Head-to-head
LEGO Ideas Vincent van Gogh - The Starry Night vs LEGO Ideas Typewriter
Both built. Both reviewed. Here's how they actually compare on the things that matter.
Set #21333
LEGO Ideas Vincent van Gogh - The Starry Night
The Starry Night, in LEGO. Three-dimensional brick sculpture of the most famous painting in Western art. With a tiny easel-toting Van Gogh.
Set #21327
LEGO Ideas Typewriter
The keys press. The carriage moves. The paper scrolls. This is one of the cleverest mechanical builds LEGO has ever shipped — and it's now retired.
By the numbers
The spec sheet.
| Metric | LEGO Ideas Vincent van Gogh - The Starry Night | LEGO Ideas Typewriter |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Pieces | 2,316WINS | 2,079 |
| MSRP | $169.99WINS | $249.99 |
| Price per piece | $0.07WINS | $0.12 |
| Verdict | Must buy | Must buy |
| Best for | Art lovers, builders who appreciate pure aesthetic rather than functional models, and gift-givers seeking a meaningful display piece. | Writers, designers, vintage-aesthetic collectors, and anyone who appreciates working mechanisms over static display. |
Pros & cons
What I actually noticed.
LEGO Ideas Vincent van Gogh - The Starry Night
Pros
- Three-dimensional brick relief of the iconic painting
- Includes a tiny Vincent van Gogh minifigure with easel and palette
- Vincent figure can be staged in front of the painting
- Wall-mountable or stand-displayed
- Most photogenic LEGO art set ever shipped
Cons
- Painting reads better from a distance than up close
- Some color choices required artistic interpretation (not pixel-perfect to original)
- Wall mounting requires a single screw — commits to a permanent installation
LEGO Ideas Typewriter
Pros
- All 36 type bars actually move when you press the keys
- Carriage advances and the paper scrolls — fully working mechanism
- Vintage aesthetic that doesn't look like a LEGO set on a shelf
- Now retired — secondary-market value has risen 40%+ since 2024
- Excellent build pacing, never a dull bag
Cons
- Retired status means you're paying $300–$400+ on the aftermarket
- Type-bar mechanism is delicate — keep cats and toddlers away
- Doesn't actually print, despite what the box photography implies
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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.