LEGO Disney WALL-E Brick Zone Hub display case review
Keeping your LEGO dust-free requires a display case, and Brick Zone Hub‘s solution is worth the effort to display the Disney WALL-E set safely.
If you’ve ever walked into your local LEGO store and been jealous of the displays showcasing LEGO models in pristine condition, without the dust that has inevitably accumulated at home, there’s a simple solution. The world of LEGO display cases is vast, and Brick Zone Hub is one such brand offering products to protect your LEGO models while making sure they’ll look the part.
I’m taking a closer look at the brand’s specialised acrylic display case for 43279 WALL-E and EVE, the LEGO set for which is not included in the £75.90 price tag. For that cost, you’ll get a display case measuring 30cm wide, 20cm deep and 20cm tall. For reference, that’s the perfect size to fit on one of IKEA’s BILLY units.
Inside the kit, you’ll find everything you need to build the display case, including tools and spare parts in case anything goes wrong. Universal instructions guide you through the process of putting together the case, but it’s mostly self-explanatory. I was able to quickly determine which part was going to connect where and was pleased with how intuitive it was, for the most part, to build over the course of 30 minutes.
Multi-purpose magnetic cubes hold the front of the case on, making it easy to remove and access the models inside. You’ll want to make sure these cubes are aligned properly, noting where openings would need to be to connect additional panels. Thankfully, they’re easy to remove if you do make a mistake.
The specialised design on the back and base of the display case is easily my favourite part of this product. Having something that not only protects one of the best Disney sets in recent history, but also references the original movie, is something I never knew I needed.
Aside from one misaligned backing in my copy (which only affects the final display subtly), everything is high quality and well-packed to negate the risk of damage during shipping. The fact that tools were provided was also greatly appreciated, saving me from having to find my toolkit after opening the box. In fact, the only frustrating part of the assembly process came from having to remove the film from each of the transparent panels, which is incredibly tightly attached and with no space to grab at it without force.
After a great deal of effort with a brick separator, I finally managed to lift a tiny portion of the film from each panel. From there, it was smooth sailing, and it all came off in one swift motion. It would have been ideal to have a tab to pull or any easier method for removing this film. It’s unfortunate since the rest of the experience was so simple, and this slowed down the process more than I would have liked.
The effort was ultimately worthwhile, though. The panels come out perfectly transparent and without smudges or scratches. You can easily admire the trio of robots inside the display case and rest assured that no dust will find its way to them any time soon. I’ve been doing the annual dusting of my LEGO collection recently, and am starting to see the appeal of LEGO display cases.
At £75.90, Brick Zone Hub’s display case for 43279 WALL-E and EVE is more expensive than the set itself, but feels worth the price as an investment for the most dedicated of LEGO enthusiasts. You can find this and many more display cases for current and older LEGO sets at Brick Zone Hub.
This display case was provided by Brick Zone Hub for review purposes.
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