LEGO's Biggest Set Ever Is Here: a 12,060-Piece Sagrada Família
Set 21065 went on sale on 1 November, overtaking The World Map. Price, size, the Gaudí centenary and the rest of LEGO's November wave.
MAN TARGET EditorsNovember 2, 2026 3 min read
LEGO's record book changed on 1 November. The Sagrada Família, set 21065, went on sale that day at LEGO.com and LEGO Stores with 12,060 pieces, making it the largest LEGO set ever by piece count, according to Jay's Brick Blog and GamesRadar+. It overtakes The World Map, the previous record holder.
The price matches the ambition: US$799.99, £649.99 or €749.99. Finished, the model stands about 62 cm tall, 47 cm wide and 39 cm deep, and GamesRadar+ describes it as an 18+ display set with a fully detailed interior. It is a project measured in weekends, not evenings.
Why Gaudí, why now
The timing is deliberate. 2026 marks 100 years since Antoni Gaudí died in 1926, aged 73, after being hit by a tram in Barcelona, as Gizmodo recalls. The real basilica, begun in 1882, is still unfinished. This year its central spire, the Tower of Jesus Christ, was completed, making it the world's tallest church, with full completion estimated for the mid-2030s and no firm date.
"My client isn't in any hurry." Gaudí's famous line, quoted by Gizmodo, could also be the motto of anyone opening this box.
The rest of LEGO's November wave
- Venetian Neighborhood: 5,682 pieces and 17 minifigures, US$549.99 (£449.99); general sale 4 November, LEGO Insiders early access from 1 November, with a Venetian Water Taxi as a gift with purchase while stocks last.
- Dragon Ball Shenron & Goku: 1,764 pieces with a young Goku minifigure, US$179.99 (£129.99), LEGO's first Dragon Ball model; general sale 4 November, Insiders from 1 November.
- Cozy Plants (Botanicals): 248 pieces, US$22.99, out since 1 November.
All figures above come from GamesRadar+'s November round-up, published on 30 October. The Dragon Ball set was first shown to the public at Lucca Comics & Games, which we covered from Tuscany.
Notes for collectors
Set 21065 is exclusive to LEGO's own channels, so official restocks are the safest route before paying a reseller premium. If you build it for display, keep the box and instruction books flat and dry, and place the model away from direct sunlight, which fades coloured bricks over time. Whether flagship sets hold value after retirement depends on demand, condition and timing; treat it as a passion purchase, not an investment, and speak to an adviser before buying collectibles for money.
Key takeaways
- LEGO Sagrada Família (21065) launched on 1 November with 12,060 pieces, the largest LEGO set ever by piece count.
- It costs US$799.99, £649.99 or €749.99 and is sold only at LEGO.com and LEGO Stores.
- The model marks 100 years since Antoni Gaudí's death in 1926; the real basilica is still unfinished.
- Also new: Venetian Neighborhood (5,682 pieces) and Dragon Ball Shenron & Goku, both on general sale from 4 November.
FAQ
What is the biggest LEGO set ever?
LEGO Sagrada Família (21065), with 12,060 pieces, released on 1 November 2026. It overtook The World Map.
How much does the LEGO Sagrada Família cost?
US$799.99, £649.99 or €749.99. It is about 62 cm tall, 47 cm wide and 39 cm deep when built.
Where can I buy LEGO 21065?
It is sold exclusively through LEGO.com and LEGO Stores.
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