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Mulan's Training Day

Name: LEGO Mulan's Training Day 41151
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 41151
Rating: 4.68 (319 reviews)

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Expert reviews

2analyzed

Owner ratings

319

Consensus

BUY

BrickScore

Recommended

Owners

Synthesized Verdict

"With a BrickScore of 72, Mulan's Training Day earns its score as a fun, film-packed small set with a genuinely excellent Mulan mini-doll — but fans will wish Mushu had more than a tile cameo and that Mulan herself came battle-ready in her armor."

Reviewers broadly agree that Mulan's Training Day is a charming, well-priced small set that punches above its weight in film references and character appeal. The Mulan mini-doll is universally cited as the star attraction, praised for her detailed dress, unique straight hair element, and exclusive accessories. Both expert and buyer reviewers note the set's refreshing departure from the usual Disney castle formula. That said, the supporting builds are considered underwhelming, and the omission of Mulan's iconic armor and a proper Mushu figure are the most consistent disappointments.

Where they split: Minor split on tone: LEGO.com buyer reviewers were enthusiastically positive (one giving a perfect score), while expert reviewers (Brickset, Brick Fanatics) were more measured, acknowledging clear omissions like armor and Mushu. All sources agree on the core strengths and weaknesses, however.

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LOVED (8)

01Exclusive Mulan mini-doll making her LEGO debut, praised for her pale yellow and lime green dress with flower decorations and distinctive textured straight hair with pink flower accessory
02Impressive density of film references packed into ~100 pieces: spinning training dummy, catapult, cherry blossom tree, Khan the war horse, and father's katana
03Printed Mushu silhouette tile described as a 'delightful' nod to the character
04Trans-clear fan with metallic gold design and pearl silver katana are stand-out accessories
05New five-petaled flower pieces in flame yellowish orange add visual charm
06Competitive price point (compared to a Star Wars Battle Pack) makes it a low-risk buy
07Spinning training dummy mechanic is a fun, novel touch for the Disney theme
08Welcome break from repetitive Disney castle sets due to its military/training focus

CRITICIZED (7)

01Mulan only comes in her dress — no iconic armor or warrior outfit despite the 'Training Day' theme
02No actual Mushu character figure; only a printed silhouette tile
03Khan the horse is reduced to a small foal/pony with no saddle and missing the film's white head markings
04Alternative bun hair piece not included
05Family temple build is only loosely based on the film and lacks depth — walls don't extend beyond the doorway
06Accompanying builds (temple, tree, catapult) are considered less interesting than the mini-doll itself
07No other named characters from the film included

What reviewers are saying

"Mulan is unique among the eleven official princesses as she holds no royal title and her military background is equally unusual. Nevertheless, that is certainly the focus of this set, making an interesting change from th…"

Brickset Reviews

"Mulan is an absolute favorite in our house, so the news that she would be arriving in this LEGO release was cause for celebration – we had been waiting for her since the very first wave of sets."

Brick Fanatics

Ecosystem

Other Disney Princess sets — 41151 Mulan's Training Day makes a welcome change from the repetitive castles and characters that sometimes criticize the Disney theme, due to the unusual subject matter with training dummies being more often found in NINJAGO sets

LEGO Star Wars Battle Pack — 41151 Mulan's Training Day is priced like a LEGO Star Wars Battle Pack, making it competitively positioned as a no-brainer purchase for many folks

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Consensus

BUY

Brickset Reviews

Editorial Source

BUY

Key Pros

✓Mulan mini-doll is the clear highlight with excellent pale yellow and lime green dress featuring flower decorations
✓Distinctive straight hair with textured detail and pink flower accessory representation
✓Excellent selection of accessories (pearl silver katana, teapot, cup, printed fan)

Key Cons

✕Lack of Mulan's iconic armor despite 'Training Day' theme focus
✕No Mushu character figure included (only silhouette tile)

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Brick Fanatics

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BUY

"Mulan is an absolute favorite in our house, so the news that she would be arriving in this LEGO release was cause for celebration – we had been waiting for her since the very first wave of sets."

Key Pros

✓Numerous references to the source material packed into a small set
✓Exclusive Mulan minidoll
✓Great parts and colors for building

Key Cons

✕Mulan only comes in one outfit (dress with long hair), not her iconic warrior outfit
✕War steed reduced to a cute pony rather than a proper horse and saddle

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Value drivers

Brickset Reviews: Mulan mini-doll with exclusive pale yellow dress, textured straight hair, and pink flower accessory

Brick Fanatics: Mulan - exclusive character making her LEGO debut; described as the most desirable character in the current wave

Exclusivity

Brickset Reviews: Wide retail (standard Disney line release)

Brick Fanatics: Exclusive minidoll; exclusive Mulan character

Resale

Brick Fanatics: Not explicitly addressed, but the exclusive nature of Mulan's first LEGO appearance and desirability suggest potential collectibility

Minifigures & Standout Parts

In this set (1)

Mulan - Full Length Dress, Flower

Standout parts (per reviewers)

Trans-clear fan with metallic gold design
First appeared in 76060 Doctor Strange's Sanctum Sanctorum (2016); intricate metallic gold design suits the Chinese setting
Five-petaled flower pieces in flame yellowish orangeValue
Brand new and can be rotated all the way around without obstructing neighbouring bricks, in contrast with the older four-petaled variant
Straight hair element with textured detailValue
Introduced for LEGO Friends last year; nicely represents Mulan's distinctive straight hair from the film
Printed 2x2 tile showing Mushu in silhouette
Pearl gold silhouette in magenta color; perfectly depicts the dragon's slender body
Black foal horse with textured maneValue
Only appeared in two previous sets so is fairly rare; recognisable thanks to black coat
Training dummy with catapult mechanism
References the training dummy scene from the movie where rockets are targeted; uses a catapult mechanism