Sets come onto the market, and after a while, they disappear. There are various reasons for this. The set is unsuccessful, components are no longer available, or the manufacturer decided to retire it.
In the case of Funwhole, four of the current sets are retiring soon, aka will receive End of Life (EOL) status. Here is a quick overview of the 2024 retiring sets.
Funwhole F9008 Lighthouse of Alexandria
The first Funwhole set to go EOL soon is the Lighthouse of Alexandria (F9008), with 1677 pieces. It is a display set especially for fans (8+) of history. Like the other Funwhole set, it comes with a high-quality light kit.
The F9008 Lighthouse of Alexandria would be over 10 in. (26 cm) wide, 13 in. (34 cm) deep and 16 in. (40 cm) high.
Rebuild the imagined Lighthouse in prosperous Alexandria in Egypt based on historical records! Go back to 280 BC and get a taste of the reconstruction process of Ancient Architecture with Funwhole The Lighthouse of Alexandria(F9008) playset.
As a rare ancient wonder with practical application value, the Lighthouse of Alexandria has guided sailors to port in the dark for 1500 years. Light up the night of this amazing Lighthouse of Alexandria replica and help ships navigate safely.
At the time of writing, the set is still available.
- official Funwhole website for $107,99 (partner link)
- Amazon.de for 121€ (partner link) with a discount that can be activated.
- Bluebrixx: 129,95€
Funwhole F9005 Castle On The Cliff
Unfortunately, the Funwhole F9005 Castle On The Cliff is also retiring soon from the market. It’s a set for medieval and fantasy fans. It is another display-oriented set with 1Preview (opens in a new tab)044 pieces, including a light kit. In addition to the lighting, the set has a function that allows you to move the waves under the castle.
According to Funwhole, the complete building has a dimension of over 10 in. (26 cm) wide, 13 in. (34 cm) deep, and 16 in. (40 cm) high.
Re-imagine the legend of Arthurian and the knighthood of Middle Ages with Funwhole Castle on The Cliff F9005 building set. It features a castle on a cliff with surging waves, a training ground with best training equipment including weapons, armors, long-handled poleaxe, helmet, plus an amazing and unique lighting system. It’s a good gift idea for both kids and adults who love fantasy stories.
At the time of writing, the set is still available.
- Funwhole website for $50,39 (partner link),
- Barweer for 55,03€ (partner link) + shipping – 13% discount using the code BrickAnatomy-Barweer.
- Bluebrixx: 89,95€
Funwhole F9010 The Ruined Temple Of The Jungle
One of the sets with the Funwhole that has become known to many LEGO and alternative brick fans is also going off the market soon. It’s the F9010 The Ruined Temple Of The Jungle, a set heavily inspired by the Indiana Jones movies.
The F9010 set comes with 1242 pieces and the light kits. There are also three minifigures that were specially developed by Funwhole. Unlike the two others, this set is also suitable for playing.
After a disastrous meteorite fall, the jungle, once a popular tourist attraction, became shrouded in thick, unmovable clouds. Guide Allan, reporter Gloria, and elderly scholar Henry set out to uncover the cause of this tragedy. Now a thrilling journey awaited the three adventurers.
Create a jungle pyramids scene with Funwhole F9010 The Ruined Temple of The Jungle building set! Follow Allan, Gloria, Henry and find traces of a lost temple in the jungle.
You can get the set on:
- Amazon France for 109,99€ – 40% coupon for 65,99€ + shipping. On Amazon.de, it’s already sold out
- Official Funwhole website for $59,99 (partner link).
- Bluebrixx: 99,95€
Funwhole F9002 Jack And The Beanstalk
Last, set number 4, Funwhole F9002 Jack And The Beanstalk. It’s probably the craziest and most colorful set Funwhole has released to date.
It comes with 1248 pieces and a light kit. The F9002 set also comes with a minifigure and suitable for playing. If you like bright colors and fantasy, a perfect set.
Inspired by the story of Jack and the Beanstalk, we designed this building set, featuring the peculiar shape of the stunning green stems growing out of the magic beans, vividly restoring the scene in the fairy tale.
The last units of the F9002 are available on
- Funwhole website for $83,99 (partner link),
- Amazon.de (partner link) for 85,70€ with a discount,
- Barweer for 55,03€ + shipping (partner link) – 13% discount using the code BrickAnatomy-Barweer.
Four very unique sets with different areas. It’s a shame that the sets are being taken off the market. But hey, there will definitely be a lot of new ones coming in 2024
More information here: Funwhole
