Name: Iconic VIP Set
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 40178-1
Rating: 87 (8 reviews)

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Review breakdown

Scored reviews

amazon.com Recommendation: yes 4.9 / 5 → 98 / 100

True North Bricks Recommendation: yes 93 / 100 → 93 / 100

All about the brick Recommendation: meh 8 / 10 → 80 / 100

Brickset Recommendation: meh 3.9 / 5 → 78 / 100

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Set information

Set ID: 40178-1
Name: Iconic VIP Set
Parts: 205
Minifigs: 2

More sets:

2017 Promotional LEGO brand stores

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amazon.com

Recommendation: yes 4.9 / 5 from 11 reviews

I loved this set! I plan on getting another! It has several new parts like the 1 x 1 modified plate (flat pieces with rounded corner). Easy to follow instructions make this a good idea for anyone who likes LEGO. I would recommend for anyone at least 7 and up! If you are an AFOL (Adult Fan Of LEGO), this is a must buy, if you can find it!

This score from amazon.com is an aggregate of 11 reviewers. The snippet above represent only one of them.

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True North Bricks

Recommendation: yes 93 / 100 by Tom

As a freebie, I love this little set. I especially like the VIP sign, and all of the LEGO set stickers that adorn the shelves.

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All about the brick

Recommendation: meh 8 / 10 by Rusty

On closing I would say that the LEGO VIP set (40178) is definitely one of the better promotional sets I've been fortunate enough to build. I have to say I love the LEGO certified store and while I don't think the VIP wall is needed it does add an extra dimension to the set.

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Brickset

Recommendation: meh 3.9 / 5 from 3 reviews

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by Huw

The set consists of two disparate parts which are both great but which don't really go together. Connected as instructed, I think it looks a bit odd. The shop is packed with details that will be recognisable to anyone that's been in a brand store. So much has been crammed into a small space, which is quite an achievement. I really like the way that Ollie the dragon makes use of space outside the box. The VIP card is cool but, as I say, looks a bit strange attached to the side of the shop. I guess the designer had to do something with it. Still, it's easily removed.

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The Brick Fan

by Allen "Tormentalous" Tran

Overall, I feel that the VIP Set (40178) is one of the better gift-with-purchase sets that LEGO has released. The LEGO Store looks spot-on to the real one, as far as mini models go. The VIP card build also looks great as well but it does look a bit awkward when it is connected to the store.

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