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"The Love Gift Box is a charming but deliberately simple seasonal GWP that delights as a free bonus or a quick Valentine's Day project; its Mixed Reviews BrickScore of 63.4 honestly reflects the limited build scope rather than any quality problem, and the 4.71 owner rating across 87 buyers confirms it lands well when expectations are calibrated to its size."
The Love Gift Box (40679) is a seasonal GWP (gift-with-purchase) set that reviewers received warmly as a cute, fast desk build, though it earns a Mixed Reviews BrickScore of 63.4 reflecting its limited scope and novelty rather than any structural flaw. Nearly every reviewer received it for free as a bonus with a LEGO.com order, which heavily colors the positive tone; purchased standalone, opinion is more divided on whether the simple build justifies a standalone buy. Despite the mixed BrickScore tier, actual owner sentiment is high: 4.71 out of 5 across 87 ratings, with 93% recommending it on LEGO.com.
Where they split: The Mixed Reviews BrickScore (63.4) sits in genuine tension with the 4.71 owner rating and 93% recommendation rate. The disconnect is largely explained by context: owners overwhelmingly received this as a free GWP bonus, inflating satisfaction scores. The expert consensus registers the set's limited ambition more honestly.
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"Overall 40679 Love Gift Box is standard fare for a modern Seasonal set, without any real surprises. Even so, the Shiba Inu is very charming and I like the model's vibrant colours, as well as the option to swap the dog's …"
Brickset Reviews
"if you have $75 worth of LEGO to buy and are waiting on a good Gift with Purchase to pull the trigger, I would advise waiting for something more interesting"
The Brothers Brick"Overall 40679 Love Gift Box is standard fare for a modern Seasonal set, without any real surprises. Even so, the Shiba Inu is very charming and I like the model's vibrant colours, as well as the option to swap the dog's eyes or the message above."
"if you have $75 worth of LEGO to buy and are waiting on a good Gift with Purchase to pull the trigger, I would advise waiting for something more interesting"
Owners love this set as a cute, quick Valentine's gift and relaxing build, though most got it free and wouldn't pay full price for the small size.
Amazon4.7
LEGO.com4.7
