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"La Catrina is the rare LEGO set that reviewers and owners agree on completely: a BrickScore of 92.9 backed by a 4.83 owner average across 25 ratings and a 97% recommendation rate confirm it as one of the most celebrated Brickheadz ever made, valued equally for its cultural originality and its vibrant display presence."
La Catrina (40492) achieves near-perfect consensus: Jay's Brick Blog declared it one of the finest Brickheadz ever produced, and 17 LEGO.com owner reviews collectively gave nothing but 5-star ratings, with the set averaging 4.83 out of 5 across 25 ratings and a 97% would-recommend rate. The BrickScore of 92.9 reflects that alignment. Reviewers and owners consistently cited the bright colors, distinctive Dia de los Muertos aesthetic, and the refreshing departure from licensed characters as what makes this set stand apart in the Brickheadz catalog.
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"The La Catrina Brickheadz was a really pleasant surprise – we've had Seasonal Brickheadz in the past, mostly celebrating "Western" holidays like Christmas, Easter, and Halloween, but it's great to see LEGO branching out …"
Jay's Brick Blog
"The figure, number 149 in the series, is a colourful and attractive model of an unusual and unexpected subject, one that's sure to stand out in your BrickHeadz collection."
Brickset Reviews"The La Catrina Brickheadz was a really pleasant surprise – we've had Seasonal Brickheadz in the past, mostly celebrating "Western" holidays like Christmas, Easter, and Halloween, but it's great to see LEGO branching out to other cultures like the Day of the Dead."
"The figure, number 149 in the series, is a colourful and attractive model of an unusual and unexpected subject, one that's sure to stand out in your BrickHeadz collection."
Owners overwhelmingly praise La Catrina as a beautiful, culturally meaningful build with vibrant colors and quick assembly, though a small minority note quality control issues with print alignment.
LEGO.com4.8
