The Mighty Bowser

"The Mighty Bowser carries a BrickScore of 81.4 and an owner average of 4.8 across nearly 6,000 ratings, making it one of the most broadly endorsed sets in the Super Mario lineup and a showcase for what LEGO interactive character builds can achieve."

The Mighty Bowser is one of the most enthusiastically received large-scale character sets LEGO has produced, earning near-universal praise from both expert reviewers and a massive owner base. Across 5,908 owner ratings it averages 4.8 out of 5, with 98% of LEGO.com buyers saying they would recommend it. Expert consensus scored design aesthetics at 94.3 and build experience at 89.3, reflecting genuine agreement that this set exceeds expectations on both fronts. The only credible criticism is the price, which reviewers acknowledged as steep at $269.99 while typically concluding it was worth it.

Where they split: Agreement is moderate rather than high because of the price debate. The split is not between critics and owners but within both groups: most acknowledged the price as steep, then concluded the set justified it. A small number held firm that $270 was too much. Otherwise the set approaches a true consensus across all aspects.