LEGO 21328 Ideas Seinfeld Apartment Building Set & 21034 Architecture Skyline Model Building Set, London Eye, Big Ben, Tower Bridge Model Collection, Office Home Décor, Collectible Gift Idea

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Viewing the apartment from behind reveals the surprising complexity of the kitchen, where the sand blue cabinets and microwave are ingeniously built into the external wall. The mismatched colours and conspicuous bulges are quite unsightly, but that appears consistent with the source material and earlier sitcom-based sets, where detail has invariably been focused inside. Several impressive minifigures are also available here, recreating each primary character with absolute accuracy. Additionally, this set benefits from the same advantage as 21319 Central Perk, which contains various useful elements and costs comparatively little. Interest may therefore extend beyond established Seinfeld viewers. Box and Contents

Kramer's questionable installation of the Commando 8 air conditioner is represented as well, since the air conditioning unit is situated in the window. This assembly includes superb detail and features the Commando 8 branding outside the window. Otherwise, the exterior is notably unfinished, again matching earlier sitcom-based models and reflecting the nature of Seinfeld's studio filming location. The LEGO Ideas Seinfeld set was designed by Brent Waller, a name you might remember as the fan-designer of the LEGO Ghostbusters Ecto-1, and features Jerry Seinfeld’a apartment in all its glory. There’s also interviews with fan designer Brent Waller and the LEGO team responsible for turning Brent’s idea into a reality. It’s disappointingly not as detailed as some other sets have been, and considering the cultural importance and influence the show has had on modern comedies, it feels like more could have been said. But we’re not here for a history lesson: 21328 Seinfeld is all about the build. Fans of the the classic 90s sitcom and standup comedian legend Jerry Seinfeld are in for a treat with the official reveal of the LEGO 21328 Seinfeld, released as part of the LEGO Ideas theme! Make a Kramer-style entrance directly into the cozy and well-appointed living room and enjoy a seat on the ultra-comfy couch with friends George, Elaine and Kramer and even comedy nemesis Newman, if you so desire…On to the apartment itself, and it begins much the same as some of the recent Ideas sets –like 21319 Central Perk (we promise we’ll stop talking about this set now) or 21324 123 Sesame Street – by constructing the floor space. It’s built here using a number of large plates, which are then covered with tiles of various sizes, save for a few exposed studs to allow for walls, furniture and minifigures to eventually be attached. These exposed studs are few and far between, and fans of the smooth, studs-not-on-top aesthetic will be very happy. Today’s reveal date, the 5th of July also marks the anniversary of the first episode of the iconic comedy show. The LEGO Ideas Seinfeld set’s release date will be on 21 July 2021 for LEGO VIP members, ahead of a general release date of 1 August 2021. The circular dining table is accurately positioned behind a sand green sofa. Sand blue would arguably have been more appropriate when compared with the source material, although the selection of available sand green elements is wider and the colour looks fittingly muted, which seems most important when displaying the apartment.

However, the cover of Kramer's book about coffee tables could certainly have been recreated more faithfully, capturing the distinctive marbled design which appears onscreen. The metallic silver decoration across the rug is attractive though, comprising ten printed 1x2 tiles. This dark orange table complements the aforementioned drawers and the telephone looks good, relating to several popular scenes.

Cozy Eat-in Kitchen

That aside, the finished model is incredibly accurate, even down to the offset angle of the kitchen counter and apartment walls. It really is quite impressive, especially when comparing the finished model to the real-life set. Everything from the colour of the kitchen counters to the style of desk chair, the paraphernalia that’s on the shelf, the colours of the walls and furniture, and even the design of the doors are all absolutely spot on. — Characters — Seinfeld is a classic sit-com and a cultural icon that was huge in the 90s and still stands the test of time today. The combination of the quirky characters and the nostalgia of the show is the perfect fit for LEGO and when we saw the concept we just knew we had to make it. I am so excited to see how this has been brought this to life in LEGO form and the attention to detail from the furniture to some of the minifigures accessories.” The minifigures are going to be the biggest drawcard with Jerry Seinfeld (with an excellent new mullet hairpiece), Kramer who utilises the new “Matthew Ashton pompadour hair”, George Costanza with his iconic red parka, Elaine Benes and Newman. Following the release of 21302 The Big Bang Theory, 21319 Central Perk established certain design features that have subsequently remained consistent. This model accordingly includes familiar angled walls with studio lights, measuring nearly 32cm across and 18cm deep, which is reasonably consistent with previous sitcom-based LEGO sets. This set was not provided for review by the LEGO Group – we bought it from LEGO.com, and you can too if you’re a VIP member. (It’ll go on sale to everyone else from August 1.)

The biggest challenge was trying to cram as much detail from the show into the kitchen, all the cupboards, items in the cupboard and on the bench-tops. But I am very proud of how it turned out." The bathroom door is recessed into another alcove, while Jerry's bedroom would be located around the corner. This model only features the bathroom door though, matching the original studio. Furthermore, the red light fixture is present, alongside Jerry's bicycle. This component has never appeared in bright green before and its colour looks splendid. Each minifigure therefore includes unique decoration, beginning with Jerry Seinfeld whose double-sided head captures his personality perfectly. His bemused expression is particularly effective and I appreciate the buttoned shirt too. However, the most interesting aspect of this minifigure is definitely the new hair piece, which achieves fantastic accuracy when compared with the character's classic hairstyle! Federico Begher, VP of Global Marketing at The LEGO Group commented, “The LEGO Ideas platform is a great way for fans to share their ideas with us and their passion for a particular theme. Not only did Brent have a personal desire to create this build, other fans agree and he gained the necessary 10,000 community votes needed for us to consider creating it into a product.

It's been 33 years since Seinfeld first aired in the US and to celebrate the – admittedly rather random – milestone, LEGO released a set last year that honours the beloved '90s sitcom, which you can now grab at a reduced price just in time for Festivus!