
"The Joker Brick Sketches earns its Highly Recommended BrickScore of 82.4 as one of the most visually striking sets in the format: three expert reviewers praised its expressive design and clever 3D relief techniques, and 100% of LEGO.com buyers recommend it, though the short build time makes the $16.99 price a fair debate."
The Joker Brick Sketches (40428) earned a BrickScore of 82.4 and a Highly Recommended tier, with three expert reviewers from Jay's Brick Blog, The Brothers Brick, and Brickset converging on its outstanding display design and surprisingly clever build techniques. Owners agree: 102 ratings average 4.79 out of 5, and 100% of LEGO.com respondents would recommend it. The main reservation across both critics and buyers is pricing, with the $16.99 retail cost for 170 pieces ($0.10 per piece) described by multiple reviewers as a touch high for the build time involved.

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"The Joker drew me in with his highly expressive face and bright colours. His eyes and eyebrows are bang-on and I love how vibrant and comic-booky he looks, with a splash of malice and insanity."
Jay's Brick Blog
"The Joker is a more satisfying build. There are a lot of fiddly detail bits, and a bit of SNOT building in the mouth and chin."
The Brothers Brick
"It's a quick, easy and satisfying build, seeing the picture take shape as you add the layers of plates."
Brickset Reviews
"The Joker drew me in with his highly expressive face and bright colours. His eyes and eyebrows are bang-on and I love how vibrant and comic-booky he looks, with a splash of malice and insanity."

"The Joker is a more satisfying build. There are a lot of fiddly detail bits, and a bit of SNOT building in the mouth and chin."

"It's a quick, easy and satisfying build, seeing the picture take shape as you add the layers of plates."
Owners overwhelmingly praise the Joker Brick Sketch for its creative design, satisfying build, and excellent display appeal, with only minor concerns about the small build size and price point.
Amazon4.8
LEGO.com4.8