LEGO Reviews Seasonal40203

Vampire and Bat

Name: LEGO Vampire and Bat 40203
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 40203
Rating: 4.79 (784 reviews)

70 · RECOMMENDEDINVESTMENT GRADE: BBB2016150 pcsHigh agreement · 98%

Expert reviews

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Owner ratings

784

Consensus

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Recommended

Owners

Synthesized Verdict

"Vampire and Bat earns a Recommended verdict as a charming, parts-rich Halloween seasonal at a remarkable price point, though critics were consistent that the fang design is genuinely flawed and the head proportions are off, keeping it from reaching its potential as a display piece."

Vampire and Bat (40203) draws broadly positive reviews as a well-executed seasonal Halloween display piece, with both JANG and the Brickset reviewer appreciating the thoughtful small details packed into a deliberately blocky aesthetic. Owners on Amazon (780 ratings) average 4.80 out of 5, a notably strong signal for a $5.99 polybag-scale set, though LEGO.com direct ratings (4 ratings, 3.75 stars) and a 75% would-recommend rate hint at some buyer ambivalence among purchasers who expected more.

Where they split: Critics and owners show a modest split: JANG rated it 72 and the Brickset reviewer 68, reflecting real design issues with the fangs and head proportions, while 780 Amazon buyers averaged 4.80, suggesting casual buyers are much more forgiving of those flaws. The LEGO.com 75% would-recommend rate is notably lower than the Amazon average, consistent with more considered buyers noticing the same issues the critics flagged.

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LOVED (8)

01Clever use of standard parts for vampire features: cheese slopes for the bow tie, tooth plates for the hands, horns for the eyebrows
02Collar piece that fits perfectly and allows the cape to flow naturally
03White hair streak detail adding personality
04Bat build with hinged wings that flap
05Multiple emotional expressions achievable through poseable hands and eyebrows
06Unusual purple-dominant box design and color scheme
07Generous parts value at $5.99 for 150 pieces (about $0.04 per piece)
08Sweeping cape with color-accented lining

CRITICIZED (6)

01Fang pieces (1x1 plates with spikes) resemble buck teeth or a spiky moustache rather than vampire fangs
02Vampire's head cannot turn due to collar construction
03Head proportions are too large relative to the body
04Silver spiked plates used for ears look off for a vampire
05Bat is difficult to position standing behind the vampire
06Fangs are visible from above where they look awkward

What reviewers are saying

"Shamelessly blocky, you know, obviously made of Lego, not going for a realistic style at all."

JANG's LEGO Reviews

"In what is unusual for a LEGO set, the sides of the box and background for the back of the box are also purple, and not the traditional LEGO yellow."

Brickset Reviews

Ecosystem

40201 Valentine's Cupid Dog — Both are seasonal offerings from 2016; part of a series of annual seasonal sets that have had varying levels of enthusiasm

40202 Easter Chick — Both are seasonal offerings from 2016; part of a series of annual seasonal sets that have had varying levels of enthusiasm

Last year's Halloween vignette set — This vampire set is better than the previous year's Halloween seasonal set, though Halloween sets continue to be inconsistent compared to other seasonal offerings

SeasonalTier 2Investment Grade

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Consensus

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JANG's LEGO Reviews

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"Shamelessly blocky, you know, obviously made of Lego, not going for a realistic style at all."

Key Pros

✓Unexpectedly thoughtful collar design that fits perfectly
✓Simulated bow tie using cheese slope pieces
✓White streak hair detail on vampire

Key Cons

✕Vampire minifigure head cannot turn due to collar construction
✕Fangs visible from above; would look better if covered

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Brickset Reviews

Editorial Source

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"In what is unusual for a LEGO set, the sides of the box and background for the back of the box are also purple, and not the traditional LEGO yellow."

Key Pros

✓Cute bat design
✓Creative use of standard parts for vampire features (eyebrows from horns, bow tie from cheese slopes, hands from teeth plates)
✓Sweeping cape with color-accented lining

Key Cons

✕Fangs don't look right - resemble exaggerated buck teeth or spiky moustache
✕Head is too large compared to body proportions

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Exclusivity

Brickset Reviews: Seasonal exclusive - limited to Halloween selling period

Minifigures & Standout Parts

Standout parts (per reviewers)

Collar piece
Custom-fitted design that tucks perfectly under the side of the head along the neck, creating a tailored appearance
Cheese slope pieces
Used to create a simulated bow tie effect
White piece for hair streak
Single white piece representing a streak of white hair on the vampire's head; a subtle detail that matters
Dark grey ball joints
Used for wrists/hands and fit the monochromatic scheme of the build
2x4 wheel arch with 1x2 slope
Used creatively for the vampire's raised cowl on the torso
Cheese slopes
Two used to represent dark purple bow tie