LEGO Reviews Ideas21347

Red London Telephone Box

Name: LEGO Red London Telephone Box 21347
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 21347

73 · RECOMMENDEDINVESTMENT GRADE: BBB20241,460 pcsHigh agreement · 93%

Expert reviews

6analyzed

Owner ratings

854

BrickScore

Recommended

Owners

Synthesized Verdict

"With a BrickScore of 73.3 and 853 owners averaging 4.77 out of 5, the Red London Telephone Box is a Recommended display set that earns its place: the light brick, street-scene extras, and iconic subject matter make for a cheerful shelf piece, even if the repetitive window build and a few loose fittings keep it from being an unqualified standout."

The Red London Telephone Box earns broad approval as a charming, displayable street scene that delivers on the nostalgia of a British icon without requiring a premium price tag. Reviewers consistently praised the finished model's surprising size, the included light brick, the exterior street elements, and the clever choice of two interior configurations. Owner sentiment backs this up strongly: a 4.77 average from 853 ratings with 94% recommending, and a value-for-money score of 4.28 out of 5. Agreement among reviewers was high.

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LOVED (6)

01Built-in light brick with a satisfying roof construction that positions it upside-down inside the phone box
02Street scene extras: cobbled base, lamppost with hanging flower baskets, railings, and street sign elevate this beyond a bare box
03Choice between vintage 'Button A/Button B' interior and a modern handset configuration

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CRITICIZED (8)

01Phone book accessory is not secured and falls off its shelf when the model is moved
02Significant build repetition in the window frames
03Some buyers wished both interior phone configurations could be displayed simultaneously rather than having to choose one

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Build Facts what critics report

⏱ Build time

90 minutes to 2 hours

🧩 Difficulty

intermediate

🎯 Audience

adults

📐 Size

Display-friendly model

In Their Words most-used terms across every critic review

designtelephoneinteriorphoneoptionsideaslightbasepricestandgoodeasterdesignersectionsrepetitiveoriginaldisplaybuildingiconicbritishstickerswindowcannotdetaildoorappealingbricklamppost

What reviewers are saying

"This prolific builder has crafted numerous LEGO sets and finally, one of his designs was chosen to become the latest LEGO Ideas release."

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"captures the true spirit of LEGO Ideas: a simple idea from a fan done well"

Brick Fanatics

Ecosystem

LEGO Architecture 21042 Statue of Liberty 83 — Statue of Liberty is slightly taller at 44cm and stands alone on its base without contextual backdrop. The telephone box being smaller means more detail is captured where the Statue needs to skim over details like the blank face. Down to personal preference for which landmark to display.

LEGO Icons 10315 Tranquil Garden 79 — Both are contained to a sturdy base and capture the same level of detail. Both are strong aesthetic choices. Tranquil Garden likely offers a more varied build.

10258 London Bus 86 — The reviewer uses the London Bus as a precedent to argue that the telephone box, as a quintessentially British cultural icon, has a reasonable chance of being accepted for official production, just as the bus was.

10253 Big Ben 93 — Like the London Bus, Big Ben is cited as another LEGO cultural icon from Britain that the Group has already embraced, establishing a pattern that supports the telephone box's candidacy.

🎨 Designers John Cramp, John (named by critics)

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"This prolific builder has crafted numerous LEGO sets and finally, one of his designs was chosen to become the latest LEGO Ideas release."

Key Pros

✓Excellent capture of iconic British K2 telephone box design at small scale
✓Clever interior light mechanism with button activation
✓Two different interior phone options to choose from

Key Cons

✕Build has repetitive techniques and small fiddly sections due to similar appearance of the kiosk
✕Transparent window panels are narrower than in the original fan design (reviewer prefers the wider original panes)

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"captures the true spirit of LEGO Ideas: a simple idea from a fan done well"

Key Pros

✓Impressive attention to detail
✓Sleek and simple design
✓Captures the true spirit of LEGO Ideas

Key Cons

✕Repetitive build process
✕Needless inclusion of smartphone stand functionality

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Minifigures & Standout Parts

Standout parts (per reviewers)

Transparent window panels
Narrower than in the original fan design; changed for overall design considerations of the set.
Fluted architrave borders
Achieved through a mix of side-slide plates and grilles to capture the small-scale details of the real K2 telephone box.
Light brick with clever mounting mechanism
Mounted on a separate platform that fits into the top gap of the phonebox, with a button on the upper section to activate it.
Printed elements
Iconic 'Telephone' sign and crown insignia recreated with printed pieces. Interior and base stickers packed with Easter Eggs referencing past LEGO Ideas sets, London landmarks, and the designer's family.
Curved door handle
Detail from real-life K2 telephone box design
Ridged corners (lined plates)
Captures authentic K2 design and makes the telephone box feel more than a simple square