Welcome to The Brick Stand’s weekly spotlight on retired LEGO sets! This week, we turn our attention to the spooky and mysterious Graveyard Mystery set, with product number 70420, from the Hidden Side theme. This set was retired in early 2021, leaving fans of the augmented reality ghost-hunting theme longing for the haunted graveyard adventures it once offered. Join us as we delve into the eerie details of this now-retired set and reminisce about the thrills it brought to LEGO enthusiasts.
Uncovering the Haunted Delights
The Graveyard Mystery set from the Hidden Side theme is a thrilling LEGO playset with 4124 pieces, designed to provide an interactive ghost-catching experience through augmented reality. It comes with a variety of unique elements, such as a twistable tombstone statue, an opening grave, a haunted tree with posable arms, and 4 minifigures including heroes Jack Davids and Parker L. Jackson, a skeleton figure, Mr. Branson, and Davids’s ghost dog figure, Spencer. With its eerie graveyard details, this set is perfect for fun ghost-hunting adventures. The set was first released on August 2, 2019, and was priced at £24.99 / 29.23 € / $29.99 US / $39.99 CAD.
Unearthing Legacy: Graveyard Mystery (Set #70420) Retrospective
The LEGO Hidden Side set, Graveyard Mystery (Set #70420), holds a significant place in LEGO history as one of the first wave sets of the Hidden Side theme. As part of the app-based augmented reality play, this set garnered attention for its unique concept and engaging play features. Upon its release, it received a mix of positive and critical reviews, with some praising its value for money and rich selection of parts, while others expressed reservations about the set’s aesthetics. Among AFOLs, it has earned a reputation as an impressive and sought-after set due to its intricate graveyard design and the inclusion of rare pieces in uncommon colors. With its distinct graveyard scenes and interactive play elements, Graveyard Mystery remains a notable addition to the Hidden Side theme.
Collective Feedback
The Graveyard Mystery set from the LEGO Hidden Side theme has received mixed reviews from fans and collectors. Ze_Carlos expressed enthusiasm, stating, “Overall this theme seems to offer a great deal of sets…Good one LEGO!” while Odeinoichus praised the set as “a very impressive set” and recommended it as “a fun set piece.” However, BelgianBricker offered a more critical perspective, mentioning, “the cemetery looks bland, the graves look uninteresting, the shack looks weird and the tree simply awful,” before acknowledging that the set looks better in person and may offer value for different types of builders, stating, “it could be something for everybody” (Ze_Carlos, BelgianBricker, Odeinoichus). These varied viewpoints display the set’s versatility and appeal to different types of LEGO enthusiasts.
All the reviews for this article were provided by Brickset.com: Graveyard Mystery Reviews
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In this week’s spotlight, we took a closer look at the retired LEGO set, Graveyard Mystery, from the Hidden Side theme. With its product number 70420, this set thrilled fans with its spooky graveyard design. Be sure to check back in next week as we continue our weekly series showcasing previously retired sets.
