Customer Reviews

LEGO Star Wars 10186 General Grievous

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This model looks quite impressive when it is constructed. It was about 18-24" high. I think 14+ is a little conservative - it is probably okay for 9 and up, although it will require a day or two to assemble. There are many movable parts on it. This makes it challenging to keep from breaking off one piece when you attempt to add another, but that's part of doing Legos. One problem is that the top base connection to the smooth bottom base is not as strong as it needs to be. This leads to the model not being firmly connected, and easy to topple. After the two bases separated, our General unfortunately did a nose-dive off the shelf and broke into several pieces. I guess we get to put it together again now!

I bought this for Christmas and put it together with my daughters. It was our first Lego project and we had a lot of fun putting it together. After we completed it, it seemed pretty unsteady but we checked the base and some pieces were not linked tightly. We put those pieces together again and then the model was fine. It's size is impressive and we now have it displayed on our computer desk!

This is a Large very impressive set. It is fun to assembly and is very realistic to the character considering it is a Lego. It teaches cognitive thinking skills as well as hand to eye coordination, reading, following instructions and concentration all while having fun! To "FIX" the standing issue, Just get an inexpensive doll stand and put the bottom of the stand UNDER the LEGO stand then brace the general at his waist with the top of the doll stand. Problem solved!

My son is almost 10 years old, but he very much enjoyed the challenge of this kit that is designed for older children. The difference between the kits for younger and older kids essentially boils down to smaller and more pieces, hence, it takes longer to complete. That said, he had no problems putting it together. He also enjoyed the fact that the kit is "hard to find" in his estimation (though I'm not sure if that is actually the case or not). The one downside is that once complete, the finished product is pretty delicate and could be easily demolished with the glancing blow of a wayward elbow, etc. All in all, very satisfied with this purchase.

My 9 year old son put this together by himself and he keeps it on display in his room. Although it is a little flimsy with the arms sticking out, it has not fallen apart. It looks great with his collection. The Walking AT-AT is his favorite and General Grievous comes in second!

If you want to buy this for Christmas, you'd better do it now. It goes out of stock and gets resold on ebay as it gets closer to Christmas.

My 10 year old son has been building these Star Wars Lego kits for a couple years. These are meant more for display than aggressive playing. My son said he really enjoys building them. I am amazed how he can sit down with the instructions and get it put together by himself.

Our son loved working on this set. It took him a longer than I thought but he likes those big sets. my only concern is that it doesn't have lots of value once it's put together, like many Lego sets.

Be ready to take some TIME putting this together! My Lego Fanatic, who is very creative and good at putting Lego sets together, still has not completed this set - which he received for Christmas! Tons of pieces, and three instruction books...not that he is less enthusiastic because of this. Just know what you're getting them into or your child may lose interest because it's "too hard". Can't wait to see this very cool set in it's completed form... a must have for Star Wars / Lego nuts!

It's the best lego I ever bought, I spent 5 hours building it and it was a lot of fun. I'm seriously recommending this piece of art.

Santa brought this set for my son for christmas. The package states 14 and up, but he is 9. I figured if he needed help he could always ask dad, but he never did. He built this by himself, and couldn't hardly tear himself away from it until it was finished. It is currently on top of our entertainment stand, but hopefully it will find a permanent home soon. This is more of a model set than to play with. Definitely worth it!!