LEGO® Sears Tower

Description

A famous tower in small scale

The Sears Tower, today usually called the Willis Tower, shapes the Chicago skyline. Its silhouette is made of several tubes that end at different heights, which gives the building its characteristic stepped form. The model picks up exactly that staggering. At 69 pieces it is a very small set that goes together quickly and is still easy to recognise, even from a little distance across the room. The uneven tops are what give the model its appeal and stop it from looking like a plain block.

Why these colours

Black, light bluish grey and white produce the dark, smooth look of the facade. Nothing more is needed: the Architecture line thrives on restraint and avoids colourful detail. Only 18 different part types are included, so the parts list is short and easy to take in at a glance. That helps when you compare it with other buildings, since colours and shapes in this range are strongly similar from set to set.

Grown-up audience, no figures

There are no minifigures here. Architecture sets are aimed more at adults who collect and display landmarks than at children who play with them. The Sears Tower sits well beside the John Hancock Center, which also stands in Chicago and arrived as a set in the same year. Together the two form a small city view that fits on a shelf without demanding much room or any extra preparation. It also makes an easy gift for architecture fans or anyone who has visited Chicago.

Parts for other projects

Every part with its colour and quantity is listed right below this text. Black and grey plates are useful almost everywhere, so a look at the list is worthwhile for your own designs too. With "What can I build?" you can check which other models your collection can make. If you already own several Architecture sets, you can use the bricks to design towers of your own and vary their height and steps as you please.

FAQ

Which building does the set show?

It shows the Sears Tower in Chicago, now mostly called the Willis Tower. The model reflects its stepped, tubular shape.

How many pieces does it have?

It has 69 pieces in 18 different types, with no minifigures. All of them appear in the parts list on this page.

Is there another version?

Yes, set 19710 is a Brickstructures version of the same tower with 68 pieces. It has its own page as well.