
"With a BrickScore of 85 and 2,889 owner ratings averaging 4.8 out of 5, the Empire State Building is one of the Architecture series' most celebrated sets, delivering an impressive display piece through clever construction that holds up beautifully years after its 2019 release."
Reviewers unanimously praised the Empire State Building (21046) as one of the finest entries in the Architecture series, highlighting its impressive scale, accurate proportions, and SNOT construction techniques that produce a strikingly solid finished model. Owner sentiment is equally enthusiastic, with 2,889 ratings averaging 4.8 out of 5 and 94% of LEGO buyers saying they would recommend it. The build is described as engaging and methodical rather than purely repetitive, with a satisfying sense of the real building's grandeur emerging through each stage. A minor note about one dented grill tile and the relative lack of spare grill tiles was the only consistent criticism across the feedback.

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Unlock with Collector or Reseller"This is definitely on a different uh just a different plane of existence practically, not only in its size, but also its complexity and level of intricacy of the building techniques."
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"What could have been a dull and boring build was actually anything but."
Brickset Reviews"This is definitely on a different uh just a different plane of existence practically, not only in its size, but also its complexity and level of intricacy of the building techniques."

"What could have been a dull and boring build was actually anything but."
Owners overwhelmingly praise the Empire State Building as a beautifully detailed, rewarding build with impressive scale and sturdy construction, though some find the window segments repetitive and a few report quality control issues.
Amazon4.8
LEGO.com4.7