Double-Decker Couch

Name: LEGO Double-Decker Couch 70818
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 70818
Rating: 4.61 (36 reviews)

79 · RECOMMENDEDINVESTMENT GRADE: A2015197 pcsHigh agreement · 84%

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Owner ratings

Consensus

BUY

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Owners

Synthesized Verdict

"The Double-Decker Couch earns its Recommended BrickScore of 78.9 as a genuine value play, packing five fan-favourite LEGO Movie characters into a $14.99 set that owners rate 4.61 out of 5 and recommend at a 97 percent clip. The couch wobbles and the build is brief, but as a minifigure delivery vehicle it is nearly unbeatable at its price."

The Double-Decker Couch is considered exceptional value for its $14.99 price point, delivering five distinct LEGO Movie characters (including several who were otherwise locked behind much more expensive sets), Emmet's car, and the iconic couch itself. With a BrickScore of 78.9 and moderate reviewer agreement, the consensus is strong on value and figures, while acknowledging the couch build is secondary to the minifigure appeal. Owners back this up: 36 ratings average 4.61 out of 5, with 97 percent of LEGO.com buyers recommending it and a value-for-money score of 4.80 out of 5.

Where they split: The moderate agreement stems from a split on the build itself: some reviewers found the couch construction more challenging and enjoyable than expected, while others considered it too simple and structurally flimsy. Both camps agree the figures are the real draw.

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LOVED (6)

01Benny, Ghost Vitruvius, Unikitty (sitting variant with two interchangeable faces), President Business, and Emmet all included in one inexpensive set
02Printed 1x2 radio tile in Emmet's car, noted as an unusual and desirable part
03Printed waffle 2x2 circular plate accessory, a popular novelty
04Ghost Vitruvius figure uses glow-in-the-dark elements
05All included minifigures feature dual-sided printed faces with new expressions
06Economical way to obtain characters otherwise available only in sets costing $250 or more

CRITICIZED (5)

01The couch itself wobbles, particularly the upper tier when minifigures are seated
02Build is short and straightforward, leaving some buyers wanting more substance
03Couch lacks secret compartments seen in the movie
04Emmet's car described as basic and small
05Sitting Unikitty rather than standing variant was a disappointment for those who missed the Cloud Cuckoo Land set

What reviewers are saying

"this is pretty much the perfect LEGO set"

Jay's Brick Blog

"Four minifigs, Unikitty and an iconic structure from the film in a low-priced set, what's not to like?"

Brickset Reviews

"getting a waffle an official waffle from Lego really really exciting I find any new food item from Lego to just be something to really celebrate it's so infrequent and they're just such good pieces to have"

JANG's LEGO Reviews

Ecosystem

70810 MetalBeard's Sea Cow — The couch in this set is identical to the one in 70810 MetalBeard's Sea Cow, but suffers from the same flaws (non-vertical ladders). The color variation issue is new to this set.

70816 Benny's Spaceship — Other LEGO Movie sets from the same year also feature the new Unikitty minifigure, creating multiple versions across the wave.

3177 Small Car — The Smart car model is similar to this 1990s set, with differences being the wing mirrors and front bumper.

Metal Beard's Sea Cow set — Jang believes the double-decker couch is the same build or nearly identical to the couch in the Metal Beard Sea Cow set

The LEGO MovieTier 3Investment Grade

By Reviewer · 3

Avg score

Consensus

BUY

Jay's Brick Blog

Editorial Source

100

BUY

"this is pretty much the perfect LEGO set"

Key Pros

✓Amazing bunch of core LEGO Movie characters
✓Incredibly affordable price point
✓Emmet's car

Key Cons

✕Some extra spare parts for Unikitty would've been nice - missing a pink cheese slope and white 1x3 that goes below her face for easy head swapping
✕Top level of couch is a little flimsy when placing minifigures on it

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Brickset Reviews

Editorial Source

BUY

"Four minifigs, Unikitty and an iconic structure from the film in a low-priced set, what's not to like?"

Key Pros

✓Five new minifigures representing major characters from the film
✓Low price point (£14.99/$14.99)
✓High minifigure density

Key Cons

✕Poor quality control with color variation in medium blue pieces
✕The ladders on the couch are not vertical

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JANG's LEGO Reviews

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BUY

Key Pros

✓Excellent minifigure variants of popular movie characters
✓Official LEGO waffle piece is rare and collectible
✓Ghost Vitruvius with glow-in-the-dark element and special headband

Key Cons

✕Double-decker couch is not particularly spectacular visually
✕Loses comedic significance from the movie in toy form

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Value drivers

Jay's Brick Blog: Benny - previously locked in expensive sets (Benny's Spaceship, Metalbeard's Sea Cow), now accessible at low price point

Brickset Reviews: The roster of five major minifigures (Emmet, Benny, President Business, Unikitty, Ghost Vitruvius) is the primary value driver.

Exclusivity

Jay's Brick Blog: Not retailer-exclusive; wide retail release

Brickset Reviews: Wide retail release

Resale

Brickset Reviews: Strong collector demand expected. The set is described as 'a winner' with excellent fan appeal and quick sell-through at retail.

Minifigures & Standout Parts

In this set (5)

Vitruvius - Ghost Shroud

Unikitty - Puzzled, Sitting

Benny - Closed Eyes

President Business - Smiling, Raised Eyebrows

Emmet - Lopsided Open Mouth Smile

Standout parts (per reviewers)

Waffle printed pieceValue
New printed waffle element for Emmet. Based on waffles seen in Emmet's home during The LEGO Movie opening.
Radio tile
Printed radio tile matching the one from the movie that plays 'Everything is Awesome'. Recreates the moment when Emmet switches on the radio in his car.
Printed eyebrows on 1x3 plate
Subtle printed eyebrows on Unikitty's 1x3 plate above her face. First time Unikitty has printed eyebrows.
Non-slope dress pieceValue
Ghost Vitruvius's printed skirt is now a regular 2x1x2 printed brick instead of a slope piece for male minifigures.
Printed 1x2 radio tile
Allows Emmet to listen to 'Everything Is Awesome' while cruising around Bricksburg in his car. This is an example of fan service.
Printed 1x2x2 brick (Ghost Vitruvius legs)Value
Necessary to be able to fit the ghost shroud on Vitruvius, replacing the typical 2x2x2 slope.

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

Owners overwhelmingly praise this set as exceptional value for the minifigures and iconic pieces included, with smooth builds and strong playability, though some note minor durability issues with detachable parts.

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