Sesame Street: The next LEGO Ideas set revealed

That's an incredibly simple and yet clever design for a birdhouse on Big Bird's wall.

@EstragonHelmer said:
"Interesting to note the two technic pin holes on the open end of the smaller building. Suggests the idea of a second set that fits against it there?"
Or perhaps assumption by TLG that customers will want an instant option of connecting with other sets? Who knows... any option can be considered.

@lego4elio said:
"The absence of the Count and Grover is really disappointing "

Agree, it's a shame. I remember seeing both the US and the Latin American version of the show.

And what piece is holding up the blue mailbox. Looks like light blue ski poles?? I didn’t know they fit between studs for clutch.

this set are way too cute ?? bring back all my childhood memories ??

... any chance of Mr. Snuffleupagus?

The minifigures are great, but I like the building substantially less than the submitted version. Unfortunately, this went from a yes to a no thanks to the deviations.

I laughed when I read '18+'
This set is probably cool for people with nostalgia for the show. I actually did watch it when I was young but I didn't really care for it so it definitely doesn't interest me now.

@malteselegacy said:
"Love the pic of Mr.Hooper on Big Birds wall."

Still one of the most emotional episodes in television history.

Honestly, it’s pretty cool to see a really deep episode like that get referenced in a LEGO set

Is that Mr. Hooper in the picture in Big Bird’s area?

I kinda wish this could have become a full theme instead of just one exorbitantly expensive set. It looks great but no way I can afford it

I grew up with Sesame Street and playschool. This set is awesome !

@ResIpsaLoquitur said:
"I have no idea what neighborhood Sesame Street was in. I'm guessing northern Manhattan..."

In Manhattan, the block of 63rd St that abuts Central Park is "Sesame St". However, there are no brownstones on this block, this is just where the Sesame Workshop offices are located.

I'll get it. I hope it leads to a Muppet Show set. This is the closest thing I see on Ideas - https://ideas.lego.com/projects/f0651441-a3fa-4717-b1cf-d36fa5b4e108

Nice, but where is Winnie the Pooh?

Definitely going to pick up this set, brings back a lot of good memories! I do wish we got Super Grover as a figure with a cape and everything, but all the selected figures look fantastic regardless. Although I really do think Oscar would look a lot better with more texture on him.

Just lovely, so many great details! And not too overly massive like so many other 18+ sets. As for that age rating? Well at least this looks like a much more interesting build than Mos Eisley Cantina.

Not sure why everyone is surprised that it's labeled as 18+, the show has been running for generations and the vast majority of the biggest fans are obviously 18+. Maybe some kids these days watch Sesame Street, but the passion for these characters doesn't come from them. It comes from everyone else who has been watching for the last 50 years

I like this, I hope they make add ons. Grover, the Count, Yip-Yip Martians, the list goes on.

This is one case where, when we have, multiple sets over $200, and in the $300 range, where I wish we had a set that size. Oscar is just a ball! I doubt he is even halfway considerable as being a minifig. 123 Sesame Street itself is small, but Mr. Hooper's store is a joke. Looks like the type of building a $40 set has in it.

I'm likely just gonna Bricklink the minifigs, and some of the parts that represent important props if they're not that expensive. Seriously, that's really the only thing that interests me.

And the real problem is the marketing--it's not an 18+ set. Builds are really simple. Leave 18+ to very large, very complex builds, as well as themes more marketable to adults.

@cody6268 said:
"And the real problem is the marketing--it's not an 18+ set. Builds are really simple. Leave 18+ to very large, very complex builds, as well as themes more marketable to adults. "

What makes you think that this isn't a theme marketable towards adults? The show has been running for over 50 years, I think it's reasonable to assume that there are some adult fans out there.

What are you expecting, Lego After Dark?

@Odeinoichus said:
"I certainly hope they have plans to expand on this, unlike other one-and-done Ideas sets Sesame Street has a lot of potential, and yet they still haven't done anything to make more Doctor Who items or Minifigures of characters from such an established line up.

A lot of the “leaked” mini figures we’re usually either modified version of toys mixed with LEGO or outright bootlegs/customs. I guess the leakers didn’t bother to check before spreading the pictures.

Also, didn't somebody have a leaked image of Count Von Count??? I could have sworn.

If they don't have plans to expand on this I am highly disappointed. To me Sesame Street was never Elmo and his pals, but Big Bird, Ernie, Bert, Oscar, The Count, Grover, Telly, Snuffy, The Two-Headed Monster, Dave and many more.

While I appreciate what was done here, and I am going to buy it because I can't NOT own this. And if I support it hopefully it means LEGO might expand on this, even though they never did for Doctor Who or any other set.

But I digress. I have plans to acquire this set. I will build it. But if we never see more of the iconic and faithful Muppet Characters I will be exceptionally disheartened. Give me Guy Smiley and the Yup-Yup Aliens or else. I will be forced to express my displeasure considerably."

Hey, cool, they managed to work Snuffleupagus into the set! That’s probably the best sculpt of the bunch.

Is it me or is Oscar's trash can on the wrong side of the steps?

@axiom4t2 said:
"Is it me or is Oscar's trash can on the wrong side of the steps?"

It is indeed. He was always on the left hand side in front of Big Bird's Nest.

Looks like some new medium sized legs on Bert and Cookie Monster?

@tspike said:
"Looks like some new medium sized legs on Bert and Cookie Monster? "

Sadly it looks like the blue have come in a couple Harry Potter sets and dark green in the Upside Down

It’s too bad the stripped printing doesn’t carry to the arms on Bert and Ernie, as their arms look a little off as a result. But it’s still a great set.

The fact that they made new molds is confusing (if it is indeed against the rules, I haven’t checked them in a while). But the upside is that if you land on an interesting idea, there’s a very slim chance that they would make new molds for it (or at least for popular IP’s anyway).

They should do a LEGO Ideas Banana Splits set one day.

@B_Space_Man said:
"The fact that they made new molds is confusing (if it is indeed against the rules, I haven’t checked them in a while). But the upside is that if you land on an interesting idea, there’s a very slim chance that they would make new molds for it (or at least for popular IP’s anyway). "

The rules still say that you can't submit a project that requires new molds. If Lego wants to make them, then they have that option

The MOCs with those head pieces are going to be creepy!

Seems like it was the right decision to downsize both buildings, but there isn’t really a good angle to look at this where both buildings look complete. Even from the front you can see into Hooper’s store.

@The_Chosen_1 said:
"So funny to read the negativity and entitlement in some of these comments. Way to take the message of the show to heart! *eyeroll*

LEGO did a great job IMO. This was never going to be easily marketable as a $250+ modular, and I’m sure it wasn’t easy for the designers leaving characters on the cutting room floor (I.e Count and Grover). As a lifelong Sesame Street fan, this set is absolutely wonderful."

I'm a bit confused, I haven't seen much negativity or entitlement. Admittedly what I said may come off as entitlement a little, but that's just because I really, really like the characters and want more Muppets in LEGO form. There's nothing wrong with wanting more Muppets. You can never have enough Muppets.

As far as this set is concerned, I'm glad it exists and have been waiting for this to come out. Feels like forever since it was announced.

Do VIPs get to buy it early?

I'd love to try to incorperate this in a modular street setting. But I'd have no idea what to do with that little side build(Hoopers?)

@Finn2187 said:
"I'm just sad they don't have Grover. He was my favorite growing up."

yep. swap out elmo the abomination for grover, and it would be a must-buy for me

As a young child I dressed as Super Grover for Halloween one year. I was so excited when I thought I would be getting a LEGO version with this set. Here's hoping this is endeavor is successful and they decide to make additional sets with additional minifigs (which includes Super Grover).

I think this is fantastic for one main reason. That main reason is that all the Minifigures have new molded heads. Before now Lego had said that were going to stop making new molds with Lego Ideas. But since this set has (from just the pictures) at least 5 new molds this means Lego Ideas might allow very limited new molds in projects. Another reason I like this is because it's super nostalgic. I grew up watching Sesame Street every day after I got home from school in kindergarten. Therefore this is super nostalgic and looks great!

I think the main reason why the put a bunch of new molds in this and not Star Wars, DC, and Marvel is because this will most likely be a one time thing and we'll never get more Sesame Street sets. Also I have no clue why all of the sudden Lego has decided to make new molds for Ideas even when the original project didn't include new molds.

Well of course it's 18+ rating, look at the cookie monster--this is back when he ate cookies!

Quite different from the original and missing Count Dracula. I voted for the original mainly for the really wacky interior room designs, which with a smaller build and no basement seem to have disappeared here into two simple bedrooms (from the images on the main page 21324)?

18+?!? Seriously? Hahahaha. Fail Lego.

oh wow this looks amazing, and only £109 :O

those minifigs though...

Even though it’s missing some beloved characters, I think they’ll have like The Count and Grover, etc. in a CMF line.

This is an amazing set and the minifigures open up so many possibilities for future sets, but this is a set that definitely shouldn't be 18+

The new moulds for the Minifigures is a massive first for ideas sets, and gives me a lot of hope for the future ones - especially Winnie the Pooh!

Hope "The Blacksmith" comes next.

I think it's a shame this was downside so much, they could have split it into two sets and kept the complexity of the original build.

It looks a little like they were trying to keep to a budget for some reason.

An easy no for me. I'll wait for the Blacksmith.

It is a brilliant set in my opinion and reasonably priced. They will sell like hot cakes.

I don’t know why some are choosing to pick on the 18+ marketing: who cares? Does anyone look at that besides parents? And those parents will likely still buy it regardless of the marketing. Kind of a moot point IMO that people keep bringing this up.

To the point of characters missing, I like to imagine this means we will likely see a follow up. The demand for Grover and Count will push that. It’s likely that Sesame Workshop has signed licensing agreements for more than just this single set.

@CCC said:
" @OptimShi said:
"It wouldn't surprise me to now see a Sesame Street Minifigure Series... Seems like they've got a plethora of options to come up with 16 (or maybe 12 if rumors are to be believed) figures for a full set. And it would be a chance to get either a Grover, or even better, Super Grover minfig!"

I hope not. If they did that, they would need to repeat all of the popular characters already included in this set, as most kids will not have this set (just like they do with HP, Simpsons, Disney). Plus there is supposedly Looney Tunes, more Potter, S21 to come, so it would be another year before they are out.

Although if they are going to do a Sesame Street CMF series, I'd prefer they did a Muppets one instead. "

Muppets and Sesame Street are two separate entities. The Mouse only got one, meaning if LEGO has a deal to make Sesame Street characters, they are only allowed to make Sesame Street Characters.

That being said it's possible that if this proves popular enough they might go for Muppets to.

Right now, if they made a series of characters to compliment this set I would prefer to see them at least make a full set.

Count Von Count and Grover are a must, I wouldn't say no to Prairie Dawn or Bert and Ernie in their PJs. I also wouldn't be opposed to an Oscar with fully realized body. But I'm sure there's any number of characters a lot of newer folks would like.

If they do carry forward with more Sesame Street release though then I insist they give us a Big Bird who is Blue. Because not only was Sesame Street my childhood, but so too was Follow that Bird, and it's the only time I can recall Big Bird was ever shown in a different look.

We need a crazy kooky car for the Count, a bi-plane for Bert and Ernie and a circus tent with Ferris wheel too. God this takes me back.

I really like this! I don’t think it’s necessarily a “day one” purchase for me, but I definitely intend to pick it up at some point during its lifespan. I just watched a YouTube video showing the set and that was definitely what pushed me over. The pictures look great too, but I was looking at them on my little phone screen and I didn’t realize just how many details this set really has!

@jblego said:
"They removed the Count :-("

No Count No sale. MaHahahaha

Why is no one mentioning Mr. Snuffleupagus? I bet we see some follow up sets. They have to amortize the cost of all the new molds so it makes sense why some characters are missing. Otherwise this set would have pushed past $200. There is no way LEGO will miss the opportunity for creating Grover or Count! I could be wrong though

From my memory Sesame Street was quite different in Germany. Can't remember this setting at all. So from that viewpoint this set would not be for me.
But I really like the look of this plus all the cool minifigs, especially Ernie and Bert of course as the most famous. The Krümelmonster (Cookie Monster) is a must have as well.
If this drops sub 100 Euro at some point I am definitely getting it.

I like this very much but I'm gonna save that little bit Extra & Buy the Batwing!!

Let's say TLC decides to make a Collectible Series of minifigs from the Sesame Street theme, and let's also suppose that the series will include 12 characters like the new series are rumored to have. This is what I would like to see in such a series:

The Count
Grover/Super Grover
Telly
Zoe
a proper Oscar
Gordon
Maria
Luis
Yipyip alien 1
Yipyip alien 2
Guy Smiley
Kermit (Although I admit that even if they made a new mold for Kermit's head, I don't know how they would make his body, since he would look very widely stretched if he were made with regular MF parts.)

I'm surprised that Grover isn't in this, since he's such an iconic character. So sad. Otherwise, this is downright delightful. Not one for me to buy, but I absolutely wouldn't turn it down if it was offered to me. I like that the Snufflupagus (not sure how it's spelled) and Oscar's worm got mentions in this though. All in all, I like this.

Now we just need Kermit to show up. :P I'm only half kidding BTW.

It will be mine! And I hope for a Sesame Street Minifigure pack set

Excellent, but the 18+ raises eyebrows for me. I understand LEGO is doing this for their D2Cs, but I think there should be some control over each one. Yes, I know Friends, The Aston Martin (with 007 licensing) and Stranger Things debuted before the rating was introduced, but should they really be lower than Sesame Street?

Nonetheless, this incident reminds me of a fact I read in a QI book. Apparently, the first seasons of Sesame Street were labelled ‘Adult Only’ on their DVDs as the show was aimed at an older audience back then (For example, Cookie Monster smoked a pipe). Weird.

Anyway, I absolutely love this. The builds are excellent and same goes for the figures. It just needs Grover and it’s all set.

Great looking set. Definitely a Christmas purchase for our 3 and 4-year-olds (and their parents, of course). Two thoughts:

1. The original submission was nice; I rather like this better. That said, it does seem like the "Idea" was simply "get the Sesame Street license and recreate the main television set," rather than the specific project that was submitted.

2. For those who are wondering about the representation angle, our children have watched every episode of Sesame Street that has aired since 2013 (multiple times), and a good few from before that, too. Our daughter is going to be SUPER confused about why there is no Abby figure.

Sesame Street debuted the same year I did! I watched it a lot. I _will_ get this set as soon as I can afford it. It's not perfect, but it is awesome! I hope they do a CMF series.

I read the price as $199.99 instead of $119.99. Let me just say that I’m relieved it’s not the latter.

A wonderful set! Minifigs look marvellous too!
Pity about the ridiculous $200 price tag here in Australia! Should be around $160.

@Kynareth said:
" @crazylegoman said:
"
Kermit (Although I admit that even if they made a new mold for Kermit's head, I don't know how they would make his body, since he would look very widely stretched if he were made with regular MF parts.)"

A mini doll would be the perfect proportions for Kermit!

"

Toad (from Mario) uses a Minion body, and we did have a LEGO Movie character which was a minidoll, so I don't see a problem in mixing body types. And, Kermit is second to only Beaker as my favorite Muppet.

I must say that this set looks really amazing and I kind of have the feeling that it is a one and done license as this set really gives you everything you need, it isn’t like there is another location that needs to be displayed. It also includes almost all the major characters.

Clearly the emphasis is on the past here. I’ve heard of Abby and Zoe, but only ever seen them in books. I would have preferred Grover over Elmo as Elmo wasn’t part of the show when I watched it, but a few years later he was and my brother and sister loved him, so he’s justifiable as they are definitely on the + side of 18.

The minifigures look incredible and while I watched the show every day as a kid, I just don’t see myself buying this. I’m not saying the show isn’t influential and didn’t have a tremendous impact on me, but it’s impact was short-lived. The show was/is designed for preschoolers and as great as it is gets outgrown. It isn’t like Star Wars which I watched my entire childhood and still watch today and enjoy.

Anyways, I do like the set and would be very happy to have it, but if I’m going to spend the kind of money this set costs, there are other sets I would want to have first. Besides, the set would look very out of place on either Hoth or Endor.

@ResIpsaLoquitur:
I would have figured one of the mainland boroughs, but Manhattan is apparently correct. Precisely _where_ in Manhattan is a subject of disagreement, as the show's creative team never clearly defined it as a group, so a few of the people involved had conflicting ideas on where it was.

@Odeinoichus:
Minecraft is still getting new sets after being the first Cuusoo set to be approved after they expanded the program to the entire world. Ghostbusters, BttF, Doctor Who, and Adventure Time all got Dimensions packs after the licenses were obtained for their Ideas sets, and Ghostbusters ended up getting an additional set with the Firehouse based on the original movie, another set based on the ill-advised reboot, and the hint of a promise that the upcoming ignore-the-reboot threequel will get more sets. Besides those, Steamboat Willie tied into an existing license.

@Darth_Dee:
You don't want to see a repeat of the Tickle Me Elmo doll fiasco of 2006?

@vizzitor & others:
Henson was hired by Children's Television Workshop to create the puppets for Sesame Street, and ended up agreeing to do so on the condition that the Jim Henson Company would end up owning the characters and split the proceeds from any merchandising. CTW was in the driver's seat for any licensing agreement, though. But the characters are still kinda tied to the series, and I can only think of two actual Muppets that have appeared on Sesame Street (Kermit and Rowlf). Jim Henson was preparing to sell the actual Muppets to Disney when he passed away, and his son Brian shut that deal down. They did two of the most interesting Muppet movies (Christmas Carol and Treasure Island) afterwards, and then ended up going ahead with the sale to Disney after all. So, currently Kermit is locked up in a cage by The Mouse, and it's unlikely that he'll appear in any Sesame Street sets.

@fakespacesquid:
'89 Batman was 2019, though.

I was really looking forward to this set coming out. I was 100% sure I was going to buy it when it did. They butchered yet another Ideas set into something that is disappointing and I'm never going to buy. More money for my other hobbies I guess :/

@TheInfamousBobaFett said:
"This is such garbage!!!

It’s sad this gets new molds for figures but Star Wars marvel and dc can’t

I thought ideas couldn’t get new molds"

Star Wars, Marvel and DC get new molds all the time

It upsets me a little bit to see some of these people belittling this just because it's smaller than the submission

I am disappointed, I was expecting pretty much the original design with a few changes, but this is really aimed at a wider audience which from a business perspective I get. But as somone else pointed out, like me there will be others that was hoping this would keep with the modular feel and put this next to the ghostbusters fire House. I will probably pass unless it goes on sale.

Is anyone else worried about what the Blacksmith set will turn out like now?

This is much better than the original submission. No one wants another Ghosterbuster type house in a $350 modular format. Love the minifigures here and the price is great for what it is

I really just want Big Bird here, he looks amazing esp with roller skates :D

One other thing to point out here are the two technic bricks on the side of Hooper’s store. I hadn’t noticed that before. I have to believe that is with good reasoning

@CCC:
They'd never just repeat a minifig that's already been released in a previous set. They could, however, tweak the designs. Big Bird could have sunglasses, Bert and Ernie could be wearing pajamas, and maybe Oscar could have a different expression on his face. Elmo & Cookie Monster would be tricky, as about the only way to really change their appearance would be to add fur print to the bodies.

@morvit:
Some do. Some don't. Remember, it was the bigger version that got 10k people to vote for it, not this set. But, the more expensive a set is, the more likely it is to fall outside of a fan's price range, so for all the people here who are complaining that the changes made to the original project just lost them a sale, the reduced size comes with a reduced price that will net a lot more buyers. While AFOLs are fully aware of what the original submission looked like, the general public never sees anything but the final set.

This looks really awesome... translated well to the final design. Would have loved a Count and Grover, but understand there are limitations. I think the smaller scale actually works better than the IDEAS submission model.

Love it, and a must have if you have kids getting this a.s.a.p.

@daniellesa said:
"Is anyone else worried about what the Blacksmith set will turn out like now?"

Yes, very much so. At this rate I'm going to stop wasting time voting for any Ideas sets in the future.