Lego, a Danish toy company founded in 1932, continues to remain relevant and enjoy popularity even today after over 90 years. Its branded toys, consisting mostly of interlocking plastic bricks, never fail to catch the fancy of children and young adults alike. The bricks are designed to be versatile and can be assembled in many ways, allowing users to create almost anything — limited only by their imagination, as the saying goes. On International Lego Day, let’s look at some of the biggest Lego sets that have been made so far…
Art world map
Consisting of 11,695 pieces, the Lego Art World Map allowed users to build the world their way, immersing themselves in their passion for travel and DIY creativity. It was not only the company’s biggest Lego set (in terms of piece count), but was also a beautiful piece of wall art. It allowed users to create patterns in the oceans and choose which continent should be at the centre. Once built, users could track their travels, create their own bucket list using small, coloured pins or simply just admire it as a unique piece of home decor. The set is no longer available for purchase, as per the company’s official website.
Colosseum
With 9,036 pieces, you can faithfully recreate this impressive amphitheatre, a symbol of Italy’s imperial Roman past. It is a monumental building challenge for architecture and travel fans alike. It captures architectural detail of the original amphitheatre, from the columns on the outer wall’s facade to the vast mysterious structure that runs underneath the entire arena. It reproduces original features like travertine paving stones and olive trees. The set is no longer available for purchase, as per the company’s website.
Star Wars Millennium Falcon
With 7,541 pieces, you can display the most famous starship in the galaxy. This Lego interpretation of Han Solo’s unforgettable Corellian freighter has all the details that Star Wars fans of any age could wish for, including intricate exterior detailing, upper and lower quad laser cannons, landing legs, lowering boarding ramp and a four-minifigure cockpit with detachable canopy. You can remove individual hull plates to reveal the highly detailed main hold, rear compartment and gunnery station.
Eiffel Tower
Measuring 58.5 inches (149 cm) high, this is Lego’s tallest set to date and the ultimate representation of Paris’ most iconic landmark. With 10,001 pieces, it allows users to have an immersive experience from start to finish. Just like the original construction in Paris, France, this collectible model is assembled in four sections. The process closely follows the way the real tower was built, giving you a unique insight into Gustave Eiffel’s engineering brilliance. Discover true-to-life details throughout, including landscaping, three observation platforms, elevators and a broadcast tower, topped off with the French flag.
Star Wars AT-AT
With 6,785 pieces, this is another immersive build for any Star Wars fan. It is 24.5 inches (62 cm) high featuring moveable and posable legs so that fans can relive the Battle of Hoth in Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back. The set comes with nine minifigures: General Veers, Luke Skywalker, Snowtrooper Commander, four snowtroopers and two AT-AT drivers. The interior has enough space to store 40 minifigures and four speeder bikes. The cockpit seats two LEGO minifigures has space for one more. The model comes with an information plaque for display and can be opened to reveal a detailed interior filled with Easter eggs.
Star Wars The Razor Crest
Measuring over 28 inches long, this model is packed with authentic details that reference memorable Star Wars: The Mandalorian moments. The top of the starship and its huge engines lift off for easy viewing of the detailed interior, and the cockpit is removable for access to the sleeping quarters. It has side hatches and a cargo compartment with a weapons cabinet, a minifigure-size carbon-freezing chamber, and a detachable escape pod.
Titanic
Measuring over 53 inches (135 cm) long, the Titanic is the third biggest Lego set in terms of size. With 9,090 pieces, this 1:200 scale model of the historic ship makes it the ultimate building project. Packed with authentic details, inside and out, the set honours the original ship featuring a grand staircase, a boiler room, different cabins, lifeboats and even the first-class dining room. You can also recreate details like the promenade deck and swimming pool. You can even watch the piston engines turn inside as you turn the propellers.
