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"The Art Tiger earns a Recommended verdict with a BrickScore of 70.9 and strong owner ratings of 4.84 out of 5, but the 54% would-recommend rate signals that this set's wall-art format is genuinely niche: buyers who want a calm, displayable build project will be satisfied, while traditional LEGO builders should check their expectations first."
The Art Tiger (31217) earns a Recommended verdict with a BrickScore of 70.9, sitting in an interesting position where owner enthusiasm far outpaces the expert score. Owner ratings across Amazon, Walmart, Target, and LEGO.com average 4.84 out of 5 across 350 reviews, with strong value-for-money scores of 4.68 out of 5. However, only 54% of LEGO.com respondents say they would recommend it, the lowest recommend rate of any set in this batch, suggesting the Art format's niche appeal polarizes buyers more than the headline rating implies. The set is a wall-mountable or shelf-displayable botanical-style tiger portrait with rearrangeable floral elements.
Where they split: The 54% would-recommend rate on LEGO.com is notably low despite high average ratings. This suggests the Art format's niche appeal creates a genuine split: buyers who want a display piece love it, while those expecting a more involved LEGO experience come away disappointed. Critics rate build experience and value-for-money modestly (57 and 57 respectively), while many owners are enthusiastic, reflecting different buyer expectations.
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"A visually striking addition to the Art collection that's well-designed, fun to build, and looks great on display."
Brickset Reviews
"Despite the 18+ label, this is a very simple build, designed for the impact of the finished model more than the process."
The Brothers Brick"A visually striking addition to the Art collection that's well-designed, fun to build, and looks great on display."
"Despite the 18+ label, this is a very simple build, designed for the impact of the finished model more than the process."
LEGO 31217 Tiger earns near-universal praise as a visually stunning, relaxing build that adults and kids enjoy equally; wall-mountable display and customizable florals are standout features, though some owners find floral elements fragile or superfluous.
Amazon4.9Walmart4.7Target4.9LEGO.com4.9
