LEGO have officially unveiled the a new addition to the Architecture line with LEGO Architecture Great Pyramid of Giza (21058)!
Today sees the official reveal after many rumoured details. The set is based on the World-famous Egyptian Pyramid, Giza, what it would have looked like when it was first built.
The main build is obviously the Pyramid itself but the landscape in front of it features many microscale details such as trees, buildings, and part of the Nile river.
Lift off the top and you’ll see the exquisite interior, filled with various chambers found within the Pyramid itself.
It will consist of 1476 pieces and be available from 1st June for Europe, Australia and the rest of World, and on 1st August in North America. The RRP is £124.99 (US$129.99/AU$TBC/€139.99/CAD$169.99) .
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Official description:
Take an imaginative leap back in time to the 26th century BC and experience the building of one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World with this LEGO® Architecture Great Pyramid of Giza model (21058). Build a beautifully detailed cross-section model of the Great Pyramid, revealing its main tunnels and chambers and the system that may have been used to move huge stones during its construction. Visualize how this area by the river Nile is thought to have looked in ancient times, with 2 small pyramids, 2 mortuary temples, Sphinx statues, an obelisk and more.
Creative fun
Clear instructions are included to guide your DIY building adventure, and your creation can be connected to a second model (sold separately) for a full pyramid shape.Special gift
This brick-built collectible is part of a range of LEGO Architecture sets for adults who enjoy creative hobbies. It makes a wonderful treat for yourself and an impressive gift for an architecture connoisseur, history buff or travel-lover.• A time-travelling building project for adults – This LEGO® Architecture model (21058) lets you experience how the Great Pyramid of Giza and its surrounding area might have looked in ancient times
• Cross-section model – Lift off the outer shell to reveal the stone-moving system that may have been used during construction. View from the back to see the King’s and Queen’s Chambers and main tunnels
• Detailed landscape – A section of the Nile river with 2 LEGO® brick versions of feluccas (ancient boats), 2 small pyramids, 2 mortuary temples, Sphinx statues, a workers’ village and an obelisk
• Gift idea – Treat yourself or give this building set to a friend or family member who has visited or dreams of visiting the Great Pyramid or is simply a lover of architecture, history and travel
• Build, display and connect – Measuring over 8 in. (20 cm) high, 13.5 in. (35cm) wide and 12.5 in. (32 cm) deep, this model can be connected to a second model (sold separately) to complete the pyramid
• Creative building journey – This 1,476-piece construction set is designed to offer an immersive, challenging build that leaves you feeling refreshed and with a rewarding sense of achievement
• Step-by-step guide – Includes a booklet with illustrated instructions, plus information about the history of the Great Pyramid of Giza and how LEGO® designers created this model
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