Fans call out and compare LEGO How to Train Your Dragon set
The first LEGO How to Train Your Dragon set has split fans, with some loving the adorable dragon and others finding the concept challenging.
The reveal of 10375 Toothless has certainly drawn mixed responses from both LEGO enthusiasts and fans of the animated franchise. The new 784-piece model will be released on July 1 for £59.99 / $69.99 / €69.99, with the new live-action movie releasing half a month before.
Criticisms of the set so far range from the execution of the Night Fury to the price, with some comparing 10375 Toothless to the other 18+ LEGO creature creations, from 43247 Young Simba the Lion King to 43249 Stitch, all of which had standard proportions rather than this Chibi-esque design.
Looking at LEGO enthusiasts’ first impressions of the set, some, such as SR1847, are disappointed in the set after NINJAGO’s many impressive dragon models.
“I will grab it because I want to support LEGO How to Train Your Dragon as that has been my dream license, but seeing how good dragons in NINJAGO are, I wish we got Toothless in that kind of scale / style,” explains the user.
Personal-Kiwi4838 agrees with the critique of the proportions, stating, “What on earth convinced the set designer to make a blown up BrickHeadz / Funko pop? With that price tag I was expecting something more faithful?”
The reactions from within the How to Train Your Dragon community echo these criticisms, including some specific complaints regarding the all-black box design combined with the nearly all-black build.
“Why does it look more like a dog than a dragon?” questions boltyss on Reddit.
“I wanted a more movie-accurate look, I don’t get the pet/play look of it for an adult set,” agrees StitchScout.
“This has 30 pieces more than LEGO Harry Potter 76414 Expecto Patronum, but the Expecto Patronum set isn’t 18+, and it still looks better than this Toothless,” notes the aptly-named bendythenightfury.
It’s not all negativity following the reveal of 10375 Toothless, though. There’s plenty of love for the adorable LEGO dragon, and many fans are eager to get their hands on this build at some point, despite desires for an accurately proportioned Toothless with a Hiccup minifigure.
“I don’t mind it,” shares Owl_Resident. “He’s adorable. And for just $70, it’s fine to buy. Also, people should note that Universal has put out A LOT of ‘cute Toothless’ merch for this movie, if you’ve been paying attention to what’s been released for Epic Universe and such. I think this is where the LEGO fans might have a bit of a disconnect from what is selling in terms of HTTYD merch. Kids will like this.”
Looking at the many other items of Toothless merchandise out there, from plushies to statues, many share these proportions, and this suggests that the concept sells well, despite what some fans might think. While this model closely resembles other Toothless merchandise, it does not resemble other LEGO dragons, but that might be the point.
“There are enough other ‘proper dragons’ out there for you,” states unicorndreamer247, likely referencing the likes of Creator and NINJAGO. “Isn’t it nice they made something different?”
Overall, 10375 Toothless has split the community immediately following its reveal, and it will be interesting to see how successful the set actually is when it launches early next month. Click here to find out more about 10375 Toothless from the official announcement. Here’s a reminder of every LEGO Icons set confirmed for 2025 so far.
LEGO Icons sets confirmed for 2025
| LEGO set | Price | Pieces | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40757 Corner Kiosk | Free with 10350 Tudor Corner only | 205 | January 1, 2025 |
| 40761 The Lord of the Rings: Sméagol & Déagol | Free with 10354 The Lord of the Rings: The Shire only | 181 | April 2, 2025 |
| 10350 Tudor Corner | £199.99 / $229.99 / €229.99 | 3,266 | January 1, 2025 |
| 10351 Sherlock Holmes: Book Nook | £109.99 / $129.99 / €119.99 | 1,359 | June 1, 2025 |
| 10352 The Simpsons: Krusty Burger | £179.99 / $209.99 / €199.99 | 1,635 | June 1, 2025 |
| 10353 Williams Racing FW14B & Nigel Mansell | £69.99 / $79.99 / €79.99 | 799 | March 1, 2025 |
| 10354 The Lord of the Rings: The Shire | £229.99 / $269.99 / €269.99 | 2,017 | April 2, 2025 |
| 10355 Blacktron Renegade | £89.99 / $99.99 / €99.99 | 1,151 | January 1, 2025 |
| 10359 Fountain Garden | £89.99 / €99.99 / €99.99 | 1,302 | January 1, 2025 |
| 10360 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft | £199.99 / $229.99 / €229.99 | 2,417 | May 15, 2025 |
| 10362 French Café | £69.99 / $79.99 / €79.99 | 1,011 | March 1, 2025 |
| 10363 Leonardo da Vinci’s Flying Machine | £54.99 / €49.99 / €59.99 | 493 | January 1, 2025 |
| 10367 The Lord of the Rings: Balrog Book Nook | £109.99 / $129.99 / €119.99 | 1,201 | June 1, 2025 |
| 10375 Toothless | £59.99 / $69.99 / €69.99 | 784 | July 1, 2025 |
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