The largest LEGO set ever released is now open for preorder. The LEGO Architecture Sagrada Familia contains 12,060 bricks and recreates the iconic Barcelona church with remarkable precision. Buyers in both the U.S. and the U.K. (see here) can place orders starting today.
The set carries a price tag of $799.99 in the United States and £649.99 in the United Kingdom. It will officially launch on November 1. While this makes it the biggest LEGO set by piece count, it does not hold the record for most expensive. That distinction still belongs to the recent $999.99 Death Star, which contained just 9,023 bricks. The gap between piece count and price point highlights how LEGO values different licenses and build complexities.
This release comes amid ongoing tensions in the LEGO collector community. Recent discussions have highlighted the intense interest that surrounds high-profile set launches like the Sagrada Familia. For context on the community’s passion, readers may want to see how a LEGO Star Wars designer showcases the various Ideas sets he helped create.
Looking ahead, the LEGO Group continues to expand its digital and gaming presence. Reports indicate that a LEGO City Skylines spinoff is reportedly in development at Paradox Interactive, according to leaked ratings board data that surfaced recently. This suggests the company is pursuing multiple avenues to engage builders beyond traditional plastic bricks.
