Holiday gift guide: $100-200

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Today's recommendation comes courtesy of Cocoa and Mr_Hankey who both extol the virtues of one of the best sets of all time, 21322 Pirates of Barracuda Bay:

Cocoa:

Pirates of Barracuda Bay may just be the greatest set on the market. It truly is the ultimate LEGO experience for anyone who loves classic themes. It is hard to put in words just how enjoyable this set is. The island is vibrant, detailed, and simply huge! It just demands presence on a shelf.

The island's structures imply that the bay is a repurposed shipwreck, with folded sails and lots of bright green vegetation. I appreciate the little details that comprise the bay, including a small statue from LEGO Islanders and an array of palm trees.

But that's not all; the island's structures can be combined to become a large version of the classic 6285 Black Seas Barracuda. For an average LEGO fan, $200 is simply out of the range. And I completely get that. But compared to other sets at this price range, it is simply the best deal out there! You won't regret this purchase if this is your first large set, or just love LEGO Pirates.

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