Head-to-head
LEGO Icons Land Rover Classic Defender 90 vs LEGO Icons PAC-MAN Arcade
Both built. Both reviewed. Here's how they actually compare on the things that matter.
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.
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 Land Rover Classic Defender 90 | LEGO Icons PAC-MAN Arcade |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Pieces | 2,336 | 2,651WINS |
| MSRP | $239.99WINS | $269.99 |
| Price per piece | $0.10 | $0.10 |
| Verdict | Must buy | Must buy |
| Best for | Land Rover enthusiasts, Icons vehicle collectors, and builders who want a working-features LEGO car. | Retro arcade fans, kinetic-sculpture appreciators, and anyone who wants a LEGO set that does something. |
Pros & cons
What I actually noticed.
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)
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.