LEGO Architecture New York City (21066) review

LEGO Architecture turns cities and landmarks into display models, and New York City: The Big Apple (21066) is the one we could buy on LEGO.com US when we checked: most of the line, including Statue of Liberty, Himeji Castle and Trevi Fountain, showed out of stock. The set has 1,465 pieces, is rated 18+ and costs $139.99. LEGO lists a skyline backdrop with iconic buildings and Central Park details, the Empire State Building, the Guggenheim and the Met, plus the Brooklyn Bridge and the Statue of Liberty. That is a lot of landmarks for one shelf, and it works as a souvenir after a trip or a gift for someone who moved away from the city. It ranks last here because the price buys detail rather than function: there are no figures, no moving parts and no rebuild options, so the value score trails the other sets. Collectors who want a display set with an interior should compare the Icons Bookstore: Book Nook.

Who it is for

adult travelers who want a New York souvenir

Price

$139.99 on LEGO.com US.

New York City – The Big Apple $139.99
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 13, 2026.

Key features

• 1,465 pieces, rated 18+
• Skyline backdrop with iconic buildings and Central Park details
• Empire State Building, the Guggenheim and the Met
• Brooklyn Bridge and the Statue of Liberty
• Interactive 3D instructions in the LEGO Builder app

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Several landmarks in one display
• Strength: In stock on LEGO.com while most Architecture sets showed out of stock
• Strength: Fits a shelf as a single skyline piece
• Weakness: $139.99 for a set with no figures or moving parts
• Weakness: Interest depends on a link to New York
• Weakness: Architecture sets often go out of stock, so the choice in the line is thin right now

Key facts

• Set number: 21066
• Ages: 18+
• Pieces: 1,465
• Landmarks: Empire State Building, Guggenheim, Met, Brooklyn Bridge, Statue of Liberty
• Theme: Architecture

Where it ranks

LEGO Architecture New York City (21066) is No. 10 in our Best Lego Sets verdict.