Revisiting both memories from my childhood when Ocarina of Time was released on the Nintendo 64 console in 1998 and my obsession with building Lego still as an adult has brought much happiness when receiving this beautiful Deku Tree set. First Legend of Zelda LEGO set will make anyone who’s a fan of The Legend of Zelda series or wants to build such an iconic piece from either Ocarina of Time or Breath of the Wild will be pleased to know it’s worth every dollar/brick. You can tell the cooperation between Nintendo and LEGO team have put in the time/effort to make this set stand out. Lots of hidden Easter eggs that will make a Zelda fan excited or in my case, revisiting memory lane (1998 or 2017). I bought two of the same set cause I wanted to see both versions of the Great Deku Tree side by side for comparison and both are incredibly detailed. Highly recommended and proud hardcore Zelda fan to own such beautiful pieces.

Like many, I was super excited to learn that we would finally have The Legend of Zelda Legos! There is no better place to start than the Great Deku Tree! This set is chock full of excellent treasure pieces. Though the box says four mini figures I think Lego did themselves a disservice not calling out each and every character that you can build in the set. There are at least seven beyond the four!

I do not mind the 2-in-1 option as it gives you just that...options. However, I would love it if Lego sold an expansion pack so you could build both versions as I would be hard pressed to purchase two full sets, but I certainly would consider an expansion.

I hope we see more sets in the future, both big and small! Bring on the mini-figs!

All in all if you are a fan of the Zelda series, this one is for you!

Real Nintendo LEGO sets have been something I've wanted for years. Mario LEGO missed the mark completely in my opinion (and my 3 kids under 11), and THIS is the kind of set I've been waiting to spend all my adult money on.
I'm very happy with the minifigures (but there are only 4 of them, I wish there were more). I'm also disappointed by the 2 in 1 nature of this. This will be a display piece most likely. I don't know that I'll ever take it apart and rebuild it to the other, but that remains to be seen. Either way, it's hard to have a box filled with pieces that I paid heavily for that may never be used and to have to choose just one.
Positives: So many little details that I love like Koroks, Hestu with functional maracas, NAVI(!!), the deku shield, the hylian shield, the traveler's shield, a little bomb, potions, a hookshot, the sheikah slate, little plants and mushrooms. The minifigures are spot on and amazing but there aren't many of them.
Negatives: BOTW Link looks like he's...not wearing pants. So from the back it looks like he has a skimpy speedo on, which is weird. Minifigure faces are unhappy. I know Link yells a lot, but he's not that angry IRL. I wish they'd had the option for happy faces on them.
Biggest con in my opinion is that there is no Epona or white horse for Zelda. I'm a little devastated that Epona is missing, especially from the OoT set. She's a major part of the game, at least in my memory.
No little adapter for Link to hold his shield and sword on his back, seriously. I want to put the sword and shield on his back and I know they could make a little thing like that. There is no scabbard. I've seen these before, why does Link not have his? Also missing: baddies, and a bow and arrow. Seriously. Where is that?
Link's iconic hood? Missing. Wooden spoon? Broom/mop weapon? Magic wands? fire arrows? Guardian weapons?
For $300, I really wish I had Epona, and a scabbard at the very least. And a bow and arrow. There IS a hookshot, which surprised me that they got that one considering how much they missed. But there is NOT a hood for Link. Or a dress for Zelda. Or a glider. Or a Ganondorf?? Or a Saria? Or Sheik? Or Impa? Or a cow and LonLon milk bottle!? Or a little sign that says "HEY! LISTEN!" Or a fairy bottle? Or a slingshot? Or a deku stick? Or a deku seed/nut? For $300 you didn't give me a Ganondorf or any baddies other than a deku baba? No Keese? No chuchus? Nothing? Seriously!? It's missing so many things that this truly is display only, not for play.

Hey, LEGO, I'll be a consultant for you so I can help you make sure all the future Nintendo sets have the right accoutrements. It appears that you need an official Nintendo LEGO accoutrements auditor/consultant. That's me! I'm all on board if you crank out the Nintendo sets with proper minifigs and details.

I still love it. But seriously. No Epona? That is heartbreaking. The cruelest cut of all. I attached a photo of my partially completed build. My kids and I are having a blast, but there is a horse shaped whole in my heart forever. RIP Epona, you are too good for this world.

I'd put in a photo, but the photo uploader isn't working. I think it's depressed about Epona, too.

Finished product looks great, but unfortunately had a few problems towards the end of the build. Some steps should have been done before others to make attaching later peices easier. Could use some additional peices to help hold the bottom/base of the tree together. Lego should probably stay away from these "combo" sets where you can build one way or another, because it feels like build quality and stability suffer because of it. Love the set otherwise. All the minifigs and buildings look great. I looked forward to Lego putting out more Zelda sets, but hope they focus and take more time on building instructions/step order and ensure the finished product won't feel so flimsy and unstable.