LEGO Reviews Ideas21350

Jaws

Name: LEGO Jaws 21350
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 21350

85 · HIGHLY RECOMMENDEDINVESTMENT GRADE: AAA20241,497 pcsHigh agreement · 95%

Expert reviews

8analyzed

Owner ratings

2.6K+

BrickScore

Highly Recommended

Owners

Synthesized Verdict

"With a BrickScore of 85.1 and an owner average of 4.57 out of 5 from over 2,600 ratings, the LEGO Jaws set is a standout tribute to a beloved film, delivering authentic details, excellent character minifigures, and a rewarding build that fans across all experience levels are enthusiastically recommending."

The LEGO Ideas Jaws set earns a BrickScore of 85.1 (Highly Recommended) and is embraced warmly by both critics and buyers as an exceptional tribute to the 1975 film. Across 2,601 owner ratings it averages 4.57 out of 5, with 83% recommending it and a value-for-money signal of 4.32 out of 5, indicating that most buyers feel the $149.99 price is justified. Reviewers consistently highlight the faithful film details, the quality of the three character minifigs, and the satisfying build, while noting the bow of the Orca and Bruce the shark's construction are the most challenging sections.

Where to Buy

Out of stock · 3% off

Affiliate links. We may earn a commission at no cost to you.

Max Profit Opinion PREMIUM

Is this a smart buy? BrickPicker's data-grounded investment verdict.

Unlock the Max Profit Opinion: our stance (buy / accumulate / hold / pass), the reasoning, the exact data behind it (eBay + BrickLink comps, CAGR vs MSRP, our retirement model), and whether the reviewer community agrees.

Unlock with Collector or Reseller See a full premium example →

LOVED (8)

01Highly faithful recreation of the Orca boat with extensive film-accurate interior details
02Three excellently rendered character minifigures: Chief Brody, Quint, and Matt Hooper
03Impressive scale and presence of Bruce the shark relative to the Orca

+5 more with Collector

CRITICIZED (5)

01Bow of the Orca is the most challenging section, requiring multiple attempts for some builders
02Shark's eyes were noted by some as insufficiently menacing, though others feel this is accurate to the film
03Interior cabin detail is largely hidden when the model is complete

+2 more with Collector

Build Facts what critics report

🧩 Difficulty

intermediate

🎯 Audience

adults

📐 Size

A little bit bigger than expected

In Their Words most-used terms across every critic review

sharkboatdisplaybasedioramadesigndetailcabinthoughinteriororcadetailsonlytechniquesriggingimpressivegreatmaststickersrathermoviemodeldetailedstandmultipleprintedtilelooks

What reviewers are saying

"I would dare say this is probably the best one if in my eyes the set of the entire video"

Wolf of Bricks

"Da dum. Da dum. Sorry everyone, had to be done"

Tiago Catarino

Ecosystem

LEGO Ecto-1 — Superior for resellers because it has strong growth potential like Ecto-1 but without the obvious hype that drives immediate competition; more of a sleeper investment.

LEGO Tuxedo Cat — Reviewer preferred the Tuxedo Cat and Retro Radio as favorite builds of the year; however, when restricted to minifigure-sized LEGO sets, the Jaws set was the best build they had completed.

LEGO Retro Radio — Reviewer preferred the Retro Radio as a favorite build of the year; however, when restricted to minifigure-sized LEGO sets, the Jaws set was the best build they had completed.

Star Wars diorama sets — LEGO has done similar Spielberg diorama-format sets before in Star Wars; the Jaws set continues this trend.

🎨 Designer fan designer Campbell (named by critics)

IdeasInvestment Grade

By Reviewer · 2

Avg score

Wolf of Bricks

Expert Video Source

BUY

"I would dare say this is probably the best one if in my eyes the set of the entire video"

Key Pros

✓High entry point reduces buyer competition
✓Strong nostalgia factor
✓Better investment potential than Ecto-1 for resellers

JUMP TO REVIEW

Tiago Catarino 🇵🇹

Expert Video Source

BUY

"Da dum. Da dum. Sorry everyone, had to be done"

Key Pros

✓Best-looking LEGO shark ever made
✓Best-looking LEGO boat ever made
✓Excellent building techniques and construction methods

Key Cons

✕String assembly is difficult—requires tying knots and finding proper tension point
✕If strings are too tight, the mast leans forward; if too loose, they look slack

JUMP TO REVIEW

9 more critic reviews + 52 buyer takes

Unlock all reviews See a premium example →

Dimensional Analysis

Investment Layer

Investment score 95

Critics discussed this set's investment case

Buy-now vs wait consensus, value drivers, exclusivity and resale outlook

Unlock with Reseller See a premium example →

Minifigures & Standout Parts

In this set (3)

Matt Hooper

Sam Quint

Chief Martin Brody

Standout parts (per reviewers)

Long wedge slope element
Used on top of the shark's head; described as a relatively new LEGO element that contributes to the shark's impressive shape.
Angled slopes
Used for the shark's face to create realistic angles.
Speed Champions car wedges
Repurposed for the shark's body and fins.
Ninjago shoulder piece elements
Used innovatively for the shark's gills, described as a favorite piece use.
Bar with ball element
Used for the shark's lifeless eyes.
String/fishing line
Used on the pulpit and mast; adds realism but is problematic to assemble properly.