Build Review of LEGO Stranger Things: The Creel House (11370)

After a decade of D&D-inspired adventures, Netflix aired the final season of Stranger Things at the end of 2025 and audiences said a fond farewell to the cursed town of Hawkins.

But if you're not quite ready to say goodbye, the impressive LEGO Stranger Things: The Creel House (11370) gives you the chance to build Henry's Victorian manor as seen in the Upside Down.

Read on to find out if the LEGO Creel House is an absolute mind flayer, or if you'll be running up that build with no problem...

LEGO Stranger Things: The Creel House (11370)

Price: £249.99

Release Date: Available Now

Ages: 18+

Pieces: 2,593

LEGO Minifigures: 13

LEGO Insiders Points: 2,000

Size: 29 x 50 x 17cm (H x W x D) in 'closed' position

What's in the box?

You're getting just under 2,600 pieces in this set, split across 22 bags. The first 19 bags build the Creel House itself, bag 20 contains the parts for Steve Harrington's BMW 733i and bags 21-22 complete the set with the WSQK radio van.

LEGO Stranger Things 11370 also contains Will's bicycle, furniture for the Creel House interiors (including a grandfather clock...) and a cast of 13 LEGO Minifigures.

The full line-up of LEGO Stranger Things Minifigures includes:

• Eleven
• Will
• Mike
• Lucas
• Dustin
• Steve
• Robin
• Jonathan
• Nancy
• Holly
• Max
• Whatsit
• Vecna

But the real star of the show here is the unique 'transforming' design of the house. It's a first for LEGO, as you can pull the corners of the house apart to instantly convert it into Vecna's interdimensional Mind Lair.

We've had the chance to build LEGO Stranger Things: The Creel House for ourselves - so what did we think of that process?

What's the build process like?

First and foremost, that transformation effect is done incredibly well. This set is really robust and feels rock-solid, so when it comes to transforming from the Creel House to the Mind Lair, it really doesn't feel like any parts are about to fall off, which is a credit to the designer.

It's a fun and creative build that even surpasses the legendary LEGO Lord of the Rings Barad-dur (10333) for sheer enjoyment. If you're a Stranger Things fan, the Creel House is an absolute must-have.

The attention to detail throughout is outstanding. The room interiors are incredibly immersive, with a heap of thoughtful finishing touches that add moments of delight to the build process right the way through.

But it's the care and creativity of the set that really shine, especially during that unique transformation effect. It's strong and sturdy and more than 'just' a LEGO display set - this build is a true masterpiece!

Our impressions of the build

We finished this build in a single evening, and that's not because it was fast - it's because it was fun.

A really strong LEGO build gives you no place to stop. LEGO The Creel House (11370) is a REALLY strong build, with easter eggs every step of the way both in the pieces you put together, and in the building instructions booklet.

The techniques involved are incredibly satisfying for an experienced builder, with cleverly engineered hidden mechanisms to achieve the expansion effect. They're built into the build at key points and crucially, they function flawlessly.

Overall, this gives the impression of a masterful design process. Nothing is left unfinished and nothing feels unnecessary - every piece of the 2,593 total has its purpose and its place.

What are the problem points?

As you may have guessed - there really are no problem points with this build. It wowed us from the very beginning and just continued to satisfy and delight us to the very end, including the first time we tried the transformation effect for ourselves.

The price might be off-putting for some people - and we do appreciate it won't be in everybody's budget. But if you're a Stranger Things fan and you're able to get a hold of this set, GET IT.

We honestly would say The Creel House is a MUST HAVE for fans, and a worthy investment of time and money. The end result is a fantastic  which is made even better by showcasing it in one of our spectacular LEGO Creel House display cases.

Final Thoughts

Can you tell we love this set? LEGO Stranger Things: The Creel House (11370) is truly unique, which is why we've designed not one, but two made-to-measure LEGO display cases with custom printed backgrounds.

Our standard Stranger Things Creel House Display Case for LEGO 11370 is a perfect fit for the house in its 'closed' configuration, with an optional pre-applied printed vinyl background of an atmospheric forest scene.

External size of the standard display case: 54 x 28 x 31cm (L x W x H)

If you prefer the finished build in its expanded Mind Lair config, go for our Stranger Things Creel House Special Edition Display Case for LEGO 11370, which gives you the extra width you need, as well as an alternative red-themed background inspired by the Upside Down.

External size of the deluxe display case: 80 x 28 x 37cm (L x W x H)

For the LEGO Stranger Things collectors, you can also still order:

• Display Case for LEGO Stranger Things The Upside Down (75810)
• Display Case for LEGO BrickHeadz Mike, Dustin, Lucas and Will (40801)

And why not pick up an extra LEGO 40801 display case, as the printed background is also a perfect match for LEGO BrickHeadz Eleven, Max, Demogorgon and Holly (40879).

But the final word has to go to The Creel House, a masterpiece of LEGO design and engineering, a guaranteed fan favourite with clear collectible status, and a genuine joy to build.

OUR BUILD RATING: 9.5/10

Purchase from the LEGO Store: LEGO Stranger Things: The Creel House (11370)

Which version of The Creel House will you have in your LEGO shelf display - the closed-up Henry's house, or the exploded Vecna's Mind Lair?