21030 - United States Capitol Building

[dcdfan]

26 minutes ago, Loghamel said:

48x14 studs, 17 studs tall per dcdfan.  Pretty easy to figure out from there.  Heck, just lay some bricks out and you can see it visually.

Technically, it was per Tom Alphin but thanks for the acknowledgment...

[bricklues]

The dome is what makes this building - It's unfortunate that LEGO did an awful job with it (as the rest of it looks great).

I'm with you on that one. As I wrote in an earlier post... very unfortunate design.

[exciter1]

Brickset has been updated:

http://brickset.com/sets/21030-1/United-States-Capitol-Building

[midbenne]

20 minutes ago, exciter1 said:

Brickset has been updated:

http://brickset.com/sets/21030-1/United-States-Capitol-Building

I mean no one needs legos but if a person actually did NEED a lego set...I would say that I NEED this set...damn that $hit is on point son!!!!! 

[Legodrdoom]

Any ideas out there on a release date for this?

[Val-E]

September. One shop here had it available online a while back but I guess that was a mistake.

[exciter1]

We know there's lots of hype over Cinderella's Castle this week, but this one is starting to show up in LEGOLand stores too.

[kris_1973]

On ‎8‎/‎18‎/‎2016 at 9:08 AM, exciter1 said:

We know there's lots of hype over Cinderella's Castle this week, but this one is starting to show up in LEGOLand stores too.

Sweet! Too bad the closest one to me is an hour away.  I guess I'll need to be more patient!

[fossilrock]

Awesome.  This is the set i've been most interested in getting for my collection this year. This, the Brick Bank, and perhaps the U-wing are the only sets this year that have given me something to look forward to from lego, in an otherwise very lackluster year.

Do you guys know if this is the same box size as Imperial Hotel, Fallingwater, Villa Savoye? I take it this is available on September 1st?  Usually, January 1st, May 1st and September 1st is when they traditionally release architecture sets.

Edited August 18, 2016 by fossilrock

[ravenb99]

30 minutes ago, fossilrock said:

Awesome.  This is the set i've been most interested in getting for my collection this year. This, the Brick Bank, and perhaps the U-wing are the only sets this year that have given me something to look forward to from lego, in an otherwise very lackluster year.

Do you guys know if this is the same box size as Imperial Hotel, Fallingwater, Villa Savoye? I take it this is available on September 1st?  Usually, January 1st, May 1st and September 1st is when they traditionally release architecture sets.

Its close but think a little thicker.  Only 2 per case.  Same width as advents but little shorter and deeper.  

Buckingham was a weird box.  Similar to louvre but much deeper.  Only 2 per case on those as well 

[fossilrock]

5 minutes ago, ravenb99 said:

Its close but think a little thicker.  Only 2 per case.  Same width as advents but little shorter and deeper.  

Buckingham was a weird box.  Similar to louvre but much deeper.  Only 2 per case on those as well 

 

Thanks!  That's good to know.  I like it's the same, even if it's just a little thicker.

[ravenb99]

A little over half way.  Lots of tiny pieces. About as wide as the castle

Edited August 20, 2016 by ravenb99

[Migration]

1 hour ago, ravenb99 said:

A little over half way.  Lots of tiny pieces. About as wide as the castle

I hate you...;) 

[ravenb99]

Complete

Edited August 21, 2016 by ravenb99

[Migration]

That thing is yuuuge!

Edited August 21, 2016 by Migration

[ravenb99]

1 minute ago, Migration said:

That thing is yuuuge!

Yeah not your typical executive desk piece.  Well unless you have a really big desk.  More the shelf behind your desk size.

[Ed Mack]

I would love to see a Creator sized version of this iconic building.  Castle looks great as well.

[legopocalypse]

On August 18, 2016 at 9:16 AM, fossilrock said:

Awesome.  This is the set i've been most interested in getting for my collection this year. This, the Brick Bank, and perhaps the U-wing are the only sets this year that have given me something to look forward to from lego, in an otherwise very lackluster year.

Do you guys know if this is the same box size as Imperial Hotel, Fallingwater, Villa Savoye? I take it this is available on September 1st?  Usually, January 1st, May 1st and September 1st is when they traditionally release architecture sets.

Looks great can't wait to get it. Agreed lackluster year. 1 of only 4 sets I will buy this year for my collection along with Porsche, Big Ben, and Disney Castle.

[Pseudoty]

1 hour ago, ravenb99 said:

Yeah not your typical executive desk piece.  Well unless you have a really big desk.  More the shelf behind your desk size.

What's more tedious Capitol,  Big Ben, Robie, other?

[ravenb99]

1 hour ago, Pseudoty said:

What's more tedious Capitol,  Big Ben, Robie, other?

Big Ben cause it's 4 times the size. I didn't do robie cause you and another member repeatedly told me I would not enjoy it.

This one starts off tedious then seems to get better. 

The little pieces just get aggravating with big hands.   Big ben needed it though to make it look so detailed.

Edited August 21, 2016 by ravenb99

[fossilrock]

I just saw my sons lego magazine, and this was listed for 99.99.  I would have assumed this was easily 129.99.  About time lego cuts a minor break on at least one set.  The buckingham was 49.99.  Not 79.99 like some said.
 

[oneknightr]

Nice price. Now to figure out how long it'll stay in production. White house or Sungnyemun.

[dcdfan]

https://www.walmart.com/ip/LEGO-Architecture-United-States-Capitol-Building-21030/51720837

[Thanos75]

Damn you Walmart.....even more of my money coming your way. Today was an expensive day.

[fossilrock]

Dang, that's well worth the price.