LEGO® Architecture Trafalgar Square (21045)

Description: ***RETIRED*** Unopened and NIB LEGO® Architecture Trafalgar Square (21045). The set was released in 2019. The item will be shipped and insured via United Parcel Service to keep shipping costs as low as possible (USPS has gone off the deep end and is no longer a shipper of choice). The set comes from a smoke-free, pet-free home and is offered by a long-time LEGO® collector. The box may have signs of normal shelf wear, please review all photos prior to buying. Please email me with any questions or for further photographs.Trafalgar Square commemorates the Battle of Trafalgar, a British naval victory in the Napoleonic Wars with France and Spain that took place on 21 October 1805 off the coast of Cape Trafalgar.The site of Trafalgar Square had been a significant landmark since the 13th century and originally contained the King's Mews. After George IV moved the mews to Buckingham Palace, the area was redeveloped by John Nash, but progress was slow after his death, and the square did not open until 1844. The 169-foot (52 m) Nelson's Column at its centre is guarded by four lion statues. A number of commemorative statues and sculptures occupy the square, but the Fourth Plinth, left empty since 1840, has been host to contemporary art since 1999.The square has been used for community gatherings and political demonstrations, including Bloody Sunday in 1887, the culmination of the first Aldermaston March, anti-war protests, and campaigns against climate change. A Christmas tree has been donated to the square by Norway since 1947 and is erected for twelve days before and after Christmas Day. The square is a center of annual celebrations on New Year's Eve. It was well known for its feral pigeons until their removal in the early 21st century.Capture the essence of a historical London landmark with the LEGO® Architecture Trafalgar Square set. Named in honor of Lord Horatio Nelson following his 1805 naval victory over Napoleon, the square has since become a popular tourist attraction and preferred location for political and community gatherings. This detailed LEGO interpretation depicts the domed National Gallery complete with columned facade, Nelson's Column flanked by four lions, the square's famous fountains and four sculpture plinths. The sections at the rear of the National Gallery structure can be removed for access to a detailed interior with brick-built statue and paintings. Tree-lined borders, ornate lampposts, two London buses, two black cabs, and a tiled baseplate depicting the square and surrounding roads complete the model. Finished with a decorative nameplate, this collectible building set delivers a highly satisfying building experience to all with an interest in architecture, travel, history, and design, and makes a truly iconic centerpiece for the home or office.LEGO® Architecture interpretation of the real-world London landmark, Trafalgar Square.The included booklet contains information about the architecture and history of each structure, as well as historical facts about Trafalgar Square and its architectural heritage. (English language only. Other languages available for download at LEGO.com/architecture).Includes a decorative Trafalgar Square nameplate.LEGO® Architecture celebrates the world of architecture through the medium of the LEGO building brick and is developed for all with an interest in travel, architecture, history, and design.This set includes over 1,190 pieces and is designed for Lego builders 12+.Measures over 4” (12cm) high, 9” (24cm) wide, and 7” (20cm) deep.

Price: 89.5 USD

Location: Chesapeake, Virginia

End Time: 2024-02-12T15:35:09.000Z

Shipping Cost: 15 USD