LEGO Architecture 21061 Notre-Dame de Paris detailed building review

This is my detailed building review of the LEGO Architecture 21061 Notre-Dame de Paris set
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[@SohaibMustafa-eb6kt]

When are you going to review mc laren

[@insertgenericusernamehere2402]

If you made it out of black and grey blocks you'd have a very cool gothic dark souls/Bloodborne style cathedral

[@klausm5460]

Interestingly, although we associate gothic architecture with dark walls, gargoyles and hidden corners these cathedrals were exceptionally airy and bright inside because of the larger windows compard with romanism and the light shade of the (unweathered) limestone.

[@insertgenericusernamehere2402]

@@klausm5460 oh some definitely had space for sure, but there is countless different varieties of gothic, look at the likes of the St Mary's cathedral in Edinburgh its very much a small Victorian gothic style

[@user-fg3dz5kv7q]

Those nighttime videos of that opium cathedral in Cologne, Germany

[@klausm5460]

@@user-fg3dz5kv7q My GF works in the gift shop that literally shares a wall with the Cologne Cathedral. And as usual, when it's close to you you don't go there often enough.

[@cmartin_ok]

... or one representing the charring after the fire ??

[@ONELASTROAST]

1:03 Ah yes, a good way to open the box for Future 18+ sets.

[@diatonicdelirium1743]

We used to have a lovely lid, with artwork on the box both inside and outside.

[@sebe7570]

@@diatonicdelirium1743and a quote on one of the edges

[@peterlacey5187]

yeah its way better than the usual ways

[@samwoods3573]

Love the look of the set you have gone above and beyond to explaine the different years of construction

[@SohaibMustafa-eb6kt]

How dense this build would be

[@julienmauger6264]

Yeah, so for 4 300 pieces, there must be a lot of small pieces... (and here the ratio price / piece is an illusion 😆)

[@gabrielespano9354]

I've experienced the huge repetition of the Tour eiffel, so I think that if I bring the new set of Notre Dame, I will find it enjoyable. I can't wait to buy it

[@wile.e.coyote7666]

The first detailed and fair review of this interesting set, though i regret the very small scale limiting details. Well done Balazs !

[@5mattcolour]

That’s a stunning architecture set. The design really lends itself to Lego and the designers did a fantastic job.

[@buzcrash1]

I've just completed my Notre-Dane de Paris & have to say that this is one of my top kits. The level of detail ( although sometimes repetitive ) is outstanding. Well done Lego for this classic Architecture masterpiece. I did laugh when you mentioned about not dropping any bits through the roof, & then did exactly that. Awesome kit.🇬🇧

[@chrisfonvergne4709]

Nice build. Thank you for the preview. Great insight.

[@konradszep5536]

great set, I will definitely get it if I can find it cheaper, the detailed presentation video was good, Balázs 🙂

[@GeohToy]

I have to say I love the box opening like that! Will make it easier for those who don’t like doing the build in one sitting

[@louisromero2320]

Its good but that circular window print should have been far more colourful

[@richw8409]

How good are you at reviewing, I’m not the biggest technic fan. But your reviews are one of the best on the web. Thanks

[@braveheart8612]

A beautiful construction, with a celebre monument.

[@Paufranne]

I hope I'll get to build the Florence Cathedral one day.

[@some_words2112]

Glad to see it passed the swooshability test.

[@justinsimpson886]

This is an awesome set to start building Architecture. I hope one day I can afford it

[@mkprofessionalism]

Very advanced and dense build! Cool! 😊

[@betulaobscura]

Great design! Perfect size/details ratio! Looks very impressive!

[@cyanah5979]

This opens the gate to a plethora of iconic cathedrals - from the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona to the Duomo Firenze, St. Peter in Rome or St. Stephens in Vienna.

[@Rollermonkey1]

As iconic as Sagrada Familia is, I think you'd need about 40,000 pieces to have any chance of actually replicating the lack of repetition in its facades and other elements, so I really hope that they don't actually try.

[@steve31287]

They don’t all have to be cathedrals. Don’t forget the Hagia Sophia.

[@lazylacreamy7133]

by far the best Lego set to come out as a fan of Lego architecture sets, thank you for the deep review of this wonderful set. :)

[@CrazyChemistPL]

Here's me hoping they'll do Cologne and/or Salisbury Cathedrals one day as well.

[@Softmatic]

I'm waiting for Henry VII's Lady Chapel in Westminster. With regards to Gothic architecture, it doesn't get better than that.

[@CrazyChemistPL]

@@Softmatic I see where you are coming from, but I'm personally partial to the simpler, cleaner form of Salisbury Cathedral.

[@yungwaifu]

@@Softmatic woah i had no idea that that part of westminster abbey was built separate and paid for by Henry VII that's a real interesting fact thank you for enlightening me

[@yungwaifu]

@@Softmatic i thought immediately after seeing this build that it looked a lot like westminster abbey itself too i thought that was really awesome

[@MH-sm5qk]

@@yungwaifu indeed it came later in the Flamboyant (Perpendicular) Gothic style

[@Squirrel_101]

One beautiful set

[@TOESOFFICIAL1]

love this guy

[@MissouriMatt54]

Thank you for the video.

[@courinno4702]

Great job

[@JimmyDuckworth]

The set is pretty good I might buy it! But I now know all it’s advantages and disadvantages thanks to you!!😊😊😊

[@mrc0a124]

It looks pretty nice

[@officemk8641]

These deteails are very great! I think this set presents the building's structures very accurate. I missed that standpoint from another architect sets. So it will be my first architect set😊. Thanks for the review!

[@thomasrodriguez7803]

It's a nice set. Not for me but nice. As always, your builds and opinions are greatly appreciated.

[@epsisphal]

Very cute.

[@jajos1001]

Tbh I'd add the cross on the top of the tower. It is an iconic part of an iconic building so why not? We did get american flag on the white house so they allow it in some cases and I don't see anything controversial about it.

[@MrStanq]

Il like it ! I'm sure interesting B models will emerge ! So much tan bricks for classicals builds.

[@danielschwank259]

Just received my set. Interestingly, the box looks like the one in your review, but does not have the lift off lid. Just the end opens and the contents removed that way. Thanks for your review, it was very informative.

[@loophole_5215]

I was there when you posted the other video! It’s such a cool structure! I’m just sad I couldn’t go inside because of the fire.

[@Semper_Iratus]

I always wanted.

[@NoobeeGaming]

I'm surprised the Royale Eijsbouts aren't mentioned. They are the forgers of many important bells of important churches, including the Notre-Dame

[@Hamish1968]

Quite nice but smaller than I expected. Having built the Himeji Castle and pyramid I’m tempted, but it’ll need to be cheaper. What’s next from the Architecture series? Cologne cathedral please!

[@Nor-tc8vz]

The irony of using magic wands to recreate a famous cathedral.

[@1ego]

I need this so bad 😭🙏

[@thomasabramovitz6959]

With interior areas being obscured as the building progresses, detailed photos taken as well can create an additional display opportunity along with the actual physical build.

[@princejaiswal6487]

hope to see speed champions set review in next video

[@Paufranne]

2:46 The last time I visited Notre-Dame, there were burgundy curtains inside to drown out the noise of the city when someone enters, so maybe that's the red colour. Still, doesn't look nice.

[@gieselats]

Quite good set. I would like to build it. But i don’t have the money nor the place to put it. Very good review.

[@coffeeinhandproductions3238]

The Religious aspect is kind of redundant at this point because literally how many shrines, and temples have we already seen from The Ninjago or I guess Monke Kids theme? That aside this is a spectacular set, and despite the repetitious nature of the build looks well worth the time as it should be able to display anywhere. Engineering the build as it was originally constructed is also a very clever touch. Between this the Icons Lamborghini, and GOTG Milano Lego is turning out some award winning sets this Spring/Summer season.

[@MH-sm5qk]

good point. i feel like most people will see this as something Paris-related rather than religious. No other Euro-American religious structure can get away with this.

[@nestorperena8629]

mmmm... where do you put wheels and the motor to making it go? 🤔

[@chancesureshot2718]

I personally love it and cant wait to have it exposed somewhere in my apartment

[@jamiesworld1690]

Nice how long time wise it took u to complete and build this set

[@hectobozzel7083]

Sagrada familia or other gaudi building w would be cool, though their organic elements could be a challenge with lego

[@_Pikalika_]

Looks better in person! Cool

[@maxwellmikell3730]

this makes me want an anor londo in lego

[@gabebrown7511]

I cant wait to see how this will look next to the Eiffel Tower. Soon i will have a scale model of all of Paris!!!

[@robertgutheim1984]

While I was among those who were surprised (I actually told a guy two months before it was revealed how IF Lego ever did stray from their avoidance of religious themed buildings as an architecture set it would probably be something like this or St. Peter’s Basilica but I didn’t think it would be very likely. Shows what I knew.

[@Tru-Blu]

Would love if they would do the Hagia Sophia, St. Peter's Basilica, or Cologne Cathedral next. Both are amazing architectural wonders outside of their religious functions.

[@MH-sm5qk]

glad someone agrees! But the first two might be very controversial, and the last isn't as well known. Notre-Dame is just barely well-known among cathedrals because it's an icon of Paris.

[@marcbiosa-roberteau7061]

Last boxes like these were classic space ones.

[@enricoenrico8515]

The most iconic part of the cathedral is the spire with the cockerel above the cross, why did Lego transform it into a radio antenna?

[@astonm1990]

The advantage of the size being not too big is that its easier to display. Looks like a great set for architecture lovers. Looks very nice. I wouldnt buy it because I generally dont like too much repetition.

[@supreme5308]

Is it flammable?

[@Alex-xs6ht]

Does it come with fire/flame elements?

[@vitalymaliarov696]

They need to do a lego Hagia Sophia

[@yuenjohnny]

I hope the interiors could be opened up easily for viewing

[@InterlockedBrick]

1:01 As far as I know, all the Technic 1:8 supercars boxes open like this.

[@Jabador93]

Jolie 💙🤍❤️

[@bubbie-n-toyland9163]

Actually the tuxedo cat has a similar box opening

[@alexmorath]

First! Really cool set

[@MartinVSM]

Notre Dame has crosses, small ones, but there are some. Where are they? Its a Cathedral...

[@Rickard53]

This set is fire! 😁👍

[@constellar6330]

As an architecture student, I can safely confirm my wallet will burn this summer🤩

[@benjaminfraeyman]

Sad to see they didn't use the version that was burned down 😂

[@oskarjohansson2040]

Hello racing brick.. I have ordered this lego.. from lego... I never get the Plastic bag... Instead the paper bags

[@RacingBrick]

Depends on the place of manufacturing

[@BrickWorldInternational]

Really enjoyed your video! The detail you've put into this is amazing. I also share Lego builds on my channel if you're interested.

[@MrKlawUK]

for most people if you’re not speed building to get a video out, that can help reduce the repetitive nature I think

[@Dhieen]

This build looks very good but too expensive for me

[@brownmold]

So now just awaiting Hagia Sophia....

[@Carchadox50]

There are 40 or 41 magic wands

[@SaperPl1]

I was hoping for some clever technique for building that round wall at the back...

[@RacingBrick]

Not sure why it is not clever enough for you, there are multiple layers of curved walls, connecting to each other with a different radius

[@SaperPl1]

​@@RacingBrick Is this making it retain the curved shape? seems like something that can be deformed with touch and make some of those details fall off. But I would need to check it irl to see if I'm right.

[@MH-sm5qk]

@@SaperPl1 it should be sturdy enough with minimal contact and softer handling

[@Maw_man]

Why did they remove the cross?

[@DivineKnight_115]

I’m gonna add it to

[@veatess3594]

i think their is 40 magic wands

[@vincentkalmar3233]

Thank you for your great content! Keep it up!

[@tonyiommisg]

I was raised religious, but am not religious whatsoever as an adult and avoid it at all costs, but I absolutely love cathedrals from an architectual and human standpoint. They’re just amazing and the people’s dedication to building them over decades and even hundreds of years is incredible. I hope they do other cathedrals!

[@ineffige]

To me medieval cathedrals are internal human spiritual world brought down to earth. You do not have to be religious to appreciate that

[@pinkraven4402]

Same, I loved building cathedrals in Minecraft, it's so much fun

[@weedsoldier.]

This is fire🔥

[@MH-sm5qk]

anyone who's interested in the history, check out this video (not mine): Notre Dame of Paris: Narrated Construction Sequence by Myles Zhang

[@mdh00000]

and where is The CROSS?

[@adrianhjordan1981]

Was this your first Architecture set? I don't think the theme is for you!! 😝

[@krzysztofmatuszek]

Well, Taj-Mahal is also a religious building. I see no reason why a cathedral would be a problem.

[@SkywalkerFilms1927]

I'll guess 24 golden wands.

[@weedsoldier.]

This is fire 🔥

[@Cyberhome1972]

40 magicwan

[@bartbroekhuizen5617]

Sadly no organ inside. You dont want to know how big the organ is, it huge. I miss the basic interior besides the pilars. Its nice but expected more.

[@UrLocalEmoCarGuy]

44 magic wands lol just shows how mythical this "fantastique" build is

[@johnnewell5025]

I am constantly amazed by the way Lego designers use pieces that are very visually specific to create a completely different visual impression.

[@MH-sm5qk]

@@johnnewell5025 nowhere more than the Botanical sets!

[@saltytroopa6578]

Warhammer vibes

[@WilliamMalcolm-uk]

20

[@Paufranne]

24 star wands?

[@RacingBrick]

Way more!

[@kabouterwesley83]

I counted 40 in the model. Knowing Lego, they'll add a spare, so I'd guess 41.

[@gabrieletrivella5578]

A masterpiece to buy after I studied in restoration course Viollet-le-duc

[@jimenezjorge194]

40

[@mysticotton]

round arches instead of pointed arches thats a fail

[@nickhowes5348]

Certainly nowhere near in scale with the eiffel tower, its 1:342 compared to 1:200 with the eiffel tower, so almost twice the scale

[@kabouterwesley83]

This is an architecture set, whereas the eiffel tower is an icon set. Hence the difference. Same with big ben and tower bridge, also a different scale.

[@wesleyhuygen1829]

Still no news about the technic mclaren? I mean I HEAR they want to releas ik august 1st 1:31 insted of jullie 1stcorrect me if im wrong but why would they do that it always has been july 1st its not a first world problem but just want to know why it changed

[@subman721]

What the hell ever happened to Legos? We’re going to go to paper bags.