Welcome back, brick fans, to another hands-on review here at
Its-Not-Lego! As the summer heat fades and the leaves start turning into those beautiful,
crisp shades of amber and orange, there is nothing quite like cozying up at
the build table with a brand-new set. Today, we are diving headfirst into the
highly anticipated seasonal drop: the
Lumibricks Autumn Farmhouse (Set 16013).
Lumibricks has been consistently knocking it out of the park lately with their
heavily detailed, atmospheric builds. For the uninitiated, this brand
specializes in sets that feature
fully integrated LED light kits
right out of the box.
Following their fantastic entries in the
Farm Life
theme—like the Dutch Windmill and the quaint Shepherd’s Cottage—the
Autumn Farmhouse
leans heavily into cozy, harvest-season aesthetics. Packed with pumpkins,
vibrant foliage, and rustic architectural charm, this set aims to be the
perfect focal point for your autumn displays or Halloween layouts. But does
the build experience hold up? Let’s find out!
Specs
Before we slice open the tape, let’s go over the core statistics of what you
are getting in the box:
- Brand: Lumibricks
- Set Name: Autumn Farmhouse
- Set Number: 16013
- Theme: Farm Life Series
- Piece Count: 1557 pieces
- Minifigures: 3 themed figures
- Lighting: Pre-packaged custom LED lighting kit (12 elements)
- Stickers: None! 100% fully printed elements
- Printed Elements: TBD
- Brick Compatibility: Fully compatible with standard standard-sized bricks (GoBricks source material)
- Price: TBD
Where to Get It
The
Lumibricks Autumn Farmhouse
will be available directly through the Official Lumibricks Store and retails
for $$$ around the end of September.
Ordering straight from the brand typically ensures the best
packaging care, fast international shipping, and easy access to their stellar
customer service card if you happen to misplace an obscure light
component. Don't forget to use my affilliate code itsnotlego to
save 10% off your purchases on the Lumibricks site.
You can also keep an eye out for the Lumibricks authorized storefront on Amazon, which frequently run holiday promotions or coupon codes.
Unboxing
The
Autumn Farmhouse
comes in a premium, thick, matte-finish cardboard display box wrapped in
gorgeous graphic design. The front showcasing the farmhouse glowing against an
autumn twilight backdrop is pure eye-candy.
Inside, the organization is top-tier:
- Numbered Bags: The 1557 pieces are separated into clearly labeled, sequential building stages (Stages 1 through 8). There are two additional bags marked S for special parts and F for the minifigures. I counted 27 parts bags in total.
- Instruction Manual: You get a thick, high-gloss instruction booklet. The print quality is exceptionally sharp, with the current build steps highlighted in full colour while previous steps are slightly grayed out to avoid eye strain. Did you know that you can also download a PDF version of the instructions from the Lumibricks website? Just follow this link and search the catalog for the set number.
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The Light Kit Box:
Hidden away in its own protective cardboard inner sleeve is the
electronics package. It contains neatly wrapped LED light strings,
individual expansion boards, tweezers to help feed wires. Two
battery packs are provided in this set, the gray pack uses 3 AAA batteries
for the farmhouse and a smaller flat battery pack that uses CR2032
batteries to light up the giant pumpkin. (Note: Batteries are not
included).
The Build
1. The Brick Quality & Clutch Power
Let's talk about the physical plastic first. Lumibricks famously uses
GoBricks
as their manufacturing source, which means the clutch power is outstanding.
The bricks snap together with a satisfying, clean click. The tiles feel
premium, sporting smooth, glossy surfaces without micro-scratches out of the
box.
2. The Build Process & Structural Design
The build kicks off with the sprawling rustic foundation and the outdoor
landscape. The irregular shaped base is 32 studs wide by 26 studs
deep. The actual farmhouse foundation is much smaller at 14x14
studs with the extension measuring approximately 10x12 studs at their longest
dimensions.
As you can see, the farmhouse is equipped wth a large kitchen to make all sorts
of jam. The kitchen occupies the farmhouse extension and the dining table
serves as a work and prep table as well.
There are a ton more details to add to the landscaping but for now we will look at the next part of the build, which is the attic. The second floor houses a cozy attic loft bedroom, with a big comfy armchair, a long desk, and a pumpkin themed reading light.
3. The Minifigures
You may think these three minifigures are the stars of the show, but
actually ....
... it's these three guys! Two pigs and a chicklet!
The hogs just barely fit into the pigsty!
4. The Lighting and my
Modifications
Ultimately, lighting is the defining feature that separates Lumibricks
from its competitors. With twelve points of light, the light elements here may be sparse, but they are
incredibly effective at bringing the set's atmosphere to life.
While the set provides the necessary battery packs to power the lights, I decided to stick the the provided USB plug into a wall attached power source, as an alternative way to light up the farmhouse. Here's a behind the scenes look at my setup.
Also, here's an alternative way to light up the pumpkin without using a battery pack. You will need:
- a Lumibricks/Lightailing/Briksmax compatible four port hub and an
extension wire about 15cm (6 inches) in length
-
Relocate the original two-port hub from the farmhouse and attach it to the
pumpkin light.
-
Install a custom four-port hub onto the attic rafters to power the
reading lamp.
-
Bridge the four-port hub to the two-port hub with a connecting wire
to feed power to the pumpkin.
-
Result:
This configuration successfully bypassed the default battery packs
for a unified power source.
Final Thoughts
Lumibricks has struck absolute gold once again with the Autumn Farmhouse! 🌾🏡
The assembly process is a masterclass in stress-free building—smooth, intuitive, and beautifully relaxing from start to finish with absolutely zero frustrating surprises. Both the rustic exterior facade and the cozy interior spaces are packed with exquisite, meticulously designed details that tell a wonderful story. 🍁✨
While the lighting scheme remains elegantly simple, it punches well above its
weight, instantly wrapping the completed model in a warm, magical ambiance.
💡🎃
If you are looking for the perfect, cozy weekend project, this set is an absolute must-have! 🛒👇
If you are looking for the perfect, cozy weekend project, this set is an absolute must-have! 🛒👇
Look for it on the Lumibricks official website or on the Lumibricks Amazon store.
Feel free to use my affiliate code itsnotlego to save 10% all of your
purchases on the Lumibricks website!
Thanks for looking, bye for now!









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