"Lego Architecture city sets almost never go on sale throughout the year with the company keeping tight control over pricing on these collectible skyline models. The New York City set is one of the most popular entries in the Architecture collection, capturing the Big Apple's iconic silhouette in brick form. Amazon chose to clear final stock with particularly aggressive Black Friday pricing that fans will not want to pass up: This set dropped to $47 for Black Friday, down from $59, which is a new all-time low on this NYC skyline model."
"The set brings together, in one cohesive display, the Flatiron Building, Chrysler Building, Empire State Building, One World Trade Center, and the Statue of Liberty. Each structure captures its architectural essence through clever brick design that suggests details rather than recreating them literally. The Empire State Building rises as the tallest element, anchoring the skyline with its distinctive art deco spire. The Chrysler Building's famous terraced crown translates beautifully into Lego form despite the miniature scale. Lady Liberty stands proudly at the edge, welcoming visitors to this brick interpretation of America's most famous city."
"The 4×32 tiled base gives a clean foundation to the model with a decorative nameplate identifying the city. It is the same presentation style used for other sets in the Architecture Skyline series, thus creating visual consistency if you collect multiple cities. The finished model measures 10 inches high, 9 inches wide, and just 1 inch deep which makes it perfect for shelves and desks where space is limited."
The Lego Architecture New York City set assembles five iconic landmarks—the Flatiron Building, Chrysler Building, Empire State Building, One World Trade Center, and the Statue of Liberty—into a compact skyline. Clever brick design suggests architectural details at miniature scale, with the Empire State Building as the tallest element and the Chrysler Building's terraced crown rendered recognizably. The 4×32 tiled base includes a decorative nameplate and matches other Skyline series presentation. The finished model measures 10 inches high, 9 inches wide, and 1 inch deep. A booklet provides design history, architectural significance, and cultural context. Amazon offered the set at $47 for Black Friday, an all-time low.
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