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LEGO - Architecture Statue of Liberty 21042
Average customer rating
4.5
(102 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 102 reviews
5 Stars
70
4 Stars
19
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
2
1 Star
3
91%of customers recommend this product.
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93 out of
102)
Customer Reviews for LEGO - Architecture Statue of Liberty 21042
Customer Rating
4
The best of the Architecture sets
on June 19, 2018
Posted by: foxhound52
I typically stay away from the Architecture series, because they are usually disappointingly small and overly expensive, especially in relevance to the scale of the model. This is my third Architecture set, with the Eiffel Tower and US Capitol rounding out my current collection. SO MUCH detail went into the base of the statue, including black pieces where the openings to the viewing platforms are. At first, I thought all the pieces were added in to pad the total count and raise the price, but once it's all together, the detail is worth it. This set really shines until you get to the face and head. I personally do not like the use of the spiraled "unicorn horn" pieces for the crown spikes, and the face, as most people seem to agree, is a complete and total letdown. It really leaves something missing from the overall finished appearance, and kind of spoils the show. Again, no detail was spared in the plinth, but it looks like her face melted off. The overall engineering of the piece is second to none. There are hidden Technic elements that firmly tie the statue to the base, and the way the flowing robe and arm pieces are constructed and attached are simply ingenious. Bit of helpful advice, inside bag 5 where all the "skin" elements are, the curved pieces that have definite left and right elements are in separate inner bags, so a little care in opening the bags into separate piles will save you many minutes of double and triple checking pieces (you'll see what I mean when I get there). Overall, this is a fantastic set, is wonderfully large, but Lego should have produced an all new piece for the face element, pre-printed a face on the "home plate" piece that is provided, or given us a rotten sticker at the very, very least. The lack of the iconic face in stark contrast to the detail in the rest of the model leaves the whole thing looking unfinished.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
4
Lady Liberty
on June 16, 2018
Posted by: Bowler4Lyfe
I've been to the Statue a Liberty a few years ago. It was really something then, This set was added to my Architecture section. Overall, the repetition is mainly to the plinth section. There is very minimal, if any repetition on the statue build. Be careful on those little small green pieces on part of the body, as I can see why it can be tricky to mess it up. I was impressed with the height and size, a little bit bigger than I expected. The face could've been a little better, but it's not really bothersome if you don't think about it and from a distance, not really noticeable. Overall, a great set.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
5
Simply Awesome !!
on July 21, 2018
Posted by: SteveAR
I have never really been interested in the architecture series, and have never built one before. I have always predominately been a Lego Star Wars nut. But when I saw the Statue of Liberty I just had to have it ?
I spent 4 nights building this model and right from the beginning I was blown away with the incredible detail of this model. As I opened each bag, it just got better and better.
I would just like to say Great Job LEGO !!
I have now ordered the Great Wall of China and I am sure this will be just as fun.
I spent 4 nights building this model and right from the beginning I was blown away with the incredible detail of this model. As I opened each bag, it just got better and better.
I would just like to say Great Job LEGO !!
I have now ordered the Great Wall of China and I am sure this will be just as fun.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
5
Super Display Piece
on July 20, 2018
Posted by: Babbdawg
Thanks to my grandson I’ve been turned on to the world of Lego. My first few builds were quite simple and fun experiences, starting with the Yellow Submarine and progressing to the VW Beetle. I found the Statue of Liberty to be a refreshing challenge, an enjoyable build that ended with a great display piece. Hats off to LEGO.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
2
Honestly.....
on September 2, 2020
Posted by: Sam2726
Honestly the base of this set is great with outstanding detail. Great instructions. Although, the body and the face is a disgrace to Lady Liberty. It looks like the designer didn’t even try. The flame on the torch looks like hair from a minifigure. Sad set.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
3
America
on September 9, 2020
Posted by: DGosson
This was a crazy build with so many tiny pieces! Some parts are very repetitive, 4x, once for each side. My biggest complaint is the lack of a face on the statue. Why no face LEGO? This is such an iconic statue and to just leave it blank seems wrong.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
1
The face, or lack of.....
on June 11, 2018
Posted by: Legocanine
The Lego design of the face is an insult to French sculptor Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi. And me. This statue has a lot of meaning to millions of people. It deserved better treatment.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from LEGOBy Emily, Customer Service, June 12, 2018
Hey there! Thank you for your review. Your feedback is important to us, and we're sorry to hear that you didn't like the design of your LEGO® set. Our designers always work really hard to create sets that fit within a theme's style while finding unique, creative ways of showcasing our existing elements. Though every detail of her Lady Liberty's face may not be on display in this set, she still stands tall, serving as a symbol of freedom.
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
3
Missed Opportunity
on July 25, 2021
Posted by: TelepathicPenguin85
As it stands now, it is the worst Lego set that I own. The build is challenging but the end product doesn’t look too appealing. The simplest thing Lego can do to improve this set is to do something about the face of the statue. Add a sticker or create a inquire Lego piece for the face. The blank face is just lazy on the detail of such an iconic monument. Can’t recommend this to anyone until Lego changes the face.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO