Admittedly, in recent years the city has evolved to be more family-friendly. Your stud.io file is amazing thank you. I do not have an easy way to scan the instructions, and do not plan to try. Apart from the lamentable circumstances in which this set has been connected to, it is commendable how this set introduces several new pieces that are believed to be only found in this set such as the Technic 3-Blade Rotor (32125) and the 1x2x1 Brick w/ 2 studs 1-side (32952), both in Pearl Gold colors that replicate the Mandalay Bay Hotels signature architecture. (In the revised version of this model, it was replaced with a 11 Round Plate (part 4073) in 192Reddish Brown. LEGO and BrickLink are trademarks of the LEGO Group. I do not think any of these rare set are available. Mandalay bay may look good with pearl gold ingots to resemble the faceted outer faces. Review Sitemap Required fields are marked *, Please solve this math problem (to prove that you aren't a robot.) Most notably, there is limited detail about the buildings which also appeared in #21047. Terms of Use You have 8 white, with 1 Light Bluish Grey. Graham was the BrickFanatics.com Editor up until November 2020. Just about all of the architectural buildings released thus far has deaths associated with them. Every official LEGO set goes through many different versionsthe difference is that we usually only get to see the final version! Does someone sell a set ? This review is so interesting ! In the 12-year history of the LEGO Architecture series, only two sets were cancelled before widespread release. There are two exclusive parts in pearl gold that are visible on the finished model. I am grateful to Bob and Kerri for providing a copy of the set for me to review. We may never see the LEGO Architecture Las Vegas (21038) grace our Skylines collection, but I am thankful that someone was kind enough to go out of his way to give us a closer look at this set that never was. When we get to the base beneath the Mandalay Bay Hotel, we see two of the relatively new 22 Cut Corner Tiles (part 27263) covering the wedge plates. Your email address will not be published. It was understood that no copies of 21308 were produced, but this has turned out to be incorrect. Please solve this math problem (to prove that you aren't a robot.). })(120000); ), Eurobricks was one of the sources indicating that Eames House was planned for 21025, but Toys N Bricks suggested that Eames House was cancelled earlier (near the time of 21014 Villa Savoye & 21015 Leaning Tower of Pisa.). Hoo buddy, how much are these accidentally released sets going to go for, should they come up on the aftermarket? It was quite a sad day for LEGO Architecture fans, but it was a necessary step if LEGO will stay true to its core values of not depicting real-life violence in its toys. I liked the original design of the Las Vegas set and had planned to MOC a version of the Mandelay Bay hotel just for my own satisfaction--but now I know that the 21038 set really exists, can I ever consider my Skyline collection complete without it? setTimeout( lego mandalay bay ?It says on the Brickset sets page. Is there a good, easy tutorial out there? Sorry you need to upgrade to the Pro Plan before you can use this feature. This is completely understandable and was a welcomed move from TLG that highlights the social and moral compass that guides the company. (This was also true in the widely available #21047 version, which contains 501 pieces.). Thanks! The LEGO Group has a long history of avoiding violence in their toys, having avoided guns altogether until the late 1980s. Let us know youre listening by leaving a comment below! Was disappointed when they changed it in the first place, but how on earth did these see the light of day?!? Do you have any more information about this extremely rare LEGO Set? It would have been an insensitive option, no matter how you try to justify it by suggesting they donate the profits. Nearly two years later, mass shooting events remain commonplace, and little progress is being made regarding this highly politicized issue. If sets were released by mistake, that is not terrible, as long as the recipients just cherish them as rare sets. Innocently produced with really bad timing I don't think you can blame Lego at all here- unless I've missed something (and I admit I haven't consulted google here) the hotel still exists, isn't fetishised for the tragedy and is still marketed freely then the is no moral issue with it existing in Lego form. Most notably, many of the plates hidden inside the base are 1White in this version, while they are 24Bright YellowYellow and 102Medium Blue in the revised version. The last new Las Vegas seen was sold on ebay.com. It has not affected anyone.

document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Even though the #21038 version would have completed the normal review process, bringing it back through the process resulted in several types of changes: The majority of the pieces in this set are the same as in #21047 Las Vegas Skylinewith the exception of two elements which are unique to this set, none of the elements are especially rare or expensive. Luxor, Stratosphere, and Fremont Experience. With a release date slatted for January 31, 2018, this version of the LEGO Architecture Skylines Las Vegas was never officially released and recalled by LEGO prior to any wide spread release. You may recall that the release of last year's Architecture skyline set of Las Vegas was delayed for a time while it was redesigned to omit the Mandalay Bay Hotel, the scene of a tragic event the year before. Okay a big shooting happened there, So what? Another significant difference is in the section projecting 4-studs backwards to hold the Luxor Pyramid; in this version it is covered in 26Black and 194Medium Stone GreyLight Bluish Gray Tiles for extra support, while it is hollow in the revised model. Wonder if Bob would ever be willing to send one of the six??

At that time I bought the set from that person and Ive owned it ever since. Subscribe to the Brick Architect newsletter for early access to exclusive content, the latest articles, and updates to the Printable LEGO Brick Labels, LEGO Storage Guide, and my book The LEGO Architect. Just LET IT BE. Having two very similar versions of the same model gives us a window into the ways that the final stages of the editorial process at LEGO result in a variety of refinements. Your email address will not be published. So we have a barely 20-year-old structure whose greatest notoriety comes from being the source of an event that killed 58 people. It turns out that the original Las Vegas Skyline set, LEGO Architecture 21308 Las Vegas, did make it out of the factory. While the set was not released widely, copies of the set were produced by LEGO, and a total of 24 copies were sold at the two Lilliputs retail stores in South Africa. I tried to guess from photos so this should be very useful. To continue to support the work of Brick Fanatics, please buy your LEGO sets from LEGO.com and Amazon using our affiliate links. Hmm Lego's moral integrity over this awful affair was, I thought, commendable, so why did this manage to get through? Thanks for the tip! to find out if you can build this Set! A few dozen of these sets were sold through an official retail channel in South Africa. The three wings of the hotel are arranged in a triangular pattern. You think pulling this set, changing the design and then rereleasing it didnt cost them money?Since you are so concerned about sensitivity in this matter, you could also argue why Lego didnt cancel the set altogether. At the end of the day they released a set that was gonna remind everybody of the location of the tragedy.

Photos of an upcoming LEGO Skyline of Las Vegas were released in January 2018, with a release date of January 31, 2018. When Lego was ready to launch the set, they had no way of knowing what would happen in Las Vegas. Cardiff. So much for being a completionist of the architecture sets. (Eiffel Tower is 18 I think)Mandalay Bay is still a famous hotel in Las Vegas that people still go to. Its too early to conclude that there will be no set with this number, since sets are sometimes released out of order. display: none !important; I finally just read the review. This guy is my hero. I just don't need to see references to mass shootings on my visits to Lego sites.. tbh the Bellagio build looks way prettier than Mandalay Bay, and is a much more recognizable (in my eyes) Vegas landmark. Brick Architect had the unique opportunity to review one of them. He has contributed to various websites and publications on topics including niche hobbies, the toy industry and education. There are reports by brickarchitect.com that of a couple dozen of these sets made it to circulation and were sold at the two Lilliputs retail stores in Johannesburg, South Africa. Id been trying to figure out how to build a Mandalay Bay for my Vegas set. Affiliate Disclosure It's not known why the set was available where it was, or whether other shops in the region also sold it. In exchange, Im going to build a custom MOC for him. I actually built this model twiceonce using the real LEGO bricks included in the set, and once using the Stud.io 2.0 software (from BrickLink). Although in my opinion Bellagio is more famous. This gave me two opportunities to discover differences between the two versions of the model, and it gave me a chance to try Stud.io for the first time. Handling a situation like this is nearly impossible. I was most excited to explore the building techniques used to build the Mandalay Bay Hotel, which features a ton of exciting 297Warm GoldPearl Gold pieces. It seemed like an odd choice to create a childrens toy based on the city where What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas. I suppose I am a little sad that I don't have it anymore. Thankyou, I must confess I built Just the Mandalay (with Tan rather than Pearl gold pieces) as soon as the Change was announced with a view to making a super Vegas with both Mandalay and Bellagio, but the real Vegas set hasn't come down in price enough yet. I was also curious to see if anything else changed besides a 2-stud narrower base. I strongly believe that the Bellagio was a better choice for a Las Vegas skyline set, because the building has a strong design, and its impossible to visit the Las Vegas Strip and not notice its choreographed fountain performances. if ( notice ) Replacing the set did nothing for the victims and their family members. 1 I guess i like to live in a world where people and companies take their responsibilities and help out wherever they can, no matter how big or smallTo be clear though: Im not blaming Lego anything. LEGO is a trademark of the LEGO Group which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this site.As a member of the Recognized LEGO Fan Media program, we abide by the LEGO Fair Play and Novelty policies by not sharing leaked photos of unreleased sets.As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. People are becoming too sensitive to everything and this is becoming ridiculous. I am not sure I agree with the sensitivity here. I have no qualms with anyone making a profit reselling sets to a willing market in almost any other situation, but this is definitely one exception to that position. :) Not a good look for anyone involved. Im excited to share this international story of kindness and trust. }, Some LEGO sets contain small parts that are NOT suitable for and may pose a hazard to children under 3 years of age. function() { Product Sitemap Given their history of nonviolence, it was wise for The LEGO Group to distance themselves from these tragic events and the politics surrounding gun violence. We dont know what the other set would have been, but there is a sidebar in the article explaining that it might have been the Eames House (Case Study Home #8).



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