LEGO Reviews BrickHeadz40549

Demogorgon & Eleven

Name: LEGO Demogorgon & Eleven 40549
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 40549
Rating: 4.7 (385 reviews)

57 · SKIP ITINVESTMENT GRADE: B2022192 pcsHigh agreement · 83%

Expert reviews

2analyzed

Owner ratings

385

Consensus

BUY

BrickScore

Skip It

Owners

Synthesized Verdict

"A tale of two figures: the Demogorgon's inventive brick-built head earns genuine praise, but Eleven's bland construction and the set's thin piece count for the price pull the BrickScore to 56.8. Owners who are Stranger Things fans rate it 4.7/5 and don't share the critics' reservations."

Critics from The Brothers Brick and Jay's Brick Blog land at a moderate mixed verdict on this BrickHeadz pair, with the Demogorgon drawing nearly all the praise and Eleven described as plain and over-reliant on color-blocking. The BrickScore of 56.8 places it in Skip It territory despite genuinely interesting printed parts and an inventive Demogorgon head design. Notably, 385 owners rate it 4.7 out of 5, with 94% saying they would recommend it, suggesting Stranger Things fans are far more forgiving than critics.

Where they split: Critics (BrickScore 56.8) and owners (4.7/5, 94% recommend) disagree sharply. Reviewers found the set underwhelming as a whole product, while buyers overwhelmingly love it, reflecting how licensing enthusiasm can override build-quality concerns. Between expert reviewers, The Brothers Brick was more charitable about the Demogorgon's construction while Jay's Brick Blog called Eleven 'plain' and recommended a skip.

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LOVED (4)

01Demogorgon head construction using pentagonal plates and curved teeth printed pieces is inventive and unique for BrickHeadz
02Generous printed part count including Eleven's dress tile, Demogorgon teeth pieces, and waffle stud Eggo prop
03Demogorgon's grill-plate sunken ribs and double-clip-plate arms add tactile character detail
04Brings a new Netflix license into BrickHeadz format, a fresh entry for collectors of the sub-theme

CRITICIZED (5)

01Eleven is extremely plain, relying almost entirely on color-blocking to suggest the character with no bloody nose detail
02Demogorgon's back is flat and unremarkable, described by one owner as resembling a boring beige refrigerator
03At 192 pieces for $19.99 USD, the set is over 100 pieces smaller than the Mandalorian and Child BrickHeadz at a similar price point
04Appeal is narrow, with limited draw beyond dedicated Stranger Things fans
05One reviewer, in hindsight, said they would have skipped the purchase

What reviewers are saying

"Much like the Mandalorian and the Child BrickHeadz, this price point makes some sense. The structure of the Demogorgon takes up a decent chunk of pieces in the set and the printed pieces are also a little more complex."

The Brothers Brick

"Love seeing more LEGO Stranger Things, and a new license in Brickheadz"

Jay's Brick Blog

Ecosystem

Mandalorian and Child BrickHeadz — With only 192 pieces, this set is more than 100 pieces short of the Mandalorian and Child BrickHeadz duo with a much less complex build, making the Stranger Things set feel smaller at a similar price point.

75810 The Upside Down — This BrickHeadz set is a departure from the realistic background of The Upside Down set but still matches the ominous ruby sunset of Hawkins, Indiana aesthetic from the series.

40496 (Bellatrix Lestrange BrickHeadz) — Bellatrix's elaborate hairstyle makes for a more interesting figure than Eleven's shaved head

BrickHeadzTier 2Investment Grade

By Reviewer · 2

Avg score

Consensus

BUY

The Brothers Brick

Expert Video Source

BUY

Key Pros

✓Recognizable character designs that capture the essence of Eleven and the Demogorgon
✓The Demogorgon's unique construction with pentagonal mouth plates and curved teeth creates visual interest
✓Good use of printed parts including dress design and creature teeth

Key Cons

✕Eleven's build is straightforward and lacks complexity, relying heavily on color-blocking
✕Without the dress print and Eggo, Eleven might not be recognizable

JUMP TO REVIEW

Jay's Brick Blog

Editorial Source

SKIP

"Love seeing more LEGO Stranger Things, and a new license in Brickheadz"

Key Pros

✓Love seeing more LEGO Stranger Things, and a new license in Brickheadz
✓Printed elements are aplenty, and the Nexo Shield teeth are great
✓Demogorgon looks fantastically horrific

Key Cons

✕Eleven is a little plain
✕Eleven could do with a bloody nose

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Exclusivity

The Brothers Brick: Available from LEGO Shop (US $19.99), Amazon.com, and third-party sellers on eBay and elsewhere as of the review date.

Jay's Brick Blog: Exclusive to LEGO.com and LEGO Brand Retail Stores

Resale

The Brothers Brick: The reviewer sees potential value in the printed pieces, particularly anticipating demand for custom Sarlaccs and Kraken-esque creature builds using the teeth pieces.

Jay's Brick Blog: If LEGO support Stranger Things with more sets, I can see these holding some value, but that remains to be seen

Minifigures & Standout Parts

Standout parts (per reviewers)

waffle printed stud
This will make the 13th set with a waffle printed stud, which usually works its way into fairytale or bakery sets.
Eleven's dress print
The dress pattern printed brick is essential for character recognition; without it the figure might not be recognizable.
Demogorgon teeth printed pentagonal plates
The teeth specifically would make for great additions to some Kraken-esque creature build. The printed pentagonal plates are perfect partners with the central concentration of curved teeth pieces.
octagonal hinge plate
Provides a place for each mandible section of the Demogorgon's mouth to attach, enabling unique posable mouth construction.
double clip plates for Demogorgon arms
Used instead of the usual single clip for hands, another little detail of the character worked in.
grill plates
Used to make the creature's sunken ribs, a unique building technique for the Demogorgon.

What Owners Say · summarized from 8 written reviews (LEGO, Amazon, Walmart)

Most owners love the Brickheadz format and Stranger Things theme, though some wish LEGO would expand the character lineup and feel the set itself is not exceptional.

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