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"A solid BrickScore of 71.4 reflects a charming, poseable brick-built Santa that displays well and builds cleanly, even if specific design choices like the grey ball joints and goatee-shaped beard give more critical reviewers pause. Seasonal collectors will find it a worthwhile addition, especially alongside the companion Helper Elves set."
The 2016 LEGO Santa earned a BrickScore of 71.4 (Recommended) from two expert sources who both appreciated its poseable brick-built form and festive presence, while disagreeing on some specific design choices. Owners are broadly positive, averaging 4.42 out of 5 across 65 ratings, and all three LEGO direct respondents would recommend it. The set is a seasonal display piece rather than a play set, and critics assess it primarily through that lens.
Where they split: JANG was broadly positive about the proportions and comic style working together, while Brickset was more critical, flagging the grey ball joints, goatee-effect beard, and spindly arms as noticeable design missteps. Both agreed the companion pairing with the Helper Elves set adds value to the display.
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"It has a nice overall presence to it and a very consistent set of of proportions, I think. You know, it just kind of works together even though it's a very comic style."
JANG's LEGO Reviews"Het frohe uiterlijk en het kerstgevoel dat de set uitstraalt is erg goed gedaan."
Bouwsteentjes"It has a nice overall presence to it and a very consistent set of of proportions, I think. You know, it just kind of works together even though it's a very comic style."
"Het frohe uiterlijk en het kerstgevoel dat de set uitstraalt is erg goed gedaan."
Amazon4.4
LEGO.com4.8
