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"With a BrickScore of 69 in the Mixed Reviews tier, Minions in Gru's Lab is a set that divides experts but wins over families: critics wanted more from the location, while 926 owners give it 4.6 out of 5 stars. The exclusive Otto minifigure and multiple play features carry it, but the $0.23 per piece price and bare-bones back end are real limitations."
Minions in Gru's Lab carries a BrickScore of 69 and a Mixed Reviews tier, reflecting a genuine split in expert assessment: The Brothers Brick found it worth the price for its play features and collectible Minion figures, while Brickset felt the 4+ format over-simplified a location that could have been much more impressive. Owner sentiment is clearly more positive, with 926 buyers averaging 4.59 out of 5 and 90% recommending it, driven largely by families who love the Minions characters and enjoyed the play features with young children.
Where they split: The expert split is the story here. The Brothers Brick rated this as a buy, praising its value and play features. Brickset gave it a wait, arguing the 4+ simplification undermined the potential of the source location and that the $19.99 price was hard to justify. Owners sided firmly with the more positive view at 4.59 out of 5.
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"It only took me a few minutes to put together, and both I and my daughter enjoyed sending the Minions down the tracks on a short roller coaster."
The Brothers Brick
"Gru's impressive laboratory could certainly have inspired an enjoyable model, integrating various appealing functions. 75546 Minions in Gru's Lab belongs to the 4+ range instead, simplifying the location for younger buil…"
Brickset Reviews"It only took me a few minutes to put together, and both I and my daughter enjoyed sending the Minions down the tracks on a short roller coaster."
"Gru's impressive laboratory could certainly have inspired an enjoyable model, integrating various appealing functions. 75546 Minions in Gru's Lab belongs to the 4+ range instead, simplifying the location for younger builders. This approach has restricted the potential detail."
Owners strongly recommend this set for Minions fans and young builders, praising easy assembly and engaging play, though small pieces and the $80 price point frustrate some.
Amazon4.6Walmart4.4
LEGO.com4.4
