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Why we LOVE this product!
The black apple backdrop makes this one of the most eye-catching LEGO Architecture sets, and the all-white landmarks give it a clean, gallery look. It covers a lot of New York in one model, from the Empire State Building to the Statue of Liberty.
It pairs well with the Paris set for a travel-themed shelf.
Two things to weigh: LEGO rates it 18 and up, so it is a gift for teens with building experience or adults, and at $139.99 it is a big-ticket build.
Description
SKU:
21066
LEGO Architecture New York City - The Big Apple (21066) is a 1,465-piece display model of New York landmarks in white, including the Empire State Building, the Guggenheim, the Met, the Brooklyn Bridge and the Statue of Liberty, set against a black apple-shaped backdrop with a starry sky and Central Park.
What's inside
- 1,465 LEGO pieces
- A monochrome Lady Liberty figure
- Printed "New York, New York" nameplate
- Building instructions (also in the LEGO Builder app)
How it works
Build the skyline, bridge and landmarks, then fit them in front of the big black apple. The finished model stands over 11.5 in. high, 11 in. wide and 4.5 in. deep.
What kids learn
- Architecture: recognizing famous New York buildings and their shapes
- World cultures: landmarks of one of the world's best-known cities
- Patience: a long, detailed build over several sessions
Good to know before you buy
- Age: LEGO rates it 18 and up as a display set for adults; an experienced teen builder may enjoy it with help.
- New in 2026: released in June 2026.
- Price: $139.99 at LEGO at the time of writing, available to order when we checked.
Who it's for
New York fans, families who have visited the city, and teen or adult LEGO builders who want a striking piece of wall-shelf decor.
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Learn more!
Learn more
- LEGO Builder app: LEGO's free app with 3D, zoomable building instructions
About
Lego
The LEGO Group began in 1932 in Billund, Denmark, when carpenter Ole Kirk Kristiansen started making wooden toys. The name LEGO comes from the Danish words *leg godt*, meaning “play well,” a fitting reflection of the company's enduring belief in the value of play. The modern LEGO brick, introduced in its familiar interlocking form in 1958, became the foundation of a building system that allows pieces to connect in countless ways.
Today, LEGO inspires builders around the world with products that combine creativity, imagination, and learning. Its sets range from simple builds for younger children to intricate models and challenging projects for experienced builders and adult fans. Whether recreating a favorite fictional world, designing a vehicle, constructing a landmark, or inventing an original creation, builders can explore ideas and develop skills through hands-on play.
Still family-owned, the LEGO Group continues to pursue its mission to inspire and develop the builders of tomorrow, creating experiences that encourage curiosity, creative thinking, and discovery across generations.
