The Brick Fan
“As far as parts are concerned, I believe the 1×6 sand blue plates are exclusive. There were sand blue plates released before but they were last used in 2003. The build itself is pretty cool and it complements the new LEGO Creator Bookshop (10270) very well. I will say the... More instructions could have been better. All in all, getting this 155 piece set for free was awesome since it would have probably cost $10-15 if LEGO sold it by itself.”
An Amazing Gift from LEGO — “The only really stand-out element provided was the tan 2x2 tile with the newspaper print on it. This element has previously only appeared in the following three relatively high-price sets, so its inclusion at this price-point is very welcome. This set was an amazing value.... More It was a free Make-and-Take build at my local LEGO Store.”
Full review at brickset.com
“Coming in at 155 pieces, the LEGO Newsstand features plenty of small parts that can be a bit challenging for newbie LEGO builders. Nevertheless, the final build, notwithstanding the instability of the shelf, is pretty much impressive in itself. As a free set, I really... More appreciate what LEGO did here: throwing in a minifigure with accessories, two printed newspaper tile, and several hard to find parts like those trans clear blue flag pieces used for the roof.”