LEGO 21046 Architecture Empire State Building New York Landmark, Creative Activity, Collectible Model Kits for Adults to Build, Home Decor Gift Idea

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This is the third version, following on from 21002, one of the first Architecture sets, and a similarly scaled but more detailed version in 21028 New York City skyline released in 2016. As it can sometimes be difficultto judge the overall size of a model I have included a image of my Empire State Building next to the latest LEGO version - from the New York City set (21028) and the Eiffel Tower (21019). (King Kong minifigurebeing buzzed by biplanes is just for fun.) Empire State Building Fact: The Empire State Building was the tallest building in New York City for 40 consecutive years, from 1931 until 1972. At 21” (55cm) high, this Empire State Building model is the tallest LEGO® Architecture model to date (July 2019). Take note of the four sets of escalators leading from the ground floor, made using drum lacquered silver 1x2 cheese graters, now, because you won't see them again!

Hidden away inside, visible only briefly during building, are drum lacquered 1x2 tiles used for the lift doors. This new one, 21046, which stands at 55cm tall, dwarfs them both and upon first inspection looks to be a bit of a boring and repetitive build given that it's big, square and there are 684 1x2 grille tiles to attach, but that's not the case at all...

If you like my design and would like tosee it made into an offical LEGO set then please ask your friends to support it too - perhaps even ask people you don't consider to be your friends and complete strangers via social media ;) The roof tops of the various protrusions from the main tower are all light grey which is probably realistic and also helps provide some contrast to the predominantly tan coloured building. With this, we’ve reached the end of our list of the best Lego architecture sets that are available on the market. Building these challenging sets delivers a fun building experience and looks good wherever they’re being kept. The Empire State Building is perhaps the most famous skyscraper in the USA, if not the world. Its distinctive art deco style also makes it one of the most attractive. At 443m high it was the tallest building in the world until 1970 so all in all it's no wonder that it's a popular subject for LEGO's Architecture series to model. This 360°-displayable model features 4 highly detailed facades, a silver-colored antenna tower and a tiled baseplate depicting Fifth Avenue and the surrounding roads, complete with 6 yellow cabs.

Four subassemblies, clad with dozens of 1x2 grille tiles, are attached to the exposed studs on the sides. Lego always develops durable and sturdy products that last longer, and your space keeps looking better with it. Final Words on Architecture Lego Sets Just a few more sub-assembles with dozens more grille tiles, and the narrow section at the top, which includes the observation platform, to attach.

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The model is made from 1040 LEGO pieces and stands 46 cm tall. This model is significantly larger than the previous versions offered in the Architecture range, but not so big that it could not be an official set. Of the 1040 pieces 464 are the small 1x2 radiator grilles which make up the vertical line features on the exterior of the building. I didn't get to talk to designer Rok Zgalin Kobe at the recent fan media days, but I understand that he said to those that did that this technique is OK with tiles, but not plates.