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LEGO Titanic vs Eiffel Tower vs Colosseum: Which to Buy Now
Of LEGO's three giant landmark sets, only the Titanic is clearly still on sale. The Colosseum retired at the end of 2023 and the Eiffel Tower is past its expected exit. Here is how the three compare, and the giant sets to buy instead in 2026.
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Last Updated: October 06, 2026
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The question used to be which of LEGO's three giant landmark sets to buy. In 2026 it is mostly answered for you: the Titanic is the only one our catalog expects on sale for years, until the end of 2028. The Colosseum retired at the end of 2023, and the Eiffel Tower is past its expected exit of July 31, 2026. Here is how the three compare, what each is still worth considering for, and the giant sets that have arrived since.
The three at a glance
Piece counts, dimensions and lifecycle come from our catalog and LEGO's own descriptions.
| Titanic (10294) | Eiffel Tower (10307) | Colosseum (10276) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Status | On sale, expected until end of 2028 | Past its expected exit, July 31, 2026 | Retired at the end of 2023 |
| Pieces | 9,092 | 10,001 | 9,036 |
| Size | About 135 cm long, 44 cm tall, 16 cm wide | About 149 cm tall on a 57 by 57 cm base | About 27 cm tall on a 52 by 59 cm base |
| Built in | 3 sections | 4 sections | Three storeys around an oval base |
| Released | 2021 | 2022 | 2020 |
| Age mark | 18+ | 18+ | 18+ |
| Minifigures | None | None | None |
Titanic (10294): the one still on sale
TitanicThe 1:200 Titanic in 3 sections, with interiors in the cross section. Our catalog expects it on sale until the end of 2028.
LEGO builds the Titanic in three sections that join into a ship about 135 cm long. The cross section is the reason the build stays interesting: LEGO lists the first-class dining room, the grand staircases, one of the boiler rooms and cabins from different passenger classes, along with the bridge, the promenade deck, the reading lounge and the swimming pool. It needs a long, shallow surface rather than a deep one, such as a sideboard or a long shelf.
Eiffel Tower (10307): buy it where it is still listed
Eiffel TowerThe 10,001-piece Eiffel Tower, almost 5 feet tall. Past its expected exit of July 31, 2026.
The Eiffel Tower is the tallest of the three at almost 5 feet, and it has the most pieces. It is built in four sections that follow the way the real tower was constructed, with three observation platforms, lifts, a broadcast tower and the French flag on top. Much of the build is lattice work.
Our catalog puts it past its expected exit date of July 31, 2026, but in late September 2026 our data still showed it listed in at least one region, so stock may linger in some stores. If it is the one you want, buy it when you find it at list price rather than waiting.
Colosseum (10276): retired
The Colosseum was LEGO's biggest set by piece count when it launched in November 2020. It recreates the northern part of the outer wall, three storeys of Doric, Ionic and Corinthian columns and the attic's Corinthian pilasters on an oval display base, and it is low enough to fit almost any table. LEGO retired it at the end of 2023, so today it is a second-hand purchase.
The giant sets to consider instead in 2026
The Lord of the Rings: Minas TirithIf the point is one huge display build, these are the largest sets our catalog lists as on sale, plus one launching this autumn:
The Lord of the Rings: Minas Tirith, a 2026 Icons city on a hill and one of the largest sets on sale.
The Ultimate Collector Series Death Star, the largest Star Wars set on sale and close to the Titanic in piece count.
Lord of the Rings: Rivendell, a landmark-scale build expected to leave LEGO's range on December 31, 2026.
The Sagrada Família (21065) from LEGO Architecture launches on November 1, 2026 with 12,060 pieces, the most of any LEGO set to date, ahead of the World Map. It is not in our catalog yet; its set page will appear once it is.
Which should you buy?
Buy the Titanic if you want:
- The most varied build of the three, with interiors in the cross section
- A long, horizontal display piece
- A set you can count on being sold new for the next couple of years
Buy the Eiffel Tower if:
- You can still find it new near list price
- You have the vertical space for an almost 5-foot model
Look at the Colosseum only if:
- It is the landmark you want, and you are happy buying second hand
Look at a 2026 giant if:
- You want a new release: Minas Tirith now, or the Sagrada Família from November 1
The verdict
Of these three, the Titanic is the one to buy. It is on sale until the end of 2028 in our catalog and has the most varied build.
The Eiffel Tower is past its expected exit, so it is a buy-it-if-you-see-it set.
The Colosseum has retired; buy it second hand only if it is the one you want.
For more big display builds across every theme, see our best LEGO sets for adults in 2026.
