LEGO Classic Bricks and Houses 11008 review
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Today I am reviewing the Lego Classics building set with bricks and houses, and it's a great starter set for kids.
Let's take a closer look at this set.
- Endless possibilities to use imagination
- Lots of blocks that you can use for anything
- Houses are quite small and do not fit with Lego dolls
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Overall rating
It contains 270 pieces, with which you can build all kinds of houses and still have some left over. Much larger pieces are also included, so you really get your money's worth. E
There are many building blocks here that you can use for all sorts of things, and also a few larger base plates. Different themes and colors are available.
The instructions are very, very easy to follow, with a few simple building steps. You even have some doors, that's pretty cool, with a castle theme. You have a real castle door.
You can also build an igloo. And you have a sturdy stone house with a skylight above and a small door. As you can see, you can build all of these houses from the examples and still have a lot left over to do additional things.
One of the cool things here is that all of these building blocks are really usable for any kind of home. A disadvantage is that these houses are too small for real Lego dolls to live in. So this is a really good first set to start building Lego with, but it's not a complete Lego city. You might have to build a bigger house for that. So I think this is a good starter set to introduce your child to building Lego houses, and then you can expand and later use these bricks as the basic building blocks everyone needs.
It is marked for ages 4 and up, but that's more because of the small pieces and the risk of them putting them in their mouths than because of the build itself, as the examples are very, very easy to build. So if you're looking at Lego and want to buy a first set, this is one of the easiest ones to make. They're normal Lego bricks, not Duplo, but I do understand the confusion, as it's in the same age group. I think if you want to make them move from Duplo to the first Lego set, this could be the way to go.
The doors and windows snap into place and won't open, though the small drawbridge does open, albeit vertically.
So it's not a full door and the windows can't open. Plus, it's too small for Lego figures to fit through.
There are also no Lego figures with this set. But I think you can use these bricks for all sorts of things when you're building your city.
Overall, the Lego Bricks and Houses building set is a great starter set for kids interested in building with Lego. With 270 pieces you get a lot of possibilities to build different houses, and there are still enough bricks left over for other creative projects. Although the houses are too small for Lego figures to live in, the building blocks are versatile and can be used for all kinds of constructions. It's a simple set to start with and can serve as a basic building set for further Lego adventures. Please note the age recommendation from 4 years due to the small parts. So if you're looking for a first Lego set, this is definitely a good choice to consider.
Answers to get to know the set better
This Lego set offers endless possibilities for children to develop their imagination and building skills. With simple instructions, children can start building and playing right away. This stimulates their creative free building skills and allows them to design their own creations later on.
This set consists of 270 pieces and can be used to build 6 different places to live: a family house, a lighthouse, an igloo, a castle, a small house and a windmill.
This educational Lego set is ideal as a birthday or holiday gift for boys and girls aged 4 and up who are interested in building houses, windmills, lighthouses and igloos.
Yes, this 270-piece set can be combined with other Lego Classic brick sets to further expand children's creative play and learning experience.
This Lego set is an ideal way to introduce children to creative construction and help them develop valuable skills that will last a lifetime. As children build, play and rebuild, they acquire skills essential for future success, such as problem solving, creativity and fine motor skills.
Best basic set
One of the cool things here is that all of these building blocks are really usable for any kind of home. A disadvantage is that these houses are too small for real Lego dolls to live in.
Conclusion
In short, the Lego Bricks and Houses building set is a great choice for introducing children to the world of Lego. With simple instructions and 270 pieces, they can build six different houses and develop their imagination and building skills. This set is an ideal starter set and can be combined with other Lego Classic sets for even more fun. It is an educational toy suitable for children from 4 years old and contributes to their creativity and skills.
Always something to do for the holidays or rainy day?
Play Choice now has the ultimate activity book collection, with over 60 pages of fun coloring pages and educational puzzles.
Joost Nusselder, the founder of Speelkeuze.nl is a content marketer, father and loves trying out new toys. As a child he came into contact with everything related to games when his mother started the Tinnen Soldaat in Ede. Now he and his team create helpful blog articles to help loyal readers with fun play ideas.
