The end result is a tiny Technicolor cacophony. It feels a bit cramped but is fi… In the case of #21051 Tokyo Skyline, I feel like The LEGO Group has not done their best work, and the resulting set only deserves an Acceptable (2/5 star) rating. This set is assembled across two stages. Want exclusive content, articles, and updates to LEGO Brick Labels and the LEGO Storage Guide?
The kabuki theatre or Asakusa gate would have made great alternatives to either the gate or pagoda. Four are new. The LEGO Group provided this set for the purposes of this review. Please reload CAPTCHA. In the first bag, we build the base, followed by the Tokyo Tower, and a small temple on the far left side. The entire roof section is assembled, then flipped upside-down to attach with a single bar connection in the middle. Mount Rainier is 105 miles from Seattle and 78 miles from Tacoma.
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Together with #21052 Dubai Skyline, these are the 11th and 12th models in the series. The result is aesthetically pleasing and faithful to the source material. When I looked a little closer, my impression became mixed. It feels a bit cramped but is filled with energy, matching my stereotype of how the city looks in the media. Mode Gakuen Cocoon Tower (Photo: Kakidai, CC BY-SA 4.0). #21051 Tokyo Skyline costs $59.99 (£54.99, €59.99) for 547 pieces.
2020 marks the 5th year of the LEGO Architecture Skyline series. Tokyo tower looks too heavy, and the sky tree too boring.
A total of 19 printed parts would be a lot for any set, and is much more than we’ve ever seen in the LEGO Architecture series. (Excluding the alternate #21038 version of Las Vegas Skyline that we reviewed a few months ago.). We operate globally and use cookies, including analytics, which allow us to enhance performance and functionality of our website. Even new LEGO® architects can enjoy this easy-to-build architecture model kit, and it makes a cool … Learn more about cookies in our Cookie Policy and Privacy Policy. Use of this website constitutes acceptance of the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
Agree with criticisms. Totally agree that the bottom of Tokyo Tower looks overly bulky and doesn’t manage to convey the spirit of the tower’s steel construction very well.
While the base is not overly complex, I did notice that 1×5 Rotor (part 32124) is used in two places, allowing buildings to be attached using a Technic Axle connection. Chidorigafuchi Park is famous for the cherry blossoms surrounding one of the twelve moats around the Imperial Palace. Some LEGO® sets contain small parts that are NOT suitable for and may pose a hazard to children under 3 years of age. Mount Fuji. I know that others have said that it resembles the spaceship from Tintin! The choice to create an uneven snowcap using both a 2×1 Slope and the 2×1 Slope, Inverted reveals a gap when viewed from the front.
(Photo: Chensiyuan, CC BY-SA 4.0), It is re-created using the widest array of different LEGO colors imaginable. Nevertheless, I shamefully admit I will still be adding it to my collection…and hopefully making a few modifications. This works reasonably well, although soft axle components are hard to keep straight, making it difficult to a make the legs look uniform. I continue to dislike this rendition of the Tokyo Tower for the same reasons that I disliked the Eiffel Tower included in the #21044 Paris Skyline set.
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Next, we get to build Shibuya Crossing, the high traffic intersection in front of the Shibuya Railway Station where traffic stops in all directions to allow pedestrians to cross in all directions at once.
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(Photo: Arashiyama, CC BY-SA 3.0). #21051 Tokyo Skylinecosts $59.99 (£54.99, €59.99) for 547 pieces. Instructions For LEGO 21051 Tokyo These are the instructions for building the LEGO Architecture Tokyo that was released in 2020. +
I was immediately impressed by the advanced building techniques used to re-create this with LEGO. The last addition to the skyline is the Tokyo Skytree. function() { The opinions in this article are strictly my own—providing sets for review does not guarantee a positive review. Failing to attribute this pagoda to a specific building is upsetting to me, both because this is a missed opportunity to teach builders more about the city, and because it feels like an insincere gesture towards the region’s history.
As reported in my earlier preview of the Dubai & Tokyo Skylines, my initial impression of the Tokyo model was largely positive.
I also dislike how the convex curve bulges at the transition to sloped bricks right above the four arches. Despite serious misgivings about the individual elements within the model, the completed set is lighthearted, cheery, and will look good on your desk or bookshelf. Photos in this article are by Tom Alphin unless otherwise noted.
The LEGO re-creation of both towers loses most of their graceful curving shape, and retains none of the latticework that reminds me of fine handmade lace. The most striking aspect of the part selection is the sheer number of printed parts. The LEGO re-creation involves a tiny re-creation of the Moat uses two 1×2 Tiles (part 3069b) in 42Transparent Light BlueTrans-Light Blue flanked on both sides by trees with 222Light PurpleBright Pink flowers. By using BrickLink’s services, you agree to our cookies use. A small unnamed pagoda appears on the left side of the Tokyo Tower. Mt Fuji is also wrong and the snow line is always leveled. The building is 634m tall and was completed in 2012.
That’s really close to a major city!
Tokyo Big Sight. That choice was likely made in order to maintain a fairly consistent scale. (Photo: Morio, CC BY-SA 3.0), Unfortunately, the LEGO re-creation is not interesting, although it does establish an immediately recognizable backdrop for the model. * And yes, I’m growing tired of the printed pieces/stickers in both the architecture & speed champions series! LEGO Architecture Skylines: Tokyo 21051 Building Kit, Collectible Architecture Building Set for Adults, New 2020 (547 Pieces)
While there are no new parts in this set, there are a few parts appearing in new colors for the first time.
Complete disregard for the geography of the city adds to my disappointment with this model.
4x – 2×2 Plate with Hinge both ends (part 18649) in.
A missed opportunity!
Map of Tokyo showing location of the various landmarks. (Photo: heiwa4126, CC BY 2.0). Learn about Daniel Jezek, the founder of BrickLink, at danjezek.com. I do not believe that LEGO Architecture sets should rely heavily on printed parts to make buildings recognizable.
This is deeper than most sets in the series, but not unheard of. Your email address will not be published.
© 2020 LEGO BrickLink, Inc. All rights reserved. I’m similarly disappointed by the haphazard arrangement of structures in the LEGO Model. The difference in material is attributed to the difference in construction dates; The Eiffel Tower was completed in 1889 when steel was still cost prohibitive, whereas the Tokyo Tower was completed in 1958.
I had been waiting for this set, as I lived in Tokyo for 13 years, and frankly this is disappointing. ItemName: Lego Tokyo, ItemType: Set, ItemNo: 21051-1, Buy and sell LEGO parts, Minifigs and sets, both new or used from the world's largest online LEGO marketplace. (function( timeout ) {
The base is too wide, and I continue to find the use of four windscreen elements to be an inelegant facsimile for the base of the towers. Lastly, I was pleased to see some advanced building techniques, especially for the Tokyo Big Sight exhibition center.
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The first stage uses one large bag (with code 641H9), and one small bag (no visible number). (While the Tokyo Tower is 9 meters taller than the Eiffel Tower, it’s nearly half the weight due to the differences in building materials.).
Tokyo Tower. Cherry Blossoms at Chidorigafuchi Park.
Set number 21051-1 Name Tokyo Set type Normal Theme group Model making Theme Architecture In the first two years they released three sets, and each year since they have added just two cities to the series. Base with two holes containing Technic Axle connectors.
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