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Set 21066 New York City – The Big Apple
Architecture

LEGO® New York City – The Big Apple

From the Architecture range, this set recreates the New York City skyline, with well-known skyscrapers lined up side by side on a shared base across 1,465 pieces. One minifigure and 272 unique parts are included, all listed in full further down this page.

Set number
21066
Year
2026
Pieces
1,465
Minifigures
1
Theme
Architecture
Different parts
272
What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 272

As BrickLink list (XML)

Import on BrickLink: Wanted → Upload, upload the file (or paste its content), pick a Wanted List and add the parts.

Spare parts (30)

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

Minifigures 1

Alternative models

Fan models by Rebrickable users that you can build (mostly) from this set’s parts. Instructions are available from the designers.

View the idea at Rebrickable ↗

What can I build with it?

Description

A skyline in model form

The Architecture range reduces well-known buildings and city skylines down to their essential shapes and proportions rather than recreating every detail one to one, and this set applies that same principle to New York City's skyline, with several skyscrapers lined up side by side. That stripped-back, almost graphic style is typical of the range and appeals to architecture and city enthusiasts who prefer to experience a city as pure form rather than as a detailed diorama. For Architecture collectors, New York is one of the central cities the range can hardly do without.

Colours, parts and base

White, black, light bluish grey and dark bluish grey define the parts list, capturing the sober, urban character of a big-city skyline without too many colours competing for attention. With 272 unique parts, the piece variety is moderate for an Architecture set, since many buildings are built from similar, repeated basic shapes. One minifigure comes with the set, giving a sense of scale against the skyline rather than playing an active role in the model.

Building a city silhouette

Assembling several skyscrapers side by side on a shared base differs from a classic single building, since the proportions between buildings need to line up for the overall silhouette to read correctly. At 1,465 pieces, the set offers enough for a focused building session that leans heavily on clean lines and precise height relationships. Anyone who has built other Architecture sets before will recognise familiar techniques here, applied to a new city skyline.

Using the parts list on this page

The full parts list for 21066-1, all 1,465 pieces sorted by colour and category, is below on this page. It is useful for reordering bricks after a loss or picking out the characteristic grey and white tones for another architecture project or a personal skyline idea, without having to work back through the full instructions. It also makes comparing this set with other cities in the Architecture range noticeably easier.

FAQ

How many pieces does 21066-1 have?
The set has 1,465 pieces, including 272 unique parts.
Does the set include a minifigure?
Yes, one minifigure comes with the set, giving a sense of scale against the skyline.
Which city does the set depict?
The set recreates the New York City skyline with several well-known skyscrapers.

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