LEGO Architecture White House (21006)
Product Details
- Product Dimensions: 10 x 3 x 7.5 inches ; 1 pounds
- Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
- Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
- ASIN: B003U4A12U
- Item model number: 4643332
- Manufacturer recommended age: 12 - 16 years
- Amazon Best Sellers Rank: 230 in Toys ; Games (See Top 100 in Toys ; Games)
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By : LEGO
Product Description
From the Manufacturer
Replicate the home to the nation's Head of State. There are few structures in the United States with the history and reverence of The White House, designed by James Hoban. On July 16, 1792, President George Washington chose this James Hoban design from six competing designs from renowned architects. This six-story Sandstone structure was meant to command respect for the nation from citizens and foreign visitors. Construction took place from 1792 - 1800 and it was rebuilt by Hoban following the fire of 1814. The assembled White House model stands 9" (22 cm) wide on a base with printed name label and includes a booklet with facts about the building, its construction and its history. R
Replicate the home of the nation's Head of State with the LEGO Architecture The White House set. There are few structures in the United States with the history and reverence of The White House. On July 16, 1792, President George Washington chose this James Hoban design from six competing designs from renowned architects. The sandstone structure was meant to command respect for the nation from citizens and foreign visitors alike. Construction took place from 1792 to 1800 and the building was rebuilt by Hoban following the fire of 1814.
Product Features
- Architectural replica of the real-world White House
- Booklet included with details on design and history (English language only)
- Measures 9" (22cm) wide
- The assembled White House model stands wide on a base with printed name label
- Set contains 560 pieces
Customer Reviews
Of all the architecture sets, I think this is the best. It's a bit repetitive (there are two mass-made parts which are then put on as the windows and spaces between the windows) other than that, the build is pretty fun. If you have big hands or fat fingers this set will be a challenge to build, as all the pieces are on the tiny end.
Perhaps the most interesting thing about this set is the instruction booklet. In addition to building instructions, it is full of history tidbits about the whitehouse as well as photos.
If you like lego buildings, then I'd say this set is a must have for you. When finished the set is rather small, and there are no minifigs. I wouldn't recommend this for a child, the play value for them is fairly low, it has no minifigs. This set sits on a bookshelf in my place. If fifty dollars is too much for a bookend, then I would recommend a different lego set. There are plenty of others that sell for fifty which have alot more bricks and minis. Overall though, it's a good set, just more of an adult set.
I have enjoyed the entire Lego achitecture collection. It isn't just a building experience, but also an opportunity to learn. Each set comes with a beautiful book that desribes the building or monument and details the structures architecture. The White House was, of course, an honor to construct and learn about at the same time. I loved this gift. I am 13 and in middle school.
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