I want, I need!

Wait, is TLG going to be making an inverted version of part 70681?

It looks really neat. I don't need it, nor want it. But if it was given to me I wouldn't turn it down.

Presumably this box is the flip top design because it's a LEGO House exclusive, but it does still make 21057 look incredibly cheap being now still the only Architecture set with a traditional box.

@Mosquitosquisher7 said:
"Wait, is TLG going to be making an inverted version of part 70681?"

Great catch on that! It seems like an awesome part to have, if true.

@bekuehn said:
"2. This proves that there are no issues with using a flip-top box. This makes the push-tab box on the Singapore set even more appalling. It's just infuriating."
FWIW, I've found some copies of the set where I live to have traditional tape boxes, albeit without a flip top (still far less premium, of course). These even appeared side by side with push-tab boxes on the same shelves, giving me an opportunity to choose between them. I got a push-tab box anyway, because those tend to be much more neatly packed with more pristine manuals (and sticker sheets where applicable outside of this set), for whatever reason. If you watch some of JANG's build videos you can see how he uses a knife to cut those types of boxes open cleanly without destroying them.

When I first saw the title I thought there were going to be architecture sets of colleges.

The lack of an 18+ means that LEGO might begin to use the label less if not drop it altogether, not only does this have the same box type but it also seems like it wouldn’t interest people younger than the demographic for those sets. Aside from that, it is a cool build but I don’t have much to add since I’ll never get it.
Edit: I get that older Architecture sets used the 18+ box but haven’t they all been labeled that since the recommendation was introduced?

"and employees there are being gifted an Architecture model of it... " & "They are notoriously difficult to get hold of if you've not been given one, so expect this rather nice one to command ridiculous prices on the secondary market in the coming weeks..."

I can only read that as the LEGO Group are okay with employees selling their copy for massive amounts of coinage on aforementioned secondary market? Is their job not satisfactory enough?

Anyways, I do not want or need, but I do like it.

@biffuz said:
"I'm rebricking this ASAP."

Just remember that the "Medium Stone Grey 6132207: Brick w/half bow 2x3 w/cut" is a printed piece that is supposed to represent the windows.

@bekuehn said:
"I'm really pleased that this set exists, but it highlights 3 things that really upset me:

1. We've only gotten 1 Architecture set this year, and it's a skyline set. So they're using their resources to make employee exclusive sets.
2. This proves that there are no issues with using a flip-top box. This makes the push-tab box on the Singapore set even more appalling. It's just infuriating.
3. They officially branded this as an Architecture set. So someone who collects all Architecture sets will now have an incomplete set or be forced to pay outrageously for this. I love that they make the campus and factory sets; and am even ok with their exclusivity. But please don't place it in the same category as other retail sets.

"

Limited edition is an exclusive piece of a collection, just like Marina Bay Sands.

@560heliport said:
" @iamkevinwill:
How could TLG enforce any kind of rule about what their employees do with gifts? Make them bring them to work each year to prove they still have them?
And isn't a gift yours to do with as you please?"

My post certainly wasn't about the enforcement of rules, and of course the owner of anything is entitled to sell whatever they want. More that it was about the idea that LEGO as a product seems to be elevating itself as some sort of rare, hard-to-find mineral, which if you want it, you must pay over the odds for.

Am I the one seeing so many 3x3 tiles?

How long before we see facebook ads claiming that "lego stores are closed so we are selling our architecture sets at 80% off!"???

Or perhaps "We are sad to announce the closing of our lego shop so get these at xx% off" scam ads?

@Koentinius said:
"Damn, I love this. Would go nice with the Lego house 21037. Aftermarket prices will probably not be worth it though. Such a shame, but a lovely gift for the employees, to keep or sell for a nice sum."

Crossing fingers that they'll pull a "tree of creativity" on this and make a slightly redesigned LEGO House exclusive version...

One can hope, right?

@bekuehn said:
"I'm really pleased that this set exists, but it highlights 3 things that really upset me:

1. We've only gotten 1 Architecture set this year, and it's a skyline set. So they're using their resources to make employee exclusive sets.
2. This proves that there are no issues with using a flip-top box. This makes the push-tab box on the Singapore set even more appalling. It's just infuriating.
3. They officially branded this as an Architecture set. So someone who collects all Architecture sets will now have an incomplete set or be forced to pay outrageously for this. I love that they make the campus and factory sets; and am even ok with their exclusivity. But please don't place it in the same category as other retail sets.

"

Pretty certain there have been several Architecture sets that have been exclusive and that people have hardly bothered with. Also that one version of Las Vegas that snuck out and shows up very rarely. I really don't think your issue is an issue for very many people.