Strange that this is a Disney Princess set, didn't think that theme fitted the Architecture type sets.

I think the proportions are too tall for my taste, but it looks good otherwise.

@bacon1986 said:
"I think the proportions are too tall for my taste, but it looks good otherwise."
I think so too. The comparison image on the back of the box doesn’t do the set any favours.

@Sandy said:
"I wish it was accompanied by an exclusive minifig such as the Sultan..."

Is the lamp supposed to be the minifig? I don't understand.

With no figure this is an easy pass

This is cute! I am a fan of the Architecture line so I always find stuff like this charming. I don't collect minifigs so the absence of one isn't an issue, but it would have been a good place to include Sultan.

Is this supposed to be next in the series with 40478?

Or is 40478 in a series with 40521, and this is something different?

I'm confused.

I really wanted to like this more than I do, but the door and the balcony are so oversized compared to the rest of the model in my opinion. Additionally, the lack of a Sultan or Jasmine minifigure feels like a glaring omission.

Additionally, while recreating the shape of the domes was always going to be difficult, they also look off to me.

Those criticisms aside, I think it looks like there's some interesting building techniques in places around the base of the palace.

I do also think it's a nice companion to 40478 and 40521 though, so I'll likely try to pick it up at some point.

Very cute. Love the detail, and love the clever inclusion of the fez piece.

Definitely a nice companion to 40478 (IMO 40521 is too different in architecture to work unless I were doing a theme park display, which I'm not) and I plan to get it for that reason. More mini-palaces, please!

I suspect I won't have any trouble finding minifigures (or perhaps mini-dolls) to go with it.

This is great, definitely will be getting this.

I think this is really good. The only problem is that 40478 Mini Disney Castle was exceptional!

why no sultan minifig?! :'(

@sjr60 said:
"I think this is really good. The only problem is that 40478 Mini Disney Castle was exceptional!"

On a related note, is there going to be any sort of review of the new Disney Castle that was released does anyone know?

This doesn't look like the palace at all. Bad execution, the last 2 were much better. Parts lovers will be happy once it gets the 20% off.

Overpriced. An exclusive figure could've justified a 34.99 price tag.

No fig, no buy. Sorry LEGO.

@dimc: It was bad enough wanting an Architecture-style Jedi Temple, but now you've got me wanting a micro-scale Rivendell. Or an Orthanc, or Minas Tirith, or Barad-Dur...

Looks like "a whole new world" to me!

A $350 full size palace with exclusive minifigs would be really cool. But this little one is nice too.

The big knob is just way too small and an odd shape.

No fig this time around? Lulz

@monkyby87 said:
" @shaase said:
"Hope it doesn't get pulled similar to 9516 ."

Did that actually get pulled or was that just the internet being the internet?"

It was available for a year and a half. Looking at the numbers of Bricksetters who own it compared to other SW sets from roughly the same time and a similar price, it seems that plenty of people got it.

@Spritetoggle: Plenty of minifigs, especially the type that would be included with a set like this, have exclusive prints and/or molds only available in one set, so if you don't buy the set or get the fig on the secondary market, you can't make the figure out of pieces in your collection.

@shaase said:
"Hope it doesn't get pulled similar to 9516 ."
That one was only pulled because a Muslim group (likely one unfamiliar with Return of the Jedi) thought that the design was based on the Hagia Sophia mosque but with guns, a hookah, and an almond-eyed criminal added, all stereotypes (albeit ones put through a fantasy lens). This set lacks characteristics like those, ones which someone could deem offensive out-of-context. That being said, several Muslim and Arab viewers have spoken out against Aladdin (especially in recent times) so I guess the set being pulled because of name and association isn’t wholly out of the question, but I think that would’ve happened with previous Aladdin sets first.

The scales are kind of all over the place, I spot at least 3 different scales going on. I'm a little disappointed honestly.

The part they needed for this set was available all along in set 7418. Not for me but I will most likely buy a few gold parts if/when available. The other Disney set (with sorcerer Mickey) is much more interesting.

@Ridgeheart might be right and we will get 100 Disney sets...

Very fun! Definitely a nice change from the Nth repetition of the Disney Castle.

@Trigger_ said:
" @shaase said:
"Hope it doesn't get pulled similar to 9516 ."
That one was only pulled because a Muslim group (likely one unfamiliar with Return of the Jedi) thought that the design was based on the Hagia Sophia mosque but with guns, a hookah, and an almond-eyed criminal added, all stereotypes (albeit ones put through a fantasy lens). This set lacks characteristics like those, ones which someone could deem offensive out-of-context. That being said, several Muslim and Arab viewers have spoken out against Aladdin (especially in recent times) so I guess the set being pulled because of name and association isn’t wholly out of the question, but I think that would’ve happened with previous Aladdin sets first."

But was it actually pulled though? I’ve never seen any proof or evidence it actually was pulled, let alone for that reason. To me it seems it just ran a normal course for Lego.

@TheOtherMike said:
" @dimc: It was bad enough wanting an Architecture-style Jedi Temple, but now you've got me wanting a micro-scale Rivendell. Or an Orthanc, or Minas Tirith, or Barad-Dur..."

There's a beautiful micro Rivendell moc of the large set on rebrickable that I would recommend. But yes, I agree that more Lego LotR would be splendid.

@Adrianucho said:
"Gold!"

This is really the only comment necessary for the entire thread. :-)

@monkyby87 said:
" @Trigger_ said:
" @shaase said:
"Hope it doesn't get pulled similar to 9516 ."
That one was only pulled because a Muslim group (likely one unfamiliar with Return of the Jedi) thought that the design was based on the Hagia Sophia mosque but with guns, a hookah, and an almond-eyed criminal added, all stereotypes (albeit ones put through a fantasy lens). This set lacks characteristics like those, ones which someone could deem offensive out-of-context. That being said, several Muslim and Arab viewers have spoken out against Aladdin (especially in recent times) so I guess the set being pulled because of name and association isn’t wholly out of the question, but I think that would’ve happened with previous Aladdin sets first."

But was it actually pulled though? I’ve never seen any proof or evidence it actually was pulled, let alone for that reason. To me it seems it just ran a normal course for Lego."
That’s probably true, now that I think about it.

@Spritetoggle said:
"Okay. I love minifigs too, but for the same reason I love LEGO in general: What you can do with their constituent parts. So could someone perhaps help enlighten me on the "no fig no buy" mindset?

For the sake of establishing my current opinion/biases:

Why would you pay, in this case, $40 for a hypothetical minifig that comes with a set you've established you aren't interested in? Even the idea that exclusive minifigs are inherently special is questionable to me. Unlike, say, a straightforward action figure or figurine, minifigs are ultimately just collections of pieces held together purely by one's own choice. They aren't a functionally singular, fixed object. I know there are plenty of valuable, collectible things out there that can also technically be disassembled (vehicles, for instance), but I'd like to emphasize the ease of separation for minifigs, and the general philosophy (building and creativity) of the product line they're a part of.

How does one see minifigs as worth collecting while, at least in some cases, expressing lower or little interest in the rest of LEGO? Logically, I know that everyone approaches interests in their own way. I just... don't really understand this instance of it, or at least the degree to which it's manifested."

I'm not going to count, but I think there are still plenty of people cheering for the set as it is. Just indicating that the reactions to the set aren't different than we've experienced before.

People just value different things. Why it's necessary to knock something because it's not for you, I don't understand either. Seems like a waste of time to me.

Of course... I want a Sultan figure too! So I can dethrone him! And then I, I will become Sultan instead of the Sultan! ;-)

Pretty small for £40, looks £25 at most.

The top dome should have been a specialised piece.
The chosen approach is pretty terrible and severely diminishes what would otherwise be an awesome set.
As is, it's only worth it on discount.

Loved the first two, pass on this one! To be fair, I’m not certain that this is a “third” in the same series.

@Ridgeheart said:
" @Trigger_ said:
" @monkyby87 said:
" @Trigger_ said:
" @shaase said:
"Hope it doesn't get pulled similar to 9516 ."
That one was only pulled because a Muslim group (likely one unfamiliar with Return of the Jedi) thought that the design was based on the Hagia Sophia mosque but with guns, a hookah, and an almond-eyed criminal added, all stereotypes (albeit ones put through a fantasy lens). This set lacks characteristics like those, ones which someone could deem offensive out-of-context. That being said, several Muslim and Arab viewers have spoken out against Aladdin (especially in recent times) so I guess the set being pulled because of name and association isn’t wholly out of the question, but I think that would’ve happened with previous Aladdin sets first."

But was it actually pulled though? I’ve never seen any proof or evidence it actually was pulled, let alone for that reason. To me it seems it just ran a normal course for Lego."
That’s probably true, now that I think about it."

In this space between seconds, I could have stolen your last breath. Instead, this time I have chose to use my powerful Google-Fu for good purpose. We might not be so lucky next time. Treat each moment that remains as a precious gift. Ridgeheart, away!

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/lego-jabbas-palace-racism_n_2993978 "

Thanks for the curt nod, my crusty friend. I'll take it from here.

Glad I have the original. Interesting to note that the remake 75326 : Boba Fett's Throne Room does not include the dome. But, the tower and guns are still there!!

I kind of like it for what it is, but don't like it as a representation of Agrabah's palace. The palace is supposed to be imposing and wide as well as over the top (especially the central dome). This doesn't look right. But I love what it does look like too!

And for once that 40 euro doesn't seem excessive. At least, by the looks of it.

Kingdom Hearts flashbacks :P Always Agrabah...