Set Facts
- The set is inspired by the Minions: The Rise of Gru movie.
- Brick-built Minions and their Lair was designed by LEGO designers Justin Ramsden and Woon Tze Chee.
- It is a co-branded set with Illumination.
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Brick-built Minions and their Lair Reviews
Bricksfanz
“When the sets based on the film were first revealed, this one gained the most attention. After building it, I totally understand why. I quite like the way it is a combination of being a display piece and a playset. For older LEGO fans you can have those loveable yellow chaps... More sitting on your desk or shelf, and younger LEGO fans can play out their own wacky Minions adventures.”
Rebrickable
“These are an absolute must buy for fans of the franchise, they are great display models (I'm keeping Bob and Stuart on my shelf for a while). And should also be high on your list when looking for sets for that age of kid where they're starting to get the hang of more... More challenging builds but aren't ready for some larger, more complex sets. It was the perfect challenge for my 6 year old but a little too delicate for my 4 year old. However you feel about Minions I guarantee you will have fun building these, especially if you have kids.”
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The Brothers Brick
“This set was a positive surprise for me in many ways. The problematic 75549 Minions: Unstoppable Bike Chase came in at nearly 15 cents/part, which made me a bit nervous when I started to run the calculation for this set. But at 876 pieces for just $49.99 US, this set shows... More an amazing difference at under six cents a piece. That's a great value for anyone looking for parts kits.”
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Community Stats
Brick-built Minions and their Lair currently ranks #1 out of the top most owned sets in Minions The Rise of Gru.
#1Brick-built Minions and their Lair
Kids who love Minions will go wild for this LEGO® building toy for kids (75551). First, they can build an eye-catching, brick-built version of Kevin and Stuart. Then they can turn the models around to reveal the room playset inside, complete with accessories, such as tools, hats and weapons, plus figures for role play. Kids can construct 2 toy Minion models at a time and then rebuild Kevin into Bob.
Young Minion fans will love seeing all the intricate details inside the rooms. Each one matches a different Minion’s unique personality and all feature turning eyes. Kids can create inventions in the lab with Kevin or watch Stuart take a nap in his bedroom. Kevin rebuilds into Bob, who’s practicing kung fu.
This awesome set comes with Instructions PLUS, an interactive guide that makes building these models extra fun. Available in the free LEGO Life app for smartphones and tablets, it features tools to help kids build independently.
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