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Bean There, Donut That

Name: LEGO Bean There, Donut That 40358
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 40358
Rating: 4.8 (571 reviews)

81 · HIGHLY RECOMMENDEDINVESTMENT GRADE: A2018146 pcsHigh agreement · 93%

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BUY

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Highly Recommended

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LOVED (8)

01Clever pun in the set name
02Four minifigures with uncommon printing and hairstyles
03Engaging narrative told through box art panels
04Multiple printed donut and pastry pieces (8 donuts total)
05Detailed coffee stand with coffee machine and turntable
06Charming aesthetic fits well with LEGO City layouts
07Good part-out value for uncommon minifigure elements
08Excellent minifigure assortment with diverse characters and accessories

CRITICIZED (8)

01Pricing is high for the size and set type
02Set is small, which reviewers feel is not justified by the $19.99 price point
03Target-exclusive means limited availability outside the US
04Barista's braided hairstyle may have been better in a bun for the character
05Limited play functions compared to some other sets
06Back of coffee machine lacks detail for a double-sided set
07Random empty space on the back of the sign
08Table is slightly too tall for minifigures without chairs

What reviewers are saying

"I really like this set. I can easily incorporate it into many different areas of my city for some added detail."

True North Bricks

"I've not known LEGO to use a pun in a set description, so that alone made it a must have for me."

Brickset Reviews

Ecosystem

Beach club set — The reviewer recalls owning a similar drink stand as a child but used it less frequently than larger sets like castles or pirate ships, suggesting Bean There, Donut That has niche appeal for display vs. extensive play

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Consensus

BUY

True North Bricks

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BUY

"I really like this set. I can easily incorporate it into many different areas of my city for some added detail."

Key Pros

✓Excellent minifigure assortment with diverse characters and accessories
✓Rotating pastry stand is a neat interactive feature
✓Well-designed, believable coffee stand aesthetic

Key Cons

✕Back of coffee machine lacks detail for a double-sided set
✕Random empty space on the back of the sign

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Brickset Reviews

Editorial Source

BUY

"I've not known LEGO to use a pun in a set description, so that alone made it a must have for me."

Key Pros

✓Clever pun in the set name
✓Four minifigures with uncommon printing and hairstyles
✓Engaging narrative told through box art panels

Key Cons

✕Pricing is high for the size and set type
✕Set is small, which reviewers feel is not justified by the $19.99 price point

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Value drivers

Brickset Reviews: The barista with double-sided head and braided hair; the medical professional with uncommon ponytail; the businessman suit (only appeared in one other set); and the sanitation worker with safety gear.

Exclusivity

True North Bricks: Target-exclusive store set

Brickset Reviews: Target-exclusive in the US at time of review; street-dated to late September 2018.

Resale

Brickset Reviews: Likely to hold value or see modest aftermarket growth due to exclusivity and minifigure variety, though not a high-investment set.

Minifigures & Standout Parts

In this set (4)

Barista - Female, Reddish Brown Apron with Cup and Name Tag, Reddish Brown Legs, Reddish Brown Hair

Suit Jacket Buttoned with Red Tie, Dark Bluish Gray Legs, Dark Brown Smooth Hair

Doctor - EMT Star of Life, White Legs, Dark Orange Hair Ponytail Long with Side Bangs, Glasses

Orange Safety Vest with Reflective Stripes, Orange Legs, Red Construction Helmet, Glasses

Standout parts (per reviewers)

Rotating pastry stand
Functional rotating element that adds play value and was an unexpected pleasant surprise
Printed pastry tiles
Decorative tiles that the reviewer particularly enjoyed
Dalmatian
Included as noted in the set introduction
Bicycle
Included as noted in the set introduction
Printed donut pieces
Seven printed donut pieces plus one extra; multiple colors; printed pastry/cookie pieces not commonly found in sets
Coffee machine (aqua color)
Previously seen in Friends sets; generates interest for coffee-themed displays