04Tree design works well with abundant foliage and leaves
05Smart transformable mechanism creates two distinct visual forms
06Good use of limited colour palette
07Iconic minifigure designs with clean, recognisable aesthetics
08Sets remain impressive even by modern standards
CRITICIZED (8)
01More weapons or play accessories would be nice
02Could use one more minifigure
03Minimal interior detail except one sword clip
04No ladder or climbing mechanism for interior access
05Large panel pieces limit interior building space
06Expensive piece-per-price ratio adjusted for inflation
07Back of structure shows black void when open
08Minifigure arms show some wear and dust from age
What reviewers are saying
"I'm a massive fan of the Forestmen sub-theme"
Jay's Brick Blog
"This is just really cool. It's just genuinely good design."
JANG's LEGO Reviews
Ecosystem
6066 Camouflaged Outpost — 6066 is slightly larger with 2 minifigures, whereas 6054 is just in the sweet spot for a GWP-sized set, making 6054 more likely to have been accessible to kids.
6077 Forestmen's River Fortress — 6077 is more extravagant; 6054 as a small set is more likely that more kids had it given/bought by their parents.
6071 Forestmen's Crossing — 6071 is the crown jewel of the Forestmen theme; 6054 is more accessible as a smaller set and was more likely to have broader kid ownership.
40567 Forest Hideout — The 90th Anniversary GWP remake of 6054; Jay reviews the original to help current-day LEGO fans understand the classic and why it inspired the remake. LEGO chose to remake this set for its small size, unique design, and ease of adaptation for a GWP product.
Jay's Brick Blog: Not exclusive; released 1988 with UK/AUS alternate naming (Robin Hood's Tree Hideaway / Robin Hood's Secret Hideaway).
JANG's LEGO Reviews: Out-of-production vintage Legoland/Forestman theme set from 1988
Resale
Jay's Brick Blog: Not explicitly discussed; set is noted as having been in Jay's personal archives in storage for years, suggesting long-term collector value.
Minifigures & Standout Parts
In this set (2)
Forestman
$22
Forestman
Standout parts (per reviewers)
1×1 round bricks stacked for windows
Creates texture and visual interest on the tree structure despite using very basic brick elements.
Vines
Unique play feature that allows minifigures to hang or swing from them, adding dynamic play potential.
Yellow studs (used as gold/plunder)
Pre-date chrome gold coins; used creatively to represent treasure the Forestmen have acquired.
Printed Forestmen shields
Two printed shields over the front add thematic detail without stickers.
