Similar to the last couple of years, the LEGO Architecture theme will only be getting one, big 18+ model release in 2024. 2022 saw 21058 Great Pyramid of Giza and 2023 saw 21060 Himeji Castle but neither will be as big as 2024s 21061 Notre-Dame de Paris. The 1st of June 2024 set will retail for $229.99 with a total of 4,383 pieces making it the biggest LEGO Architecture set ever after its official reveal earlier today.
The famous Cathedral of the Notre Dame is located in the city centre of France, Paris and has been there since it was built back in 1163. However, only five years ago back in 2019, a massive fire engulfed the Cathedral resulting in its closure as repairs took place. Luckily Notre Dame Cathedral is set to reopen last there year and is getting the brick-built LEGO treatment to celebrate its reopening.
In LEGO form, the microscale Notre Dame Cathedral is around two baseplates in length (22cm wide), similar to the largest LEGO Icons Modular Buildings. The roof and towers of the Notre Dame can be easily removed allowing access to an extremely detailed interior. Inside, the cathedral continues with the microscale builds with there being some beautifully crafted columns, arches and a rounded nave.
The exterior of the Cathedral has the iconic rose windows and central spires with some fun but highly detailed sculptures. The biggest LEGO Architecture set is finished with a printed black display plaque displaying the name of the 18+ model: Notre-Dame de Paris. This fits perfectly with the diorama-like black base stretching around the whole of 4,383 pieced set which is an extremely welcome and necessary inclusion for such a historic and religious buildings
21061 Notre-Dame de Paris
Set Name - Notre-Dame de Paris
Set Number - 21061
Age Range - 18+
Piece Count - 4,383
Price - $229.99
Release Date - 1st June 2024
The biggest LEGO Architecture set ever releases on the 1st of June 2024 but what do you think? Will you be purchasing 21061 Notre-Dame de Paris once it releases in just a few weeks time? What other religious buildings are you hoping for from the 18+ theme? Let us know your thoughts and opinions in the comments below.
