LEGO® Icons is a high-end collection designed by LEGO for adults. It emphasizes immersive building experience and display value, and has always attracted countless fans. The 2025 series is no exception.
One of the pre-sale sets is Sherlock Holmes: Book Nook, which is inspired by the novels of Sherlock Holmes and provides new and fascinating building challenges for LEGO fans of all ages.
Sherlock Holmes: Book Nook symbolizes mystery, reasoning, wisdom and Victorian London culture. This book scene box is usually inspired by iconic scenes in the Sherlock Holmes Collection, such as 221B Baker Street, gas-lit streets, carriages, old London police stations and other elements to build a miniature three-dimensional space.
With LEGO Sherlock Holmes: Book Nook, you can bring Victorian London culture home.
Set overview
Building LEGO Sherlock Holmes: Book Nook
Details
Mini figures
Building details
Playability and display value
Pros and cons
Conclusion
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Set Overview
Open the LEGO Sherlock Holmes: Book Nook box to discover a beautifully designed Sherlock Holmes: Book Nook set that promises hours of building fun. The set includes over 1,359 pieces, each packaged and numbered for a seamless building experience.
The set also includes unique minifigures, as well as exquisite accessories that further enhance the play and display value of the set. In addition, the set comes with a detailed assembly instruction sheet that guides you step by step through the assembly process, making it easy for builders aged 10 and up to get started.
The box features a large, eye-catching image of Sherlock Holmes: Book Nook that captures your imagination before you even start building. The box has a bright glossy finish and bright colors for a premium feel. At first glance, this set is designed to be a focal point on store shelves and in any collection.
Building LEGO Sherlock Holmes: Book Nook
Assembling LEGO Sherlock Holmes: Book Nook is a rewarding experience that will test your patience and skills. It is divided into several sections, each with unique challenges and rewards, and comes with a detailed instruction manual to guide you through each section.
First, organize the parts by number and color, which can help you to build faster and make the assembly process more enjoyable. This will help you find the parts you need faster and reduce the risk of mistakes.
Second, build the core frame of LEGO Sherlock Holmes: Book Nook, carefully following the step-by-step instructions to ensure that all the parts are placed correctly.
To make the assembly process smoother, it is helpful to sort the smaller parts into different trays or containers. This prevents parts from getting lost and makes it easy to find the parts you need at each step.
One challenge builders may face when building LEGO Sherlock Holmes: Book Nook is that some parts are very complex in design and require meticulous attention to detail. It is easy to misplace small parts or assemble the parts in the wrong order. If you encounter any problems, don't panic. Take a moment to double-check the steps and make sure each piece is aligned as shown in the manual. Taking the time to double-check your creations will help you build successfully and enjoy the process more.
Details
This $130, 1,359-piece building set features a unique "book corner" design and a rectangular structure that can be cleverly inserted into a bookshelf, disguised as a heavy book. This unique shape not only saves space, but is also very creative, making it an eye-catching sight on the bookshelf. But its charm goes far beyond its appearance. When you open its cover like a book, it seems to open a time and space door to Victorian London.
After unfolding the structure, what is presented to you is a typical foggy street, rich in details and cleverly laid out, and truly restores Sherlock Holmes' legendary residence-221B Baker Street. Whether it is the brick-red house facade, gas street lamps, or street stalls and carriages, every detail reflects the strong atmosphere of London's old streets. The interior is equally wonderful, including elements such as Holmes' living room, desk and fireplace, and almost every detail can resonate with novel fans.
What's even more surprising is that this set also incorporates many characters and classic scenes from Sherlock Holmes' novels. You can find iconic characters such as Dr. Watson and Professor Moriarty, each of which appears in the form of a small building block puppet, and is lifelike. There are also hidden clues, secret passages, magnifying glasses and other detective elements waiting to be discovered, making the entire structure not only a display, but also an immersive detective adventure. Whether you are a book lover, a LEGO enthusiast, or a loyal fan of Sherlock Holmes, you can find endless fun and detailed Easter eggs in it.
Minifigures
Sherlock Holmes: This legendary detective is known for his iconic deerstalker hat and magnifying glass, and he gets a new look in this set. The deerstalker hat uses a new mold, with more three-dimensional lines and exquisite details, perfectly restoring the classic image. His suit jacket has been reprinted with exquisite plaid and dark-toned button arrangement, highlighting his rigorous and sophisticated dressing style. His calm and composed facial expression, slightly frowned eyebrows, and focused eyes perfectly interpret Holmes' wisdom and acumen in the process of solving cases, making this serious genius detective recognizable at a glance.
John Watson: As Holmes' most reliable partner, Dr. Watson's look in the set is also delicate and sophisticated. He holds a cane in one hand and carries a briefcase in the other, showing the image of a calm gentleman. The clever thing is that the cane he uses is actually a part of the wizard's wand in the Harry Potter series. This creative use is eye-catching and also echoes his background as a military doctor who has experienced many battles. The facial printing shows a gentle and rational expression, with a slightly raised mouth and a trustworthy temperament between his eyebrows, which perfectly reflects his personality traits as Holmes' loyal assistant.
Peggy is the youngest character in this set. She wears a brightly patterned jacket and a lively expression. She looks curious about Holmes' world. Her presence not only injects childlike fun into the whole story, but also makes the "Book Corner" not only a collection for adult fans, but also suitable for parents and children to play together.
Irene Adler's look is impressive. She wears a gorgeous long dress with exquisite prints and an elegant hairstyle, reflecting her mysterious and charming character setting in the original book. Her facial printing is also full of expression tension, showing her charm as "that woman".
Finally, let's talk about the villain-James Moriarty. He has a very typical "villain look", wearing a dark outfit with a cape with detailed printing. His face design is very sharp, and his eyes are cold and cunning. The way he hides in the suit also adds a layer of "puzzle solving" elements.
Architectural details
1.221B Baker Street restoration
You can see a familiar and detailed scene: newspapers piled randomly in front of the door seem to have just been delivered, a violin quietly leaning against the corner, the residual heat in the fireplace has not yet dissipated, and the iconic deerstalker hat and Sherlock Holmes' jacket are hung on the wall. These classic elements evoke people's deep memories of the great detective. Although the entire space is a bit cramped and cannot really accommodate the minifigures to "role-play" in it, this work is more like a frozen moment picture, aiming to present a mini world for people to appreciate and reason through high restoration and clever layout. As a model that emphasizes both display and puzzle solving, its exquisite design and story-filled atmosphere do not reduce its charm as a visual artwork.
2. Mechanism and puzzle design
This set is full of ingenuity in puzzle and mechanism design, and it will lead you into a personal reasoning journey as soon as you open the door. There are many Easter eggs hidden in the structure: mysterious blue cards, marks with symbols, dog biscuits hidden in the corner, and rotatable modules that can reveal hidden characters or secret compartments. These elements are not clearly stated in the instructions, but you are encouraged to explore and reason by yourself, as if you are Sherlock Holmes, and gradually solve the mystery. The highly interactive design not only enhances the fun of building, but also makes the whole model more immersive and story-telling.
3. Architectural style and color
The whole set of buildings is mainly in sand green, black, dark orange, dark brown, brown and other tones, creating a slightly dark but warm London street scene atmosphere. Each building has a different style, but it is unified under the same tonality, giving people a strong sense of "reality".
4. Visual highlights
After closing the corner of the book, a nearly mosaic-style Sherlock head portrait is presented on the side, which is very decorative. With the road sign printed with "Baker Street", the overall appearance is very suitable for display in the bookshelf. Even if you don't play with building blocks, it can be used as an art decoration.
Playability and display value
LEGO Sherlock Holmes: Book Nook has both high playability and display value. It is a creative masterpiece that combines storytelling, beauty and interactive experience.
This set is not just a static model, but also an interactive device with puzzle elements. From the moment you open the door, you embark on a detective journey of your own. Hidden clues (mysterious blue cards, symbolic marks, dog biscuits, etc.) and mechanisms (rotatable modules, secret compartment design) encourage players to observe, think, and reason, just like the process of reading a detective novel. In addition, although the space is compact and it is impossible to put in the minifigures to "play", the detailed restoration and exploration mechanism still provide a high sense of participation, which is suitable for players who love logic and puzzle solving to play and ponder repeatedly.
As a "book corner" style model, its structure itself is a highlight-it can be sandwiched between bookshelves and integrated with books, with a literary and decorative temperament. After unfolding, the interior fully reproduces the world of Sherlock Holmes: 221B Baker Street, fireplace, violin, hanger with jackets and other elements are highly restored, full of story and British style. Even if the mechanism is not operated, it can attract attention as a display on the bookshelf and become a work of art that tells a story.
In short, this is not only a building toy, but also an immersive detective experience, which is both intellectual and aesthetic. It is suitable for collection, display or as a gift for Sherlock Holmes fans and book lovers.
Advantages and Disadvantages
Advantages
Unique puzzle gameplay increases interactivity
Rich characters and details are restored
Excellent color matching and architectural design
Very suitable for bookshelf display, novel book corner concept
Interesting mechanisms and hidden elements
Disadvantages
Lack of internal space for real "games", and the minifigures cannot move inside
For some people, the price of $130 is a bit high
Sherlock's facial expression is slightly ordinary, and the playability is slightly lower than other collectible minifigures
Summary
LEGO Sherlock Holmes Booknook is a wonderful tribute to the classic detective story. It reproduces 221B Baker Street and London street scenes in miniature, and incorporates classic elements such as newspaper piles, violins, and fireplaces to create a strong story atmosphere. It is like a three-dimensional book, standing quietly on the bookshelf, but hiding exciting adventures waiting to be discovered.
This is not only a display model, but also an interactive puzzle journey. The set cleverly combines clues such as mysterious cards, hidden characters, and rotatable modules, waiting for you to uncover them yourself. The manual does not have a clear answer, encouraging you to reason and explore yourself, which enhances the immersion and replay value of the model.
Whether you are a Sherlock Holmes fan or a LEGO player who likes miniature and detailed aesthetics, this Booknook is a rare collection. It can not only decorate the bookshelf, but also bring the dual fun of building and solving puzzles. It is a unique and fascinating building block experience.
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