
"A BrickScore of 76 reflects a Recommended verdict: the 60 Years of the LEGO Brick set is a warm, well-executed commemorative GWP with real nostalgia value for fans of LEGO history, even if individual micro-models have minor accuracy shortcomings."
Reviewers welcomed the 60 Years of the LEGO Brick set as a charming and nostalgic GWP (gift with purchase) that succeeds through its selection of four iconic sets rendered at microscale. Brickset praised the iconic recognizability of all four models and the clever chronological building order, while JANG highlighted the castle's working hinge mechanism as the standout feature. The five LEGO.com owner ratings averaged 4.57 out of 5, with an 86% recommendation rate, consistent with the warm critical reception.
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"LEGO has released a tremendous selection of truly magnificent sets since the modern brick was created in 1958 and 40290 60 Years of the LEGO Brick includes miniature renditions of just four such models."
Brickset Reviews"My favorite thing here by far is the inclusion of hinges. A nod to the original design."
JANG's LEGO Reviews
"LEGO has released a tremendous selection of truly magnificent sets since the modern brick was created in 1958 and 40290 60 Years of the LEGO Brick includes miniature renditions of just four such models."
"My favorite thing here by far is the inclusion of hinges. A nod to the original design."
Owners overwhelmingly love this nostalgic commemorative set for its charm and ease, though some wish for more ambitious design and scope.
LEGO.com4.6