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LEGO Icons Botanical Garden vs LEGO Icons Land Rover Classic Defender 90

Both built. Both reviewed. Here's how they actually compare on the things that matter.

By the numbers

The spec sheet.

Metric LEGO Icons Botanical Garden LEGO Icons Land Rover Classic Defender 90
Rating 5/5 5/5
Pieces 3,792WINS 2,336
MSRP $269.99 $239.99WINS
Price per piece $0.07WINS $0.10
Verdict Must buy Must buy
Best for Botanical LEGO collectors, Icons builders, and anyone who wants a smaller-footprint architectural display. Land Rover enthusiasts, Icons vehicle collectors, and builders who want a working-features LEGO car.

Pros & cons

What I actually noticed.

LEGO Icons Botanical Garden

Pros

  • Victorian glass-greenhouse architecture with detailed iron framework
  • Fountain courtyard with cobblestone tile work and seating
  • Seven character minifigures spanning gardeners and visitors
  • Full interior plant displays — orchids, ferns, tropical species
  • Pairs naturally with the LEGO Botanical Collection plant sets

Cons

  • Glass-roof aesthetic means strong lighting matters for display
  • Some intricate iron-framework pieces are fiddly
  • Some sticker work on the interior plant labels

LEGO Icons Land Rover Classic Defender 90

Pros

  • Movie-accurate Defender 90 silhouette in Icons-tier build quality
  • Working steering wheel — front wheels turn when you turn the steering
  • Opening doors, hood, and tailgate
  • Removable roof panels for full interior access
  • Detailed engine bay under the hood

Cons

  • No included minifig (it's a car, not a vignette)
  • Some intricate wiring routing visible if you display with the hood up
  • Wheels don't articulate over a 360-degree range (front-wheels only)

Made up your mind?

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LEGO Icons Botanical Garden

$269.99

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LEGO Icons Land Rover Classic Defender 90

$239.99

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Comparison generated from our individual reviews. Pros, cons, and ratings come from full hands-on builds — see each review for the complete take.