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"The Jane Goodall Tribute earns a BrickScore of 68.7 with three expert reviewers aligning on a verdict that the exclusive Dr. Goodall minifigure and charming jungle vignette are genuine highlights, but the simplified build, identical chimpanzee poses, and restrictive $120 qualifying threshold keep it firmly in Mixed Reviews rather than reaching the heights of its Amelia Earhart predecessor."
The Jane Goodall Tribute (40530) is a gift-with-purchase exclusive that generated genuinely positive responses from three expert sources, landing a BrickScore of 68.7 and a Mixed Reviews tier reflecting the gap between its emotional resonance and its limited construction ambition. The Brothers Brick (75), Brickset (72), and Jay's Brick Blog (60) all praised the new Dr. Goodall minifigure as the clear highlight and appreciated LEGO celebrating a living scientific figure. All three also flagged the build as simpler than its predecessor set 40450 Amelia Earhart Tribute, with the repeated fixed-pose chimpanzees drawing particular criticism. Owners gave it 4.9 out of 5 across 144 ratings, with 100% recommending it on LEGO.com.
Where they split: Jay's Brick Blog scored this a 60 (mixed) while The Brothers Brick gave 75 (positive), with the gap primarily reflecting how each reviewer weighted the build simplicity versus the cultural significance of celebrating Jane Goodall. All three agreed on the core facts but diverged on how much the repeated chimpanzee poses and simpler construction undercut the set.
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"I love that LEGO is taking this tack. While I have no problem with getting another vehicle, microscale building, or whatever else LEGO would do as a Gift with Purchase (and in fact many of those are lovely), there's far …"
The Brothers Brick
"While the qualifying purchase threshold is high, this tribute to Jane Goodall is enjoyable."
Brickset Reviews
"Dr Jane Goodall is an inspiration, pioneer and is almost on par as David Attenborough in her contribution to primate research, awareness, and conservation, so she's a fantastic pick."
Jay's Brick Blog"I love that LEGO is taking this tack. While I have no problem with getting another vehicle, microscale building, or whatever else LEGO would do as a Gift with Purchase (and in fact many of those are lovely), there's far more value in celebrating renowned scientists, pioneers, and authors."
"While the qualifying purchase threshold is high, this tribute to Jane Goodall is enjoyable."
"Dr Jane Goodall is an inspiration, pioneer and is almost on par as David Attenborough in her contribution to primate research, awareness, and conservation, so she's a fantastic pick."
Owners universally praise this tribute set for its educational value, appealing design, and thoughtful use of sustainable materials, though some wish the chimpanzees had more pose variety and accessories like bananas.
Amazon4.9
LEGO.com5.0
