Those tiny wires were crazy to place in certain areas, but the look and satisfaction are amazing!! I have the brewery too!!
Customer Reviews
Overall rating: 4.9 / 5 from 2931 reviews.
Amazing add to my collection. The set goes well with the other retro pieces in my building block sets. I’m excited to add more fantasy sets to my collection.
This was my second Pantasy build, and it was a delight. The details were fun to tackle, and my patience was rewarded with a really beautiful model. The lighting was a little challenging, but nothing too difficult. I appreciated the battery pack connection vs. the USB connection I encountered with the Prague Astronomical Clock (still a great build). I'm looking forward to my next project, the Bank building!
A great build
MAGNIFICENT!!! Must have set for any collection. Great build, beautiful display. Colors are phenomenal. 100% recommend. Pantasy knocked this one out of the park.
So fun to build and my two favorite universes : Beers and Bircks ;)
It was a wonderful building experience. And seeing it all light up at the end, with the clock ticking away—it’s just magnificent.
Again, I can’t say enough about your retro collection. I love the detail and every one of them. I’m hoping to collect more of them soon.
Pantasy has the best retro collection. The detail is outstanding. Hands-down, the best.
Love love, love the retro collection. I can’t say enough about them. The detail is outstanding.
I absolutely love the detail in the Pantasy retro collection. I honestly was very impressed with them in comparison to the Legos actually was enjoying them more so
I love the detail in your retro collection
Throughly enjoyed this build with all the different moving components, making it more life like
I have already assembled several sets from the manufacturer Pantasy, primarily from their "Retro" series. This particular model is a building consisting of 2,956 pieces. It arrives in a sturdy, reusable box featuring high-quality printing of the building and various detailed views. Designed in an old European style, the university library features a modular construction. The assembly process is divided into 15 stages and is guided—as is standard—by two B5-sized instruction manuals (also available digitally), each spanning 155 pages. The 677 individual construction steps are easy to follow, thanks to helpful red markings. Although the manual does not include a parts list, no sticker sheets are required; as is typical for Pantasy, all the bricks are of excellent quality and come with high-quality, pre-printed designs. While the building components are carefully packed in plastic bags, the instruction manuals are placed loose inside the box. This repeatedly resulted in minor damage—something I personally find unnecessary. Packaging the manuals in plastic bags, just like the building components, would have prevented this. The clutch power, the fit between the bricks, and the color harmony and accuracy are outstanding; Pantasy certainly doesn't have to shy away from comparison with the market leader. The construction phases progress efficiently and quickly, partly because the set avoids an excessive number of tiny, individual parts. Additionally, the set includes three attractive minifigures, which I find significantly more appealing and lifelike than those from the market leader. Inside the building, you will find features such as various bookshelves, paintings, and exhibits, as well as a spiral staircase that winds its way through the light-filled, window-rich structure. The building is based on a standard 32 × 32-stud baseplate and is designed to be expanded with additional modules. Once completed, it measures approximately 26 × 26 cm and stands 35 cm tall. Its modular construction allows for the opening of various sections via doors, while removable elements provide access to the interior. The university is well-suited for both play and display as a collector’s item. It is a pity that there is no integrated lighting, which would have significantly enhanced the set’s aesthetic appeal and overall quality.
What a nice set
Estoy montando el set y cada paso es una locura de bonito. Me encantan las piezas y su calidad. Es preciosa!!
This was so nostalgic for me , just because I had a Walkman as a kid !! Awesome!
I had a fun time building this. So many spooky vibes! Loved the printed pieces and the Vampire Chaufffeur is extra spooky.
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.
One of the funniest build I’ve ever done. Great job guys. Just wish the light where brighter
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.
Love this kit . Easy to put together
Wonderfull build. Only a bit pity that the instructions are not Packed seperate. It had some damage
Love it!
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.
Easy to follow instructions. Looks brilliant, full of hidden details and lights up very well
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.
Very satisfied. It was fun to build, the quality is very good, and the lighting is brilliantly done. Recommended.
Nice build goes together well
A very nice set. It’s fun to build. I really enjoyed it.
Yet another fun build and great looking piece.
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.
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.
Absolutely stunning!!! Highly recommend, full of fantastic detail and the build process is amazing!
Great build
Perfect
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.
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.
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!
Moderately difficult, but satisfying. It looks great!