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"Elsa's Ice Palace earns a BrickScore of 63.8 — enthusiastically loved by young Frozen fans for its magical look and accessible build, but held back by a steep price-per-piece (15.9¢), cramped interiors, and the long shadow of the better-regarded 43197 Ice Castle."
Elsa's Ice Palace (43244) is a visually appealing, accessible build that wins over young Frozen fans but draws more measured reactions from critical reviewers. Owner reviews are overwhelmingly enthusiastic, praising the magical aesthetic, clear instructions, and fun play features for young children. The one detailed expert review tempers expectations: the set looks impressive but interior play space is cramped, the price carries a hefty Disney licence premium, and a prior version (43197) is considered the stronger palace.
Where they split: Owner reviews are uniformly glowing (nearly all 5-star), while the sole expert review (Brickset, 68/100) is noticeably more measured — flagging price, cramped play, and the superior 43197 as genuine concerns. The BrickScore of 63.8 reflects the gap between enthusiastic gifting sentiment and more analytical scrutiny.
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"A decent set with a couple of play features, but expensive."
Brickset Reviews"Ganz schlau werden wir aus dem Set nicht. Ein Baby-Rentier kommt im ersten Teil nur am Anfang des Films vor. Der Schlitten war aus Holz und hatte bei der Fahrt zum Nordberg kein Eis mehr geladen. Es gab keine Bilder oder…"
Zusammengebaut"A decent set with a couple of play features, but expensive."
"Ganz schlau werden wir aus dem Set nicht. Ein Baby-Rentier kommt im ersten Teil nur am Anfang des Films vor. Der Schlitten war aus Holz und hatte bei der Fahrt zum Nordberg kein Eis mehr geladen. Es gab keine Bilder oder sonstige sichtbare Deko außer des Kronleuchters im Palast. Das zweite Bett (für Anna?) sowie die Kronjuwelen ergeben keinen Sinn."
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