I have been looking for a good Eiffel Tower set for a while. Unfortunately Lego's two options are out of the question.
The Lego Architecture Eiffel Tower (21019) is too small and not very detailed IMO and at $32 is a poor value.
Unfortunately the "other" Eiffel Tower (10181) was a huge set that has been retired for years. It goes for over $1000 used and twice that new in box.
So I have been looking for alternatives. I've seen the Nanoblock one and other tiny blocks that are just more frustration than fun for me. And of course completed it's even smaller than the Lego Architecture one.
Today I finally found what I hope is a happy medium from a company called WANGE. I've heard mixed reviews but more positive than negative. So I took the plunge and purchased both their Eiffel Tower and Big Ben sets-
Each is just under $50
Eiffel Tower - Amazon.com Wange 8017 Eiffel Tower Interlocking Building Bricks 978pcs Toys Games
Big Ben - Amazon.com THE BIG BEN of London BUILDING BLOCKS 1642pcs set, Compatible with Lego parts Toys Games
Both will be roughly 2 feet tall when complete.
The Lego Architecture Eiffel Tower (21019) is too small and not very detailed IMO and at $32 is a poor value.
Unfortunately the "other" Eiffel Tower (10181) was a huge set that has been retired for years. It goes for over $1000 used and twice that new in box.
So I have been looking for alternatives. I've seen the Nanoblock one and other tiny blocks that are just more frustration than fun for me. And of course completed it's even smaller than the Lego Architecture one.
Today I finally found what I hope is a happy medium from a company called WANGE. I've heard mixed reviews but more positive than negative. So I took the plunge and purchased both their Eiffel Tower and Big Ben sets-
Each is just under $50
Eiffel Tower - Amazon.com Wange 8017 Eiffel Tower Interlocking Building Bricks 978pcs Toys Games
Big Ben - Amazon.com THE BIG BEN of London BUILDING BLOCKS 1642pcs set, Compatible with Lego parts Toys Games
Both will be roughly 2 feet tall when complete.