LEGO Land Rover Classic Defender 90 Review 

*LEGO sets in this video:* Land Rover ❯ bit.ly/3rwX4BU Ghostbusters Ecto-1 ❯ bit.ly/46xvseu Delorean ❯ bit.ly/3LJMsqe Porsche ❯ bit.ly/48Dcvcv Vespa ❯ bit.ly/46oFxKW

"You've got to turn the steering wheel a bunch before anything starts happening to the wheels". I can confirm this is an accurate detail and a pronounced feature of real Defenders 😂

Finaly, i really like your reviews, you say everything importand and skip the boring parts!

I think Lego has done a very good job representing the frustration in building an overlanding rig or working on an old Defender with this build. Also I heard it can be left or right hand drive, but didn't see you mention that. my personal vote is expedition mode.

I was more interested in this set than some of the other cars, and I wasn't bothered by the extras. One of my favourite things about the Delorean is the ability to mix it up to match the film. And my pet peeve from that car is the doors not staying up so I appreciate that the engine cover has a prop on the Land Rover. But I'm not convinced it's worth more than £200. I'd probably be happy if it was £180/190 ish. It'll probably be one that sits on my wish list whilst other sets take priority for a while.

Been such a Defender fan for years, they are everywhere here in Britain - one of the most popular cars on the roads here - and so seeing LEGO produce this made me extremely happy; I've bought my set and can't wait to build it.

Tiago, is hands down the most honest LEGO reviewer.

I like that this set has all the important cool features of Technic, but without being *all Technic*. Also, I appreciate when Lego does a big set in a not so common color, like sand green, in this case.

"there is alot of slack in the steering - you have to turn it before the wheels start moving" ... sounds like they got the steering spot on!!!!

I learned to drive in an old, beaten-up 90. That old thing had missing gears, no windows, shredded seats, and someone bent the front axle once. The mudguards falling off feels pretty apt, honestly 😂 The price is a little steep, but nostalgia can be a persuasive wallet-opener. Especially for the Expedition version.

Ahhh yesss that macro lens when showing the rear view mirror inside was so satisfying! Amazing quality review!

What a wonderful review!!! To the point. And with a designer’s viewpoint. Love it!!

Great review! I'm a fairly new AFOL and my main interest in LEGO is with building MOCs, but I'm also considering building kits for the experience and to learn building techniques. I really appreciate your very balanced review of this new kit. Knowing that you worked at LEGO and have experience with the design, review, testing, etc. of new kits, your thoughts on both the pros and cons are extremely valuable!

I really like your videos. The quality, editing, commentary and just overall feeling of these feel really cozy and nice. Keep up the great work! I hope you will reach 500K or even 1M very soon!

Wow. The details on this are amazing.

That shot going through the back of the model was 🤌🏻 Nice!

I've really been curious about this set, thanks for reviewing!

I can tell that the quality of the editing has improved👍You should do more videos like this!!!

I agree with you there- the expedition mode just looks bizarre. Honestly way too much going on. Wish it was just the classic mode!

Thank you for honest and professional review

I am not so much into 'cars' but I really love the green color they used for this set! After your video it seems not to be 'playable-proof', hopefully the community will come with some easy fix for that!

excellent review as always! Thank you Tiago

As a fan of the defender, really cool set! I definitely tell my friend about this set. He has a dark green 110 defender (longer version) and it is his favorite carbrand.

Love your honesty. Not a fan of cars myself, I just got the Ecto 1 in both sizes, so the Land Rover does not appeal to me at all - but the pieces do 😀 I want those sand green mud guards for a building. Excited to see what other sand green pieces will be in this set and in a couple months all the brick link and brick owl dealers will have those parted out 😀 I already spent an hour sorting pieces today.

Thanks for the review Tiago. It sounds like one to wait for a large discount before buying.

a well done review keep up the good work Tiago I will build the expedition mode one

I use to watch jangbrick but your reviews are much enjoyable to watch when washing the dishes

The steering wheel can be monted on the left side also in a mirror build.

There is no better Lego reviewer on the net. Tiago gives us the knowledge. Always feel like I learn so much more about Lego and parts from him every-time.

Classic - Im glad there is the option to do both as Lego has done will with alternative "modes" in the past with the Porsche and Mustang but there are just far too many leftover parts here for me to be comfortable with purchasing.

thanks for the heads up on the building experience

Excellent review. Thank you for helping me with my decision!

umMMM tiago those edits are FIRREEE BRO OML its suuuper impressive

When I saw the set I wondered if the expedition mode could have been sold as a bonus pack for those who really want it. As you showed it is a lot of pieces to store if you decide to display in classic from

Appreciate the honesty!

Great reviews, now it's time for me to reconsider!

I love the set personally. Been a huge fan of lego for years and I adore the 90 so for me it was a dream come true regardless of its little foibles

Awesome use of the probe camera!

Looks way better in its classic standard form. Great review as ever

I love love love it (largely because I love the subject matter). Will be a defo pick up for me, but you’ve highlighted my pain complaints too. It will be the classic build for me, so all those extra ‘expedition’ pieces just feels like filler to push up the price. Could’ve skipped those and kept the cost down. As you say, it’s a lot I feel. Additionally, for the price and given this set is aimed at adult collectors, the Defender badge on the bonnet should defo have been a printed piece. Not a sticker. I’ve no problem with stickers on a £20 Speed Champions set, but not something like this.

Great video, always nice yo hear your opinion on something that doesnt work for you and why! I want this set soooo bad but those building experiences sound like they would drive me up a wall

I have waited all week for this video

For this kind of complex geometry, you may use cloth below the model when building it.

Thanks for honest review 👍

I feel like some of these frustrations during the building process are a bit dramatic. I built it and sure there were a few steps that were difficult but there was never a time I was slapping the model trying to push in a piece while it's flopping all over the place. Some other complaints are legitimate though.

I appreciate your honest reviews Tiago. I think I'm going to steer clear of this one. I dont like it's so unstable when building.

Good review. My experience building it was very similar to yours.

I love your videos!

Tiago’s reviews are fantastic. But his voice is also very calming…

2:50 they did play in the steering to make it more realistic, it will probably leak oil too

Such a cool build but helpful to hear about your frustrations

HI! I fully agree on most of your cons; how many different sandgreen colors are in use? Remember the first tranches of the Fiat 500 with about 10 sorts of bright light yellow. - Lego sets are more and more easier to build since it is important for Lego to sell to new customers who will be disappointed in case there are problems with the building.

Although this is not a model I like I hope they make more in these series and more with suspension

Perfect waiting for a sale to purchase

It'd be interesting if they could sell the Land Rover itself, and the Expedition accessories as an expansion to it. Just include instructions for the Sleek and Bulge models with the set, then pack the extras in a different box.

Putting that probe lens to good use with the rearview mirror shot. at this point building techniques is the thing I care about the most so this review is a bummer but I suppose Mike Psiaki can"t design everything.

It would be neat to see you review the Cobi Trabant

Mega Construx provides pieces to balance your vehicle model on while you're building. Has LEGO done this in previous sets?

Definitely going to cop this

I absolutely love defenders! I have the technic one, but was sad that they decided to make a model of the newest one, instead of my favourite. So when I saw the thumbnail of this video, I was extatic! Looks amazing, despite all its flaws. Definitely going on the wishlist!

Building experience is important. If I buy it (even more expensive in Australia!) I might try sitting the build on a hand size bean bag to help stabilise it during construction. Maybe even tape the struts down too. Great review, thanks! - the expedition extras would go with a lot of my off-road Lego themes, like the Technics 42099 RC 4x4, which I’ve roped a small folded patch of canvas to the roof with jute, and added a wooden tray. Yes, “illegal” in some Lego players eyes, but it’s my toy 🤷🏻‍♂️😀

Thanks for showing.

I wish they would do one for a Land Cruiser FJ series.

Fantastic set! Really what I want…

Would be really interesting to hear your opinions comaparing and contrasting this to the 42110 Technic Range Rover.

Would have loved it in a 110 or even 130 or as it has a tow hitch some kind of trailer/caravan etc, especially at that price. Cheers

Thanks for your informative video. I agree, the Land Rover being British is a right hand drive. My understanding is that the set gives one a choice between left or right hand drive. Also the engines choice is between diesel or.petrol engine. I also like the choice between standard or off road. Looking at the various choices available aswell as the piece count 2,336 bricks, in my opinion a lot of design effort has gone into creating this set. For me, the price of 210 British pounds is fair and just taking the above into account. We all have different opinions and I respect them.

Thanks for the review Tiago. Surprised about the annoying building experience. I will display it in the classic mode!

It would be a great selling point if it was motorized with a gear box for front wheel, rear wheel and all wheel drive as well as a motorized wench. When building the Delorean had the same problems with parts falling off. I modified mine with working head lamps but had to use a dremel tool tool and tiny drill to insert low heat LED’s and carry wires to a concealed battery terminal under the hood next to the plutonium case. Tail lights were not doable. But came out quite pleasing. And the case came from hobby Lobby to show case a foot ball. Perfect size to display bot opening doors. And anchored the display case to the base with inserted lego elements from another kit through carefully drilled holes. There was enough room to house the two figures and the plaque in front of the vehicle inside this display case. And the inset oval was large enough to insert the hood elements to display beneath the Delorean from 1955 BTTF #3

Yeah none of the "issues" are a problem for me. I want all the extras and this is an amazing set

In my opinion the coolest in this stile so far

Awesome!

Great review on this set. Decided to pick one up and scored a deal on a damaged box unit with all bags included @ $110 shipped. Do you have a final measurement of the height with all the added accessories on that rack installed?

Awesome ❤ set

The difender v8 is actually a v6 with so cylinders blanked off

I like that it has a working suspension -- but suspect I'll be skipping this set anyway

that camera lens is working great.

There is only one thing i miss in this video. And thats placing this one and the lego technic defender90 next to eachother. To see the size difference. I know one is technic and one is system. Si i presume the system one is smaller. But seeying them next to eachtother would be really nice

Great review! Short, but on the point. I really appreciate that you're sharing for example annoying parts in the building experience with us, because I wouldn't be able to get a feeling for this before I've built this model. Very honest review, highly appreciated from my side, thank you so much Tiago! :)

Amazing 🤤

Expedition mode or Classic?

Seriously, who is looking for a challenge in a lego build? Putting some bricks together is never a challenge for a normal human being

I like it just the way it is

I prefer the classic because it’s so detailed and the expedition is actually bigger and stuff but I really like how the classic 90 is detailed LEGO did a great job😊 I wonder how lego makes good details 😊😊

Dang! Was hoping this set would be better! Just like you, the 18+ car sets are some of my favorites, but this one definitely missed the mark previously set by those other sets

“Hand of God-steering”, haha! I love it!

I think I prefer the basic looking version without the roof rack etc. If it had been a 110 in Camel Trophy colours I think it would be better.

Whilst not intentional, the slack in the steering is accurate hahaha, growing up my family had one and it was the such a horrible car to drive, I’d give anything to have it back though, many good memories

My only standing complaint if any is the price as the T2 (same size/functionality/piece count more or less) was $240 and Lego some how justifiably priced this at $330 which is absolutely insane. Appreciate the size comparisons in how it doesn't look either undersized or oversized next to the other vehicles. As for the build the technical side of it feels similar to that of the T2 as that was very involved and functional. Also I've never been in the habit of building on a surface as most sets/assemblies I find I built quicker and more securely in hand. Especially with a build this troublesome and Technic dependent.

Would have preferred it in Speed Champions scale, but the visual result is amazing, except for the headlights. They just don't work for me. Definitely looking into buying it though. At a reduced price though. Not because I don't think the price is ok, but because I can't justify spending so much on LEGO

I want this

I would get this is it wasn’t for all the extras which don’t interest me. They should sell the car on its own and then an add on pack for the extras.

tiago, don't be so strict.. the result is fantastic and the complications mentioned during construction are not as bad as you make them out to be.

Schön, das wenigstens Einer (der Rezensionsexemplare bekommt und wirklich bei LEGO gearbeitet hat) Tacheles spricht! I love your ship in the bottle. It's know on the view over the WC (water related), that every man could see it, while peeing.

Is it the intention for the roof to be placed really lightly and not secured down ? It keeps popping off so easily

Although Tiagos points are evident and sensible, I feel they are very futile in the grand scheme of things. For example having the whole issue of it being badly balanced isn't really that major. It's not a bad building experience per se just an ick which may have been the only way to create this set considering how different the structure is. And the whole deal with extra pieces, I feel people who buy this, buy it for the fact that it is an offroader, meaning the body kit and accessories will be kept. Maybe I'm saying this because I love offroaders and British car manufacturers, but I'll definitely be sure to pick it up. However, I thank you, Tiago, with your review, as u, racingbrick, and Jang have the best and most informative lego reviews, and I appreciate it.

If they only made it of a different colors or colors options.. Gray or tan like the Camel Trophy one from back in the day.

How big is the box, i am thinking of ordering it but i cant find the box dimensions anywhere

Nice!

Thanks for a very detailed and well balanced review. This is a very nice looking set, but definitely a bit pricey.