Head-to-head
LEGO Icons Botanical Garden vs LEGO Icons PAC-MAN Arcade
Both built. Both reviewed. Here's how they actually compare on the things that matter.
Set #10334
LEGO Icons Botanical Garden
A Victorian glass greenhouse. Seven minifigures. A working fountain courtyard. The most photogenic Botanical LEGO set ever shipped.
Set #10323
LEGO Icons PAC-MAN Arcade
Crank the side of the cabinet and Pac-Man runs the maze while the ghosts chase. The most playable LEGO Icons set ever shipped.
By the numbers
The spec sheet.
| Metric | LEGO Icons Botanical Garden | LEGO Icons PAC-MAN Arcade |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Pieces | 3,792WINS | 2,651 |
| MSRP | $269.99 | $269.99 |
| 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. | Retro arcade fans, kinetic-sculpture appreciators, and anyone who wants a LEGO set that does something. |
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 PAC-MAN Arcade
Pros
- Hand-crank mechanism actually animates Pac-Man and the four ghosts through the maze
- Mini-Pac-Man micro figure on top of the cabinet (the meta moment)
- Iconic 1980 cabinet styling — yellow, black, marquee art, coin slot
- Best kinetic LEGO mechanism since the Typewriter
Cons
- Hand-crank is delicate — over-rotation can pop the chain mechanism
- Won't work as a static display piece for non-arcade fans
- Marquee printing is small and easy to misalign during the build
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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.