LEGO Ideas 123 Sesame Street (21324) Official Reveal!
The LEGO Ideas platform has been a test bed for sets based on intellectual properties not yet in LEGO’s repertoire and I was quite surprised that they managed to bring the Sesame Workshop into the fold. (Just FYI, Disney does NOT own Sesame Street)
Sesame Street has been a cornerstone of children’s education since the late 60’s and it is really about time that they got a LEGO set of their own.
The LEGO Ideas 123 Sesame Street (21324) will consist of 1367 elements that includes minifigures of Bert, Ernie, Elmo, Cookie Monster, Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch.
The set features the iconic street that every kid growing up on 80’s television will instantly recognise. It does give a LEGO Creator feel to it as this is a facade build with the exposed interiors but it is also packed with a lot of detail which is definitely a step up from your usual 3-in-1 sets.
Recommended retail prices are RRP SGD$199.90 / £109.99 / €119.99 / $119.99 / CAD149.99 and it will be available at all LEGO Brand and Certified Stores on November 1st.
Although the building has been truncated, I think the LEGO designers did capture the essence of Ivan Guerrero’s LEGO Ideas project. I do wish they made a LEGO Mr. Snuffleupagus though.
STEP UP TO THE BRAND-NEW LEGO® IDEAS 123 SESAME STREET
Imagined by a keen LEGO builder and seasoned Sesame Street fan, the first-ever Sesame Street product from the LEGO Group will be available from 1st November from LEGO.com and LEGO Stores.
Voted for by LEGO brick lovers all over the world, a wonderfully nostalgic new LEGO Ideas set has been brought to life after being envisioned by an avid builder. The brand-new LEGO® Ideas 123 Sesame Street set is the latest product from the LEGO Ideas collection, which conceptualises and produces the creative wonders imagined and voted for by LEGO brick fans themselves.
Created with all the delightful elements of 123 Sesame Street, the new set is packed with authentic details from the famous New York City neighbourhood. From Bert and Ernie’s apartment, in which Bert famously pleaded with Ernie to remove a banana from his ear so he could hear better, to Big Bird’s nest, where the grown-ups finally met Mr. Snuffleupagus in person – builders will marvel in Sesame Street’s most memorable moments.
As they embark on their immersive build journey of LEGO® Ideas 123 Sesame Street, seasoned LEGO fans and younger builders alike can take a trip down memory lane, passing by Hooper’s Store, Oscar the Grouch’s trash can, and many more quintessential Sesame Street locations, making it the perfect set to enjoy on your own or together as a family. Fans can even bring their favourite characters and show moments to life with the brand new and exclusive buildable minifigures which have been moulded specifically for the set, including characters such as Cookie Monster, Elmo and Big Bird.
The new LEGO Ideas 123 Sesame Street set is part of the LEGO Ideas collection, which offers fans the opportunity to submit their own brick creations with the chance to have their concept brought to life with the help of LEGO master designers and a share of the profits. Other recent LEGO Ideas sets inspired by LEGO fans, include the LEGO Ideas Grand Piano and the LEGO Ideas Friends Central Perk.
Created by Sesame Street fan and LEGO enthusiast Ivan Guerrero, this set brings together the magic of the iconic New York City street with the mindful and creative building experience of LEGO bricks to create an instant classic.
Speaking about the creative journey, Ivan Guerrero said: “As a long-time fan of the LEGO Group and Sesame Street, it has been a dream come true to be able to merge my two passions into a memorable set for fellow builders to enjoy. LEGO bricks and Sesame Street shaped both my childhood and adult years, and the opportunity to work with the LEGO Ideas team to bring this quintessential New York street to life has been thrilling.”
Federico Begher, VP of Global Marketing at The LEGO Group added: “We were instantly drawn to Ivan’s idea, as we had never created an official LEGO product with Sesame Street before. It was clear from the submission that Ivan is passionate about Sesame Street and he really brought it to life with the wide array of characters and bright, classic colours. For the first time in the history of LEGO Ideas, we also had the opportunity to create brand new minifigures for a set – bringing something new and exciting to our LEGO fans.
Knowing the impact Sesame Street has had on the world for decades, sharing similar values with generations past and present, this felt like an exciting way to blend novelty with nostalgia, and pay homage to the truly iconic 123 Sesame Street through LEGO Ideas.”
“Your imagination and creativity can take you places—and with the help of LEGO Ideas, it’s now transporting fans to Sesame Street where you’re never too old for a playdate,” said Gabriela Arenas, Sesame Workshop’s Vice President of Licensing, North America.
Once built, the 1,367-piece LEGO® 123 Sesame Street is sure to bring excitement and nostalgia into any space, measuring 9” (24cm) high, 13.5” (35cm) wide and 8.2” (21cm) deep.
The new LEGO® Ideas 123 Sesame Street set is the latest example of how the LEGO Group aims to inspire builders of all ages to build, rebuild and get excited by the process of creation.
LEGO® 123 Sesame Street will be available directly via LEGO.com and LEGO Stores from 1st November
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Notes to Editors
21324 – LEGO Ideas 123 Sesame Street
- RRP £109.99, €119.99, $119.99, CAD149.99,
- Aged 18+
- 1,367 pieces
- Product available direct from LEGO.com and from LEGO Stores
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YAY!!!! This looks like an excellent build! Looking forward, to adding a new build, to my “ever growing collection”! [now, for a place to put it! LOL] Great job, Ivan Guerrero!
I’ve seen 1368 pieces indicated on LEGO box here in Singapore. Is it real?
It should be 1367pcs. Do you have a pic of the box that says 1368?