They could employ Flex Tubes to achieve the gentle curves, or Technic beams to re-create the trusses of the real building, but I suspect it will be largely brick-built and attached using clips to achieve the necessary angles, since this is the most common approach to achieve angled construction - as used for the diagonal supports for the recent #10303 Loop Coaster. #21044 Paris Skyline (left) and #21019 Eiffel Tower (right).īecause it will be larger than previous LEGO sets based on the iconic building, I am hoping to see building techniques that better capture both the intricate interlocking iron supports and the graceful curves of the real building. That’s about 1/2 the scale of the gigantic version which was on display at BrickCon this year. This would result in a model that is between 3 and 4 feet tall. My best guess is a 64×64 stud base, likely using 16 of the same 16×16 stud LEGO Art panels used for the Colosseum. The Eiffel Tower’s airy lattice of iron will take up a lot more space – vertical space in particular. My expectations for the Eiffel Tower are a similar part count, but a much taller model than The Colosseum because that model is quite dense and parts-intensive. The most recent previous set in the series was #10276 Colosseum, which with 9036 pieces is one of the largest LEGO sets ever released. First Impressionsīefore seeing photos of the set or receiving the package, I can only guess about the scope and scale of this upcoming LEGO set based on previous sets in the Creator Expert series (now under the “Icons” / 18+ Adults Welcome branding). In North America, it will be available starting at midnight on the east coast, which means 9:00pm on November 24th (Thanksgiving) if you live on the west coast like I do. It contains an eye-watering 10,001 pieces and is marked for ages 18+ for good reason – even if a much younger builder has the skills to build it, do they have the patience? It’s also important to note that it is really tall (149 cm / 59”) - which could be a challenge for smaller builders of any age. #10307 Eiffel Tower will be available at LEGO retail stores and website starting on Black Friday (November 25, 2022).
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