Review: 77079 Tomatohead
Posted by SetToBuild,
Tomatohead is the latest in a line of iconic Fortnite characters to be added to the LEGO lineup. The first set of the wave is small but perfectly formed: this great little display piece holds a miniature hidden secret, and despite its size, this model is packed with interesting parts.
Summary
77079 Tomatohead, 210 pieces.
£12.99 / $17.99 / €14.99 | 6.2p, 8.6c, 7.1c per piece.
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Fortnite’s iconic tomato mascot is a fun and compact capsule with a secret inside
- Compact, sturdy model
- Cute miniature contents
- Relevant digital bonus items
- No figure
The set was provided for review by LEGO. All opinions expressed are those of the author.
Box & Contents
The simple graphic style of the Fortnite theme box art continues with this set. A basic backdrop of the starting grasslands biome and close up images of key features follow the usual formula.
For the first time in a long time, the box contains three plastic bags rather than the more recent paper ones. There is one sticker sheet with two rounded stickers, the hardest kind to apply! One is small, but the other is dauntingly large.
Bonus Items & Tutorial
Similar to previous sets, each one in this wave contains an in-game bonus. With every launch, these packs have improved: first it was the same basic decor pack with all sets, then it was character outfits, and now each set has its own matching cosmetic items that align to the theme of each individual LEGO model. I’m glad they’re mixing in the unique decor packs now. It would have been cool to get a miniature model of 77073 Battle Bus with that set—similar to the Bitty Battle Bus from the Thank the Bus Driver pack for example.
Way back at the launch of LEGO Fortnite, at a round table interview I asked whether the team had considered including digital counterparts of the sets as bonuses with the products. Unfortunately they assumed I was just asking what sets were planned for the future, and didn’t provide any insight. At the time, all of the sets included the same generic digital gift, so I’d like to think they pocketed my brilliant suggestion—you’re welcome!
The bonus items are a bit convoluted to redeem, but the instructions walk you through the steps and we have reproduced them below. Depending on your region and device, your experience may slightly differ.
When the QR code on your instruction booklet is scanned, this page appears. My button has encountered a code failure, but yours should hopefully just say Continue.
On the following page, tap the Claim code button near the middle of the screen. This is also where you can get your 20 Insiders points from scanning the instructions, so don’t forget to do that!
Copy the provided code to your clipboard and tap the Go to Epic Games button.
Paste your code into the empty enter access code box and tap redeem.
Be sure to complete the process by tapping activate after the redeem screen.
This pack grants you a decor pack to use in LEGO Fortnite Odyssey. If you have the materials, or play in a creative world, you’ll be able to build the Heirloom Refrigerator, Leafy Side Chair, Tomatable, Vine-Ripened Chandelier, and Fire-Roasted Furnace.
In terms of interaction, characters can sit on the chair and the refrigerator can hold eight items. The chandelier cannot be switched on or off and the furnace cannot be used, but they both glow during the game’s night cycle. I think this pack is a great way to bridge the gap between the physical product and the game. Plus, it’s a decent amount of items for such a small set.
Completed Model
Complex curves create Tomatohead’s face, including the protruding chin on the otherwise very simple geometry. Every macaroni tile now has its nested equivalent, which lets us build in tighter curved spaces: here perfectly infilling the 2024 4x4 corner curved slope/arch brick.
The drawback to using repeated curved plate or brick elements is that they create what look a bit like engine vents. These aren’t as egregious as they are on 21368 Peanuts: Snoopy's Doghouse, since you’re meant to view this more from the front, but the gaps where the anti studs meet each layer of plate can be quite unsightly.
Tomatohead’s characterful face is very well executed, and it lifts off as a single ‘lid’ assembly. Within the interior, the backdrop is stickered upon a large tile Tile 6 x 8 with Rounded Corners, newly unprinted in blue—previously this only appeared printed with the Nike and LEGO logos. This is all too reminiscent of the 77076 Durrr Burger Restaurant sign, which used the same piece in black and also applied a humongous sticker to it.
The steering wheel or ring piece used for the centre of the calyx is new for 2026, but has already appeared in several other sets in a few colours, many of them in the botanical theme.
I love the detail of the flipped roof tile to illustrate a simple, varied bend in the leaf.
The rear face of the model is attached with a now fairly common stud reversal technique using 1x1 plates with vertical clips turned upside down and attached to the 1x2 rounded brick with bars.
Assisting with the structural strength of the shell we see the new-for-2026 combo part, the Plate Round Half 5 x 8 with 4 x 6 Round Cutout here appearing in red. This combines two overlapping Plate Round Corner 5 x 5 with 4 x 4 Round Cutout pieces into one large C-shaped curved plate.
The designers really are thinking inside the box! If you’ve ever read another SetToBuild review, you’ll know how much a tiny scene within a head-shaped container would appeal to me. Polly Pocket is having a resurgence, now it’s time to bring back Mighty Max!
The charming little Pizza Pit restaurant hidden inside is a delight. The backs of four blue erling bricks create microscale windows above the striped awning. Tomatohead’s franchise is complete with its huge sign stickered on a 2x2 tile, and a fun print on a Technic ball joint. Other than the eyes on the lid, which are not unique, this is the only other printed element in the set.
As is typical for microscale builds, a good number of spare parts is included.
Conclusion
It is a shame not to receive a moulded Tomatohead figure, especially as this already exists in digital form. Even a microscale trophy figure would have been nice, and it feels like there might have been room for one.
The low price per piece is to be expected of a set with no minifigures, so no complaints there but no special accolades either. It’s good to see small sets that are somewhat within reach of pocket money budgets still being produced.
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26 comments on this article
This should have been a GWP with the Minas Tirith set.
Huh, I wouldn't have thought VeggieTales fit with Lego's brand values.
Nothing: the set
@RogueWhistler said:
"Huh, I wouldn't have thought VeggieTales fit with Lego's brand values."
A small tweek and this can be Bob the Tomato. That would be cool. What's next? LarryBoy?
I saw the image before the title, and thought this was Attack of the Killer Tomatoes.
That sure is a thing....that exists.
150€/kg for LEGO tomatoes is hefty even in the current economy. They are not even Bio... ;)
Which Olivia Rodrigo song is this?
Do I see a Speed Champions Larry-mobile on the horizon?
@Graupensuppe said:
"This should have been a GWP with the Minas Tirith set."
It took me a few minutes to get this reference, lol.
This set was surprisingly a near day one purchase for me. I’m not a FortNITE fan but this was too cute to pass up. I would have preferred 12.99/14.99, though.
[Edited to correct my blasphemous misspelling. :o)]
......it's Fortnite.....
@BionicleGuard said:
"......it's Fortnite....."
Pretty sure that was Taylor Swift, not Olivia Rodrigo
" @zipper said:
A small tweek and this can be Bob the Tomato. That would be cool. What's next? LarryBoy?"
I'd take Veggie Tales over Fortnite any day
Not available in China? Is that because the game is banned there, or do they have something specific about possessed fruits?
Yes, now do Larry!
I wonder how it compares to the shadowbox version
Each day we stray further from Khonshu.
The shape reminds me of that one oval-shaped Duplo brick.
@ra226 said:
"Yes, now do Larry!"
I think first they need to make a Bob that looks less serial killer-y.
Pretty entertaining comment section on this one.
Also why did you have to mention Polly pocket? Now I feel like I need this set when I already swore it off
Kinda' looks like the Pringles guy got a sunburn...:)
@zipper said:
" @RogueWhistler said:
"Huh, I wouldn't have thought VeggieTales fit with Lego's brand values."
A small tweek and this can be Bob the Tomato. That would be cool. What's next? LarryBoy?"
Yes, and YES! If only LEGO were consistent and wanted to think outside the box.
@thoughtlash This!
I might even buy this instead of 40872, like I bought 77070 even though I don't even play Fortnite.
I’m mostly a Star Wars and blind bag collector but I think across the board 2026 has been pretty terrible.
@RogueWhistler said:
"Huh, I wouldn't have thought VeggieTales fit with Lego's brand values."
Why wouldnt it? Veggietales is a pg preschool show like bluey and thomas the tank engine which lego already made in duplo before. no violence, kids show, popular on netflix (like their one peice adaptation which got its own lego theme), its a match for duplo and chance for lego to milk another ip. Plus there would be no inconsistency as lego already did stuff like 10291 or 40516.
For this set itself who is this even for? Kids want a playset not a display piece tomato. Adults want display pieces that are bigger and nicer.
Unless this is being aimed at the funko pop and Brickheadz people in which case fine ill understand despite this looking more like a parts pack.