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 18+.

When was the San Francisco released?

San Francisco was released in 2019.

🏛 Skylines

Set #21043

San Francisco

Name: San Francisco
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 21043-1

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

🏆 Best For: Perfect for teens and adults who enjoy architecture and city skylines ⏱ 4.5 hr build 🧩 565 pcs

★★★★☆ 4.3

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.

MSRP

$49.99

Best Price

$58.25

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📝 Our Take

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

⏱

4.5h

Build Time

📊

Intermediate

Difficulty

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

📈 Investment Analysis

→ Price stable

B+

Investment Grade

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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.

📦 Full Parts Inventory - 85 unique parts • 495 total pieces

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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.

🛒 Where to Buy

💎 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

Community Insights

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What Reddit Says

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What YouTubers Say

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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.

LEGO 21043 - Real-Time Build

Lunar Bricks • 2.0K views Review

LEGO San Francisco Review | Unboxing | Speed Build | LEGO 21043 | LEGO Architecture Series sets 2019

ZIROTCA • 1.0K views Review

What the Community Says

2 YouTube reviews

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Reddit Reviews

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YouTube Reviews

2 videos

LEGO 21043 - Real-Time Build

Lunar Bricks

2.0K views Review

LEGO San Francisco Review | Unboxing | Speed Build | LEGO 21043 | LEGO Architecture Series sets 2019

ZIROTCA

1.0K views Review

Community Content: These reviews are from Reddit and YouTube users sharing their personal experiences. Opinions may vary.

Inventory Statistics

Unique Parts

495

Total Pieces

Minifigures

Inventory Version: 1

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📦 Full Parts Inventory - 85 unique parts • 495 total pieces

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San Francisco

📝 Our Take

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🧱 Building Experience

📈 Investment Analysis

⚖ Compare Similar Sets

📦 Full Parts Inventory - 85 unique parts • 495 total pieces

🛒 Where to Buy

💎 Notable Parts

💡 MOC Potential

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