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To commemorate the centennial year of Antoni Gaudí’s passing, the LEGO Group today reveals the #21065 LEGO Architecture Sagrada Família set – a detailed new model inspired by one of the world’s most recognizable and ambitious buildings. Designed to reflect both the scale and spirit of Gaudí’s vision, the set offers builders an immersive way to explore the architecture of one of the most complex and celebrated buildings ever conceived.

The new set captures the evolving story of Barcelona’s most iconic landmark, with the building steps mirroring the basilica’s actual construction sequence. The build begins with the foundational Apse and Crypt, moves through Gaudí’s original Nativity façade and the dramatic Passion façade, before rising into the grand naves, Western Sacristy and six iconic towers. The final stage brings the model together with the Eastern Sacristy and the Glory façade.

Altogether, this build features an impressive 12,060 LEGO elements, making it the largest LEGO building set ever released by piece count. The final build is over 24 in. (62cm) high, 18.5 in. (47 cm) wide, and 15 in. (39 cm) deep.

One unique detail is the striking stained-glass window effect, designed to echo the unique way light moves through the real basilica. Once complete, the model stands as a striking display piece, designed to be admired from every angle. This is a true centerpiece for travel lovers, history enthusiasts, and architecture aficionados alike.

Rok Žgalin Kobe, LEGO Architecture Designer, said: “We felt an immense responsibility to do justice to the Sagrada Família through this design. Our goal was to honour Gaudí’s vision with the utmost respect, capturing the rhythm of the basilica’s construction, its extraordinary complexity and ambition, and translating that into an immersive building experience. This is not only the largest LEGO set ever, but a model of one of the most ambitious architectural works in the world. Balancing scale and precision, while remaining faithful to a living monument that has been evolving for more than a century, was a unique design challenge – and one we’re incredibly proud of.”

The set joins the LEGO Architecture portfolio, which celebrates iconic buildings from around the world through detailed, display-worthy models for adults. Builders can further enhance the experience through the LEGO Builder app, which offers intuitive 3D instructions, progress tracking and the ability to save builds, turning the building process into a guided, immersive journey.

The #21065 LEGO Architecture Sagrada Família is available for pre-order from today and goes on sale globally from the 1st of November. Prices are as follows: £649.99/ €749.99/ $799.99. For more information and to pre-order, visit the LEGO Architecture section of the Online LEGO Shop.

What do you think? How do you like this new LEGO Architecture set? Feel free to share your thoughts and discuss in the comment section below!

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As we discussed a couple of days ago, one of the new sets this month is the beautiful #11377 LEGO Lord of the Rings: Minas Tirith set depicting the legendary capital of Gondor. The hybrid-scale model combines an intricate microscale city exterior with minifigure-scale interior detailing, including the citadel’s grand throne room.

The set also comes with ten minifigures; Gandalf the White, Faramir, Denethor, Peregrin Took, Aragorn as King Elessar, Arwen, and four soldiers of Gondor, plus Shadowfax. This is a massive set that includes 8,278 pieces and measures over 59 cm (23.5 in.) high, 62 cm (24.5 in.) wide, and 37 cm (14.5 in.) deep. The price is equally massive at $649.99 at the LEGO Lord of the Rings section of the Online LEGO Shop.

To sweeten the deal, LEGO is currently offering the #40893 LEGO Lord of the Rings Grond set free with the purchase of the #11377 LEGO Lord of the Rings: Minas Tirith until June 7th. The set features the fearsome battering ram forged by Sauron’s servants during the Siege of Minas Tirith to break down the city’s Great Gate. It is scaled perfectly to pair with the Minas Tirith set. The ram has the face of a snarling wolf and is functional. Two Orcs are also included. If you’re planning to get Minas Tirith, I would highly recommend picking it up before the 7th so you can also get the freebie. It plays a major part in such an important scene!

There is also a lesser-known and extremely limited companion set to Minas Tirith, which is called Siege Tower (no set number). This set was available at the LEGO Lord of the Rings Make & Take event at participating LEGO stores. You had to be a LEGO Insider and register for a ticket through LEGO’s event page after it was announced during the set reveal livestream. Availability was capped at less than 15 per store. Several LEGO fans were kind enough to upload copies of the instruction pages, which you can find at several LEGO forums as well as on Brickset.com.

If you’re curious about the LEGO Minas Tirith set, I have included a video review below which will show you all the details. It’s a gorgeous display piece for sure, and it even has some nice play features!

What do you think? How do you like the new Minas Tirith set and companion sets? Are you planning to get them? Feel free to share your thoughts and discuss in the comment section below!

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