Welcome!
Hey brick fans! I hope you like Medieval themed sets because today I'll
be reviewing the Medieval themed Funwhole Apothecary building block set.
This will nicely complement my other FunWhole set called the Medieval Pier
Inn. I reviewed that impressive set during the summer and you can find
that review
here.
The Apothecary Shop presents a Lego-compatible building block set boasting an
impressive 1420 pieces. This three-story architectural marvel features a
ground-floor store, a second-floor laboratory where intricate potions and
concoctions take shape, and a cozy third-floor bedroom loft. The set also
comes complete with two minifigures—the skilled Apothecarist and their
diligent Apprentice. For those unfamiliar with the term, an Apothecary in
medieval times served as the equivalent of today's pharmacy, crafting and
dispensing medicines to those in need. In the absence of modern hospitals, the
Apothecary held a crucial role in the village.
The Apothecary shop will be my fifth medieval themed set in my growing
collection. I want to make an entire medieval village with a big castle
overlooking the village. I hope to be able to showcase that in the
near future.
A huge thanks go out to Funwhole.com for providing this set to me for my
review! Funwhole
is the leader in Lego compatible building block sets. the sets are
very unique and cool to build, and best of all, Funwhole sets come packaged
with LED lighting kits included with each set.
The Details
Brand:
Funwhole
Set Name and Number:
Medieval Apothecary Shop F9024
Number of Pieces: 1470
Numbered bags: Yes
Minifigures: yes, 2 + 1 cat and 1 owl
Missing or deformed pieces: No
Extra pieces: Yes
Stickers or Printed parts: Stickers
Lighting Kit: Yes
Age Rating: 12+
Where to get the Apothecary Set
The Apothecary set can be found via the Funwhole stores on Amazon and also
through the
Funwhole
website. If you shop on the website, you can use my discount code
itsnotlego to save an
extra 10% off your purchases.
Here's a complete list of the FunWhole Amazon stores:
Unboxing
I made a separate blog post about the unboxing which you can find
here.
Set Build and Progression
The Funwhole Apothecary set is broken down into 10 stages and there are
numbered parts bags that correspond to each stage. Follow along as we
progress through each stag of the build!
First, let's take a look at the minifigures included with the set. The
old Apothecarist has a beard and hooded cape. His apprentice has a
medieval themed tunic. Just so you know, Funwhole minifigures are not
compatible with Lego minifigures, they have a unique design.
Stage 1
Here's what the apothecary shop look likes after stage 1. We've build the
base and added some of the lights that are part of the kit.
Stage 2
The shop entrance is constructed and some lighting is added to the alcove.
Stage 3
We've now constructed the first floor and we can see the nice glow from the
interior lights.
The shop itself is quite small and there's lots of strange potion bottles and
vessels for sale. To get to the next floor you have to climb up the
ladder.
The battery pack is conveniently and sturdily mounted to the back wall of the
shop.
Stage 4
The garden is now populated with an assortment of plants and herbs that will
be used to concoct the potions and medicines. I'm not sure why there is
a small thatched hut in the yard. It's not a dog house. There is a
small black cat though, so maybe it lives there?
Stage 5
Now we move onto building the second floor. Here are the tools that the
apothecarist uses to make his medicines. There's a mortar and pestle, a
pot heating on a fire and a set of bellows to fan the flames.
Stage 6
With the second floor interior complete, we can now add the walls and windows
to the upstairs.
A noteworthy feature is the cool swing-away wall on the second floor. From
here you can peek inside to see the apothecarist's workspace.
Stage 7
Here's a cozy little bedroom on the top floor of the shop. Again, you have to
climb up another ladder to get to the top. The room is sparsely
furnished with only a bed, a small desk and stool and a roaring
fireplace. The ceiling lighting makes the room feel more comfortable.
Stage 8
Now we add the exterior third floor timber frames and beams to give the
apothecary shop that rustic medieval look.
Stage 9 and Stage 10
And finally we add the roof panels to the structure. They kind of clip
into place loosely, but don't fall off.
The completed apothecary shop looks amazing! There's even an owl to keep a watchful eye on everything.
The next time you visit the medieval village, do stop by and visit the
Apothecary shop! He will fix you up with the medicines you need!
And he's even open late as you can see from the lighting!
Final thoughts
The Medieval Apothecary shop proved to be an enjoyable build. I appreciated the captivating lighting effects, which, fortunately, were a breeze to install. Having minifigures to showcase alongside the building added a nice touch, and the size is just perfect for my upcoming village display! The accessibility of the front door and the opening second-floor wall allows for a detailed view of the interiors.
However, my only gripe was the use of stickers instead of printed parts. Despite this, the overall appearance of the set left me quite satisfied. I'd rate it a solid 4.9 out of 5! For fellow collectors of medieval Lego buildings, this set is definitely a must-have.
Thanks for checking out my review, bye for now!
