LEGO Creator Log Cabin 5766

by LEGO

• 3 models in 1: Rebuilds into a country retreat or a river hut
• Features removable, unique dark red roof and hinging wall section for greater access
• Also features open fire with chicken, wooden logs, tree, opening doors and windows and horn ornament
• Minifigure with backpack, paddle and canoe included
• 355 elements

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 15 x 10.2 x 2.2 inches ; 7.5 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• Origin: Denmark
• ASIN: B004478GGK
• Item model number: 4610914
• Manufacturer recommended age: 7 - 12 years
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #385 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
  • #49 in Toys & Games > Building & Construction Toys > Building Sets
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (85 customer reviews)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Packed with great details, such as an open fire with chicken, wooden logs, tree and opening doors and windows, this log cabin is an ideal base for a wilderness adventure. Minifigure with backpack, paddle and canoe included. For something different, rebuild it into a country retreat or a river hut.

Product Description

LEGO Creator Log Cabin 5766

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

65 of 66 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Lego's 2011 Creator House January 10, 2011

By R. Ferguson TOP 500 REVIEWERVINE™ VOICE

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Durability: 5.0 out of 5 stars    Educational: 4.0 out of 5 stars    Fun: 4.0 out of 5 stars   

**Update early 2013: this set has had a long run and I don't expect it to be available for too much longer. There is only one Creator building slated for the first half of 2013 (#31009) and this Cabin is still a winner.**

Lego's Creator line is one of my favorite because the sets avoid the use of really specialized pieces and, instead, focus on the creative use of more basic pieces. This is much closer to the way Lego sets were when I grew up. You can, of course, buy the bulk Lego sets, but I find those boxes provide too many 2x4 bricks and not enough of the one-stud wide bricks and other key elements (like angled roof pieces). Creator sets like this one provide a great mix of very useful pieces, often in colors that are hard to find. And because these come with directions for multiple builds, they encourage rebuilding and experimentation.

This year's first Creator house is a tidy little log cabin (there is another house, #5771 Hillside House, arriving later in the year, as well as a lighthouse island, #5770). This one is on the small side and it is not built on a baseplate but on a number of small plates (this represents a bit of shrinkage compared to years past). But it has a great color scheme, especially the dark roof tiles, and it has plenty of windows. There is a fireplace, one mini-figure, an ingenious kayak, a tree, and a fire pit with a spit. The top lifts off and the back side (of the A-model) opens up like a giant door; my kids have a lot of fun with this latter feature. The set has decent playability, though it really shines if you have other Lego people and things (vehicles, animals, droids, whatever) to expand the storyline. And since the cabin is unfurnished, your kids may want to make their own brick beds, brick tables and brick chairs.

Overall this is a very useful set with a lot of possibilities and a modest price tag. It makes a good gift because if you don't like one design, it is easily changed into something else.

Cheers

22 of 22 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Set for Introducing Legos to a Child March 15, 2011

By Michael

Amazon Verified Purchase

Durability: 4.0 out of 5 stars    Educational: 5.0 out of 5 stars    Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

This set gives you a little more than 350 pieces for 30 bucks retail, which is a wonderful deal for Legos just in and of itself. However, as a set, it is a somewhat fast and easy build - my 7 year old daughter was able to build it on her own with very little assistance from me in about 2 hours. The cabin is very sturdy once built, for Legos of course. Because the cabin is formed like a house, it is a simple structure to put your mind around, and I think would be an excellent first set for a child that has never used Lego's before, but may be interested in them. My daughter loves this one, and I am very pleased that Lego has finally decided to include a Lego person in these sets, it greatly increases the playability factor.

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Gift March 4, 2011

By Backlash

Amazon Verified Purchase

Durability: 5.0 out of 5 stars    Educational: 5.0 out of 5 stars    Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

Bought this set as a gift for my 7 year old granddaughter who happens to be a Lego fanatic. She mentioned not having a Lego set for constructing a house, so it was a 'no-brainer' for me to pick this set. The Amazon price and reputation for quick delivery were also big factors, especially when the gift can be sent directly to a recipient that lives a thousand miles from my home. She loves the Lego Cabin set and already has her eye on more Lego home sets. All my grandchildren (and their parents) love playing with Legos together!