LEGO 21305 Maze review - 20160411

Currently available at LCS stores at RRP of $129.9/

 

Set number: 21305-1

Name: Maze

Set type: Normal

Theme group: Miscellaneous

Theme: Ideas

Subtheme: Miscellaneous

Year released: 2016

Tags: Castle /  Multibuild

Pieces: 769

Age range: 10+

Packaging: Box

Availability: Retail - limited

Notes: Based on project "Labyrinth Marble Maze" by user 'JKBrickworks'.

Description:

Display your skill and creativity with this 2-in-1 customizable Maze!

Build the classical-style maze and make it as challenging as you dare. Turn the wheels on the side to tilt the maze and guide the ball past the traps. Then rebuild it into a medieval-themed maze or create your own unique maze challenges inspired by tips from the set's LEGO® fan designer in the included booklet. A removable ball container and travel lock also mean you can take the Maze wherever you go!

• The 2-in-1 Maze features a customizable maze system, wheel-operated tilt mechanism (incorporating LEGO® Technic axles and lift arms), built-in removable ball container with 4 orange balls, and a travel lock.
• Rebuild the classical maze for an alternative medieval-theme maze.
• The classical-style maze includes green ‘start' tiles, red ‘finish' tiles and divider elements.
• The medieval-style maze includes assorted buildable cottages, a buildable archway and castle, plus divider and tree elements.
• Turn the wheels to control the tilt and avoid the traps to complete each maze challenge.
• Customize either maze to make it as simple or challenging as you dare.
• Attach the ball container under the maze and apply the travel lock for safe transit.
• Includes a booklet with building instructions for the classical and medieval-style mazes, plus inspirational tips for alternative builds from the fan designer of the maze.
• This set offers an age-appropriate building and play experience forages 10 and over.
• Maze measures over 2” (7cm) high, 10” (27cm) wide and 10” (26cm) deep.

 

I have no idea who designed the box. but if you are going to make a box of this size, the least you can to is to make it possible to house the completed set like how minecraft microworld can do it.

First layer of the maze. I like how tiles are used to strengthen the structure.

 

 

At this point, please make sure all the moving parts can move smoothly. otherwise, you might need to dismantle almost everything to rectify any issues.

 

 

The parts in the bowl are the parts for the alternate map.

 

Below is another way of building the part above. I find the method below to be more stable. If you know why the above method is used over the one below, kindly inform me.