Descend into Madness with “The Mad Scientist’s Laboratory"...

The Story

Europe, 1791 - Inspired and empowered by recent advancements in medicine and physics, a young doctor transforms his family mansion into a laboratory for conducting gruesome experiments. After months of relentless study and tests, the doctor slips into obsession and madness. Forgoing all else, he believes, by harnessing the power of electricity, he can create life.

During a terrible thunderstorm, he engages in his most ambitious experiment yet. At the same time, rumors spread about the macabre and ghastly events taking place and the mansion and a group of townspeople march on the home just as the ill-fated doctor brings his monster to life.

The Features

Large and fully detailed dollhouse-style playset filled to the rim with decorations, sub-builds, play features and secrets throughout!

The model includes two fully developed floors plus an intricate roof and attic section. On the first floor, you’ll find the entryway, parlor, fireplace, and grand staircase. Throughout the first floor, you’ll find stacks of papers and books, boxes of equipment and materials and cups, bottles and unopened letters strewn about.

At the top of the curved staircase, you’ll end up in the mad scientist’s bedroom, and a suspicious-looking bookshelf. A light push on the bookshelf reveals the large, cluttered, and full-featured laboratory complete with testing equipment, machinery, and chemicals.

All furniture and equipment throughout the mansion can be easily removed and reconfigured. Finally, in the lab, you’ll notice the operating table, designed to elevate upwards and through trap doors in the roof to execute the last step in the mad scientist’s plan. Turn the dial on the chimney to send the operating table up through the trap doors to the storm outside, and then back down with the newly animated creature!

The roof includes lightning rods, capacitors, and other devices for capturing electrical power.Equipment breaches the home walls and is haphazardly attached to the tall and imposing building.

As you get closer to the lab, both in the home and outside, you’ll notice more broken windows, more torn curtains and the brilliant red roses that once grew up the front of the mansion, dying. The formerly esteemed doctor has succumbed to his madness, allowing his residence to be overtaken by his obsession and neglecting any necessary maintenance.

The model also features two exterior side-builds to help convey the story. A dead rotting tree hanging precariously over an empty shallow grave and a large wrought iron gate covered with warning signs to deter curious onlookers.

The Mad Scientist’s Laboratory can be presented independently, incorporated into a Halloween-themed or horror-themed display, or positioned on a hill on the outskirts of any LEGO city. The design was inspired by the Haunted House from the Monster Fighters theme and shares several characteristics including the dollhouse-style hinged opening, the separate front gate and more.

The set includes 8 minifigures including the Mad Scientist, the Creature (with alternate head and hair) and 6 townspeople.

The Specs

- 3798 Pieces

- 8 Minifigures

- 12 Stickers

- Mad Scientist’s Mansion:

- 14.5 in / 36.7 cm L x 15.9 in / 40.3 cm W x 16.4 in / 41.6 cm H (Open at 90°, Max opening is 130°)

- 10.9 in / 27.7 cm L x 10.8 in / 27.5 cm W x 16.4 in / 41.6 cm H (Closed)

- Gate:

- 8.4 in / 21.3 cm L x 2.4 in / 6.1 cm W x 4.0 in / 10.1 cm H

- Tree:

- 6.1 in / 15.5 cm L x 4.1 in / 10.3 cm W x 5.7 in / 14.5 cm H

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