Lego's massive Haunted House set

Drew sez, "Lego has released a Haunted House set with vampire figures, zombie chef, Frankenstein butler, and glow in the dark ghosts. It's not a traditional Lego set as it's made to look in a state of disrepair with cracked windows, crumbling foundation and broken shutters. 2000 pieces make it a substantial build intended for older, more advanced builders."

Above is Jason Forthofer Brick Show review of the 2000+ piece set.

Lego Monster Fighter Haunted House (Thanks, Drew!)

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jandrese

The 2000 pieces says “advanced builders only”, and the $260 price tag adds “with cash to burn”.
- Ramone
  
  The set’s retail price is $179 at the LEGO website and stores.
- Jorpho
  
  It seems to me there are many who would condemn any recommendation of “advanced builders”, who would advise the purchaser to toss the instructions and let their imaginations build whatever they see fit.
  
  I’m kind of confused on the matter myself – as a young’un, I almost always followed the instructions and had plenty of fun doing so.
http://twitter.com/zacharyjohnson Zachary John⚡on

The set is actually only $180, and that online seller is gouging.
- http://twitter.com/zacharyjohnson Zachary John⚡on
  
  Or a very clever Lego marketing partner has just made me think “wow $180 is so cheap” by first showing me the higher price. Well played Lego… well played.
http://twitter.com/cjporkchop cjporkchop

Sometimes I wish we had a bigger house so that we’d have room for toys like this.
Boundegar

Sweet sweetness!
David Henderson

I had to laugh at the vid.. “Opens up… Almost like a doll house”.

I think you’re kidding yourself.

Awesome set though. Fun to play with the lego guys in there.
Bottlekid

Only 2000 pieces? James May’s Lego house used 3.3 million pieces!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_May's_Toy_Stories#James_May.27s_Lego_House_.28Episode_5.29
http://twitter.com/DonCarlitos Charlie McHenry

They should do Stauf’s mansion from The 7th Guest. Far scarier. But then again, I’m biased in that regard.
snark^

What I love most about the Monster Fighters sets is they look like they’ve been designed by kids – mismatched colours, bits sticking out everywhere, weird piece choices, etc. Other themes might have a smoother, more professionally designed look but MF feels most like homemade lego.
- Antinous / Moderator
  
  That also sounds like Lovecraft.
TheMudshark

So how many of those would you expect to receive as presents over the next couple of birthdays and christmases, Cory?