The Danish toy manufacturer revealed the largest assembly kit of its entire history on the market. The new architectural model of the Sagrada Família has exactly 12,060 pieces, allowing fans to build a detailed miniature of the famous basilica located in Barcelona. The start of official sales is scheduled for November 1st. Interested consumers can now guarantee the reservation of the product through the brand’s official website.
The development of this project serves as an early tribute to the centenary of the death of legendary architect Antoni Gaudí. The Catalan creator lost his life in 1926, after being run over by a tram in the capital of Catalonia. The actual construction of the religious temple began in 1882 and, to this day, work continues in Spanish territory.
Impressive details of the new model
The dimensions of the replica are impressive, reaching 62 centimeters in height and 47 centimeters in width after complete assembly. The structure faithfully reproduces the 18 towers designed by the original architect, structures that represent biblical figures such as the apostles, the evangelists, the Virgin Mary and Jesus Christ. Inside the miniature, the designers managed to simulate the stunning visual effect of natural light passing through the colorful stained glass windows of the main nave.
The toy’s creators concentrated their efforts on translating the complexity of the main facade, the internal columns that imitate trees and the richness of the building’s ornaments. The suggested price for international retail was set at US$799.99. The final cost for the consumer varies depending on the region of purchase, reaching around €749.99 in the European market and £649.99 in the United Kingdom.
- Total volume: 12,060 building blocks
- Final measurements: 62 centimeters high by 47 centimeters wide
- Indicative rating: aimed at audiences over 18 years old
- Availability: reservations open with deliveries from November 1st
- Official product code: 21065
Deep connection with the history of the cathedral
The Sagrada Família construction site has remained active for 144 years, marking generations of builders. Recently, engineering teams completed the towers dedicated to the evangelists, a crucial milestone in the temple’s timeline. The goal of the construction council is to complete the central tower of Jesus Christ exactly on June 10, 2026, the date that marks 100 years since the death of the Catalan genius. In practice, the church will still require additional finishing, with the final completion of all decorative details projected for the following years.
Antoni Gaudí took the lead in 1883, implementing an innovative approach that transformed the building into a global masterpiece. The original documents and models were destroyed during the conflicts of the Spanish Civil War, which took place between 1936 and 1939. Despite this invaluable loss, work continued based on recovered fragments, and today the site attracts millions of tourists every year.
The block set seeks to honor this unprecedented artistic vision. Rok Žgalin Kobe, one of the Danish company’s main designers, explained that the biggest challenge was capturing the essence and organic movement of the original architecture. The team had to find creative solutions to transform fluid, natural shapes into rigid plastic pieces, an effort that earned praise even from professionals working on the actual work.
Reasons that make this release special
This product is the largest item ever manufactured by the toy company. The volume of parts easily exceeds the scale and technical difficulty of any previous model. The line focused on architecture had already delivered famous replicas, such as the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre Museum and the New York skyline. Now, the Barcelona temple enters the catalog, occupying the most prominent position.
Design enthusiasts and admirers of Gaudí’s work have an extra reason to celebrate the news. This is an opportunity to materialize at home a piece of history that continues to be built in the capital of Catalonia. Several collectors follow the real progress of the basilica through the news, and assembling the toy works as a way of actively participating in this centuries-old puzzle.
The visual trick of the stained glass windows emerges as one of the miniature’s greatest attractions. The structure reproduces the light input of the real building, generating an internal environment that takes on different tones depending on the lighting in the room. The kit also includes representation of cranes and construction equipment around the church, remaining true to the current state of the monument.
Technical sheet and purchase options
The item cataloged under number 21065 arrives on the market in exclusive packaging, accompanied by an in-depth instruction manual. The novelty is part of a special series aimed at valuing global historical heritage. Buyers have the alternative of requesting in-person collection of the package at the brand’s physical stores on the first day of sales.
A large portion of the public already has forums on the internet with expectations about the assembly. Some consumers plan to combine the new acquisition with other items from the same collection to set up themed exhibitions in their living rooms. The high cost directly reflects the gigantic proportions and precision of the details, consolidating the product as a luxury item for the adult segment.
