What do you give grownups who dream of building skyscrapers and monuments? Let them live out their fantasies! Here's a roundup of collectible LEGO construction kits that will entertain anyone who has a passion for architecture and design. Updated for the 2011-2012 shopping season.
1. LEGO Robie House
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2. LEGO Rockefeller Center
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3. LEGO Eiffel Tower
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Assemble all 3,428 pieces and create a model Eiffel Tower in 1:300 scale. Based on the original blueprints, the completed model is more than three feet tall.
4. LEGO Fallingwater
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5. LEGO Guggenheim
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6. LEGO Empire State Building
This easy kit quickly assembles into an attractive replica of New York City's most famous landmark, the record-breaking Empire State Building.
7. LEGO John Hancock Center
Designed by Bruce Graham of Skidmore, Owings, & Merrill, the John Hancock Center is noted for the interesting grid pattern on its facade. The LEGO kit is a relatively simply one with sixty-nine pieces and a short booklet about the Chicago landmark.
8. LEGO Willis Tower (Sears Tower)
Once known as the Sears Tower, the Willis Tower is another Chicago landmark by architect Bruce Graham. Easy to assemble, this 69-peice set makes a handsome black and white collectible model.
9. LEGO Seattle Space Needle
The iconic Seattle Space Needle was the fourth in the LEGO Architecture Landmark series, and can often be found at discount prices.
10. LEGO White House
With 560 pieces, the LEGO model of America's presidential home, the White House, is a lesson in historic architecture.11. LEGO Taj Mahal
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Definitely not for young children, this rare, collectible LEGO set lets you assemble a realistic model of India's famous Taj Mahal with 5,900 pieces.
12. More LEGO Architecture Kits
LEGO is adding more and more buildings to their Architecture Series. Browse this page to find the newest construction kits and models.
