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"One of the more visually striking Ideas sets in recent memory, the Italian Riviera earns a BrickScore of 71.7 on the strength of its stunning design aesthetics and immersive build experience, though expert reviewers flag the $299.99 price as a real friction point even as 196 owner ratings average a strong 4.84 out of 5."
The Italian Riviera (21359) earns a Recommended score of 71.7, with design aesthetics (86.4) and build experience (83.4) standing as its strongest qualities according to the consensus. Reviewers consistently praise the vibrant Mediterranean color palette, the clever architecture techniques, and the warmth of details like the gelato shop, fishing boat, hanging fish, and a crab with a sweet treat. The main tension in the consensus is around value for money, which scores the lowest of any aspect at 51.6, with several reviewers acknowledging the $299.99 price tag feels steep even while recommending the set. Owner ratings are strong at 4.84 out of 5 across 196 ratings.
Where they split: The only notable divergence is between critics and owners on value for money. The expert consensus scores value at 51.6, the lowest aspect in the set's profile, while owner value signals average 4.36 out of 5, indicating most buyers feel the price is ultimately justified once they experience the build and finished product.
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"the whole look of this is actually great, the angled buildings and ground, the semi worn down look of some of the buildings, the different style of buildings and their details or even the colour choices"
Tiago Catarino
"Celebrate the timeless beauty of the Italian Riviera with this LEGO® Ideas architectural model kit for adults (21359). A delightful Italian-themed gift for LEGO collectors and anyone with a passion for travel, architectu…"
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"it's a well-designed and very attractive model that is full of authentic details inside and out, and the buildings have the 'well worn' look beloved by AFOLs"
Brickset Reviews
"21359 Italian Riviera passes the vibe check."
Jay's Brick Blog"the whole look of this is actually great, the angled buildings and ground, the semi worn down look of some of the buildings, the different style of buildings and their details or even the colour choices"
"Celebrate the timeless beauty of the Italian Riviera with this LEGO® Ideas architectural model kit for adults (21359). A delightful Italian-themed gift for LEGO collectors and anyone with a passion for travel, architecture and history, this display model captures the serenity, vibrant colours and intricate architectural details of a typical Ligurian fishing village."
"it's a well-designed and very attractive model that is full of authentic details inside and out, and the buildings have the 'well worn' look beloved by AFOLs"
"21359 Italian Riviera passes the vibe check."
The Italian Riviera is praised as one of the best LEGO Ideas sets in recent memory, with vibrant colors, charming detail, and a deeply satisfying build, though the price draws regular criticism and the interior rooms are acknowledged as cramped.
Amazon4.8
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