LEGO Reviews BrickHeadz41597

Go Brick Me

Name: LEGO Go Brick Me 41597
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 41597
Rating: 4.7 (418 reviews)

87 · HIGHLY RECOMMENDEDINVESTMENT GRADE: AA2018708 pcsHigh agreement · 95%

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BUY

BrickScore

Highly Recommended

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"Go Brick Me earns a BrickScore of 86.9 with near-total owner consensus: 4.7/5 across 418 ratings and a 94% recommendation rate tell the story clearly. The concept is unique, the value at its original price was exceptional, and the creative freedom it offers has made it one of the most beloved entries in the entire BrickHeadz catalog."

Go Brick Me earns a BrickScore of 86.9 and sits firmly in the Highly Recommended tier, with 418 owners awarding an average of 4.7 out of 5 and a 94% recommendation rate. Owners consistently praise the set as an exceptional value creative sandbox: 708 pieces, enough for two fully custom BrickHeadz figures, at $29.99 MSRP. The concept of building personalized self-portraits appeals across ages and skill levels, making it one of the most universally enjoyed BrickHeadz releases.

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LOVED (8)

01Outstanding value: 708 pieces supporting two custom BrickHeadz builds at $29.99 ($0.042 per piece)
02Creative freedom to build personalized self-portraits rather than prescribed characters
03Enough pieces to build two figures simultaneously with hundreds of extras remaining
04Instructions provide numerous example builds and techniques as inspiration, not prescriptions
05Diverse skin tones (two light, two medium, two dark faces) and four hair color options plus a cap
06Accessory options including beards, mohawks, glasses, and sticker customization
07Figures have compatible hands that can hold standard LEGO accessories
08Great for couples, families, or as a gift

CRITICIZED (5)

01Building two figures with identical or similar hair and skin colors can exhaust certain piece colors quickly
02Limited dark grey pieces makes some outfit designs challenging
03Stickers used for facial expressions (understandable given the custom nature, but disliked by some)
04Eye pieces can be limiting without additional BrickHeadz sets to supplement
05Getting a complete second base frame requires additional bricks with knobs from personal stock

What reviewers are saying

"I've not had this much fun with a LEGO set since I was a kid!"

Brickset Reviews

"No regular Lego set at all. And it deserves something beyond just a regular review."

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BUY

"I've not had this much fun with a LEGO set since I was a kid!"

Key Pros

✓Tremendous value for money at 4.2¢/3.7p per piece (lowest of 2018 sets)
✓Provides enough parts for two complete figures
✓708 pieces with variety of skin tones and hair colors

Key Cons

✕Box front does not clearly convey the set's customization concept - words would have helped
✕Omission of hinges (sometimes used for bulky arms)

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BUY

"No regular Lego set at all. And it deserves something beyond just a regular review."

Key Pros

✓Exceptional parts-to-price ratio; unprecedented value compared to any other LEGO set
✓Comprehensive step-by-step instructions for multiple pre-designed variations make the set accessible to beginners and those unfamiliar with custom BrickHeads building
✓Huge quantity of leftover pieces enables endless creative customization beyond the instructed builds

Key Cons

✕The initial plain white base figure build is somewhat wasteful and not creatively engaging
✕Sticker quality is notably lower than officially printed pieces on standard BrickHeads sets, lacking detail and adhesion quality

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Brickset Reviews: Wide retail availability through LEGO.com and physical stores

Minifigures & Standout Parts

Standout parts (per reviewers)

Square glasses (new piece)
Huge square glasses are a new piece in this set, along with similar round ones
Curved slopes (limited quantity)
Limited curved slopes available, requiring creative solutions when building complex hairstyles like dreadlocks
1x2x1 and 2/3 bricks with four studs on the side
Essential core building blocks used as bases for heads and to attach arms; limited in quantity which constrains the number of figures that can be built
Stud pieces (silver and gold colored)
Decorative accessories providing customization options for figure design
1 by 2 modified plates with clips
Specialized parts provided with extras, useful for customization
Sticker sheet (against clear backing)
Replaces printed pieces; works against any color but lacks the detail and quality of officially printed pieces

What Owners Say · summarized from 31 written reviews (LEGO, Amazon, Walmart)

Owners praise the set's exceptional value, creative freedom, and ability to build customized BrickHeadz of themselves and loved ones, but consistently note that the piece quantities don't actually support making two figures with matching skin tones or hair colors as advertised.

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