Lord Business' Evil Lair

Name: LEGO Lord Business' Evil Lair 70809
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 70809
Rating: 4.8 (40 reviews)

80 · HIGHLY RECOMMENDEDINVESTMENT GRADE: A2013738 pcsHigh agreement · 94%

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Owner ratings

BrickScore

Highly Recommended

Owners

Synthesized Verdict

"With a BrickScore of 79.6, Lord Business' Evil Lair earns its Recommended tier through an extraordinary minifigure roster of six mostly exclusive characters and a set full of clever interactive mechanisms, backed by a 4.8 owner rating and a 100% would-recommend rate from buyers."

Reviewers are enthusiastic about Lord Business' Evil Lair, praising its exceptional minifigure lineup and multiple clever mechanical play features that faithfully recreate the LEGO Movie's iconic villain headquarters. JANG awarded it an 88 and owner ratings back that up strongly, with a 4.8 average across 40 ratings and a perfect 100% would-recommend rate. The combination of exclusive characters, interactive mechanisms, and strong movie tie-in make this a standout in the LEGO Movie lineup.

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LOVED (8)

01Exceptional minifigure lineup including Lord Business, Unikitty (Business Kitty variant), Vitruvius, El Macho Wrestler, Ma and Pa Cop, and Special EMT, most exclusive to this set
02Multiple clever mechanical features: infinity drop window, cradle release doors with axle-push mechanism, glue gun with flick-fire tip, rotating conference chairs, think tank capture mechanism
03Lord Business figure with permanently integrated oversized 'big boy pants' legs and tie cape, described as one of the silliest and most memorable minifigures ever made
04Vitruvius with iridescent/pearly cape of exceptional material quality
05Accurate recreation of movie props including the 9V battery replica, the Kragle, the 'Where Are My Pants?' TV studio, and conference room
06Diverse building techniques and construction styles that shift across the set, including SNOT and Palladian design sections
07Favorable price-to-piece ratio at roughly $0.095 per piece
08Printed minifigure details with minimal stickers on the figures themselves

CRITICIZED (3)

01Stickers present in the set, including six noted by one owner reviewer, though quantity is considered minimal by most
02Infinity drop window required a little force to operate smoothly on first use
03Some felt the set does not perfectly match every movie scene (missing Bad Cop, no robot guards)

What reviewers are saying

"Lord business business business Lord Business is the silliest mini fig ever created cuz there's a regular mini fig and there's him with his big boy pants on"

JANG's LEGO Reviews

"This is the last of the first wave of LEGO Movie sets that I am reviewing and happens to be the only one I built after watching the movie, thanks to some very backwards release dates in Australia."

Rebrickable Reviews

"it would probably have helped a lot if I had seen the movie prior to building and reviewing this set. Having not done so, I obviously struggled to understand what was going on, and I didn't get the in-jokes."

Brickset Reviews

Ecosystem

70808 Super Cycle Chase — Emmet appears identical to the version in Set 70808, featuring the same facial expressions, torso and leg prints, 'Piece of Resistance' on his back, and ponytail.

Batcave — The overall set layout and concept reminds the reviewer of a Batcave, describing it as 'a wacky, anti-hero take on the Batcave, which is quite fitting given that Batman also appears in the movie.'

Super Wrestler from Collectable Minifigures Series 1 — El Macho Wrestler 'reminds me a lot of the Super Wrestler from the first series of Collectable Minifigures.'

The LEGO MovieTier 3Investment Grade

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JANG's LEGO Reviews

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"Lord business business business Lord Business is the silliest mini fig ever created cuz there's a regular mini fig and there's him with his big boy pants on"

Key Pros

✓Highly accurate to the LEGO Movie source material
✓Exceptional minifigure variety with six unique collectible characters
✓Multiple playable mechanical features (infinity drop, cradle release, battery switch, rotating chairs)

Key Cons

✕Infinity drop window was initially a little bit stuck when first pulling it back

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Editorial Source

"This is the last of the first wave of LEGO Movie sets that I am reviewing and happens to be the only one I built after watching the movie, thanks to some very backwards release dates in Australia."

Key Pros

✓Minifig capes are in a cardboard-backed bag to keep them from being bent, especially Lord Business' huge cape
✓Six minifigures with many having dual-sided printed heads
✓Good mix of new parts and prints on the minifigures

Key Cons

✕The Wrestler has a cape which half covers the stud connections on the back of his legs, causing the cape to get bent when fitting him into the cages
✕The claw contraption holding the Kragle seems a bit out of place

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Brickset Reviews

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Key Pros

✓Clever building techniques employed throughout
✓Kragle mechanism is well-executed with neat automatic door-opening feature
✓Multiple play features (think tanks, trapdoor, TV studio, launcher)

Key Cons

✕Thumb tabs on box instead of preferred tape seals (European version)
✕Instruction booklets and sticker sheet not bagged up or kept flat on cardboard

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Value drivers

JANG's LEGO Reviews: Lord Business with oversized permanently-integrated legs and tie cape; Vitruvius with phenomenal iridescent cape; Unikitty in Business Kitty form

Rebrickable Reviews: President/Lord Business transformation minifigure and giant-fig Lord Business

Exclusivity

JANG's LEGO Reviews: LEGO Movie theme, set-exclusive minifigures including Lord Business, Unikitty, and special variants

Brickset Reviews: LEGO Movie theme, appears to be general retail release.

Minifigures & Standout Parts

In this set (7)

Lord Business

$32

Vitruvius

$16

Unikitty - Biznis Kitty

$10

El Macho Wrestler

Emmet - Lopsided Closed Mouth Smile, with Piece of Resistance

Ma Cop

Pa Cop

Standout parts (per reviewers)

Oversized 'big boy pants' legs for Lord BusinessValue
Permanently pressed-in black parts that are integrated into the minifigure design, cannot be easily removed, include additional normal pants as alternate.
Iridescent/pearly cape
Used on Vitruvius minifigure, feels different from normal capes with iridescent covering that has shine and changes appearance with angle, only on one side.
Modified 4x4 tile with sticker showing sales chart
Part of conference room's projection wall showing sales going up and off chart completely.
Flexible peg-to-peg connector piece
Described as very flexible and useful for custom builds and MOCs.
Flick fire missile center piece
Used to hold glue container tip in place or can use lightsaber blade, allows for fine detail on glue gun mechanism.
Round plate with hole
Used for glue gun assembly to create fine tip appearance.

What Owners Say

Lord Business' Evil Lair is considered one of the best LEGO Movie sets by nearly all owners, celebrated for its exclusive minifigures, rich play features, and engaging build, with the price being the only notable hesitation.

COMMON PRAISE

+Exclusive and rare minifigures including Lord Business, Vitruvius, El Macho Wrestler, and Biznis Kitty are a major draw
+Multiple interactive play features including the Kragle device, spinning chairs, and Lord Business's detachable tall legs
+Engaging build using varied techniques including SNOT construction
+Lots of playability and detail packed into the set

COMMON COMPLAINTS

−Price considered high by some buyers, though most felt it was worth it
−Stickers required on important pieces, frustrating some owners
−Wyldstyle not included despite her prominence in the film, noted as a missed opportunity by multiple reviewers
−Lord Business's tall legs reported as prone to falling off easily

Exclusive minifiguresRich play featuresPremium priceEngaging build

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