How many pieces are in the Pop-Up Book?

Pop-Up Book contains 859 pieces.

What age is the Pop-Up Book recommended for?

This set is recommended for ages 12+.

When was the Pop-Up Book released?

Pop-Up Book was released in 2018.

Pop-Up Book (Set 21315)

Name: Pop-Up Book
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 21315-1
Rating: 4.0 (4 reviews)

Pop-Up Book

The Pop-Up Book is a delightful and inventive LEGO Ideas set.

🏆 Best For: Ideal for LEGO fans who enjoy creative builds and display models with a touch of nostalgia. ⏱ 4.5 hr build 🧩 859 pcs 🎂 Ages 12+

★★★★☆ 4.2 from 3 reviews

Fans appreciate the set's innovative design and charming concept, praising the clever pop-up mechanism and the inclusion of classic fairy tales. Some criticisms focus on the limited playability and the reliance on stickers for certain details.

📝 Our Take

The Pop-Up Book is a delightful and inventive LEGO Ideas set. It brilliantly translates the charm of classic fairy tales into a functional and visually appealing display piece, showcasing the creativity possible with LEGO bricks.

This set is perfect for LEGO enthusiasts who appreciate unique display models and storytelling. The build is engaging and offers a fun way to showcase different scenes from Little Red Riding Hood and Jack and the Beanstalk, making it a conversation starter.

Skip this if you prefer action-oriented sets or have limited display space. While charming, it's primarily a display piece, and if you're looking for more dynamic play features, consider sets like the LEGO Ideas Tree House or other modular buildings.

🧱 Building Experience

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859

Pieces

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4.5h

Build Time

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Intermediate

Difficulty

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20cm × 13cm × 28cm

Dimensions

Build Highlights:

Unique pop-up mechanism that brings the stories to life
Clever use of SNOT (Studs Not On Top) techniques to create detailed scenes
Switchable scenes for Little Red Riding Hood and Jack and the Beanstalk
Sturdy construction ensures the book stays closed securely

📈 Investment Analysis

→ Price stable

B+

Investment Grade

⏳ Active

The LEGO Ideas Pop-Up Book (21315) presents a moderate investment opportunity. Its retirement has already created some scarcity, and the unique concept appeals to both LEGO collectors and fans of classic literature. The set's relatively low piece count for its price point might be a concern, but its unique functionality and appealing display value should drive demand. However, the fairy tale theme may have a niche appeal compared to more universally popular themes like Star Wars or Marvel, which could limit its long-term growth potential. Monitor after-market prices for similar Ideas sets to gauge future performance.

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📖 About This Set

Build, play and display the classic fairy tales Little Red Riding Hood and Jack and the Beanstalk with LEGO® Ideas 21315 Pop-up Book! This first-ever buildable pop-up book made from LEGO bricks opens to reveal the famous scene of grandmother’s forest cottage featuring opening door, bed and kitchen area. Recreate the scene when Little Red Riding Hood meets the wolf or swap out grandmother's cottage for the scene of the giant's castle in the clouds. This collectible toy features enough bricks to build both scenes or you can even build a scene of your own and makes a perfect creative gift. This LEGO set includes a booklet with a short history of pop-up books, a condensed history of each fairy tale in the set, as well as information about its fan designers and LEGO designers.

Includes 4 new-for-November-2018 LEGO® minifigures: Little Red Riding Hood, Grandmother, the Wolf, and the Giant. Also includes 1 new-for-November-2018 microfigure: Jack.
First pop-up book in LEGO® history features 2 different LEGO fairy tale stories: Little Red Riding Hood and Jack and the Beanstalk.
Build and display or recreate your own stories from 2 classic fairy tales with this imagination toy.
This LEGO® Ideas set features enough bricks to build both fairy tales in the set or you can even build your own scene.
Includes a booklet featuring building instructions, a brief history of pop-up books, a short history of the 2 fairy tales in the set, plus information about this amazing classic fairy tale’s fan designers and LEGO® designers.
Pop-up book measures over 7” (20cm) long and 5” (13cm) wide when closed, and over 11” (28cm) wide when open.