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Hi, With the recent announcement of set "71040-1: The Disney Castle", the list of largest Lego sets has once again changed. In fact, this list changed 6 times so far in 2016. Here is the current Top 45 list sorted by largest. I also include the set # and year each debuted. I will continue to update this list and ultimately create a blog for it. note: Educational, Samsonite and bundle lots are excluded. Number Year Theme Name Pieces MSRP $ Price MSRP per Piece 10189 2008 Advanced Models Taj Mahal 5,922 299.99 $0.05 10179 2007 Star Wars Millennium Falcon 5,197 499.99 $0.10 75827 2016 Ghostbusters Firehouse Headquarters 4,634 349.99 $0.08 10214 2010 Advanced Models Tower Bridge 4,287 239.99 $0.06 10253 2016 Advanced Models Big Ben 4,163 249.99 $0.06 71040 2016 Advanced Models The Disney Castle 4,080 349.99 $0.09 42055 2016 Technic Bucket Wheel Excavator 3,927 279.99 $0.07 10188 2008 Star Wars Death Star 3,803 399.99 $0.11 10143 2005 Star Wars Death Star II 3,441 269.99 $0.08 10181 2007 Advanced Models Eiffel Tower 3,428 199.99 $0.06 75059 2014 Star Wars Sandcrawler 3,296 299.99 $0.09 10196 2009 Advanced Models Grand Carousel 3,263 249.99 $0.08 10221 2011 Star Wars Super Star Destroyer 3,152 399.99 $0.13 10030 2002 Star Wars Imperial Star Destroyer 3,096 269.99 $0.09 76042 2015 Marvel Super Heroes The SHIELD Helicarrier 2,996 349.99 $0.12 10234 2013 Advanced Models Sydney Opera House 2,989 319.99 $0.11 3450 2000 Advanced Models Statue of Liberty 2,882 199.00 $0.07 42043 2015 Technic Mercedes-Benz Arocs 3245 2,793 229.99 $0.08 10224 2012 Advanced Models Town Hall 2,766 199.99 $0.07 5526 2005 Factory Skyline 2,747 130.00 $0.05 70810 2014 The LEGO Movie MetalBeard's Sea Cow 2,741 249.99 $0.09 42056 2016 Technic Porsche 911 GT3 RS 2,704 299.99 $0.11 42009 2013 Technic Mobile Crane MK II 2,606 219.99 $0.08 76052 2016 DC Comics Super Heroes Batman Classic TV Series - Batcave 2,526 269.99 $0.11 71006 2014 The Simpsons The Simpsons House 2,523 199.99 $0.08 10212 2010 Star Wars Imperial Shuttle 2,503 259.99 $0.10 10243 2014 Advanced Models Parisian Restaurant 2,469 159.99 $0.06 10247 2015 Advanced Models Ferris Wheel 2,464 199.99 $0.08 10251 2016 Advanced Models Brick Bank 2,380 169.99 $0.07 10237 2013 The Lord of the Rings Tower of Orthanc 2,359 199.99 $0.08 10185 2008 Advanced Models Green Grocer 2,352 149.99 $0.06 21010 2011 Architecture Robie House 2,276 199.99 $0.09 10246 2015 Advanced Models Detective's Office 2,262 159.99 $0.07 10197 2009 Advanced Models Fire Brigade 2,231 149.99 $0.07 10232 2013 Advanced Models Palace Cinema 2,196 149.99 $0.07 10211 2010 Advanced Models Grand Emporium 2,182 149.99 $0.07 71016 2015 The Simpsons Kwik-E-Mart 2,179 199.99 $0.09 75098 2016 Star Wars Assault on Hoth 2,144 249.99 $0.12 10225 2012 Star Wars R2-D2 2,127 179.99 $0.08 10228 2012 Monster Fighters Haunted House 2,064 179.99 $0.09 10182 2007 Advanced Models Cafe Corner 2,056 139.99 $0.07 8110 2011 Technic Mercedes-Benz Unimog U 400 2,048 199.99 $0.10 10218 2011 Advanced Models Pet Shop 2,032 149.99 $0.07 70751 2015 Ninjago Temple of Airjitzu 2,028 199.99 $0.10 10217 2011 Harry Potter Diagon Alley 2,025 149.99 $0.07

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We're mere hours away from the reveal so sit tight! Oh and hi - I made an account here just to comment and watch what you guys think and stuff.

Weekend Project for exciter. Or if that's too hard, might I suggest this..

From the Death Star thread. Pretty easy sequence to predict here people. Both for Cindy and Death Star. 1. Image leaks. 2. "Meh, not impressed, where has Lego's creativity gone?" 3. "Guaranteed investment winner" - Ed Mack Right on track so far people! I don't get the hate on this one. Would love the experts on here to build an example of what you want the towers to look like? LOL. The box art is spectacular. They knocked it out of the park on this one.

Now I want Space Mountain and the Haunted Mansion!!!

Are you a CEO? If so, I would like to know which sets you have displayed on your desk.

This is the smartest post I've seen on this site in a long time, maybe since I joined. Virtually every retired exclusive in your storage room is going to get a shot in the arm beginning in January because of this Disney Castle. This is going to be the first "major" Lego set adorning the homes of thousands and thousands of families over the next several years. Families that might have one or two or three small sets today (300-ish pieces, $20-$40) are going to catch Lego fever because of this set. And Lego is not a "one-and-done" experience. Once it gets you.... its got you. You see, buying the Castle isn't enough... somebody is going to have to build the Castle. And that somebody is going to be mom and dad. Building this Castle is going to make Lego fans out of a lot of credit card-wielding adults who all of a sudden recognize that Lego is the best toy in the world. And then they'll hit the internet and find out that there was a Haunted House too! And a whole series of Lego modular buildings that look just like Main Street USA! And Star Wars Legos too (I mean a LOT of Star Wars Legos)! The completed Disney Castle will be proudly on display on the dining room table... the kids will be tucked snugly into their beds... and mom and dad will be sitting in front of the soft blue glow of the family laptop, beneath the skyward pointing spires of the 71040... and dad will be reading mom the three digit CVV number from the back of the family Visa card as they purchase their next expensive Lego set on eBay or Amazon. From you.

Kids were eating Kraft dinner on the night I signed up.

I used to drink.... heavily.

I hear that the minifigures aren't terribly expensive but the shipping costs were the killer.

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After work me and my son had creator session with set 10698

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Lego currently has 28 Exclusive Sets on its site. And with Cinderella Castle and the new DS coming soon that will total up to 30 exclusives! So common sense tells me some have to go. There are some usual suspects but there might also be some surprise retirements. Now it is up to us to unravel who them are.

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It's missing the helicopter and flick missles.

Awesome. To give some reference to my question, there was some comments in a thread a while back in reference to buying sets that would be worthy of a CEO displaying on their desk. Some thought that these were the sure fire winners that we are all after. I didn't expect you to really be a CEO, but thanks for the info! Time to start stocking up on Flatiron, UN, and NYC

i think I speak for everyone by saying that the 2 frogs included are what make this a day 1 buy.

Looks like she ate the whole box.

I expect the next direct-to-consumer set will prove to be one of the most popular of the year so far. Unfortunately LEGO has neglected to send any press material out to most fan sites so we have had to copy this from elsewhere and will add more images of the set when we are sent them. Ages 16+. 4,080 pieces. US $349.99 – CA $399.99 – DE 349.99€ – UK £289.99 – DK 2999.00 DKK Welcome to the magical Disney Castle! Bring the magical world of Disney to your home with The Disney Castle. This highly detailed LEGO® model with over 4,000 pieces offers a rewarding build and play experience, and comes with an array of exciting Disney-themed features and functions. The intricately detailed facade and towers replicate the iconic Walt Disney World® Resort Cinderella Castle, and each accessible castle room includes special features inspired by some of Disney’s greatest animated feature films, providing endless play possibilities with the included minifigures: Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Daisy Duck and Tinker Bell, or other characters from your collection. Includes 5 minifigures: Mickey Mouse with a tuxedo, Minnie Mouse with red dress, Donald Duck with classic outfit, Daisy Duck with pink skirt, lavender colored shoes and a bow, and Tinker Bell with wig element, skirt, wings and a magic wand. The Disney Castle features a detailed facade with a stone bridge, clock, wide arched entrance, ornate balconies, spired towers, plus a four-story main building and a five-story, golden-spired main tower, both containing rooms with assorted Disney-inspired features and elements. Castle main building first floor features the main hall with large arched doorway, mosaic floor tiling, ornate chandelier, suits of armor, shield-decorated walls, grandfather clock, floor-standing vase with buildable flower elements, magic carpet and a golden lamp. Castle main building second-floor room features buildable dark-blue curtains with curtain pole, ornate buildable candelabra and rose, and glass case elements. Castle main building third-floor room features a chest with book of spells, mop and bucket elements, and access to the main tower second-floor room. Castle main building fourth-floor bedroom features a detailed bed with decorative golden headboard elements. Main tower first-floor kitchen features a large redbrick-patterned stove, workbench, buildable broom and pumpkin, plus pots, pans and assorted kitchen and food elements. Main tower second-floor room includes a spinning wheel and access to the castle main building third-floor room. Main tower third-floor room features a chest containing brush, scissor and lock of black hair elements, plus a balcony with 2 stud shooters for a firework-display function. Main tower fourth-floor room features a golden mirror, plus red apple and glass vase elements. Main tower fifth-floor room features a window bench and an arched window. Also includes 2 frogs and a golden crown element. Remove part of the roof section to discover the glass slipper element and fairy-tale book element with printed cover. Launch the fireworks and let the magic begin! Combine with other LEGO® minifigure characters for endless adventures! This set offers an age-appropriate building experience for ages 12 and over. This set includes over 4,000 LEGO® pieces. The Disney Castle measures over 29” (74cm) high, 17” (44cm) wide and 12” (31cm) deep. Available for sale directly through LEGO® beginning September 1, 2016.

Those are the leaked photos and I'm guessing will be removed soon. The reveal is so so so so so soon so just wait! It looks amazing, what're you smoking?

My Greek mythology is rusty, was Oracle's power repeating the same thing over and over and over and over again ????

Every time I see a post in this thread, I expect see a chapter 11 filing or something. I can't believe they're still in business...

With everyone posting their collections earlier this week, I decided to post how mine currently looks. I am likely building the Porsche with within a few weeks so will have to move things around. Enjoy!

LEGO birds are non-migratory.

Yours always make me think of my younger bartending days...

Problem solved

A couple of things... The tan is as close as they can get to the light beige/tan color of the real castle, so I have no issue with it. The towers are fine and the long slopes give them a meatier appearance. Even though there were other ways to improve them, it is not a major focal point or negative IMO. Minifigures are OK. They could have been exclusive to this set. Cinderella would have been a nice addition. Otherwise... The Ultimate Disney Dollhouse. Great looking box. Great looking set. One of LEGO's all time best IMO. Will be a must have this XMAS. Great flipper potential. Long term potential will be dependent on whether this set remains in Disney retail stores long after it disappearing from traditional sources. If it retires normally, a big time winner, regardless of hoarding.

Wow, just wow. This set looks incredible. I'll be buying one to invest and one for my daughter. Someone touched on it earlier, but I wonder if this could be the start of a range of Disney World sets? E.G. Epcot, Space Mountain etc..

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Cannot comment on europe but in the USA collectors love the cargo plane. I am not worried at all about the new passenger plane. The next cargo iteration in a few years will be what matters. Personally I think the Friends Heartlake Airport is much much better than the new passenger terminal.

Did LEGO actually plan to announce today? I was not expecting the announcement until Friday to be honest I don't think so. That's just my opinion. I don't think the leaks are planned. I think the leaks are coming and LEGO is scrambling to get a press release together a couple days earlier than they expect. I have nothing to base that on other than the order of operations the last few months: 1. Leaked photos get posted 2. Take down notices get issued same day 3. Press release and official details the next day I don't know why LEGO would be in the game to play it that way on purpose time and time again. Seems like a waste of resources. I get that it's LEGO and hard to predict what they do but why waste the money.

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Did Tink eat one of Alice's cookies ?? Shouldn't she be micro-fig size ???

IMHO, I never buy form click and collect, or ipad from Myer. It just sets you up for a disappointment. Cash or credit in-store is your only solid bet! In my opinion, however, it's not the 30% sales that make you the money, it's the last-minute purchases of retired sets at retail price that make you the most money. Don't get me wrong, if you bought a heap of Brick Banks at 30% off, that is a good deal! My only advice is that you have 5-year plan for Lego investing.

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Welcome lol please go over to the Death Star thread and tell us more

$41.99 for a $50 TRU Gift Card on Staples (16% discount). Limit 3, I believe. For you can pay $101.99 for a $100 gift card if you want an anti-deal.

Finaly had time to finish this one after getting an incomplete one on eBay a few months ago, will need to replace the stickers eventually. The build was a bit on the boring side but the finished model looks great.