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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
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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.
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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful
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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.
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.
33 of 35 people found the following review helpful
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Receiving a Lego set during the holidays or on a birthday are some of the fondest memories of my childhood. Being an avid Lego fan growing up and keeping all my original sets from throughout the 80s for my own children to play with, discovering this new series of Lego sets brought all those memories rushing back. What an original concept! It's an excellent learning experience on these modern architectural marvels. I have purchased each of these sets except for Fallingwater, the Guggenheim, and the Empire State Building but they are next on my list. The White House is an extremely satisfying build and rich with detail. With the medium of the Lego brick offering endless building possibilities, this set captures the beauty and majesty of the White House. I hope this series is successful and continues to grow with new sets! I have rediscovered a nostalgic passion from my childhood and it's a very rewarding experience. Don't hesitate to purchase this set!!!
32 of 35 people found the following review helpful
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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.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
My Granddaughter is happy
Well, the title says it all. My granddaughter loves Legos. When I called she was building her White House and was very happy. What else does grandpa need? Read more
Published 2 months ago by A. Miles
Skype Fun
Recently I purchased 2 Rockfeller Center Lego kits. I sent one to our 6 year old grandson in Ohio and my husband got the other one. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Cookie1231
So thoughtful and thoughtless at the same time.
Great model. I was missing one piece. The American flag. A white flag?? C'mon. I see what they were trying to do. Missed the mark for me.
Published 3 months ago by SanMarvelous
Excellent, most will like it!
Excellent except my 80 year old mother in law worked for three days on it and never finished. She was close. Read more
Published 4 months ago by J. R. Kamen
very nice
We gave this to my son for his seventh birthday, and he loved it. I helped him buid it. I was very impressed with the instructions! They were very easy to follow. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Alison
Very nice project for my son an I
This model arrived at my house just a day or two after i ordered it and well ahead of Christmas. My 8 year old son and I spent a couple of hours assembling this model -- I think we... Read more
Published 4 months ago by LCoan
Grandfather purchase
My expectation were met. I order it, it came as I requeted, on time, no taxes, and no shipping cost.
Great fun! My grandson had it together in about 1 hour. He loved it! Read more
Great fun! My grandson had it together in about 1 hour. He loved it! Read more
Published 4 months ago by Glynn E. Soyars
lego white house
This is a great lego set for any boys between 8 and 10 years of age. My son has Autism and put it together in about 3 hours and loves looking at it as well as playing with it to. Read more
Published 4 months ago by shelly 3137
White House Legos
This was bought for our 10 year old grandson. He loved putting it together. We were amazed he was able to accomplish it in about 45 minutes, but this is not meant as a criticism... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Donna
The Best White House Ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It Was The best White House ever!
It was missing pieces.
But that was ok because I still got to build it.
It was missing pieces.
But that was ok because I still got to build it.
Published 4 months ago
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