LEGO Nightmare Before Christmas set REVIEW 

The price is indeed $200 making it a great deal anyway you look at it! Dr Finkelstein is indeed referenced under the Town Hall with the spoon, Frog's Breath and bowl, the skeleton isn't meant to be him in particular, as explained by the model designers! * Buy from LEGO* Nightmare Before Christmas ❯ bit.ly/3YP1AKa

Lock, Shock, and Barrel not having their Halloween masks as the alternate faces seems like a huge missed opportunity.

I 100% agree that all you needed was moon diorama. As a big Nightmare Before Christmas fan, that is the part that really speaks to me and fully captures the feel of the movie.

Christmas decorations being stored in the attic is a touch of genius

The town hall just makes me want a Back to the Future courthouse set...

I agree that the hill would’ve made a great set on its own for realistically $45-$50

Lego absolutely should release the graveyard as a set with Sally, Jack & zero for Halloween. I think it would be a bestseller. I think I will buy this but if they released the graveyard on it's own I wouldn't have to think about it.

For me the coolest thing here is a ghost dog minifigure, I don’t know why I like it so much but yeah👍

As a massive Nightmare Before Christmas fan, this was my most anticipated set. And it doesn’t disappoint! A lot of people are upset about Lock Shock and Barrel and I’ll admit they’re not perfect, but they are very basic colored characters in the movie to begin with. The lack of Oogie also doesn’t shock me either, he would have been a difficult character to translate to Lego. Honestly my only complaint is nitpicking about the Christmas decor. One of the wreaths should have 100% included eyes and teeth like the one in the film! Or maybe include some of the iconic “gifts” like the toy duck or the snake.

I don't know what's worse... Lock, Shock and Barrel not having their masks, the amount of stickers or the fact that you only watched this movie because you were reviewing the set!

Price is $199.99 USD, €199,99 or £169.99. Would link but RU-vid seems to auto delete comment if I do.

100% agree. The spiral hill would have been an amazing diorama set on its own, and much cheaper. Now, I love this set but I feel the town hall and Jack’s house are a little excessive.

You are seriously the best Lego set reviewer ever. Also I bought your gingerbread house this year for Christmas. I can’t wait to build it.

This set looks so good. It really captures the aspects of the movie itself, and Lego really knocked it out of the park with this one. I just wish the set had the Oogie Boogie as a minfig. That’s what this feels like it’s missing.

Nah, while $200 is not awful, it's still too much for this; again, we can't just keep on looking at the price per part ratio and judge the value based on the part count alone. I will not count the licensing as Lego has had the Nightmare licence for years. And on the surface and at a glance, it's hard to imagine this set has so many pieces since so many of them are tiny or hidden away; it's overall a relatively small build for the cost. This might sound unreasonable but I'm going to go there as there's a lot of unreasonably overpriced sets lately, I would knock 20% to 25% off this as I don't feel there's enough here justify it costing $200. I'm not a minifig obsessed guy, but the figures, while all new with Zero being specialised, are a let down with Zero, Jack and Santa being the clear highlights, but the rest are surprisingly very bland and Sally is a severe downgrade from the CMF version which came out FIVE years ago!

Omg, stickers.... This should not have stickers. This should be exclusive printed pieces for this price and piece count. Lock, shock and barrel should have masks! That's their character. Still a good set but come on lego, make it cheaper or make it better.

I think the mayor could’ve had one of those spinning tile pieces, so that his head could be rotated like in the movie

7:42 I wish they had built the tower better to make it actually look like a watch tower rather than a chimney. That is where Jack’s study is and where he holds up for days while he figured out Christmas. At the very least they should have made it with clear elects to make it look like windows instead of a gray cone piece.

The Nightmare before Christmas is my favourite movie and so I was eagerly awaiting this set. I would have loved the skeleton reindeer to be included (since they were in the original build). In my opinion the spiral hill is an improvement. I love it!

1:39 Barrel looks like Suicide Squad Joker

If they hadn't incluced Lock, Shock, and Barrel, I'm sure there would've been some angry fans, and I would've questioned the choice, but now that I've seen the Lego versions of those characters, I think I'd rather they include the band that plays on the sidewalk instead.

Finally, another review from the best Lego RU-vidr

Thank you for such a detailed review of the set. It was lovely to speak to you earlier this week.

This is probably the first time I’d want Lego todo a full series for this. You make a good point that each build definitely can be sold as separate sets. Like they could have done what they did with Harry Potter and have them be modular builds that connect with one another. Would have spent so much money on that idea.

Looks great overall but the Sandy Claws figure looks nothing like he does in the movie. Should be waay fatter - His physique in the movie is more similar to the mayor (not including head) than a minifig. And beard almost reaches his feet. Honestly, it would be hard to do in lego form - I think they should have just left him out altogether. It also would have made more sense not to include him since the set is Halloween town and all the other figures are residents. Finkelstein instead would have been made more sense and probably turned out a little better.

The bowtie piece was made for one of the disney cmfs, jack was in one of them alongside sally

I agree! They should do just the moon and graveyard with jack sally and zero for $50-$60 The whole set is just too much for too little. Like the stranger things set was $200 and that was soo much better and innovative

I'm pretty sure the bat bowtie was used on one of the CMF lines for a previous short legged Jack Skellington. (forgot which one though) I also think Sally's head print is the same as the old one too.

I've never even seen the movie and this set is incredible! If the price is $200, that's pretty good for what all you get.

I have to agree with others. The hill on his own would be an instant seller. Everything else is unnecessary. And Lock , Shock and Barrel masks are missing.

I absolutely love this movie and this set really doesn't do it for me. It's somehow too much and too little at the same time. Jack's house and the town hall builds feel so superfluous to me, they're nice enough builds but they don't really add much and feel like padding. All we really needed was the spiral hill! The minifigs are also really disappointing except for Jack, Sally, and Zero- Oogie's boys are extremely plain, and the Mayor is just plain weird. I'd have taken Oogie Boogie himself over Lock, Shock & Barrel any day. $200 is insane for this. I just want the hill.

I like it but it’s almost like Lego might become a victim of their own success soon with the 18+ market. The prices are just too high if you’re interested in Lego as a hobby, so people like myself are having to become more picky and selective. $200 for this and $300 for the Zelda set releasing on the same date is just hard to justify, so it becomes a bit more taxing deciding on what sets to buy.

This is an iconic movie and this set does not do it justice

Why is barrel just Jared Leto’s joker?

It's very disappointing that Lock, Shock, and Barrel don't have their masks. That's really what makes them recognizable characters. It would have been extremely easy to have the masks as the alternate face print, but it would have been super cool to have them as a neck accessory!

Ok I love this. Can build with my two kids, giving them their own build. Plus, we can build it now for Halloween, then redecorate it for Christmas. I think with the quality of the build, the three separate buildings, the ability to redecorate for both Halloween and Christmas, plus being able to do that every year, justifies this price alone. Definitely will be picking this up.

Who really wants a gravity falls official set? Just me?

2:31 spared no expense

Now I need the Deku Tree review!

200 is absolutely insane for this set. Lego has become more more of a luxury item than an actual toy at this point. These prices are disgusting.

3:27 actually, it was an existing piece in 2019. The Disney series 2. Also, this is not a Tim burton movie, it’s from the same director from coraline herry selick

That "take that Star Wars" really hurt as a Lego Star Wars fan 💀

Jack and Sally were in the Disney CMF series. Sally had a custom hair piece, which is still used to this day, but not in this set for some unfathomable reason. Jack had this same bowtie. He also had arm printing and leg side printing. This new version doesn't but it might be a limitation of the long arms and legs. Lock should've had the devil tail piece. Shock's hat doesn't look right. the regular wizard hat might've been better. Santa looks nothing like he does in the movie. Zero seems too detailed, doesn't even look like lego. Big fan of the movie but this set, for 200€, is kinda disappointing..

$200 USD according to the LEGO site

"watching the movie for the first time in preparation for this review" - I love that you got to experience this movie for the first time!! ❤💀🎃👻🎄🎅🏻

Finally some good minifigures bruh

The hill would make an amazing stand alone set! Especially if there was a way to make it curl and uncurl

This and the zelda set have literally been the first sets to interest me this year and theyre both coming in the same month 🤩

Lego always nails the spooky themes, I’d love a Halloween village set each year.

Totally original fun fact that you've never heard before: the nightmare before Christmas wasn't directed by tim Burton it was directed by Henry sellick the guy who also made Coraline

i would have prefered a longer flight of stairs up the main building like the designer's version though...other than that, awesome!!! And awesome review as always.

My fave Christmas film finally being a Lego set 🥳🥳

I'm happy LEGO priced this set at 200. Feels like they could have been greedy but instead gave the fans a break with an affordable set like this given it's size, detail, and custom elements. Couldn't be happier, good job LEGO! WIll be purchasing this one myself.

I’m not the BIGGEST fan of TNBC, but this set is exceptional. Truly one of LEGO’s best sets of all time.

I think this is a very cool set that I wish had a downsized cheaper version

I don’t know, I’m underwhelmed. Mostly with that mini-figure line-up (Zero is cool). It just feels like it could have been so much more, especially if they released individual buildings from the movie.

I think the bowtie adds a bit of lenght to Jack's neck making it a bit more proportionate compared to other tall minifigs

This could just be my option but like the old jack and sally mini figs from the blind bags, way more detail. When i get my set im using the old sally figure and the old jack head

I love the nightmare before Christmas so I'm gonna buy this 😄

If only they could’ve made a Oogie boogie figure

And they leave Oogie Boogie? That should have been a definite if you're kidnapping santa

this was cute to see you review but not something i need for myself; gotta save space for things i really want. still, it’s awesome that this got you to watch the movie! such a great film 🖤

Love your videos, Tiago, and your accent. "Doombo" is my favorite! :-). I have to say that the only fail I see on this set is that Lock, Shock, and Barrel don't have their MASKS! That's the way they're seen in most of the movie and iconic, IMO. Other than that, this set looks fantastic!

Considering it has 18+ tag, have to say I expected a lot more from LEGO. It looks not as detailed as initial design and more tailored towards children.

The Nightmare Before Christmas is my favorite movie, can't wait to get this set. But like some others have said; Lock, Shock, and Barrel could have been done a bit better with them having their masks. Great price for the set as well.

3:20 So sad that Star Wars clones cannot get waist capes anymore 😢

i would have got it if it was 60 bucks only for the hill scene with Jack, Sally and Zero, but 200$ for buildings and characters that feel like a second thought doesnt feel right

I hope lego makes a stopmo brickfilm ad for this set hahahha

Tiago damn u seem to be going super easy on this one man. Maybe it’s cause u didn’t have a strong connection to the movie but i think big fans will feel let down by this

They should sell just the hill section! With Sally, Jack and zero. I’d buy that

Imagine if the moonlight diorama was sold separately, such a missed opportunity

0:09 this is sickkkkk

they could fix the thin lady with a lego friends figure... that simple.

I love nightmare before christmas! This set is amazing and i have to get it!

3:20 oh he’s starting fires 😂

The Original Design was so amazing, Lego had to ruin it and put 200$ on it...

The moon piece is fascinating

They cannibalized the original submission. Not worth it

This set really needed a buildable Oogie Boogie and Jack in his Santa outfit in my opinion. I also would have preferred if they just cut the town hall and made Jack’s house bigger, because it’s sooooo small

Nice! Or should I say, “What’s this?!” 😺💙🐾 Great review and I look forward to purchasing this set on day one! Here’s to getting Beetlejuice as a set soon, too!

Ive got an aliexpress version of jack's house, for 1/20th of the price and looking a lot more like the original.

It’s crazy to me that so many people think this looks good especially for $200! The OG design he showed at the beginning of the video I would have gladly bought for 200 but this half assed set I wouldn’t even let someone get me as a gift. Tell em to save their $…this will not be on my bday wishlist this October unfortunately …. that’s saying ALOT cause I buy almost every set I can

Looks amazing fun set will get this for Halloween before Christmas 🎄 👍

This is Halloween. I’m surprised you never saw the movie before. Such a great movie in claymation and the best soundtrack featuring the music of Danny Elfman

Lock, Shock and Barrel are terrible minifigs, omg. They should at the very least have their masks as the alternate face printing.

Lego should make a coralline set now!

Seriously 200 Euros for two tiny little sheds and a bit of Deco. These buildings are even flatter than a 50 Euro City set

Might actually get this one tbh

great review and all, but com on, this is a $140 max set on a good day. The price to piece ratio metric is especially broken on sets like this when its a bunch of small, non specialized pieces to make effects.

Good one. I put it on the long-term list.

This is very nice review 🎉

Doombo is back!

Great job, as always!

Not enough characters to fill it out. And half of those take odd approaches or outright look like knockoffs. Looks like a ghost town! (Get it?)

Sauron from baradur should have been with long legs aswell 😢

I couldn't more agree that having the hill diorama as a standalone set would be an insta buy for me if it was price at less than 70$ (1/3 of the total price, although presumably it's the part with the smallest piece count). However I understand that this is an Ideas product and people would be fuming if they did that (some already are). And releasing "redundant" sets wouldn't really make sense for LEGO.

So, does this count as this year's Christmas Village set, or are we getting one of those as well?

I wish it was just a set featuring the cemetery and was only 100$. The rest of the set is unneeded and just going to drive the price up.

These prices are comical, people gotta keep in mind that these reviews are paid reviews dawg cuz who will buy this for this price 😭

Wow 😮 Something so *Iconic* about that ‘Crooked Mountain’ in front of that Giant Sunset. Looks just like the Film 🎥 4:59