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Moana's Flowerpot

Name: LEGO Moana's Flowerpot 43252
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 43252
Rating: 4.42 (163 reviews)

77 · RECOMMENDEDINVESTMENT GRADE: BBB2024619 pcsHigh agreement · 96%

Expert reviews

2analyzed

Owner ratings

163

Consensus

BUY

BrickScore

Recommended

Owners

Synthesized Verdict

"Moana's Flowerpot is a well-executed Recommended set that works both as a standalone botanical display and as a character piece for Moana fans, backed by a 4.42-out-of-5 owner average across 163 ratings and consistent critical praise for the woven basket technique and new Sienna Brown skin tone."

Moana's Flowerpot sits at a pleasant intersection of the LEGO Botanical Collection aesthetic and Disney storytelling, earning a Recommended verdict with a BrickScore of 76.7. The Brickset reviewer praised the woven basket construction, the new Sienna Brown skin tone on the Moana mini-doll, and the hidden narrative elements inside the pot, while owner enthusiasm across 163 ratings (4.42 out of 5) was strong, with buyers consistently calling out the display quality and enjoyment of the build. Playability scores notably lag the display scores, reflecting that this is primarily a shelf piece.

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LOVED (7)

01Woven basket texture construction technique is visually distinctive
02Vibrant hibiscus flower arrangement displays well as part of a botanical collection
03Hidden interior storytelling elements including Pua the pig and a miniature boat
04New Sienna Brown skin tone on the Moana mini-doll, best iteration of the character to date
05Useful extra pieces including an extra oar and the Heart of Te Fiti (sparkly trans-green opal element)
06Fun sticker illustrations on the basket pieces
07Pairs naturally with Isabela's Flowerpot and other botanical sets

CRITICIZED (7)

01No Heihei the rooster, only Pua the pig is included
02No small flower accessory for Moana's hair despite the hibiscus being the set's centerpiece
03Sticker printing is slightly off-center on some basket pieces
04Basket panels are somewhat unstable during assembly
05Approximately 112 curved 1x1 pieces create finger fatigue during the build
06Height is shorter than typical Botanical Collection sets
07Hinge mechanism where the flower base opens is abrupt, though better integrated than the predecessor

What reviewers are saying

"A beautiful way to incorporate Hibiscus into your botanical collection."

Brickset Reviews

"Our initial impression was that it was a unique marriage with the Botanical line."

The Brothers Brick

Ecosystem

43249 Stitch — A similar Hibiscus design was used in 43249 Stitch. If you had a few rings lying around, you could make some more colours of Hibiscus to spruce up the display.

43237 Isabela's Flowerpot — As mentioned in the review for 43237 Isabela's Flowerpot, the mechanism for the hinges is abrupt, but compared to the aforementioned model, 43252 does a much better job of blending this in.

DisneyTier 1Investment Grade

By Reviewer · 2

Avg score

Consensus

BUY

Brickset Reviews

Editorial Source

BUY

"A beautiful way to incorporate Hibiscus into your botanical collection."

Key Pros

✓A beautiful way to incorporate Hibiscus into your botanical collection
✓Good as a standalone botanical
✓Fun illustrations on the stickers

Key Cons

✕No Heihei (only Pua included)
✕No small flower accessory for Moana's hair despite flower being the set's main feature

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"Our initial impression was that it was a unique marriage with the Botanical line."

Key Pros

✓Sweet, fun little build
✓Scratches the Botanical Collection itch
✓Pot design is lovely

Key Cons

✕Not complicated, may not appeal to all adult fans
✕No Hei Hei rooster included

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Value drivers

Brickset Reviews: Moana with new Sienna Brown skin tone and exclusive wardrobe variations

Exclusivity

Brickset Reviews: Unique to this set; contains exclusive Moana mini-doll variant and skin tone debut

The Brothers Brick: Wide retail (LEGO Store and other retailers like Amazon and eBay)

Resale

Brickset Reviews: Moderate collectibility; not explicitly discussed but the unique Moana theme and new skin tone may sustain value

Minifigures & Standout Parts

In this set (1)

Moana (Sienna) - Mini Doll, Coral and White Strapless Top, Tan Long Skirt with Dark Tan Hems, Dark Brown Hair

Standout parts (per reviewers)

Sienna Brown skin toneValue
New color currently only used as a skin tone for figures, marking a debut for this color.
Heart of Te Fiti (sparkly trans-green opal)
Printed on a much more suitable colour of element for the first time. The sparkly trans-green opal colour resembles a glistening stone better than the other colours they've used in the past.
Three-leaf pieces in reddish-orange
Four three-leaf pieces offer a small splash of LEGO's newest colour, reddish-orange. Although not their first appearance, they add novelty to this set.
Ring element from Sonic sets
Key piece used to construct the large pink Hibiscus flowers. Creates an intriguing assembly when viewed from behind.
Curved 1x1 slopes
Approximately 112 pieces used to create the woven basket texture, creating fatigue during build.
Flat chest lid (Minecraft-style)
Newer flat chest lid usually seen in Minecraft sets rather than the classic lid.

What Owners Say · summarized from 35 written reviews (LEGO, Amazon, Walmart)

Owners love the aesthetic appeal and enjoy building, but a significant portion report severe structural fragility issues with walls and base pieces that collapse during assembly or display.

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