| LEGO Architecture Fallingwater (21005) | 
| Brand: Lego
Category: Toy
List Price: $99.99
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Seller: Tansu
Rating:  20 reviews
Number Of Items: 1
Batteries Included: No
Age: 16 - 100 years
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.7
Dimensions (in): 15 x 2.8 x 10.3
MPN: 21005
Model: 4562577
UPC: 673419132466
EAN: 0673419132466
Release Date: November 5, 2009
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | Replica of real-world architectural landmark Fallingwater | | • | Booklet included with details on design and history (English language only) | | • | Measures 10" (256 mm) wide | | • | A striking and imaginative display for your desk, bookshelf or mantelpiece | | • | Contains 811 pieces |
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Product Description
21005 The set includes a booklet full of details about the building's design and history plus facts about the tower. A creative and eye - catching accent for any desk, shelf or mantelpiece! Perfect for any world tourist or architecture fan! The perfect display for any architect or fan of spectacular city skylines! Designed by: Frank Lloyd Wright Co-Designed by: Architect Adam Reed Tucker Features: -Architecture collection. -Built out of gray base with printed name label. -Replica of real - world architectural landmark Fallingwater. -Booklet included with details on design and history. -Ages: 16+. -Assembly required. -Material: Plastic. -Dimensions: 4.75'' H x 10'' W x 5'' D.
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 Less of a toy, more of a Lego showpiece December 16, 2009
Bobak Haeri (California/Minnesota)
57 out of 57 found this review helpful
First things first, this isn't really a "traditional" Lego set: while all the pieces are things you'd recognize from 25 years ago, the set is clearly aimed at a much older audience. The box even states its recommended for 16+. I'm 30, a big fan of architecture and I've always enjoyed Legos (but hadn't bought a set in over a decade), so when I heard this set had been created I leaped at the chance to place it in my new home. I'm not disappointed.
When constructed, the structure isn't big: the base measures 10" x 5" and its 4.5" high, but its quite complex (more complex than the sets I remember as a kid) and feels substantial when completed. There are well over 800 pieces and approximately 100 pages of instructions. The instruction book also includes a few short essays on Frank Lloyd Wright and Fallingwater. The assembly instructions are well done and putting it together took several hours but no confusion.
You can't tell by looking at it, but the structure is actually designed to come apart: the house is in several pieces that stack on top of each other and then slide into the base; this ability to do a blow-up diagram lets you examine some of the forms that were used in the structure. Of course, you can't expect this set to be a very precise reproduction of the actual landmark, but it definitely captures its essence.
The set uses only a handful of colors that seem inspired by the colors Wright would use in some of his sketches --it gives the completed piece a very mature look. Once it was done I placed it on a shelf next to various books on architecture and modern sculptures. This is a very substantial piece when fully constructed, and if it got your attention like it did mine, I think you'll be satisfied with it.
Solid, well designed model. April 20, 2010
M. M. Andress (Somewhere in NorCal)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
Received as a present for my 30th birthday. I had a blast constructing this model. There is nothing more satisfying than opening each one of those little plastic bags of parts and starting to build.
The design of the model is nice because of the removable sections. A lot of thought was put into the design of this model.
I also love all of the tan, green and clear pieces.
Set is expensive, but for someone like me who loves architecture (especially FLW) and LEGO, this is a win-win.
One design feature I dislike: the bridge over the creek seems to be too high. There is a two plate step-up that isn't consistent with the rest of the model. I will be modifying the model to make the bridge more flush with the rest of the model.
Great fun for FLW Fans February 10, 2010
Sara
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
With over 800 pieces, this Lego set is great fun to put together. This is the first of three Lego Architecture set I've gotten this year - and it was by far the most fun to put together - plus it looks great. I would definitely recommend this to anyone who likes Lego and Frank Lloyd Wright. The Guggenheim Lego set is also fun, but it took a fraction of the time to finish. As far as missing pieces go, that wasn't a problem. Plus you can get replacement pieces from Lego through their website.
Falling Water Love Affair December 21, 2009
K. W. Lazo (NE Ohio USA)
4 out of 6 found this review helpful
This LEGO set of the Falling Water home was for my Brother, an Architectural Engineer and long-time FLW fan. He has visited Falling Water on more than one occasion and when I saw the LEGO set I knew he would love it. As things worked out he called 8PM Saturday night and, as he would be travelling over Christmas, we agreed that he should open it immediately. He was thrilled and even though he was going to catch a 5AM flight the next morning he said he wasn't going to bed until Falling Water was built!
Falling waters lego set February 5, 2010
S. Miller (Lafayette, IN)
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
I got this for my dad because he's a huge fan of FLW. He put it together and brought it over to show us and it looks just so cool. I highly recommend it, the size if perfect and it comes apart at the different levels to show the floors!
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