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Today, Eric Keselburg reviews one of the most impressive fan-designed LEGO sets ever released through the BrickLink Designer Program: the Sushi Restaurant.
If you're unfamiliar with the BrickLink Designer Program, it's LEGO's crowdfunding platform where fan-created designs are selected, funded by the community, and released as limited-edition official LEGO sets. The Sushi Restaurant is one of the standout builds in the series, and after building it, Eric believes it may be one of the best out-of-the-box LEGO building experiences he's ever had.
With 3,604 pieces, 14 minifigures, multiple animals, a working street tram, beautifully detailed interiors, and incredible Asian-inspired architecture, this set delivers an exceptional building experience from start to finish.
🧱 In This Review
🍣 Full walkthrough of the BrickLink Designer Program Sushi Restaurant
🚋 Detailed look at the modular tram and track system
🏮 Beautiful Japanese-inspired architecture and roof designs
🍜 Fully detailed sushi restaurant, kitchen, dining room, and living quarters
🎋 Incredible building techniques, greebling, lanterns, balconies, and architectural details
🐈 Review of the minifigures, animals, accessories, and extra parts included
💡 Inspiration Eric plans to incorporate into his own LEGO Ninjago City MOC
🔥 What Makes This Set Special?
Eric shares why this build stands out among official LEGO releases, including:
Outstanding building techniques
Beautiful roofline architecture
Clever modular design
Incredible attention to detail
Creative use of parts throughout the build
One of the best Asian-inspired LEGO buildings ever released
He also discusses a few minor drawbacks, including digital-only instructions and a handful of delicate connection points, while explaining why those small issues don't take away from what is otherwise an outstanding LEGO set.
If you're a fan of:
LEGO
BrickLink Designer Program
LEGO Ninjago
LEGO Modular Buildings
Japanese architecture
Asian-inspired LEGO builds
LEGO MOCs
...this is a set you'll definitely want to see.
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