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"An attractive, exclusive-part-rich City beach set that critics find overpriced for its build simplicity, while real buyers rate it nearly five stars and recommend it overwhelmingly. The BrickScore of 68.4 reflects a genuinely mixed expert verdict, driven mainly by US pricing, not by any fault in the design itself."
The Beach Lifeguard Station (60328) earns a mixed verdict from critics despite near-universal enthusiasm from buyers, a split that runs through both expert reviews. Brickset (verdict 72) and JANG (verdict 65) agree the set is attractive and packed with exclusive minifigure parts and unique animals, but both flag the $39.99 US price as too high for what is a relatively simple 5-plus build. Owner response tells a different story: 320 ratings across Amazon and LEGO.com average 4.80 out of 5, with 96% saying they would recommend it, and owner value-for-money rates 4.48 out of 5, suggesting families and kids find the pricing acceptable. The BrickScore of 68.4 reflects the expert hesitation honestly.
Where they split: Expert critics score it in the low-to-mid range (BrickScore 68.4, both individual verdicts in the 65-72 range) while 320 owners rate it 4.80 out of 5 with 96% recommending it. The gap is almost entirely explained by price sensitivity: experts benchmark value more rigorously, while families buying for children find the play features and visual appeal worth the cost.
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"An attractive model, greatly improved by several exclusive minifigures and exciting parts."
Brickset Reviews
"this is a five plus set so i can't expect too much elevation of the the whole thing too much class and and complexity"
JANG's LEGO Reviews"An attractive model, greatly improved by several exclusive minifigures and exciting parts."
"this is a five plus set so i can't expect too much elevation of the the whole thing too much class and and complexity"
LEGO 60328 Beach Lifeguard Station is overwhelmingly praised by owners as an excellent, easy-to-build set for young children that delivers creative minifigures, engaging play value, and clear instructions at a reasonable price point.
Amazon4.8
LEGO.com4.8
