How many pieces are in the San Francisco?

San Francisco contains 565 pieces.

What age is the San Francisco recommended for?

This set is recommended for ages 12+.

When was the San Francisco released?

San Francisco was released in 2019.

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🏛 Skylines

Set #21043

San Francisco

San Francisco is a stunning tribute to the Golden Gate City.

Before you buy

Who it's for: Ages 12+ · Intermediate build Perfect for teens and adults who enjoy architecture and city skylines
Build: 565 pieces · about 4.5 hours Build time is an estimate.
Price: $49.99 list price · 8.8¢ per piece
Availability: Retired at LEGO

★★★★☆ 4.2 community rating from 356 ratings

The San Francisco Skyline is praised for its accurate representation of iconic landmarks and enjoyable building experience. Some find the color palette a bit muted, but overall, fans appreciate the set's display value and architectural detail.

$49.99

Best Price

$58.25

📝 Our Take

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San Francisco is a stunning tribute to the Golden Gate City. Capturing iconic landmarks like the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island, and the Transamerica Pyramid in LEGO form, this set offers a delightful miniature skyline that's instantly recognizable and beautifully designed.

This set is perfect for architecture enthusiasts and LEGO collectors who appreciate detailed display pieces. It's a moderately challenging build that provides a satisfying experience, resulting in a compact and visually appealing model that fits well on shelves or desks.

Skip this if you prefer play-focused LEGO sets or are looking for a larger, more intricate build. For a more expansive skyline experience, consider the larger scale Architecture sets like the Statue of Liberty or the Eiffel Tower.

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🧱 Building Experience

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565

Pieces

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4.5h

Estimated Build Time

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Intermediate

Difficulty

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16cm × 28cm × 7cm

Dimensions

Build Highlights:

Recreating the iconic Golden Gate Bridge using clever LEGO techniques
Building the Transamerica Pyramid with its distinctive pointed shape
Incorporating Alcatraz Island as a small but significant detail
Displaying the finished skyline on a sleek black base

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B+

Investment Grade

⏳ Retired

The San Francisco skyline set, part of the popular Architecture series, has solid investment potential. Its retirement increases its desirability among collectors, especially those focused on completing the Skyline subtheme. The set's moderate piece count and reasonable original MSRP make it accessible, while the iconic subject matter ensures lasting appeal. Though price appreciation may be gradual, the set's status as a retired Architecture set mitigates significant downside risk.

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⚖ Compare Similar Sets

Compared to other Architecture Skyline sets, San Francisco offers a balanced representation of a major city's landmarks. While sets like Dubai (21052-1) offer more modern architecture, San Francisco blends historical and contemporary elements. For those seeking a more challenging build within a similar price range, consider the London (21034-1) skyline, which features a greater level of intricate detail.

📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count: 565
Parts cataloged in this inventory: 85 unique parts, 565 pieces

Missing a piece? Check this set piece by piece, with look-alike colors flagged and element IDs for replacements.

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Part #: 11153 2× Light Bluish Gray

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Part #: 11211 1× Light Bluish Gray

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Part #: 11211 1× Tan

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Part #: 11477 2× Light Bluish Gray

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Part #: 11477 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Tile 2 x 2 Corner

Part #: 14719 2× Light Bluish Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 15573 2× Light Bluish Gray

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Plate Special 1 x...

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Part #: 15712 6× White

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Part #: 15712 3× Dark Red

Bar Holder with H...

Part #: 23443 2× Dark Red

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Part #: 2412b 3× Dark Bluish Gray

Tile Special 1 x ...

Part #: 2412b 28× Reddish Brown

Plate 2 x 2 Corner

Part #: 2420 2× Dark Blue

Plate 2 x 2 Corner

Part #: 2420 1× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 2 x 2 Corner

Part #: 2420 5× Black

Wedge Plate 2 x 2...

Part #: 24307 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Tile 1 x 4 with G...

Part #: 2431 4× Tan

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Part #: 2431 1× Dark Bluish Gray

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Part #: 2431pr0115 1× Dark Blue

Plant, Flower, Pl...

Part #: 24866 2× White

Tile Round 1 x 1 ...

Part #: 25269 13× Light Bluish Gray

Wedge Plate 2 x 2...

Part #: 26601 1× Dark Bluish Gray

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Part #: 26601 2× Reddish Brown

Tile 2 x 3

Part #: 26603 1× White

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 2921 1× White

Brick 2 x 4

Part #: 3001 2× Dark Green

Brick 2 x 3

Part #: 3002 2× Black

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 2× Dark Green

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 2× Dark Green

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 1× Black

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick 1 x 2 with ...

Part #: 3004pr0044 5× White

Brick 1 x 1

Part #: 3005 2× Dark Red

Brick 1 x 1

Part #: 3005 2× Trans-Clear

Brick 1 x 1

Part #: 3005 1× White

Brick 1 x 4

Part #: 3010 2× Black

Brick 1 x 4

Part #: 3010 1× Dark Green

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 3× Dark Green

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 1× White

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 1× Black

Plate 2 x 3

Part #: 3021 1× Dark Green

Plate 2 x 3

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Plate 2 x 3

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Plate 2 x 3

Part #: 3021 1× Dark Blue

Plate 2 x 3

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Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 1× Dark Blue

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 1× Blue

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 1× Black

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 9× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 3× White

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 10× Trans-Light Blue

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 2× Trans-Brown

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 7× Blue

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 3× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 9× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 2× Trans-Light Blue

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 2× Tan

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 10× Black

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 14× Dark Red

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 3× Yellow

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 7× Dark Green

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 2× Lime

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 6× Reddish Brown

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 1× Bright Light Blue

Plate 1 x 1 with ...

Part #: 3024pr0013 5× White

Plate 4 x 12

Part #: 3029 2× Blue

Plate 4 x 6

Part #: 3032 1× Black

Bar 4L (Lightsabe...

Part #: 30374 1× Yellow

Brick Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 3062b 2× White

Tile 2 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3068b 1× Dark Blue

Tile 1 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3069b 7× Light Bluish Gray

Tile 1 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3069b 2× Dark Red

Tile 1 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3069b 4× Dark Bluish Gray

Tile 1 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3069b 30× Trans-Light Blue

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Part #: 3069b 1× Reddish Brown

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Part #: 3070b 3× Medium Nougat

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Part #: 3070b 7× Trans-Light Blue

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Part #: 3070b 6× Reddish Brown

Plate Special 3 x...

Part #: 3176 2× Light Bluish Gray

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Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 32952 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped 33° ...

Part #: 3300 2× White

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 34103 1× Light Bluish Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

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Plate 1 x 8

Part #: 3460 1× Dark Red

Tile Special 1 x ...

Part #: 35459 2× White

Brick Sloped Doub...

Part #: 35464 3× Tan

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Part #: 35464 1× Bright Light Blue

Brick 1 x 3

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Brick 1 x 3

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Plate 1 x 3

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Plate 1 x 3

Part #: 3623 2× Dark Red

Plate 1 x 3

Part #: 3623 18× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Arch 1 x 4

Part #: 3659 1× Dark Red

Plate 1 x 6

Part #: 3666 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 6

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Plate 2 x 10

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Plate Special 1 x...

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Part #: 43722 2× Light Bluish Gray

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Part #: 43723 1× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 10

Part #: 4477 2× Black

Plate 1 x 10

Part #: 4477 4× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 10

Part #: 4477 2× Reddish Brown

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 4733 2× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 47905 8× Reddish Brown

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 47905 6× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 47905 2× Tan

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 48336 2× White

Brick Curved 3 x ...

Part #: 50950 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 52107 6× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped 30° ...

Part #: 54200 3× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped 30° ...

Part #: 54200 17× Dark Green

Brick Sloped 30° ...

Part #: 54200 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped 30° ...

Part #: 54200 5× Trans-Light Blue

Plate 1 x 12

Part #: 60479 3× Dark Red

Brick Sloped 65° ...

Part #: 60481 2× Dark Green

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 60897 2× Black

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 60897 3× Reddish Brown

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 61252 4× Dark Red

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 61406pat0009 2× White

Brick Sloped 18° ...

Part #: 61409 1× Yellow

Tile 1 x 3

Part #: 63864 1× Dark Green

Tile 1 x 3

Part #: 63864 3× Light Bluish Gray

Tile 1 x 3

Part #: 63864 1× Dark Red

Plate Special 4 x...

Part #: 64799 1× Black

Tile 1 x 6 with G...

Part #: 6636 3× Black

Tile 1 x 6 with G...

Part #: 6636 1× White

Tile 1 x 6 with G...

Part #: 6636 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Hose Rigid 3mm D....

Part #: 75c08 1× Dark Red

Hose Rigid 3mm D....

Part #: 75c14 1× Dark Red

Hose Rigid 3mm D....

Part #: 75c26 1× Dark Red

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 85861 4× Light Bluish Gray

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 85861 9× Dark Red

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 87087 4× Black

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 87087 1× Yellow

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 87609 6× Black

Lipstick [Plain]

Part #: 93094 1× White

Brick Curved 4 x ...

Part #: 93273 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Tile Round 1 x 1

Part #: 98138 1× White

Tile Round 1 x 1

Part #: 98138 2× Light Bluish Gray

This set features a solid selection of tiles and curved bricks in light bluish gray and reddish brown, useful for architectural MOCs. The trans-light blue tiles are great for adding water features to custom builds.

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💎 Notable Parts

Trans-Light Blue Tile 1 x 2 with Groove (30x) $1.50

Reddish Brown Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove (28x) $2.80

Light Bluish Gray Brick Curved 1 x 2 x 1 No Studs (24x) $1.20

Dark Red Tile 1 x 8 with Groove (8x) $1.60

Reddish Brown Brick Special 1 x 1 with Studs on 2 Sides (8x) $2.40

Est. BrickLink Part Value

$9.50

💡 MOC Potential

🏙 Expand the skyline with custom buildings and landmarks

🏛 Recreate other famous San Francisco buildings in microscale

🌳 Design a larger, more detailed Golden Gate Bridge

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BlockTalk AI

Lunar Bricks provides a speed build review, drawing attention to the various San Francisco landmarks featured in the LEGO Architecture set 21043, while ZIROTCA combines an unboxing and speed build for a comprehensive overview of the 2019 set. Both reviewers appreciate the set's representation of iconic structures like the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island.