LEGO unveils 5,000-piece Venetian Neighbourhood and Water Taxi GWP [News]

Autumn now has a pretty firm grip on much of the world, so it won’t be long before winter is here. But we can still dream of holidays to warmer climes – in part, thanks to the latest LEGO Icons set to be unveiled! Who fancies a trip to Italy and 11388 Venetian Neighbourhood? A ticket to these picturesque canals of Venice will set you back US $549.99 | CAN $779.99 | UK £449.99, and if you book within the first few days you’ll get free use of the 40898 Venetian Water Taxi Gift with Purchase. You’ll need a big suitcase – with 5,682 pieces, including 17 minifigures, this slice of Italian life just scrapes into the top 20 most parts-intensive LEGO sets! Trips start from November 1. Will you be travelling to Venice?

LEGO Icons 11388 Venetian Neighbourhood | 5,682 Pieces | Available November 1 | US $549.99 | CAN $779.99 | UK £449.99

Celebrate Italy’s rich cultural and architectural heritage with the LEGO® Icons Venetian Neighbourhood (11388) travel décor building set – a perfect gift idea for adults and travel lovers.

Unwind as you create a captivating canal-side scene, complete with a luxury villa, an artisan glassblowing workshop and astronomical clock tower. Play notes on the 3D-printed street piano, sail a gondola beneath the arched bridge and bring stories to life with 17 colourful characters, including gondoliers, carnival-goers, tourists and musicians. Remove floors and roofs to reveal detailed interior spaces and easily separate and rearrange sections to explore different display layouts for the home or office.

Discover a space for relaxation with the inspiring range of LEGO® Icons advanced building sets (sold separately) designed for adults. Build this city diorama with confidence using the LEGO Builder app, where you can rotate models in 3D, zoom in and track your progress.

Set contains 5,682 pieces.

LEGO Icons 40898 Venetian Water Taxi | 322 Pieces | Free GWP with purchases of 11388 between November 1

Bring a touch of Venice to your home or office with this LEGO® Icons Venetian Water Taxi (40898) décor building set for adults and travel lovers. This fun set features a classic water taxi and a dock setting, plus captain and tourist minifigures, accessories and 2 pigeon figures for storytelling. Build it as a stand-alone model or add it to the LEGO Icons Venetian Neighbourhood (11388), a highly detailed diorama inspired by the canals and architecture of the legendary city.

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