Why I bought this set

Immediately after reviewing the official images of the Cozy House, I was excited about the set and knew I had to pick it up quickly after release. I wasn’t waiting for a sale to grab this one. Indeed, many had the same thought, as my Lego store never had them in stock, so I eventually ordered one online.

I was attracted to the versatility, color scheme, and the parts included in the set. Despite being small, it would be a lovely house for my city, either as the start of a residential area or to go next to the tree house and the A-frame cabin when built in the lake house configuration. The reasonable price point was also attractive – it’s nice to be enthusiastic about a reasonably priced set ($60), as so many items on my Lego shortlist are at least $200. Together, these factors mean the Cozy House is an excellent foundation for making larger structures and maybe my first MOC.

Set contents

Each of the three build options comes with an instruction booklet, with the main build being 144 pages. The first page shows how each part’s bag adds to the appearance and how quickly the house will come together. Four build stages – each of around 200 pieces – create a nicely paced build.

The artwork is typical for a creator 3in1 set – showing the main build in the center and the two alternative builds down the side. For once, I can see myself assembling all three suggested versions – though I would need to modify them to have closed-backs and larger interiors. To me, though, that sounds exciting.

Set overview

I constructed the main build of the Cozy House – attracted by the hinged walls to change the appearance. I also don’t have a waterfront section, so it’s perhaps premature to build a lakehouse when I don’t have a lake.

In the fully open format, the patio area is next to the entranceway, providing a visually stimulating facade with windows, doors, trees, and a seating area. The open configuration also splits the kitchen from the living area and the bedroom into two on the upper floor.

When closed, the house loses a little of the charm, though the two-height roof gives the house a good dynamic. The build does feel less complete, with the blank studs of grass being more noticeable, as is the swath of plain white brick in the shorter structure. Of course, in the closed configuration, you cannot appreciate the interior, and the building isn’t modular to lift floors off to see inside.

Minifigures

Included are three exclusive minifigures, making a family with a mom, dad, and child. Each figure is minimalistic, with only torso printing and a single-sided face. This is typical for the Creator 3in1 series, which isn’t known for producing outstanding minifigures but opts to keep costs down with functional characters.

The boy’s bright green torso is printed on both sides with a white zig-zag pattern, creating a fall sweater. His outfit is completed with short dark tan pants. He has a fantastic youthful hairstyle and a massive wide grin. This happy kid is ready to enjoy a weekend at the holiday home.

The adult female has a fun torso printed with the Lego adventure Logo (a pattern seen on several sport-themed sets). The bulk of the sweater is white with light grey arms. Fabric marks can be seen on the back too. She has long dark brown hair and a massively happy expression.

The dad has the most exciting torso print, with a space pilot-themed jacket over a back t-shirt. I can envisage many AFOLs using this torso in space MOCs. He also has the most interesting headpiece, as he has the hearing aid we first saw in the Jazz Club when it launched in January.

Set highlights

The most notable aspect of this set is its versatility. Each configuration has a different feel and can be incorporated into almost any Lego city. Yet, it remains a play piece that’s perfect for exploring your creativity.

The pieces included should attract many builders to it as a parts pack, especially when it goes on sale. After all, masonry bricks and large plates are always helpful when creating MOCs! I may pick up a few to part out myself to boost my inventory.

The most notable aspect of this set is its versatility. Each configuration has a different feel and can be incorporated into almost any Lego city. Yet, it remains a play piece perfect for exploring your creativity.

This set teaches how to be compact without sacrificing details and design. Yes, the kitchen should be more spacious for minifigures to move around and cook. However, I’d prefer to focus on the parts used to create the cooker, how there is an extractor fan, and that the pot on the stove contains tomato soup. The design even includes a washing-up bottle!

The living area is beautifully furnished with a fireplace, a comfy couch, a side table, and a printed tile picture. I can easily envisage the minifigures resting here after a day of exploring. The bedrooms include furniture, side lamps, a toy chest, and pictures. The Lego beds look comfortable too!

Overall, every detail appears to have been considered, with a chimney, fireplace, patio dining, trash can, and a mailbox all included. The roof uses 1×1 tiles on a plate roof to generate a design that brought the Rivendell set alive this year. It looks spectacular and is easy to modify if you want more color or snow.

Finally, the color palette used is remarkable – combining the cleanliness of a white house with the vibrant dark azure (maybe my favorite Lego brick color) with the textural beauty of the light grey masonry bricks.

Set revisions?

The Cozy House is an inexpensive set, and it would be unfair to compare the size and polish of it to the buildings in the modular series. So, I am reluctant to point out the lack of a bathroom or stairs – though these are glaring omissions from a functional house. They may use an outhouse, and a ladder is pretty easy to add in if you want to.

I would have preferred a little more detail in the garden instead of the toy side builds, which are a homage to past Lego sets. I didn’t collect those sets, they seem like random builds with little purpose. Those parts traded for plants, leaves, or bird mold would’ve been better.

The house’s side profile is unappealing, looking like a hodge-podge of pieces. This happens when the interior and exterior share the same bricks to create furniture (and in this case fireplace). Of course, there aren’t many circumstances when the side profile would be seen, as it’s typically against another building or hinged open. More care has been given to the other side with beautiful clean lines.

Ratings

Build: 5/5
This is my kind of build – simple structures constructed creatively and packed with details. Nothing about this build is repetitive, with each component unique.

As it is a creator 3in1 set, there are no stickers, which I always appreciate! A few printed pieces are included, mimicking pictures for the walls, which is all you need to decorate this second home.

There weren’t any complicated techniques – the most challenging element was the roof. Getting the tiles lined up and clicking the plates into place involved a little more care than stacking the brick walls. Even then, it should not discourage any builder. Despite the straightforward techniques, there was excellent part usage to generate details, e.g., the kitchen stools, bedside lamps, and the snail.

Display: 4/5
A significant win for this set is that it can look however you’d want, choosing between three builds that can be displayed open like a dollhouse or closed like a small building. As discussed above, it works well in either format and only falters on one side.

Of concern is the snail. It’s massive compared to the house, and I would be scared if that were on my roof. While this isn’t reality, I fear snails big enough to reach my knees!

Price: 5/5
I have no issues with the price of this set, and I am not surprised that it hasn’t gone on sale since its release. Premium pieces are also included, including printed tiles, ladders, masonry bricks, and minifigure accessories. Further, there are three doors and six windows – all these parts increase the cost. Overall, it’s an attractive balance of large and small pieces.

The price per piece (PPP) is the general baseline guide for determining a set’s value, and the Cozy House has a PPP of 7.4 cents — a great deal for a 3in1 creator product.

Final thoughts

I was not disappointed when I finally owned the Cozy House and loved the main building. Alas, I will be taking my set apart to build a MOC as it is a fraction too small for my city, but I was delighted to have the OG build experience and appreciate the set in its intended form first. It’s an ideal play set, filled with parts MOC creators will want. Home run from Lego.

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