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"With a BrickScore of 73.5, the Newbury Subway is a solid, fun Hidden Side entry — its monster-face reveal mechanism and moody subway atmosphere are genuine highlights, though collectors should note most minifigures aren't exclusive to this set."
Both reviewers land in positive territory on the Newbury Subway, praising its atmospheric abandoned-station aesthetic, the clever hidden monster-face reveal mechanism, and solid play value — especially for a Hidden Side set at its price point. The curved architectural style and the lever-activated wagon mechanism are called out as highlights, and the set is noted to work well even without the AR app. Where reviewers diverge is on minifigures: Brick Fanatics appreciated the full hero squad, while Bouwsteentjes was more critical, pointing out that only Pete Peterson is truly new to this set.
Where they split: Reviewers split on the minifigure lineup. Brick Fanatics highlighted the presence of Jack, Parker, Spencer, and the Haunted Railway Worker as a positive, while Bouwsteentjes was notably cooler, scoring minifigures at 55 and pointing out that only Pete Peterson is a new character — the rest are available in other Hidden Side sets.
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"A seemingly abandoned underground station is a suitable location for the haunted theme"
Brick Fanatics"You don't need the app to have fun with it. This is a big advantage."
Bouwsteentjes"A seemingly abandoned underground station is a suitable location for the haunted theme"
"You don't need the app to have fun with it. This is a big advantage."
Amazon4.8
Walmart4.5
