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Forest Hideout

Name: LEGO Forest Hideout 40567
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 40567
Rating: 4.8 (327 reviews)

79 · RECOMMENDEDINVESTMENT GRADE: A2022258 pcsHigh agreement · 99%

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327

Consensus

BUY

BrickScore

Recommended

Owners

Synthesized Verdict

"A BrickScore of 79.1, a 4.8 owner rating from 327 buyers, and 100% recommendation rate paint a consistent picture: Forest Hideout is one of the most beloved GWP releases in recent LEGO history, delivering genuine nostalgic warmth alongside modern building craft for the Castle fans who have been waiting decades for the Forestmen to return."

Forest Hideout earns a BrickScore of 79.1 at the Recommended tier, with both Jay's Brick Blog and Brickset reviewers praising it as a charming, faithfully updated homage to the 1987 classic 6054 Forestmen's Hideout. Owners are uniformly enthusiastic: 4.8 out of 5 across 327 ratings, with LEGO.com buyers scoring value at a perfect 5.0 and 100% recommending. The primary audience is adult nostalgia collectors and Castle-era fans, and both expert sources confirm the set succeeds at blending vintage spirit with contemporary building techniques.

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LOVED (9)

01Faithful recreation of the iconic 6054 Forestmen's Hideout with all signature elements retained
02New Forestmen torsos with scuff details and printed belts and pouches
03First female Forestman minifigure in the modern era
04Expanded and denser foliage using larger leaf pieces and organic curved bricks
05Retro-inspired Legoland-style packaging design evoking the original era
06No stickers; all details are printed, as befits a classic set recreation
07Clamshell hinged structure, blue roof, window arches, and red flag preserved from the original
08Toadstool and deer-sigil shield prints add charm
09Brown ladder improves interior accessibility versus the original

CRITICIZED (7)

01No vines ('whips'), a memorable element of the original that is conspicuously absent
02No sword holders, an easy omission to address
03Only one forest hat provided for two Forestmen in the set
04Modern minifigure heads rather than classic smiley faces (though swappable)
05Interior is relatively sparse beyond the ladder and barrel
06High GWP purchase threshold ($150) creates a barrier to entry
07More organic modern tree branches may not satisfy hardcore classic Forestmen purists

Notable Quote

"For fans of vintage LEGO and Castle-era builds, this is an absolute dream come true to see the Forestmen faction make a return in 2022"

Jay's Brick Blog

Ecosystem

6054 Forestmen's Hideout — 40567 is not a 1:1 remake but employs modern building techniques for a more contemporary look. All signature elements are retained (clamshell function, blue roof, window arches, red flag) but with updates like curved bricks, new tree structures, and masonry bricks. The most divisive change is the branches - new ones are more organic but lose the classic 1x5x4 arches. Designer notes the silhouette is similar but with more leaves and natural-looking branches. Missing the vines and classic smiley faces, but overall a successful homage that blends nostalgia with modern design.

6054 Forestmen's Hideout — This is a very faithful representation of 6054, and a lovely little set. While in between sessions at Brickworld Chicago, I built the set and took a closer look at this highly anticipated gift with purchase. It's clear which set this is based on, though the increased foliage used on this set is very much appreciated.

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BUY

Jay's Brick Blog

Editorial Source

BUY

"One of the most anticipated gift with purchases of 2022 is 40567 Forest Hideout, a fresh remake of the iconic 1987 Forestmen set, 6054 Forestmen's Hideout."

Key Pros

✓A charming, and incredibly well-designed homage to a Forestmen classic
✓It's a gift with purchase
✓New Forestmen torsos with excellent scuff details and printed belts/pouches

Key Cons

✕No vines - the lack of 'whips' is disappointing as they were memorable in the original
✕No sword holders - odd omission and not hard to incorporate

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Brickset Reviews

Editorial Source

BUY

"While the set itself is well-designed and faithful to the original, the value proposition is complicated by the $150+ purchase threshold required to obtain it as a gift with purchase. The reviewer notes this is particularly expensive for a GWP item and expresses this as her main reservation about the set."

Key Pros

✓Faithful and nostalgic recreation of the classic 6054
✓Excellent use of modern parts and building techniques, particularly rounded pieces and expanded foliage
✓Nice details in minifigure torsos with leather stitching and wear effects

Key Cons

✕High price point as a gift with purchase ($150 threshold)
✕Only one forest hat provided (only found in this set to date), reviewer wished for a second one for the female minifigure

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Value drivers

Jay's Brick Blog: Updated Forestmen minifigures with new torsos and first female Forestman figure in modern times

Brickset Reviews: The relatively rare male minifig head (only seen twice before, most recently in Bricklink Castle in the Forest set) and the female Forestwoman minifigure are collectible.

Exclusivity

Jay's Brick Blog: Exclusive to LEGO.com / LEGO Stores. Gift with purchase (free with purchases of US$150 / AU$209 / £150 from 15-22 June 2022 while stocks last).

Brickset Reviews: Gift with purchase exclusive at LEGO brand stores and online with $150+ purchases

Resale

Brickset Reviews: The reviewer expects this will sell out quickly, particularly among Castle fans who have been wanting more sets in the theme. The GWP exclusivity should support long-term value.

Minifigures & Standout Parts

In this set (2)

Forestman

Forestwoman

Standout parts (per reviewers)

1x4 Masonry Bricks in Light Bluish Gray
First appeared in 76383 Potions Class; adds more 'Castle' feel and gives an upgrade to stone brick appearance
Dinosaur tails and macaroni tubes
Used generously for foliage and branches to give a more natural, tree-like look compared to the original 1x5x4 arches
Bullseye target print
New bullseye print instead of the older yellow target; consistent with targets in 31120 Medieval Castle and 21325 Medieval Blacksmith
Forestmen shields with printed deer sigilValue
Slightly different design from original with sharper printing and more vibrant colors; includes kite shields with Forestmen sigil
Larger leaf pieces
The newer, larger leaf pieces are used to great effect to give a suitable impression that this is in the middle of the forest. More of these pieces are used compared to the original set.
Rounded/curved bricks and plates
The newer, larger leaf pieces are used to great effect... The newer, larger leaf pieces are used to great effect to give a suitable impression that this is in the middle of the forest. I really enjoy how the tower takes on a much more rounded shape thanks to parts that have been created since the original set.