LEGO Reviews Botanicals40524

Sunflowers

Name: LEGO Sunflowers 40524
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 40524
Rating: 4.8 (14680 reviews)

73 · RECOMMENDEDINVESTMENT GRADE: BBB2022191 pcsHigh agreement · 91%

Expert reviews

4analyzed

Owner ratings

14.7K+

Consensus

BUY

BrickScore

Recommended

Owners

Synthesized Verdict

"The Sunflowers set earns a Recommended BrickScore of 73.4 and a 4.80-star rating from over 14,600 owners who consistently praise its cheerful display value and accessible build, with the only recurring complaint being the somewhat imprecise petal-to-hub connection that can loosen over time."

The LEGO Sunflowers (40524) achieve a BrickScore of 73.4 and a Recommended verdict, backed by one of the largest owner sample sizes in the botanical line at 14,680 ratings and an average of 4.80 out of 5. The set is universally praised for its cheerful color, accessibility, and value as a display piece, with owners frequently building multiple sets to create fuller bouquet arrangements. A known structural quirk is that petal attachment on the green steering wheel hub can feel loose or imprecise, which bothered detail-focused owners but did not diminish overall enthusiasm. This set is retired from retail.

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LOVED (8)

01Bright, cheerful color and immediately recognizable sunflower design
02Quick and relaxing build accessible to all skill levels
03Adjustable petals and leaves allowing subtle posing
04Strong pairing with other LEGO botanical sets including the Bouquet, Roses, and Tulips
05Year-round display value with no wilting
06Very strong price per piece at $0.078 for an impulse-buy set
07Excellent gift option and gateway set for new LEGO fans
08Light weight makes it versatile for shelf and desk display

CRITICIZED (4)

01Petal attachment on the green steering wheel hub is imprecise, with small gaps between petals and a tendency to fall off with light touch
02Very short build; some owners wanted more pieces and complexity
03A single set of two sunflowers looks sparse; buying multiples is commonly recommended
04Limited complexity for experienced builders

What reviewers are saying

"40524 Sunflowers is an attractive addition the series that looks great when displayed in a vase (filled with trans-clear cheese slopes) and from a distance, appears very much like the real thing."

Brickset Reviews

"i think that overall the designer has done a really nice job here of using fairly simple pieces and a lot of them in a way that just makes something that is clearly a sunflower"

JANG's LEGO Reviews

"I really love how well they captured the feel and image of sunflowers. The different petal structures, as well as the excellent parts usage produce a delightful final product."

The Brothers Brick

"it's a fun floral build that's great in a pinch, and I imagine due to its price-point, will be a very popular gift, especially to non-LEGO fans"

Jay's Brick Blog

Ecosystem

Roses (Botanical Collection) — The sunflowers look nicer than the roses JANG thought they would, but the roses are still the most popular. Roses are simpler and more perfect-looking, while sunflowers offer a different aesthetic.

Tulips (Botanical Collection) — Sunflowers look nicer and more proper than the tulips, which 'don't quite look as good.' Different color combinations and presentation make sunflowers more appealing. They start to look good together, especially the sunflower color combination.

10280 Flower Bouquet — Sunflowers joins earlier botanical successes; reviewer suggests displaying together enhances visual appeal

10281 Bonsai Tree — Part of expanded Botanical Collection with clear design continuity

BotanicalsTier 1Investment Grade

By Reviewer · 4

Avg score

Consensus

BUY

Brickset Reviews

Editorial Source

BUY

"40524 Sunflowers is an attractive addition the series that looks great when displayed in a vase (filled with trans-clear cheese slopes) and from a distance, appears very much like the real thing."

Key Pros

✓Attractive and realistic appearance when displayed in a vase
✓Looks very much like real sunflowers from a distance
✓Well-priced gift option

Key Cons

✕Build process for petals is fiddly and requires careful alignment

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JANG's LEGO Reviews

Expert Video Source

BUY

"i think that overall the designer has done a really nice job here of using fairly simple pieces and a lot of them in a way that just makes something that is clearly a sunflower"

Key Pros

✓Clearly recognizable as a sunflower using simple pieces
✓Easy to customize (lengthen, shorten stem, adjust angle)
✓Less tedious to build than expected

Key Cons

✕Petals require careful alignment during build
✕Leaves are not perfect in appearance

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The Brothers Brick

Expert Video Source

BUY

"I really love how well they captured the feel and image of sunflowers. The different petal structures, as well as the excellent parts usage produce a delightful final product."

Key Pros

✓Excellent capture of sunflower aesthetics and botanical accuracy
✓Generous parts allocation (48 yellow paddles, 48 bright orange claws, 2×2 dark green steering wheels)
✓New bright light orange plant plate color

Key Cons

✕Very long second build step focused on repetitive petal placement
✕Leaf positioning is difficult due to helicopter-like motion of clip connectors

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Jay's Brick Blog

Editorial Source

BUY

"it's a fun floral build that's great in a pinch, and I imagine due to its price-point, will be a very popular gift, especially to non-LEGO fans"

Key Pros

✓Brand new bright light orange 3-leaf element in abundance
✓Small, accessible build that makes for great gifts or a quick build
✓Design works really well and is the largest flower so far

Key Cons

✕Build is quite tedious, especially attaching 48x oar paddles
✕Petals can sometimes be knocked over when arranging the flowers

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Dimensional Analysis

Investment Layer

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Exclusivity

Brickset Reviews: LEGO exclusive

The Brothers Brick: Botanical Collection item (released by LEGO Shop Online and retail); not LEGO Shop exclusive based on description

Resale

Brickset Reviews: Expected to be difficult to obtain after initial release, suggesting potential secondary market interest

Jay's Brick Blog: Expected to remain desirable as LEGO continues to expand the Botanical/Flower line; sealed copies likely to hold value

Minifigures & Standout Parts

Standout parts (per reviewers)

27262 COCKPIT 4X5X1, W/ 3.2 SHAFT, NO. 1
A piece introduced in Nexo Knights sets, given a second lease of life as foliage in the botanical sets
5-wide 67811 STEERING WHEEL NO. 1
New element used as the flower center to which petals are attached
24 yellow 31990 PADDLE, NO. 1 and 12 light orange 32607 PLANT, W/ PLATE 1X1, NO. 1
Used as petals; very similar in color, difficult to differentiate in photos
Dark green Technic connectors
Used for stalks, consistent with other flowers in the botanical series
Technic steering wheel piece
Used as the center of the flower; also used in other botanical flower-based builds.
Orange exoforce hands
Used in large quantities as petals; gives the flower its distinctive appearance.

What Owners Say

LEGO botanical fans are largely delighted by the cheerful, quick-building Sunflowers set, though a consistent minority reports that petals detach too easily and the stems are noticeably shorter than other floral sets.

COMMON PRAISE

+Beautiful, realistic-looking result that adds brightness to home decor and pairs well with other LEGO botanical sets
+Quick, relaxing build that even beginners and children can complete in under an hour
+Flowers last forever with no watering needed, making them a popular gift and personal treat
+Good value for the price, with buyers commonly purchasing two sets for a fuller display

COMMON COMPLAINTS

−Petals fall off easily due to the orange claw connector design, and once loosened they can be difficult to reseat securely
−Stems are noticeably shorter than other sets in the LEGO botanical range, making them look out of proportion in a mixed bouquet
−A small number of buyers received sets with missing pieces

botanical collectionquick easy buildpetal attachment issuehome decorgift idea

Buyer Ratings

Amazon4.8

12,118 reviews

92%