Head-to-head
LEGO Icons Eiffel Tower vs LEGO Icons Land Rover Classic Defender 90
Both built. Both reviewed. Here's how they actually compare on the things that matter.
Set #10307
LEGO Icons Eiffel Tower
Five feet tall. Ten thousand and one pieces. The single most physically dominant LEGO set you can put in your living room.
Set #10317
LEGO Icons Land Rover Classic Defender 90
Working steering, opening doors, removable roof panels, and the iconic Defender silhouette. The most British set in the Icons lineup.
By the numbers
The spec sheet.
| Metric | LEGO Icons Eiffel Tower | LEGO Icons Land Rover Classic Defender 90 |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Pieces | 10,001WINS | 2,336 |
| MSRP | $629.99 | $239.99WINS |
| Price per piece | $0.06WINS | $0.10 |
| Verdict | Must buy | Must buy |
| Best for | Serious collectors with a dedicated display corner and the patience for a 30+ hour build. | Land Rover enthusiasts, Icons vehicle collectors, and builders who want a working-features LEGO car. |
Pros & cons
What I actually noticed.
LEGO Icons Eiffel Tower
Pros
- Tallest LEGO set ever produced — 1,499mm (4 ft 11 in)
- Iconic engineering: the four legs are built as separate sub-towers and merged
- Surprisingly good value at $0.063/piece — among the cheapest premium Icons
- Display presence that no other LEGO set in your collection will match
- 10,001 pieces with no filler — every section has its own engineering character
Cons
- You need 5 feet of vertical clearance and a structurally stable base
- Build is a 30-hour commitment minimum
- Top section is fragile during transport — once it's up, leave it up
- Box is enormous; have a plan for the empty box before it arrives
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)
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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.