Set Facts
- The Riverside Scholars set features a ramshackle building spanning a waterfall, complete with an observatory tower, a hidden lower level behind the falls, and a tranquil riverside setting for fishing and mushroom picking.
- The build measures 27.6 cm wide, 31.1 cm long, and 39.6 cm tall, and includes 2692 pieces, with minifigures of the Village Boy, three Scholars, and various animals.
- Features include stargazing from the observatory, exploring ancient tomes, uncovering secrets behind the waterfall, and enjoying serene activities like reading and meditating by the flowing river.
- The set was designed by Hanwas.
- Since the original design, building techniques have been refined for better reliability, with 77 pieces and one more minifigure added, though the overall layout remains the same.
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Riverside Scholars Reviews
Brick Fanatics
“Hanwas’ The Riverside Scholars model follows their Mountain Windmill set in their collection of fantastical buildings blended with the natural landscape, complete with a waterfall and four minifigures.”
Brick Fanatics
“The latest in Hanwas’ collection of BrickLink builds is the Riverside Scholars, which hasn’t changed all that much considering the rest of the series. Though some building techniques have changed to more reliable methods, the layout remains the same and only a single... More minifigure has been added for a parts difference of less than 80 elements.”
Subtheme Analysis
Annual growth
+25.13% (this set +27.37%)
This set's annual growth (CAGR) vs. subtheme
Community Stats
Riverside Scholars currently ranks #5 out of the top most owned sets in BrickLink Designer Program Series 4.
About BrickLink Designer Program Series 4
The BrickLink Designer Program Series 4 is a fan-driven initiative where LEGO enthusiasts submit custom designs for potential production as official LEGO sets. The program involves a voting process to select finalists, followed by a crowdfunding phase where supporters can pre-order their favorite designs. Sets that reach a minimum of 3,000 pre-orders will be produced, with a cap of 30,000 units per set.
Designer Program Series 4 was introduced in 2025 and currently consists of 5 sets. As of today,
910044 Wild West Train is the most valuable Designer Program Series 4 set with an estimated new/factory sealed value of $470.
Summary
BrickLink Designer Program Series 4 Riverside Scholars set 910048 was released on February 4, 2025, retailing for $200, it has since been retired. New, unopened sets are valued at $350, while used sets sell around $290.
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The Riverside Scholars is the next set in my original theme, The Mountain Windmill Series. The theme was created whilst writing a story for my sons. I have been overwhelmed by the support you have all shown for the series, it’s been incredible and I am truly thankful. The Mountain Windmill was released as part of the Bricklink Invitational and The Ocean House is a Series 2 Finalist, due to enter crowd funding next year.
I’m extremely happy to bring the third set in the series, The Riverside Scholars, to a Bricklink Designer Program!
The Story
The story tells of the mysterious Mountain Windmill that holds mysteries long since forgotten by the villagers who live in its shadow. The journey to the windmill is too dangerous to travel, until, that is, a young village boy discovers a map marking a hidden route to the Windmill. The Riverside Scholars is one of many steps along the path to the Windmill.
...There was a single river that ran from the ocean into the heart of the...
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