Genius and gorgeous from every angle
I've been to Sydney many times, and the Opera House never gets old. When I realized there was a chance to not only have a model to admire at home, but also build one of my own, I had to track down this set, years after it retired. The construction and design is genius, and very true to the colors and beauty of the original. I'm extraordinarily impressed by the design and scale. The set is instantly recognizable by anyone who knows the building, and the way the pieces come together from simple LEGO blocks is truly outstanding. Although there can be a lot of pieces in a set, I never find a build really "difficult" because the instructions (all four separate booklets) are well done. Attention to detail does matter, because it's difficult to disassemble sections of this set if you forget pieces or the sections aren't fitting properly. This set is one to admire, and enjoy rebuilding multiple times. A real benchmark and piece of pride for LEGO.