Lego Wallace & Gromit fans love it but Buddy the Elf disappoints
When Lego releases a new set, the community is ready to celebrate, but sometimes the excitement comes with a healthy dose of creative critique. Recently, Lego has brought some highly anticipated holiday collections and character-based sets to the market, sparking a lively debate among fans about design, execution, and pure, unadulterated fun.
The latest entry, the Lego Wallace & Gromit set, has clearly struck a chord. Designed by Sébastien Esnault for Lego’s ’90s Throwback challenge, the kit features just over 1,000 pieces and includes posable figures. Beyond the charming clay-like figures, the set includes delightful surprises: lift the seat hatch to find a diamond, crackers, and even a yarn ball for Gromit to work on. The engineering goes a step further, as the wheels actually move, allowing the model to trundle along the shelf if you choose.
Despite the enthusiasm for the Wallace & Gromit kit, not every character design lands perfectly. The reception to other recent figures has been more varied. Take, for instance, the Lego Buddy the Elf set. While it features a charming scene on a miniature ice shelf complete with candy canes and a perfectly rendered puffin—which many agreed was a dead ringer for the film—the reception to Buddy himself has been mixed. Some critics have noted that the model doesn’t quite capture the essence of the character, leading to some humorous skepticism online.
The debate over character likeness is a common theme in the Lego community. One observer summed up the duality beautifully, noting that the comparison between characters like Buddy the Elf and Wallace and Gromit really highlights the “duality of buildable display figures.”
On a lighter note, the festive releases have certainly provided more universal joy. The new “Santa’s Holiday Countdown” kit is pure holiday cheer, showcasing St. Nick climbing down a chimney who doubles as a calendar, accompanied by a scaled-up Mrs. Claus and adorable ornaments. The collection also includes a classic stocking and a “Santa’s Sleigh Adventure,” packed with choice for decorating the home.
All these sets, from the whimsical Wallace & Gromit adventure to the festive holiday collection, are set to hit shelves around the same time, including the Wallace & Gromit set arriving on October 1, 2026. It seems Lego continues to deliver sets that are both wildly creative and full of unexpected, playful details, keeping the imagination running and the toy shelves stocked with joy.
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