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Vincent van Gogh - The Starry Night

Name: LEGO Vincent van Gogh - The Starry Night 21333
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 21333
Rating: 4.76 (5457 reviews)

92 · MUST-HAVEINVESTMENT GRADE: AAA20222,316 pcsHigh agreement · 94%

Expert reviews

4analyzed

Owner ratings

5.5K+

Consensus

BUY

BrickScore

Must-Have

Owners

Synthesized Verdict

"With a BrickScore of 91.6 and a Must-Have designation backed by 5,457 owner ratings averaging 4.76, The Starry Night is a landmark adult LEGO set that delivers a genuinely moving build experience and one of the most striking display pieces in the LEGO catalog."

Vincent van Gogh's The Starry Night is one of the most acclaimed LEGO Ideas sets ever released, earning near-universal praise from critics and an exceptional 4.76 owner average across 5,457 ratings. Jay's Brick Blog called it 'a LEGO Art set on steroids,' highlighting its innovative 3D pop-out technique, all-printed elements, and stunning color palette as pushing the boundaries of what LEGO can achieve. Owners and experts agree with equal enthusiasm: 92% of LEGO.com buyers say they would recommend it, and value for money is rated 4.4 out of 5.

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LOVED (7)

01Innovative 3D pop-out effect that makes the swirling sky, cypress tree, and village leap forward from the canvas plane
02Entirely printed elements with no stickers, including printed dish elements and a new paint palette and paintbrush piece
03Stunning color palette with rare color variants faithfully capturing Van Gogh's blues and yellows
04Vincent van Gogh minifigure on a swiveling base, unusual for a display-focused set in this format
05Can be hung on a wall or displayed standalone, with a built-in mounting bracket
06MoMA museum collaboration lending prestige to the release
07Deeply personal and emotionally resonant build experience praised by multiple owners

CRITICIZED (3)

01Layered blue background section is highly repetitive and the printed instructions make distinguishing close color shades difficult
02Dense pressing-together of 1x4 plates can be physically demanding on fingers
03Some debate about whether the set belongs in the Ideas line versus LEGO Art

What reviewers are saying

"The #41 LEGO Ideas set is a LEGO Art set on steroids, and true to the LEGO Ideas theme, introduces a model so unique, and bold that you would never expect something like this to work as a LEGO set."

Jay's Brick Blog

"This is my favorite Ideas set to date."

The Brothers Brick

"21333 The Starry Night certainly appears creative, unlike anything developed before!"

Brickset Reviews

"This is a special set to build. The way it's made with the 3D section, but also the LEGO-fication of this famous painting is something different."

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Ecosystem

Marilyn and Beatles portraits (LEGO Art sets) — The 3D elements in 21333 appear to give this a look of depth that is not present in the Marilyn and Beatles portraits, making it feel like LEGO pushing the limits of what can be built with little plastic bricks.

The Artist from Collectible Minifigures series 4 — The van Gogh minifigure represents significant artistic advancement. 'Compared with The Artist from the fourth Collectible Minifigures series, you can see just how far LEGO Art has come in the past decade.'

31202-1 Disney's Mickey Mouse — Earlier LEGO Art set that reviewer claimed/owned and enjoyed; Starry Night offers a more immersive building experience than the traditional Art sets

31203-1 World Map — Earlier LEGO Art set that reviewer displayed; Starry Night is more engaging to build

IdeasTier 1Investment Grade

By Reviewer · 4

Avg score

Consensus

BUY

Jay's Brick Blog

Editorial Source

100

BUY

"The #41 LEGO Ideas set is a LEGO Art set on steroids, and true to the LEGO Ideas theme, introduces a model so unique, and bold that you would never expect something like this to work as a LEGO set."

Key Pros

✓A beautiful LEGO set that embodies the ethos of LEGO Ideas
✓Stunning colour palette does Van Gogh's masterpiece justice
✓Van Gogh minifig and printed Starry Night painting

Key Cons

✕Build can be quite repetitive in certain sections
✕Maybe could have sat within the LEGO Art theme

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The Brothers Brick

Expert Video Source

BUY

"This is my favorite Ideas set to date."

Key Pros

✓Incredible display value as a 3D recreation of an iconic painting
✓Innovative techniques using layered plates and SNOT to capture brushwork and motion
✓Exclusive Vincent van Gogh minifigure with thoughtful artistic design

Key Cons

✕Color-sorting challenge during build can be intense
✕The exposed front edge of the foreground house looks unfinished and breaks the illusion when viewed from certain angles

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Brickset Reviews

Editorial Source

BUY

"21333 The Starry Night certainly appears creative, unlike anything developed before!"

Key Pros

✓Unique within the LEGO portfolio
✓Outstanding texture and colours
✓Creative building techniques

Key Cons

✕Superfluous minifigure stand (awkward integration with model)
✕Potential dust trap when wall-mounted

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Editorial Source

BUY

"This is a special set to build. The way it's made with the 3D section, but also the LEGO-fication of this famous painting is something different."

Key Pros

✓Unique 3D interpretation of famous painting
✓Innovative building techniques using brackets, slopes, hinges
✓All printed details (no stickers)

Key Cons

✕Very repetitive stage 5 (blue background) requires sustained focus and is time-consuming
✕Many small parts demand constant attention and potential for color-confusion

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Value drivers

The Brothers Brick: Vincent van Gogh minifigure is exclusive to this set and features unique artistic printing; the tiny Starry Night painting also adds collectible value

Brickset Reviews: Vincent van Gogh minifigure is exclusive and represents rare real-individual character

Exclusivity

Jay's Brick Blog: Exclusive to LEGO.com and LEGO Brand Retail Stores / MOMA Stores. LEGO VIP members had early access on 25 May 2022, with general release on 1 June 2022.

The Brothers Brick: LEGO-exclusive set through LEGO Ideas program; MoMA-branded; exclusive van Gogh minifigure; exclusive printed dishes

Resale

Jay's Brick Blog: Not explicitly stated, but the set's unique nature as an LEGO Ideas set with museum collaboration, iconic subject matter, and innovative design suggests strong collectibility and potential aftermarket value.

The Brothers Brick: Strong aftermarket potential expected due to artistic merit, fan-design origin, cultural significance, and exclusive elements. The 7-cent-per-piece value and exclusive prints suggest good investment potential.

Minifigures & Standout Parts

In this set (1)

Vincent van Gogh

$20

Standout parts (per reviewers)

Printed dish elementsValue
The graphic design is top-notch and these printed elements instantly elevate and improve on the original Ideas submission, giving the model an otherworldly look. The reviewer states: 'these printed elements are probably one of my favourite thing about the build, and I cannot tell you how happy I am that these are printed.'
Rare color variants in 1×4 and 1×2 plates
The colour palette includes Bright Light Yellows, Light Aqua, Dark Azure, Medium Blue, and Bright Light Blue in many 'rare colours', many of which are new variants, making this a popular set for MOC builders.
All printed elements (no stickers)Value
The set boasts all gorgeous printed elements rather than stickers, which elevates and brings the model to life, described as a fantastic move by LEGO.
New blue paintbrushValue
Exclusive accessory for the Van Gogh minifigure
New paint paletteValue
Features some of the primary colours used in the set, a nice touch accompanying the Van Gogh minifigure
Parts appearing in new colors for the first time
Significant number of parts in new color combinations, particularly various shades of blue, yellow, brown, and green used to create the painting's palette.

What Owners Say

Owners are passionate about the Starry Night set as a stunning display piece and uniquely rewarding build, though missing or wrong pieces and difficulty distinguishing shades of blue are recurring frustrations that temper some experiences.

COMMON PRAISE

+Finished set is widely described as breathtaking, with the 3D sculptural effect drawing double-takes from visitors unfamiliar with LEGO
+Build experience is praised as meditative and engaging, with the layered construction revealing how the painting's techniques translate to bricks
+Wall-mountable frame with sturdy backing is appreciated as a feature that elevates it beyond a shelf display
+Vincent van Gogh minifigure with his easel and painting is a beloved inclusion that adds character to the set

COMMON COMPLAINTS

−Missing or wrong-colored pieces are reported across many reviews, with some buyers unable to finish without submitting a replacement request and waiting weeks
−Multiple shades of blue against the dark background are very difficult to distinguish, making the back panel section tedious and error-prone
−The completed set is heavy and the picture panel can detach from the frame when tilted for wall hanging, which one buyer calls a structural design flaw
−Some third-party seller copies arrived opened, resealed, or with damaged boxes

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Buyer Ratings

Amazon4.8

3,348 reviews

91%