LEGO Architecture Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum (21004)

by LEGO

Product Features

• Replica of real-world architectural landmark Solomon R. Guggenheim museum
• Booklet included with details on design and history
• Measures 4" (102 mm) tall
• Perfect for any New Yorker, world tourist or architecture fan

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 2.4 x 7.5 inches ; 14.4 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 4.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B002HFHFCC
• Item model number: 4643326
• Manufacturer recommended age: 10 years and up
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,495 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

2009 marks the 50th anniversary of one of New York City’s best-known museums, the Solomon R. Guggenheim. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, one of the greatest architects of the 20th century, the museum opened just six months after he passed away. This intricately built LEGO model, co-developed and designed by architect Adam Reed Tucker, celebrates Frank Lloyd Wright’s innovative vision and organic architectural style. The assembled Solomon R. Guggenheim museum model stands 4" (102 mm) tall on a gray and black base with printed name label and includes a booklet with facts about the building, its construction and its history.

Product Description

"A landmark of organic architectural design! 2009 marks the 50th anniversary of one of New York City s best known museums, the Solomon R. GuggenheimŽ. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, one of the greatest architects of the 20th century, the museum opened just six months after he passed away. This intricately built LEGOŽ model (developed and designed by architect Adam Reed Tucker) celebrates Frank Lloyd Wright s innovative vision and organic architectural style. The assembled Solomon R. Guggenheim museum model also includes a booklet full of details about the building s design and history plus facts about the tower. A creative and eye-catching accent for any desk, shelf or mantelpiece! Perfect for any Wright lover, world tourist or architecture fan! The perfect display for any architect or fan of spectacular city skylines!

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

113 of 115 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Cute but overpriced, September 7, 2009

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Jeremy Epstein (Fairfax, VA United States) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:2.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: LEGO Architecture Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum (21004) (Toy)

I'm a major league Frank Lloyd Wright fan, as well as a Lego lover. But I was disappointed by this product - it's rather pricey, and the item is quite small (as a reviewer on another site mentioned, it's about the size of a US dollar bill, and about four inches tall.

The FLW Fallingwater model was much more interesting, and although more expensive is larger, more fun to assemble, and more true to the architecture of the place. Also, the Fallingwater model has a nice book that gives lots of details about the construction, while the Guggenheim model book has minimal information about the museum.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice Change of Pace for Legos, April 5, 2010

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Trish Dulka (Milwaukee, WI United States) - See all my reviews

= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:4.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: LEGO Architecture Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum (21004) (Toy)

I bought this for my 10-year-old son who's Lego crazy. Although it was a very simple project for him (It took about 10 minutes), at least it was something different from a Star Wars spaceship. The finished product is a nice keepsake with a nameplate, but it is surprisingly small (not even four inches tall) so it seems like a lot of money for something so small and easy to assemble, but it is one that will remain on display in my son's room. If you like Frank Lloyd Wright it is a cool change of pace as far as toys go.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Smaller than I thought!, February 8, 2010

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Fluffhead42 "Welcome to You're DOOM" (Heathrow, FL) - See all my reviews

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:4.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: LEGO Architecture Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum (21004) (Toy)

This is a great set and I love that it is a really good representation of the actual architecture. My only complaint (and I realize I could have figured this out pre-purchase had I carefully read the measurements) is that it is TINY! When spending $50+ on a Lego set I had a certain size in mind for the finished product and it is about a third of the size I had in mind. So it's a bit expensive for what you get, but still a good set.