted with Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Australia, and North America

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Dimensional Analysis

Investment Layer

Buy now (3)Wait for sale (1)

Exclusivity

Jay's Brick Blog: Exclusive to LEGO.com and LEGO Brand Retail Stores; limited to Ideas program

RacingBrick: LEGO Ideas theme; limited availability relative to standard LEGO themes

Resale

Jay's Brick Blog: Not explicitly discussed, though Ideas sets generally retain value. Reviewer suggests 'you'll be proudly displaying this for ages' implying long-term keeper potential

RacingBrick: Not explicitly stated, but the use of StockX marketplace data review and transparent market pricing information suggests collector interest and potential resale market

Minifigures & Standout Parts

Standout parts (per reviewers)

Printed continent and ocean tiles with glow-in-the-dark effect
All printed elements (no stickers) with special night-time glow feature creating immersive visual effect
Printed compass tile in Atlantic Ocean
Decorative detail representing nautical navigation
2D printed ship in Pacific Ocean
Decorative detail adding world-exploration narrative
Red and yellow round plates under magnetic poles
Represents Earth's magnetic poles with intentional color symbolism
Internal Technic core with counterweight wheels
Sophisticated engineering that enables smooth, balanced spinning by counteracting landmass weight distribution
cone pieces used instead of black Technic bush
Clever design choice with a slit that hides the grey axle from view, keeping the panels visually black instead of showing grey underneath

What Owners Say

The Globe is celebrated as a stunning and unique display centerpiece with a smooth spinning mechanism and all-printed pieces, though nearly every reviewer acknowledges the repetitive build and a vocal minority flag fragility issues with the globe surface connections.

COMMON PRAISE

+Visually impressive finished product that consistently wows guests and earns praise as a conversation piece
+Smooth, satisfying spinning mechanism that holds up well even to repeated use
+All pieces are printed, with no stickers, including glow-in-the-dark labels
+Innovative Technic-based internal structure that builders found surprisingly ingenious

COMMON COMPLAINTS

−Highly repetitive build experience acknowledged by nearly all reviewers as the primary downside
−Surface land-mass pieces can pop off with light handling, making the finished globe feel fragile to several buyers
−A small number of buyers reported missing pieces, including missing country/continent tiles

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Buyer Ratings

Amazon4.9

800 reviews

94%