Build a Cullen house, live with the Weasleys or get into a balloon like in "Departure"! LEGO is making the dreams of movie geeks and design fans come true - and we're checking out which iconic houses from movies and fairy tales have lived to see their brick counterparts. See the most interesting houses that can be created without a building permit.
The Cullen house from "Twilight"
Although the "Twilight" saga evokes extreme emotions - from cult adoration to indulgent smiles - it's hard to deny that it has become a permanent fixture in the pop culture of the first decades of the 21st century. Its characters, atmosphere and locations - among them the Cullen family home - have become recognizable symbols. It is this modern glass house that has found its way into the hands of architecture fans and nostalgic movie buffs. The Cullen residence is not just a backdrop for screen sighs and dramas of vampire-human love. In the real world it is a house located in the woods near Portland, Oregon. The building was designed by Jeff Kovel of Skylab Architecture. Its distinctive shape, glass walls, raw materials and connection to the surrounding nature make it one of the most memorable movie houses of recent years. Now, thanks to LEGO, you can recreate it in your own living room - in a slightly smaller, but equally impressive version.
The Cullen residence from Twilight is actually a house located in the woods near Portland, Oregon, designed by Jeff Kovel of Skylab Architecture
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The set contains more than 2,000 pieces and depicts three floors - with a living room, kitchen, Edward's bedroom, bathroom and a balcony with flower pots. An interesting detail is the piano - an homage to the scene in which Edward plays for Bella. The whole set is completed with a tall pine tree that the lovers can climb (as in the movie), Bella's van, and a set of minifigures: Bella, Edward (with a "sparkle" effect in the sun), Jacob (also in a wolf version), Carlisle, Alice, Rosalie and Charlie. Although it's a collector's product, intended for adults, the set doesn't require any building experience - the box and LEGO Builder app include detailed instructions and extras in the form of interviews with the model's creators. The assembly process itself can be as relaxing as contemplating the rain in Forks. The Cullen house model is an example of an interesting meeting of architecture, mass culture and fan art. In a world where the boundaries between pop culture and design are increasingly blurred, this kit is not only a treat for Twilight fans, but also for those who appreciate contemporary houses with a soul - even if it is immortal.
The set is full of movie details, you'll find, for example, an installation composed of graduation caps
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Gru and the minion family mansion
Welcome to the world's craziest mansion! Fans of "How to Steal the Moon" and the entire "Despicable Me" series can finally build Gru 's house - gothic on the outside, absolutely unpredictable on the inside. In this set you will find not only the building known from the movie, but also a whole bunch of characters and lots of fun details that both kids and adults will love. Inside awaits a red sofa and fireplace, a rocket-style bedroom, a lab full of crazy inventions (including rotating parts with a toilet and a cookie box!), and right next door - a colorful tree house with a tyrolean, bongos and a secret hiding place under the porch. In short: a paradise for all who love adventures with a twist and a humor.
The set to build the family residence of Gru and the minions is the perfect gift for all fans of the series
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The set includes up to 868 pieces, six minifigures(Gru, Lucy, Margo, Edith, Agnes and the baby) and three giant minions to build: Mel, Jerry and Tim. With such a team, you'll never run out of ideas for fun. The LEGO Builder app will let you get even more into the role of the architect of chaos - rotate the 3D model, track progress and plan what to build next. It's a great gift for animation fans, collectors and anyone who thinks that a house is not just a place to live, but most importantly to.... combining.
With the LEGO Builder app, you can rotate the 3D model
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The McCallisters' house from the movie "Kevin Home Alone."
Snowy Chicago suburbs, Christmas fever and one boy who not only survives loneliness at home, but also defeats two not-so-smart burglars. It's hard to find a more iconic address than the one from the movie "Kevin Home Alone." With the LEGO Ideas set, you can build the setting of one of the most popular family comedies yourself. And, not just on Christmas Eve! The set contains nearly 4,000 pieces and is like a box full of movie memories. It also features iconic American suburban architecture: a brick mansion with a symmetrical facade, a gabled roof and a classic interior layout. Such houses from the 1920s and 1930s can be found in Chicago neighborhoods and other American northern cities. In fact, the McCallisters' movie house is located in Winnetka, Illinois, at 671 Lincoln Avenue. Today it's almost an iconic place for pop culture lovers - tourists take photos at the gate, and fans from all over the world dream of peeking through the window at least once (the private owner still lives inside).
The McCallister movie house is located in Winnetka, Illinois, at 671 Lincoln Avenue
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In its version, LEGO renders the architecture with surprising attention to detail. For example, you'll find a porch with columns and recognizable white shutters. Even more surprises await us inside. From the basement stove (yes, with illumination!), to the famous paint cans on a string, to.... sledding down the stairs. On top of that, the house opens up like a theatrical set: the side walls and roof unfold to show the floors and rooms, which were recreated from movie frames. Even the arrangement of the bags of blocks - arranged according to the film's chronology so that one can build and "watch" the film at the same time - is impressive. What better way to spend a lazy afternoon than rebuilding the house where Kevin left his mark after his most notorious battle with crime?
The side walls and roof fold out to reveal the floors and rooms, which were recreated from the movie's framing
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The cottage of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
This is no ordinary hut in the woods - it's the stuff of legend. With the LEGO "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs' Cabin" set, you can recreate the iconic setting from Disney's first full-length film. The cottage, which opens like a book of memories, hides a dining room, a bedroom, a kitchen with a hearth with a glowing block, and a music room. And that's just the beginning.
The set includes, among other things, a kitchen with a hearth with a glowing block
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Outside awaits a wishing well, a forest clearing and a glass lid, and inside - up to ten legendary characters: Snow White, the Evil Queen in disguise, the Prince and a whole team of dwarves, from Sage to Apsik. There were also forest animals - six figures complete the fairy tale world. This collectible set has as many as 2229 pieces and offers a truly relaxing, nostalgic building experience. What's more, the finished model looks great on the shelf and catches the eye. This is the perfect set for anyone who used to sing "Hey ho, hey ho" - and can still smile when they hear that tune.
In addition to the hut, the set includes a wishing well, a forest glade and a glass lid, and ten figures
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The Sanderson sisters' cottage from the classic Disney film "Hocus Pocus"
The iconic Sanderson sisters cast their spell again, this time not on the screen, but through a LEGO set. Inspired by the 1993 film, the model is a unique nod to fans of this beloved fantasy comedy. Although decades have passed since the premiere, the story of the three eccentric witches still inspires nostalgia. The set depicts the distinctive wooden cottage in Salem, where the film's heroes discovered a former witchcraft museum. Admittedly, the location from the film is fictional, however, the shooting was done in authentic locations in Salem and Marblehead, Massachusetts - towns full of historical references to the time of the witch trials. LEGO captures the atmosphere of the story through the sloping roof, creaking steps and a water mill from which pink smoke rises (powered by a gearbox, of course). The entire model can be disassembled to look inside - and that's where the magic begins. The interior is full of references to movie scenes: a glowing fire under the cauldron, a spell book with an eye, a bedroom with cobwebs, bats and a triple bed, and even a separate room where the witches kept a certain resolute girl. Plus realistic accessories such as a pumpkin-shaped bucket or a broom, mop and vacuum cleaner that the characters used to move around. The set includes up to six minifigures: Winifred, Sarah and Mary Sanderson, Max and Dani Dennison, Allison and Thackery's adorable cat Binx. Each character's figurine has its own unique character and accessories, allowing you to recreate many scenes - or create entirely new adventures of your own from the magical world.
The set depicts the distinctive wooden cottage in Salem from the movie "Hocus Pocus."
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The house from the fairy tale "Departure"
This is one of the most recognizable fairy tale houses - floating thanks to hundreds of balloons, full of memories, dreams and crazy adventures. The iconic set from the movie "Departure" from Disney and Pixar is also available in the LEGO world. This allows everyone to build their own version of this unique story. This set is a perfect gift not only for children, but also for everyone who grew up with the story of the old man with a dream and the boy who joined his sky-high expedition. The 598 pieces allow you to create a detailed model of Carl Fredricksen' s house with its distinctive chimney and balloons, as well as an interior full of movie-like details: from colorful rooms to the young explorer's essential backpack.
With the LEGO set, you can recreate the iconic set from the movie "Departure"
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The set includes minifigures Carl and Russell and a dog figure of Ace - ready for more expeditions, this time those built from imagination. It's perfect for all animation fans who want to keep a piece of this amazing story on their shelf - or create entirely new adventure scenarios with it. The house is as tall as 27 cm, so it looks great as a room decoration, but is equally suitable for everyday play - on land or in the skies.
The fairy tale house floating thanks to balloons will be a great decoration for a room, not only a child's room
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Hagrid's cottage
Not every garden house has a dragon egg and an XXL dog kennel, but Rubeus Hagrid 's hut is no ordinary one. With this LEGO set, you can recreate one of the most memorable scenes from the Harry Potter film series: the unexpected visit of three young wizards to their favorite grove. The model of Hagrid 's cottage opens up like a mysterious book from the Forbidden Forest - with easy access to the opulent interior, where you'll find a fold-out armchair, an umbrella stand, a dragon egg and two of the 14 collectible portraits from Hogwarts.
With this LEGO set, you can recreate one of the most memorable scenes from the Harry Potter film series
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Outside awaits the kennel of the faithful canine, and the set includes up to four minifigures of students, Hagrid, and Norbert and Fang figures. That's as many as 896 pieces of pure magical fun - to build yourself, play scenes together and create your own adventures. This is the perfect gift for all fans of the series, because Hagrid is worth a look, even without an invitation.
In addition to Hagrid 's hut, the set also includes the kennel of the faithful dog Canine
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Ron Weasley's family home
From the outside, it looks like it's about to fall down. Inside - as if it had never been cleaned. And yet everyone who has ever crossed the Burrow feels at home here. Build the most twisted house in the entire wizarding world with this LEGO collector's edition inspired by the Burrow - the chaotic, charming, magical fortress of the Weasley family. This model is the quintessential wizarding DIY - uneven walls, slanted floors, floors that look like they're held together only by spells and Molly's goodwill. However, that's what makes Nora so remarkable.
With the LEGO Collector's Edition, you can build the Nora, the magical fortress of Ron Weasley's family
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Inside, familiar interiors await: a kitchen with self-washing pots (muggles, envy), a cozy living room with a fireplace for Fiuu ' s travels, and Fred and George's room - aka the invention (and potential explosion) zone. Included are the entire Weasley team - from Percy to Ginny, as well as Harry Potter, who, as always, drops in somewhat by surprise, Errol the owl and two pigs - because what's a house without pigs in the garden? The Burrow isn't perfect, but it's its crooked walls and heat-cracking rooms that make it the truest home. Now you can have it at your doorstep - no teleportation required.
Inside the Weasley family home, you'll find, among other things, a kitchen with self-washing pots
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