How many pieces are in the LEGO Typewriter set?

Set 21327 contains 2,080 pieces made up of 380 unique elements, listed in full in the parts list on this page.

Does the typewriter actually do anything?

Yes, the keys can be pressed, the roller turns, and a lever mimics a carriage return, giving the model working details beyond its looks.

Are there any minifigures in this set?

No, this is an object model with no minifigures included.

LEGO Ideas and CUUSOO

Typewriter

The Typewriter 21327 is a 2021 LEGO® Ideas set that recreates a classic mechanical typewriter in miniature. At 2,080 pieces it's one of the larger Ideas builds, originally submitted as a fan design before becoming an official set. This page covers the full parts list and every fact worth knowing about the set.

Set number: 21327
Year: 2021
Pieces: 2,080
Minifigures: 0
Theme: LEGO Ideas and CUUSOO
Different parts: 380

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 380

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.

Description

A fan design turned official set

Like every LEGO® Ideas release, the Typewriter began life as a project submitted by a fan builder and voted through by the Ideas community before LEGO® turned it into an official product. The brief was ambitious: recreate a classic mechanical typewriter convincingly enough that it reads as the real object rather than a toy version of one. At 2,080 pieces and 380 unique elements, it's one of the more part-heavy Ideas sets, reflecting how much small-scale detail goes into keys, casing and internal mechanics.

Engineering the moving parts

What sets this build apart from a static display model is that several parts actually move: the keys depress, the paper roller turns, and a lever echoes the carriage return of a real typewriter. Mechanisms like these usually rely on repeated small components rather than large unique pieces, which explains why the total piece count sits well above the unique-part count. For builders who enjoy sets that do something once finished, rather than simply looking the part, the Typewriter delivers on that expectation.

Colour palette and shelf appeal

Black and the two greys form the typewriter's casing and mechanical framework, while sand green stands out as the accent colour on the roller and trim, giving the model its distinctive retro character. That mix of neutral structure and a single warm accent is a recurring approach in Ideas sets that model real-world objects. The parts list on this page shows exactly which piece uses which colour, handy if you want to track down a specific element after finishing the build.

Build time and where it lives

With over two thousand pieces, this is a set for a dedicated evening rather than a quick session, and it needs no minifigures to hold interest; the object itself carries the model. Once built, it sits comfortably on a desk or shelf, and the working keys mean it stays a bit interactive even after completion. If you're trying to match a loose part to this set, or check what colour a given element comes in, the full parts list on this page has the answer.

FAQ

How many pieces are in the LEGO Typewriter set?: Set 21327 contains 2,080 pieces made up of 380 unique elements, listed in full in the parts list on this page.
Does the typewriter actually do anything?: Yes, the keys can be pressed, the roller turns, and a lever mimics a carriage return, giving the model working details beyond its looks.
Are there any minifigures in this set?: No, this is an object model with no minifigures included.