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Set 21043 San Francisco
Skylines

San Francisco

San Francisco is part of the LEGO® Architecture Skyline series, condensing the city's outline into a compact display model. Its 565 pieces and 163 unique parts form recognisable landmarks such as the Golden Gate Bridge and the Transamerica Pyramid, with no minifigures included. The set is aimed at anyone who prefers architecture and city silhouettes on a shelf rather than as a play scene.

Set number
21043
Year
2019
Pieces
565
Minifigures
0
Theme
Skylines
Different parts
163
What can I build with it?

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Parts list 163

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Spare parts (30)

These extra parts come with the set in case one gets lost.

Description

A silhouette rather than individual landmarks

Unlike typical detailed LEGO sets, the Architecture Skyline series focuses on a city's overall outline, reduced to a handful of instantly recognisable shapes. For San Francisco, that means the sweeping curve of the Golden Gate Bridge, the tapered form of the Transamerica Pyramid and a cluster of further towers packed onto a narrow base. At 565 pieces, the model stays small enough for a shelf or desk without losing the details that make the skyline identifiable at a glance. That reduced approach sets the Skyline series apart from most other LEGO themes, which usually lean on detail rather than outline.

163 parts for delicate shapes

With 163 unique elements, the set leans heavily on specialised, often thin or curved pieces developed for bridge cables and tower profiles. The parts list on this page breaks down each of those elements individually, showing how many are shaped specifically for the Golden Gate silhouette. Anyone planning their own architecture or skyline build can use this overview to spot which specialised parts work well for bridges and slender towers.

Red, grey and black as material colours

The dark red, reddish brown, light bluish grey and black colour scheme echoes the Golden Gate Bridge's famous rust-red paint alongside the concrete and glass finishes of the surrounding towers. That restrained palette is typical of the Architecture range and keeps the finished model reading clearly as a skyline even from a distance. Scanning the parts list shows how deliberately each colour is assigned to a specific landmark within the set.

No minifigures, pure architecture

As with most Architecture sets, minifigures are left out entirely, since the model is meant to read as architecture rather than a play scene. That focus lets all 565 pieces go toward shape and silhouette instead of leaving room for figures. For collectors of Architecture Skyline sets, San Francisco makes a sensible addition alongside other city models, while the parts list on this page works as a reference for tracking down individual specialised pieces.

FAQ

Which landmarks does the set include?
The Golden Gate Bridge is the centrepiece, alongside the Transamerica Pyramid and a cluster of other notable towers.
Does the set include minifigures?
No, like almost all Architecture Skyline sets, it focuses entirely on the building model.
How many pieces does San Francisco have?
The set contains 565 pieces, including 163 unique parts.

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