Customer reviews from LEGO
LEGO - Architecture San Francisco 21043
Average customer rating
4.4
(40 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 40 reviews
5 Stars
27
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
1
1 Star
3
88%of customers recommend this product.
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35 out of
40)
Customer Reviews for LEGO - Architecture San Francisco 21043
Posted by: LivelyPuddle033
Verified Purchase:Yes
Whoever thought printing black and brown bricks on BLACK paper should be fired! This was the worst build ever. I build to relax and destress. This was the exact opposite. Several times I was tempted to just throw the whole thing in the garbage!
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from LEGOBy Jane, LEGO® Customer Service, August 9, 2025
We're sorry for the frustration caused by the dark background of your building instructions. In most of our newer sets, we've moved away from dark building instruction pages based on feedback from fans just like yourself! When building an older set, higher definition instructions can be found on our LEGO® Builder app which is free to download. Hopefully that will be helpful in the future!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
5
Love it!
on October 14, 2021
Posted by: MusicalParrot040
Amazing product, loved building and rebuilding it!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
5
A lot of detail in a small space
on June 29, 2021
Posted by: Brickster58
Lego has brought in many elements of the wonderful city of San Francisco with this Architecture set. Simple elements are used very effectively to convey the hilliness of the city and the Bay.
My only complaint is the instructions printed on black background paper. Dark elements are nearly impossible to see, making the build more difficult. I hope to see more of the world's great cities in the future.
My only complaint is the instructions printed on black background paper. Dark elements are nearly impossible to see, making the build more difficult. I hope to see more of the world's great cities in the future.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from LEGOBy Jane, LEGO® Customer Service, July 2, 2021
We're glad you enjoyed your build! You'll also be happy to know that based on feedback we've received our plan is to move away from the black background in our building instructions. We don't have a timeframe yet, but it's in the works!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
5
Best skyline set!
on June 18, 2021
Posted by: Alison20
I may be biased because I live in California, but I had the most enjoyable experience building this skyline when compared to the others. I love that it had a hill and wasn’t just a flat landscape, and it has lots of small, clever details. It is also very eye catching on display due to the variety of colors and the silhouette. Love it!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
2
Terrible instructions
on May 6, 2021
Posted by: Legodarlin
The set itself is fine but the instructions are ridiculously hard to see. I regularly purchase Lego and absolutely adore them. But please, for the love of all things Lego, STOP printing instructions on black pages. Especially when half of the bricks are dark brown. The instructions were practically invisible. See attached image. Probably one of the most ridiculous and unenjoyable building experiences.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from LEGOBy Marine, Customer Service, May 10, 2021
Thanks for your feedback! Our designers heard our fans and this will not be an issue going forward.
You can check out our building instruction app to help you build if you wish! LEGO.build/BI-BV.
You can check out our building instruction app to help you build if you wish! LEGO.build/BI-BV.
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
4
Mostly Good
on February 4, 2021
Posted by: 137657
It is a goos set but is really lacks creativity.It is a little over priced.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
3
Not a huge fan
on January 31, 2021
Posted by: Ksv5380
I received this as a gift. I have completed 4 other architecture sets and the Great Wall. This one seems so bland to me. Nothing really stands out. When people see my display their eyes immediately go to the other skylines and comments on the detail. SF is lacking love from viewers.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
5
The best in the Skylines series
on January 28, 2021
Posted by: MattMussorgsky
This was the set that kicked off my collection of the Skylines; I absolutely love it! So much great detail all packed in neatly that reflect such an iconic city like San Francisco. Alcatraz under the Golden Gate Bridge is such a great detail. The Painted Ladies are also fantastic, and I love the little trolley cars on the street behind them.
Overall, great detail packed into this truly one-of-a-kind Architecture skyline set.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO