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10234 Sydney Opera House™

Ages 16+. 2,989 pieces.

Recreate Australia’s architectural masterpiece!

US $319.99 CA $379.99 DE 279.99€ UK 249.99 £ DK 2499.00 DKK
Recreate one of the 20th century’s most distinctive buildings with the Sydney Opera House™ model. Build the unmistakable shell roofline, waterfront forecourt and more with this authentic representation of Australia’s most iconic building. Employ a variety of new and advanced building techniques to recreate the complex forms, angled walls and subtle detailing of the real thing! Collect lots of dark tan LEGO® bricks including the rare 1x1x2/3 stud and 1x2x2/3 stud slopes, as well as a 48×48 stud baseplate in blue for the very first time!

• Build this model of a UNESCO World Heritage Site!
• Includes hard-to-find dark tan LEGO® bricks, tiles and sloped bricks!
• Collect the 48×48 stud baseplate, available in blue for the very first time!
• Sturdy construction allows the model to be handled and moved!
• Features advanced building techniques for complex forms, angled walls and subtle detailing!
• Measures over 11″ high, 25″ wideand 15″ deep!

Available for sale directly through LEGO® beginning September 2013 via shop.LEGO.com, LEGO® Stores or via phone.

Designer Video

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[Zapages]

the inner kid in me wants it... But when I look at my wallet... I cry. ;_;

 

[PhoncipleBone]

the inner kid in me wants it... But when I look at my wallet... I cry. ;_;

The set is the size of a small kid.

 

[dejay]

The set is the size of a small kid.

Yet when you put lego people in that scene they're going to look like giants.

 

[Cereal KiIIer]

I cannot justify spending that much for LEGO and I'm a huge collector... That canadian price is insane.

 

[Rootbeer]

man, so incredible...

 

[i_am_ben]

The sails look like crap.

 

[ghostmind]

This is the 4th entry in LEGO's Advanced Models Buildings series.


The first is the Eiffel Tower (2007)

Then the Taj Mahal (2008)

And most recently, the Tower Bridge (2010)

 

[Cyrillus]

God damnit Jamie, I don't have the money or room for this!

Spoiler

Can't wait for September!

 

[Harry Potter]

This will look great next to Tower Bridge. Now I just need to find the space for it.

 

[jambo]

HHHHNNNNNNNNNNNNNNGGGGGGGGG!!!

 

[Jables Swan]

US $319.99. So about $600 AUD? I hate Aussie Lego tax so much.

 

[Harry Potter]

US $319.99. So about $600 AUD? I hate Aussie Lego tax so much.

You guys should get a discount on this set.

 

[Calm Killer]

Tower Bridge will be retiring soon since this was announced. Looks like a beautiful set. I however hate the price. Jamie is a master though so I am sure it is worth every penny.

 

[Dommo]

US $319.99. So about $600 AUD? I hate Aussie Lego tax so much.

I love how they don't even have the AU price there.

 

[ZeroCypher]

Oh geez, I might buy this...

 

[R-User!]

Wow! This set looks cool! But my wallet grimaces...

I like the fact that you get a lot of Dark Tan slopes!

I think I'll get this next year for my birthday perhaps!

 

[tiggerkiddo]

Your wallets will forgive you later when you see how fun the brick is...give in.

 

[Summary Man]

It's cheating that they had to make unique pieces for this set.

 

[DrForester]

Way too much. I will wait for a drop. The Taj Mahal had nearly twice as many pieces, and was cheaper.

 

[0OoO0]

Pffff Lego...

Nanoblock is the superior block

 

[DrForester]

Pffff Lego...

Nanoblock is the superior block

wow, that looks like crap, and no fun at all to build.

 

[Auron_Kale]

Oh God, that is an awesome set... But my wallet weeps at that price tag.

Godspeed to all those that intend to buy it, sure it'll be an amazing sight to behold once done.

 

[Fritz]

Pffff Lego...

Nanoblock is the superior block

http://www.design-3000.com/out/pictures/master/product/1/nanoblock_schloss_neuschwanstein_01.jpg

No, just...NO

 

[Bakkuma371]

I don't have the space for it and it's not the type of set I usually buy but after watching the designer video my resolve is weakening. Damn you Jamie!

On Nanoblocks... each to their own but they do not compare to the quality and versatility of LEGO. Not by a long way.

 

[Fou-Lu]

If it was cheaper I'd be in instantly, but I can't justify $380 for a LEGO set, no matter how beautiful.

 

[Savitar]

Hey that's pretty cool.

*Looks at the price*

WTF is wrong with you Lego.

 

[Ironmask]

man that's so beautiful, but 380$ is a lot of money... i still need to buy all the LOTR sets and the Cusoo projects!!!

 

[20cent]

That thing is huge.

I want it but it means that other architectural stuff of this size will come > not enough space nor money :/

 

[Shiloa]

Pffff Lego...

Nanoblock is the superior block

Neuschwanstein looks odd...

I think the colours and the towers are wrong

 

[peaceiscloser]

"Oh shit, that looks awesome!"

$319

"Hahaha, no."

 

[BentBricks]

It's cheating that they had to make unique pieces for this set.

What are the unique pieces aside from color variations?

 

[Tuck]

Damn that is an insane model.

 

[Woorloog]

Very nice model. If i had enough money to spare, i'd get that.
The sails especially look very nice.

 

[Dan]

You can always get the mini version instead.

 

[Hot Coldman]

I wanna buy all these and just position the Avengers around them

 

[R-User!]

I wanna buy all these and just position the Avengers around them

I like this idea!

Position Loki atop a sail!

 

[thomaser]

The bad thing about these sets is that you can't get them in normal toystores. I run a toystore with a very large Lego-selection, and would love to stock these, but they're not available for us to buy. If you thought region-locked consoles were bad, you know nothing about region-locked toys...

 

[NinjaFridge]

If I was rich I'd have a room in my house just for Lego and would buy this shit in a heartbeat.

 

[thomaser]

If I was rich I'd have a room in my house just for Lego and would buy this shit in a heartbeat.

One of my customers actually built an extra room for his house just to get room for his custom-built Lego city. It's gigantic, and every building has inlaid electricity and lights. He builds, and his wife installs the electric systems. Sounds like an awesome marriage!