We love this Set. Quality of the bricks is excellent and the variety of different types is great. It's a great addition to our wide Halloween collection and we make mocs out of it for sure.
Overall rating: 4.9 / 5 from 2883 reviews.
We love this Set. Quality of the bricks is excellent and the variety of different types is great. It's a great addition to our wide Halloween collection and we make mocs out of it for sure.
Ernst-moritz H. 5/5 Verified
One of the funniest build I’ve ever done. Great job guys. Just wish the light where brighter
Ante S. 5/5 Verified
I really like this! Putting this building set together gave me a lot of pleasure. It was the first set from Pantasy that I’ve bought, and I can’t wait for more.
Rafal B. 5/5 Verified
Love this kit . Easy to put together
Toni D. 5/5 Verified
Wonderfull build. Only a bit pity that the instructions are not Packed seperate. It had some damage
Filip H. 4/5 Verified
Love it!
Kari B. 5/5 Verified
I'm not sure if I like or dislike this set, as in unpacking all the bags, there are loose pieces, so I do not know if I am missing any. I was really looking forward to this but to see all the loose pieces is discouraging, considering cost.
Amy H. 3/5 Verified
Easy to follow instructions. Looks brilliant, full of hidden details and lights up very well
Karen G. 5/5 Verified
first time assembling a Pantasy kit. Absolutely loved it! Very fresh way of seeing pieces and new ways to combine them together, way different from the usual ones.
Francesco M. 5/5 Verified
Very satisfied. It was fun to build, the quality is very good, and the lighting is brilliantly done. Recommended.
Werner N. 5/5 Verified
Nice build goes together well
Carol H. 5/5 Verified
A very nice set. It’s fun to build. I really enjoyed it.
Jens F. 5/5 Verified
Yet another fun build and great looking piece.
Adam H. 5/5 Verified
Bavarian Tavern was a fun build - the pieces fit together well, clear instructions, and best of all - everything worked at the end! I have made 15 or more of these 3D building projects, both wooden ones (like ROKR, shown in video) and Legos - and have enjoyed both kinds. I think the Lego models are more solidly built and with clearer instructions. Some Legos have music now (like Lumibricks Christmas Pub I recently built). But next step to me would be to add a motor and motion, like the ROKR wooden model in video. As for suggestions to improve models like Bavarian Tavern, I have two suggestions - the small connectors/plugs for the lighting are quite flimsy (should be more solid); and in the instructions dark brown or purple/red pieces are hard to see in the instructions - some kind of shading or coloring would make easier to see details. That said, Bavarian Tavern is a great build - I would highly recommend it.
Richard I. 5/5 Verified
The Pantasy Bavarian Tavern is a cozy old‑world dream in brick form. I just finished building the Pantasy Bavarian Tavern, and wow… this set is a full three‑story love letter to old‑world architecture. Pantasy really leaned into unique techniques here—slanted roof construction, diagonal brick styling, and clever shaping that gives the whole tavern that charming Bavarian feel. It’s one of those builds where you can feel the care in the design. But let’s talk through the full experience, because this set had some truly magical highs and a few little quirks worth noting. Things that I loved: The architecture & roof design - the roofing on this set is masterful. The woven roof pattern—both on the main roof and the tiny window roofs—is gorgeous. The pointed roof that still opens? Pantasy absolutely nailed it. Several brands struggle with this (Pantasy included in the past), so seeing it done beautifully here was such a win. The slanted and diagonal brick techniques give the tavern that perfect old‑world charm. The wire management saw a huge improvement! Pantasy has seriously leveled up their wire management. The wires are color‑coded from the very beginning, shown in the piece list and throughout the diagrams. Most of the routing is clean, intuitive, and hidden so well that the final build looks seamless. This is a massive improvement from other brands and even Pantasy’s earlier sets. The Interior – especially the kitchen - The kitchen stole my heart. Tiny bread and pretzel pieces, a sweet little oven, a mixing table complete with mixer. There were eggs, utensils, and a perfectly designed light fixture. It’s cozy, detailed, and full of personality. Easily my favorite part of the interior. Some of the not so greats: I had an open bag in the box. The box was completely in tact - no damage, not opened, nothing like that - just an open bag - loose pieces in the box. At steps 198–199 the wire channel is a great idea, but the wire still gets crushed between the dark brown and beige pieces. I ended up routing it behind the brown pillar to avoid smooshing it. The instructions didn’t show an alternative, so this felt like a necessary workaround. Steps 225–233: The Finnicky Piece - this section was an oof. The two hinge/connector bits were extremely tough to seat. The force needed actually warped the brick a bit. And even once assembled, the collection of pieces falls apart whenever I touch it—especially when covering wires. Definitely the most fragile and my least favorite part of the build. I have a bit of a pet peeve - loose pieces - decorative pieces that are not "studded" into place. I have cats, I have cats that like to run away with pieces. Loose pieces are not my friend - are they adorable - yes. Rolling away at every opportunity. At step 937 I was missing the 1×8 channel brick. Thankfully I have a regular 1×8 to replace it, sadly not in the correct color but I couldn't progress without it. Despite a few hiccups, the Pantasy Bavarian Tavern is a stunning, thoughtful, joy‑filled build. The old‑world styling, the clever roof engineering, the improved wire management, and the cozy interior details make this set feel truly special. Pantasy continues to grow, experiment, and refine—and this tavern is a beautiful example of their creativity and craftsmanship. It’s charming, it’s ambitious, and it looks absolutely magical on display. If you love modulars with character, warmth, and clever design, this one’s a treasure.
Hwhim 5/5
Absolutely stunning!!! Highly recommend, full of fantastic detail and the build process is amazing!
Melinda H. 5/5 Verified
Great build
Chaz C. 5/5 Verified
Perfect
Nicolas W. 5/5 Verified
I was genuinely pleased to see that you had released the Banker's Lamp model. I previously used the Tiffany lamp as a bedside light, but it lacked a good switch, so this was a definite improvement. I couldn't quite get the pull cord to work properly, but that doesn't really matter since there is an excellent on/off switch on the back. It is a bit of a shame that the back of the lamp base isn't "clad," but since that part faces a wall, it matters less. The instructions were excellent, and overall, I was very happy with this build.
Anna-carin G. 5/5 Verified
It’s a fiddly build, no doubt about it. The result looks great, and the flickering flame effect is perfectly fine—though it would be even better if the flames weren't perfectly synchronized. But the thing is so temperamental; you attach one piece, and another one pops off. It’s as if the parts are allergic to each other. It takes a lot of patience to avoid a mental breakdown after the model falls apart for the tenth time.
Anna-carin G. 4/5 Verified
This was my first non-Lego build and it was surprisingly easy to make the switch. I really like the design options from Phantasy and I suspect this will be my first of many!
Bonnie S. 5/5 Verified
Moderately difficult, but satisfying. It looks great!
Frank M. 5/5 Verified
Really nice set. Great atmosphere! I'm enjoying the building. Thanks Pantasy, I can't wait to buy the next one
Gaia D. 4/5 Verified
Had a really great time building the Retro Phone and it looks really amazing. Look forward to buying from Pantasy again when I can afford to as there are so many wonderful looking builds to do. I want to do more of the retro builds as I think they are the coolest
Rochelle-joy J. 5/5 Verified
Très belle lampe, réaliste et bluffante, montage simple, juste un petit bémol : il manquait 2 pièces, mais le SAV me les a envoyer rapidement ^^
Philippot V. 5/5 Verified
Love it
Eric K. 5/5 Verified
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Brian Sloth B. 4/5 Verified
Really fun build and love the light integration
Jen H. 5/5 Verified
I love this set. I did mod it a little so I'd have a working clock but it was such a great build.
Caroline C. 5/5 Verified
The 85048 set is my first purchased and assembled set from Pantasy. I am positively surprised at how fantastic this radio was built. The instructions are clearly written, the blocks are solidly made, they easily combine into a whole, matching each other very well. As a 52-year-old fan of bricks, I had a great time building this set. Something in my soul tells me that if I "try" modulars, it will be great fun
Marcin C. 5/5
This was a great set that really captured the feel of a Bavarian Tavern! I lived in Bavaria for 3 years and this must have set really made me remember all the good times I had. If you like modular sets, you have to get this one!
Norman C. 5/5 Verified
Pantasy’s Cuckoo Clock is a redesigned classic brought back with more intention, polish, and classic Pantasy design we’ve come to love. From the beautiful wood‑plank textures to the botanical flourishes, the reinforced hanging structure to the traditional German cuckoo clock motifs, every detail builds on the last until it's a fully built masterpiece. Then the build got a bit… Cuckoo - even with all its charm, this clock had a few moments that tested my patience — not deal‑breakers, but definitely “pause, breathe, try again” moments. There are grey double technic pins that were stubborn. Getting them set correctly was met with difficulty to the point where the pieces squeaked as they were put together. There are clear bricks for the moving dancer dial - a crucial visual for the set, but the visual guidance could use a clearer top‑down diagram. With studs facing outward, it’s tricky to tell exactly where the dancers should sit on the ring causing me to place them on the exterior row vs the interior row and not allowing the mechanism to turn. I am thankful I didn't break any of the dancers during the process. For the cuckoo bird hinge door placement I think a flat, top‑down image would have saved a lot of unbuilding and rebuilding on my end. The 1×2 hinge orientation is easy to misread from the provided angles. While speaking about the cuckoo bird door hinge…unfortunately this was easily my least favorite part of the build. It’s delicate, finicky, and prone to falling apart both during assembly and later troubleshooting when the bird wasn’t gliding smoothly. I was surprised by this as we usually see better brick clutch power by Pantasy sets - so this felt like an anomaly. As I approached the end of the build, I was disappointed to see gapping in the roof design. The gapping was noticeable at the front of the display, the top point where the roof halves meet, and around the left‑side window attachment. Not catastrophic, but definitely distracting on such a beautiful display piece. Final Thoughts — The Pantasy Cuckoo Clock was a joy to build alongside their 6 year anniversary month event. Even with a few wobbly notes the set is a heartfelt redesign that showcases how far the company has come. Yes, a few instruction quirks and structural hiccups made parts of the journey a bit chaotic but the finished build is undeniably charming and full of personality.
Hwhim 4/5
Was a great and fun build Great directions and looks super cool. Thank you
Kevin B. 5/5 Verified
Delivery was surprisingly fast with neat packaging. I just completed the build and I’m very impressed by the quality of the bricks. Everything looks so sleek and beautiful. Truly worth it
Michelle N. 5/5
It's pretty cool for the small amount of pieces it has
David S. 5/5 Verified
I’m really impressed with the quality of the materials and how easy the build is overall. It’s a great set. That said, there are a few areas where the instructions could be improved. Some of the printed details are quite hard to read, and a few steps can be confusing because similar components are easy to mix up — for example, the “2x” in step 102 caused me to backtrack several steps to fix the mistake. There are also minor issues like the block count showing “16x” when only four pieces are actually needed, which seems to be a printing error. Small things like this can affect the otherwise excellent work your development team has put in. Overall, though, I still think it’s a very good product and great value for money.
Larry F. 3/5
Fantastic building so funny now I waiting for a Selected Malts Whisky Destillery 🥃🧡
Stefan N. 5/5 Verified
I enjoyed the unique of the build. Enjoyed the challenge mostly. Was few spots where I thought they were a little too hard but over all I really enjoyed the build. For the price this is a no brainer. This was my first pantasy build but Believe me I will be buying more especially the modular ones and retro ones. 10/10 you will not be disappointed.
Donald F. 5/5 Verified
One of the best Sets I have built lately! Very inspiring build. The quality of the Set is amazing! One wish: Please redesign the connector bricks for electricity transport. Sometimes the bricks stay together when you wanna disassemble the Set.
Oskar U. 5/5
This was my first building from Pantasy! It's fantastic. The quality of the bricks, the instructions, the light is amazing! The building has so many details... I also build the Architecture Firm and the Dinosaur Museum! Please keep your quality and fantasy!
Oskar U. 5/5