LEGO Reviews Ideas21346

Family Tree

Name: LEGO Family Tree 21346
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 21346
Rating: 4.58 (233 reviews)

71 · RECOMMENDEDINVESTMENT GRADE: BBB20241,040 pcsHigh agreement · 97%

Expert reviews

2analyzed

Owner ratings

233

Consensus

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BrickScore

Recommended

Owners

Synthesized Verdict

"The Family Tree is a warm, personalized display set with a BrickScore of 71.3, where the photo-slot gimmick genuinely resonates: 233 owners average 4.58 stars and describe it as a meaningful gift and living room centerpiece. The softer expert value score (55) and optional color-scheme limitations keep it from ranking higher, but for its intended audience it delivers well."

The Ideas Family Tree (21346) earned a BrickScore of 71.3 (Recommended) based on a large pool of owner reviews all pointing positively toward its personalization gimmick: photo slots on the branches that let builders display actual family pictures on the finished model. Structured expert critique is thin in this batch, with all available reviews coming from LEGO.com buyers, but the breadth and consistency of praise across 18 reviews gives a reliable read. Owners across four retailers average 4.58 out of 5 from 233 ratings, with 80% recommending it on the LEGO platform.

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LOVED (7)

01Ability to insert small personal photos onto the tree branches, bringing the display to life
02Storage compartment under the tree base for small keepsakes or memorabilia
03Autumn color palette that reads as a maple tree to many builders
04Interchangeable seasonal leaf colors allowing the tree's appearance to be updated
05Enjoyable, creative branch-building process described as challenging but rewarding
06Strongly regarded as a meaningful gift, especially for mothers and families
07Works as a genuine multi-generational project for adults and older children

CRITICIZED (4)

01Some owners noted they wished for more color scheme options, specifically comparing it unfavorably to the Bonsai Tree which offered alternative palettes
02One owner found the build time-consuming and tedious (though the finished product was praised)
03At $79.99 for 1,040 pieces ($0.077 per piece), critics scored value for money at just 55, and only 80% of LEGO direct respondents would recommend it, a softer endorsement than typical for this type of set
04No minifigures are included, which critics scored at just 20 on that dimension

What reviewers are saying

"When I first saw 21346-1 Family Tree online it didn't really appeal to me. But when I was in the LEGO store and saw the set in a display I was very interested."

Rebrickable Reviews

"This is a visually striking set, and the tree colours work, although they're somewhat unusual."

Brickset Reviews

Ecosystem

21343 Viking Village — Second set from Target fan contest collaboration; no direct verdict on comparison

40634 Icons of Play — Reviewer notes this set includes minifigures and could have provided a similar assortment to allow builders to create their own families, though would have increased price

Bonsai — Ivan intentionally designed the Family Tree differently from the Bonsai to provide visual distinction while maintaining artistic merit

Winnie the Pooh set — Similar reasoning - Ivan wanted the Family Tree to differ from other LEGO tree-based sets in the portfolio

IdeasTier 1Investment Grade

By Reviewer · 2

Avg score

Consensus

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Rebrickable Reviews

Editorial Source

"When I first saw 21346-1 Family Tree online it didn't really appeal to me. But when I was in the LEGO store and saw the set in a display I was very interested."

Key Pros

✓Nice alternating building techniques keep the build interesting
✓Color scheme looks better in real life than expected from online images
✓Sturdy tree trunk construction

Key Cons

✕Base color (grass-colored) conflicts too much against the tree's black and dark red tones; darker green would have been better
✕Initial theme presentation may not appeal to everyone online before seeing the set in person

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Brickset Reviews

Editorial Source

WAIT FOR SALE

"This is a visually striking set, and the tree colours work, although they're somewhat unusual."

Key Pros

✓Visually striking set with attractive red and black color scheme
✓Ornate and pretty branch techniques
✓Great opportunity for customization with included accessories

Key Cons

✕No minifigures included despite minifigure-scale accessories
✕Expensive price point at $79.99 for 1,040 pieces

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Dimensional Analysis

Investment Layer

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Exclusivity

Rebrickable Reviews: LEGO Ideas

Brickset Reviews: LEGO Ideas line entry; Target fan contest result; limited run typical of Ideas sets

Minifigures & Standout Parts

Standout parts (per reviewers)

2229 Tile Special 2 x 2 x 2/3 with Photo Clip
New variation on the existing photo clip brick introduced by DOTS
23443 Bar Holder with Hole and Bar Handle in Reddish Brown
New color
93551 Equipment Paint Palette in Medium Nougat
New color
4041 Panel 4 x 4 x 3 Quarter Cylinder in Black
New color
24866 Plant, Flower, Plate Round 1 x 1 with 5 Petals in Reddish Orange
New color
2423 Plant, Leaves 4 x 3 in Red
New color

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

Owners love the Family Tree as a meaningful, customizable display piece for family photos with a satisfying build, but some are bothered by the dark color scheme and branch fragility.

COMMON PRAISE

+Photo display functionality and customization capability
+Fun, engaging build experience for families and couples
+Beautiful finished product that serves as a keepsake and conversation piece
+Clear, easy-to-follow instructions

COMMON COMPLAINTS

−Dark autumn/black color scheme feels gloomy rather than celebratory of life and family
−Branches and pieces fall off too easily during assembly and display
−Tree is too small to accommodate photos effectively; photos nearly cover the entire display
−Repetitive building feels unchallenging and set lacks complexity

Emotional keepsakeFamily bonding activityPhoto personalizationColor scheme criticismStructural fragility

Buyer Ratings

Target4.6

72 reviews

80%

10%