Set Facts
- The United Nations is headquartered in New York City, in a complex designed by a board of architects led by Wallace Harrison, and built by the architectural firm Harrison & Abramovitz. The complex has served as the official headquarters of the United Nations since its completion in 1952.
- United Nations Headquarters was designed by LEGO designers Rok Zgalin Kobe and Steen Sig Andersen.
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United Nations Headquarters Reviews
New Elementary
“Overall, the model is not difficult to build; there are no terribly tricky steps and almost no weak connections. It must have been challenging to design but the simplicity of the LEGO System and the methodical instructions mean that perhaps a ten-year-old should be fine... More without help, should they have the patience. But it isn't a boring build; it is an inspiring primer in using SNOT to create fine microscale details. For the most part, the buildings are represented brilliantly in such minute scale. The set is not so small that it seems unsatisfying, nor is it so large that you get bored.”
HispaBrick
“The 16×8 plates are for the set's base, and from there, the construction starts layer by layer, with the exception of the main building with windows, which is built in three blocks of several layers each one. And as a grand finale…the details of the flagpoles, simply... More great!!”
Subtheme Analysis
Lifespan
34 mos (this set 26 mos)
Annual growth
+7.65% (this set +7.92%)
This set's annual growth (CAGR) vs. subtheme
Community Stats
United Nations Headquarters currently ranks #24 out of the top most owned sets in Architecture Landmark Series.
About Architecture Landmark Series
The LEGO Architecture Landmark Series started in 2008 and consists primarily of models that represent the world's most famous structures. Initially the sets were focused on major cities in the United States such as models of the Sears Tower, John Hancock Center, the Empire State Building, and the Seattle Space Needle followed by international landmarks including Burj Khalifa, Brandenburg Gate, the Sydney Opera House and dozens more. Within the subtheme the scale of the sets differ widely.
Landmark Series was introduced in 2008 and currently consists of 36 sets. As of today,
21021 Marina Bay Sands is the most valuable Landmark Series set with an estimated new/factory sealed value of $981.
Summary
Architecture Landmark Series United Nations Headquarters set 21018 was released on October 2, 2013, retailing for $50, it has since been retired. New, unopened sets are valued at $147, used ones can be found for $55.
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Standing on the banks of New York City's East River, the United Nations Headquarters has become one of the world's most iconic buildings. Now you can recreate this amazing tribute to modernism in no less than 597 LEGO bricks, from the smooth facade to the building at its base. Designed mainly by Le Corbusier and Oscar Niemeyer, the cornerstone was laid in 1949 and it was completed just three years later. This soaring architectural triumph is part of the LEGO Landmark series that pays tribute to some of the world's greatest buildings and makes a fine addition to your desk, office or playroom.
This building is part of the LEGO Landmark series celebrating iconic world buildings
Read the enclosed booklet in English and French giving fascinating details of its design and history
Build the United Nations Headquarters from 597 individual LEGO bricks
Build one of Le Corbusier and Niemeyer's greatest achievements in LEGO bricks
Have your own version of the iconic United Nations...
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