Episode 29 – Review of LEGO Eiffel Tower (10181)

April 13th, 2010 by Leave a reply »

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Episode 29 Jason reviews LEGO set 10181, the Eiffel Tower. This is a 2007 release from the Large Scale Models theme. It contains a HUGE 3,428 pieces.

At release the retail price in stores was $199.99 which puts it at 5.8 ¢ per piece. This set is now very expensive to get but still worth the build. It can be a conversation starter in your home and even used as home decor.

Some fun facts about the real Eiffel Tower:

  • Is 1,063 feet tall, or 81 stories.
  • Contains a restaurant on the first level, and another on the second level.
  • The first 2 levels are up 300 steps each and then to reach the top you have to take a cable lift.
  • The Eiffel Tower is the most visited paid monument in the world.
  • It was built in 1889 and was the largest structure in the world until 1930.
  • Take a virtual tour of the Eiffel Tower.

Ratings

Jason gave the following ratings for LEGO set 10181:

Young Kids – 0 out of 10
Older Kids – 10 out of 10
Adults – 10 out of 10

LEGO 10181 Eiffel Tower Set

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  • Samuel from holland

    Is that just 1 huge green plate, or are that 4 small plates?

    • http://www.disneymovieslist.com Jason Forthofer

      Samuel – It is 4 of the 32×32 plates connected.

      • Starwarsman12345678

        hi you;re e-mail is jason@brickshow.com right if not please tell me cuz ive been sending emails and no returns

  • Christopher

    where do you find the eiffel towwer lego set.

  • legodudemixedwithcrosby

    i got for $150 for the eiffel tower in florida in 2008 ha you spent more i got in orlando florida in the disney mall

  • legodudemixedwithhockey

    i was 10 (now I’m 13) when i did and i loved it. did you gave me a 0 or a 10 at that year

  • Superlegoman102

    hey Jason, where can you get this set??

  • Joeyverd

    yea

  • Littlebatman1014

    Man wish I had this set

  • Angus Tangney

    imagane it in your city with minifigures

  • Starwarsman12345678

    im 11 i cou;ld propoply do the first 48 steps and then be like i give up here dad happy birthday