Analysis of 2016 LEGO Architecture sets...

[henrysunset]

I'm really excited about LEGO Architecture, so naturally I was thrilled to see that high-res photos of four of the new 2016 LEGO Architecture sets are here!

The biggest news is the introduction of a third series within the the LEGO Architecture product line! "Cityscapes" feature several iconic buildings from cities around the world in a single model, joining the existing "Architect" and "Landmark" series.

The four 2016 LEGO Architecture sets (including the new "cityscapes".)

I'm thrilled to try the new sets, and see what additional Cityscapes we have in the future. I'm also excited to see at least one more large-scale model this year - The Burj Khalifa (albeit an updated version of a model from 2011.)

Lots more analysis, including expected piece counts and prices, more details on the standard base used on all three cityscape models and more at http://brickarchitec...e-2016-preview/

Sincerely,

---tom

P.S. There is also a rumour of a further UK and New York set this year, I'm personally hoping for a detailed model of the Chrysler building, but One WTC seems like a good guess as well.

What do you think? What UK or New York buildings should be added to the series?

Edited November 24, 2015 by henrysunset

[temes]

I love the Venice set, because all the buildings fit together nicely and they have similar style. That Venice set will be the first architecture set I buy. Berlin & New York sets with different style buildings are realistic because those cities are like that, but as a Lego sets they are not that pleasant for my eyes.

[santaends]

I love the article, really good analysis. Didn't know they were classified as Architectural, Landmark and now Cityscape.

[Emmi]

I love that Architecture sets use 0 stickers ... as far as I see from the high-res images it continues with these amazing sets! Thanks LEGO.

[CM4Sci]

The two sets are Buckingham Palace and the US Capitol I think.

[Steve309]

Great article

But also 21025 still has never been mentioned. And now were up to 21031. With still a set number open.

[freakwave]

Looks like LEGO had too many "Burj Khalifa" tiles left :-)

Interesting that we get another incarnation of the world's tallest building so soon.

Interesting thoughts in your blog-post

[WhiteFang]

Thank you for your insightful thoughts with regards to the upcoming 2016. Pretty good estimation as well on the sets.

It's great to see you looking forward to it.

[6ix]

I collect all the NYC Architecture sets, but I can't say I like this one (though I will get it nonetheless, just like I did with the Flatiron Building). I'm not fond of the colors for the Chrysler Building and the two different colors for One world Trade Center.

I wonder how it will look with a line-up of Statue of Liberty - One World Trade Center - Flatiron Building - Empire State Building - Chrysler Building, to reflect the approximation of the buildings in the real city.

[Emmi]

Am I right that there's no stickers used in any of the upcoming Architecture set? That'd be great! Please confirm CM4Sci.

Edited November 24, 2015 by Emmi

[henrysunset]

I re-created the Venice model last night. Here is a photo:

https://www.instagram.com/tomalphin/

[6ix]

I love that piece of tape :-p

[henrysunset]

I love that piece of tape :-p

Yup, I'm classy like that... I did the same thing when I reverse-engineered the Louvre and Flatiron models.

[rollermonkey]

I really hope that the bridge on the far right of the Venice set is NOT supposed to represent the Bridge of Sighs.

THIS is the Bridge of Sighs, not whatever that thing on the right is.

...and also why microscale is completely inappropriate for some of these sets. (I'm looking at you, Trevi)

[henrysunset]

I just finished building the new Empire State Building. It's a great model with lots of intricate SNOT work and some complex offsets to work through.

It took about an hour to build. This set will be a great source for LEGO Part #87087 (Brick, stud 1 side), and 2412 (1x2 Grille). I don't have the new #18674 2x2 round jumper, so I improvised.

Tom Alphin @ Instagram

I'm excited to finish the model later tonight.

[Bob De Quatre]

Some minor errors, but a nice recreation

I'm liking those cityscape sets more than I could anticipate! They are really nice

[Blue_Bird]

I've never gotten an architecture set before but that Venice one looks like a must have. The NYC one too

Edited November 25, 2015 by Blue_Bird

[Boettner Builds]

I'm just sitting here, waiting for any San Francisco sets,so I can get my first architecture set. I do really like these new skyline sets though!

[Matt85]

I hope they do Toronto, I remember being amazed when I saw the cn tower at 5.

Edited November 26, 2015 by Matt85

[XAxles]

So I guess the fig-scale Lady Liberty IS off-scale.