Design

June 5, 2024

LEGO Unveils Notre-Dame Set Honoring the Original Design of the Iconic Architecture

The reconstruction of Notre-Dame seems to be well underway, with a reopening announced for December 8, 2024. But if you don't want to wait that long or can't travel to Paris anytime soon, there's a new alternative to marvel at the beauty of this cathedral. LEGO has announced a Notre-Dame de Paris set as part of a mini collection that pays tribute to the City of Light, which also includes a Mona Lisa set.

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June 3, 2024

Artists Build Ukraine’s Most Beautiful Landmarks With LEGO Bricks for Charity

LEGO bricks have long inspired architecture fans to recreate their favorite buildings from around the world. And while popular monuments such as the Eiffel Tower and the Statute of Liberty are more common among builders, there are more obscure jewels worth being celebrated. UNITED24, a charitable organization raising money in support of Ukraine, has teamed up with LEGO builders from four countries to create models of five iconic Ukrainian landmarks for a project titled #UKRAINEinLEGObricks.

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May 22, 2024

LEGO Unveils Detailed NASA Apollo Lunar Rover Set and Space Lovers Will Be Over the Moon About It

Rockets have gotten most of the spotlight when discussing means of transport for moon exploration. But while getting there is key, getting around is just as important. To honor one of the most trusted NASA vehicles, LEGO will be releasing a model based on the NASA Apollo Lunar Rover. The model depicts the electric buggy that was driven by the Apollo 17 crew, the last group of astronauts to walk on the Moon.

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