The Great Pyramid of Giza LEGO Review

The LEGO Architecture 21058 Great Pyramid of Giza is probably the first LEGO Architecture set I really wanted but that back though...
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[@TiagoCatarino]

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[@shichilaofa]

Legos are cringe 😬

[@slashr406]

@@shichilaofa explain💀

[@ChickenDeranged]

The photograph of the pyramid on the first page when you open the build manual is the wrong bloody pyramid. Then next to it they say the great pyramid of Giza. lol, its actually the pyramid of Khafre. they messed up royally. and then they expect you to buy two of them? eeaakk!

[@ChickenDeranged]

@@slashr406 Legos are cringe when you stand on them! ha ha

[@slashr406]

@@ChickenDeranged do you mean legos are painful when stood on?

[@williamaitken7533]

I actually really prefer it being a half-pyramid. It makes it perfect for a bookshelf-type display, which is where I would want this to be displayed. I do agree that the "buy two sets" gimmick seems like a throw-away feature. Unless the set includes alternate instructions allowing for the other side to be visually different. Then it would be ok.

[@luisdireito]

I agree. And if you put a mirror behind the set on a bookshelf, you get a full pyramid! A really simple and cheap trick to give the illusion of the full monument without having to buy two sets.

[@ash.mystic]

@@luisdireito if you put a mirror behind it then you’ll see the pyramid sliced in half with the passageway, not exterior,

[@Avery-be8sf]

@@ash.mystic no, because the back would be fully against the mirror, so you would only see the exterior of the pyramid reflected, giving the illusion of a full pyramid

[@luisdireito]

@@Avery-be8sf thanks, that's what I meant, obviously. It would have to be fully against a mirror, which is no problem, since the back of the set is totally flat.

[@zandikaa]

@@ash.mystic ??????????

[@Lucas-qp5ly]

It would be really cool if they came out with the same set, but of the pyramid in it's current condition. That way you could connect them at the back to create a half and half; then/now display.

[@deathstramy7272]

now THAT would justify it being only half a pyramid in my opinion

[@Tazerboy_10]

That would be cool!

[@wings9925]

Great idea! That would look awesome: Then and now

[@Undrave]

Or the other half WITH a Sphinx?

[@UserStupidity]

@@Undrave idk man, it is only LOOSELY connected to the pyramids

[@kristianzenz4922]

This has completely surpassed my expectations despite only being half of a pyramid! Great review as always

[@Tazerboy_10]

🤔 - Yup

[@stevenkimdmd]

Big deal. Buy two and make it complete.

[@Newtonian_Balls]

@@stevenkimdmd buying 2 brings the cost to $260 and at that price I would try to find a way to add it into my modular collection or make it fit an amusment park set.

[@SpaceRanger187]

To bad its not a Tomb and helping spread that lie is BS

[@MolkoKillStyle]

@@SpaceRanger187 So what is it then?

[@jardex2275]

I really like the idea of building the 7 wonders of the world in Lego. Maybe they could do sets for the Colossus of Rhodes or the Lighthouse of Alexandria, even if it would have to fall back on artist's interpretation of them.

[@ianfrederickson1327]

The hanging Gardens of Babylon would be an insane and beautiful build

[@wuzeltownphl]

Will not happen since LEGO don't do religious buildings. 7 World Wonders has two pagan temples in it.

[@jardex2275]

@@wuzeltownphl The Taj Mahal is both a mausoleum and mosque, and is considered one of the wonders of the world. Lego has released two versions of it. Once under the Creator Expert line and again under the Architecture series.

[@kljcfy3]

@@wuzeltownphl The Pyramids are literally tombs for god kings and were religious in nature. Plus, this set has two mortuary temples.

[@wuzeltownphl]

@@jardex2275 yeah but its not operating as an mosque these days. At last there are no churches or famous mosques or any other temples as Lego sets. I think they don't want to favor any religions. Even the Paris skyline set has not famous Notre Dame in it.

[@richardjulien1329]

What would be even cooler is that if they release instructions for when you buy 2 sets, to assemble them in a better way than simply puting them one against the other, and so ending up with two Nile branch... If the instructions allows you to complete the interior of the pyramid and the village and the Nile into something bigger with two sets, it would be awesome...

[@TiagoCatarino]

I don't think that will be happening unfortunately.

[@richardjulien1329]

Well, maybe we will get it as a proposition by someone who bought two? ( I know, little chances of it happening, but hope is allowed XD )

[@bimmerfan2126]

one word: rebrickable, someone will do it, may need 3 or 4 sets worth of pieces :)

[@joydivision1976]

@@richardjulien1329 I think the chances for that are actually very high. Just look out for MOCs in the next weeks. ;)

[@GundamMeister807]

Rebrickable will have you covered, by the time this set releases to the public.

[@Itsjustme-Justme]

To be honest I had a wtf moment when I first heard there will be a Lego pyramid and a even bigger wtf moment when I heard it will be a half pyramid. But now everything makes sense. This set looks really good both in proportions and detail. I really like it and I think I'm going to buy it. As someone mentioned before, the half pyramid design is perfect for displaying it on a shelf.

[@brettperry3737]

That's really cool that they have the tiny sarcophagus in the smaller pyramids. I also kinda like that they cut the big pyramid in half. Makes it a lot easier to display on a shelf... plus the details of the interior on the back side are a nice touch

[@Alexander-tw2kw]

This for me is also the first time I'm interested in architecture. The other sets never really interested me, but it looks very awesome. Reminds me of Assassin's Creed Origins. The Egypt in that game was just as gorgeous

[@RichardMontgomeryYT]

I was thinking the same thing

[@romi9377]

Wow. This Lego set really caught my eye. So many details with creative pieces and small builds, I’m super jealous!

[@R0Sch88]

This set surpassed half my expectations. Such a semi-masterpiece of building techniques. I might get it at 50% off.

[@adrianpopa6213]

Wait how would you get it 50 percent off?

[@sunnysideggo2821]

@Top Trunks half a good gaming chair

[@Blob_Studios]

It is already 50% off ;)

[@donkremer6019]

@@adrianpopa6213 because you only get half a pyramid?

[@adrianpopa6213]

@@donkremer6019 oh yeah

[@andriys6295]

I think LEGO needs to do a giant Mont St Michel architecture set (5000+ pieces). Imagine how amazing that could look. Tiago, could you pull some strings through your connections?

[@fritz404]

I'm pretty sure LEGO may have a "No Christianity" design policy

[@aidanbblp4308]

@@fritz404 They do have Monkie Kid were they have the new Heavenly Realm set, and in the show Monkey King is referred to as "equal to heaven itself", So you never know.

[@Schnabelmaennchen]

While it's not LEGO, Bluebrixx does have a 3077 Pieces Mont St Michel

[@danielolondrizrosique1120]

While I would love to see it, aswell as a Sagrada familia one, I believe no religious builds are allowed as official sets

[@fritz404]

@@danielolondrizrosique1120 not true they made a mosque multiple times

[@FullStewart]

I really hope they continue with the seven wonders, and release a colossus of rhodes, hanging gardens of babylon, mausoleum at halicarnassus, statue of zeus at olympia, temple of artemis at ephesus and lighthouse of alexandria

[@logan317b]

I'm blown away by this set. I'm so glad they chose to design it around the time period it was first built, otherwise we'd just get a plain tan pyramid. I also don't mind getting only half a pyramid if it meant we were able to get all the details for the city and the river, and I'm glad the option is there to combine two. The option to display the pyramid under construction is also probably my favorite part.

[@harpyeagle5107]

I actually like that the pyramid is halved because building the whole thing might get very boring after and while and being halved the overall size of the build base is smaller so it can fit on shelves and sit flush against a wall

[@stijnvdv2]

I like that too. the model is great. However the explanation of the pyramid is typical mainstream narrative. The truth of the matter is that no one knows what they were used for; it's highly unlikely they were tombs though. No mummy ever has been found in one and if you compare the different pyramids (and especially the. complex beneath the pyramids) it's more likely it had a practical use. My best guess is either a food storage place/place of fermenting product or a factory of sorts to produce a product that was very valuable in it's time. This is supported by the granite boxes (they appear to be very different from an actual sarcophagus; just take a look at the one in Djoser, you gonna tell me that's a sarcophagus? I don't think so) in the pyramids of which each pyramid had 1 to max 2, of which even the sealed ones appeared to contain nothing except for some black gue that coated the walls of the granite boxes. It's also known how the were build btw, A French archeologist revealed an internal spiraling ramp to the top of the pyramids with more space at the e corners, probably to turn the blocks.

[@SkyKid002]

@@stijnvdv2 healing chambers using sound/acoustics or power plants

[@generalgrafx]

Pyramids are called pyramids for a reason: because they’re shaped like pyramids. Selling this as a pyramid is false advertising.

[@SkyKid002]

@@generalgrafx I have a boutique hotel... wanna stay in it?

[@sonwig5186]

@@stijnvdv2 What are you on about. I'm studying archaeology and ancient history and I've written an essay about the evolution from early mud mastaba tombs to pyramids. The Pyramid of Djoser, which is the first Egyptian pyramid, shows very clearly how it was originally a mastab tomb with a step pyramid built on top. On top of this there are very often many mastaba tombs built around pyramids. It isn't difficult to deduce what they were for. Most pyramids also have the typical Egyptian tomb layout and make no sense as a work place. They may have been used to store food, though I haven't heard anything about that and it is just speculation. I find that likely only in times of strife since usually temples would be used for storage. I also have no idea what you are talking about when you imply stone sarcophogi are somehow not sarcophogi. You do know many pyramids literally have funerary inscriptions on the walls of the tomb? How is that not glaring evidence about the purpose of pyramids? Also you're being anachronistic when you talk about how a sarcophagus should look like, you have the idea of a new kingdom tomb in mind and if a tomb 1000 years before that looks different it isn't because rituals change over such long periods of time, its because it must be a different thing altogether. I highly recommend you read more on the subject before you spread more misinformation.

[@Obi-Wan_Kenobi]

I didn't know that the interior at 3:22 was designed to be the actual pyramid passageways until you explained it. I legitimately thought the shape was meant to resemble a guy running with his arms flailing in the air and was very confused by how Lego approved such a joke.

[@yourfriendlyneighborhoodpi6655]

Good to know that I wasn't the only moron who thought that

[@tomechamusca]

lol

[@_kijetesantakalu]

They definitely need to make the Greek Parthenon during it's glory days next.

[@andrewj1754]

7 ancient wonders would be amazing.

[@randomhkitem]

@@andrewj1754 Especially the Gardens of Babylon

[@Brinta3]

*its glory days

[@219enri1]

One could perhaps place a mirror behind the pyramid, which would give the effect of a whole pyramid and without having to buy two. It also saves space.

[@macdaddy2344]

Nope

[@avananana]

How high were you when you wrote this comment

[@NirateGoel]

No.... That would just show you the back the pyramid.....

[@themcking5987]

@@NirateGoel thats not how mirrors work. If its pushed right up against it you won't see the back at all

[@NirateGoel]

@@themcking5987 Well duh, but they just said behind the pyramid, not that the pyramid would be pushed up against the mirror....

[@trainlad4524]

This is an interesting route for the architecture line to go down, I’d very much like them to carry on with this, doing perhaps larger sets rather than skylines and small buildings.

[@TiagoCatarino]

Maybe Taj Mahal was the first one going this way, we just didn't notice!

[@sub2pewds978]

Yeah, I'd like too see some big architecture builds as well

[@SoftPiet]

I bought this yesterday and it fits since I like historical structures.

[@Jack-dl5rw]

I might be in the minority but I’m glad that it’s only a half pyramid, means I can actually display it on my shelf. Also I’d imagine a full pyramid would probably knock this set up way past £200

[@princejaiswal6487]

This year I'm waiting for - Lego Ferrari 1:8 scale, transformers optimus prime, Hulkbuster V2 , creator expert Eiffel Tower and UCS Razor crest 🔥🔥🔥

[@brickmultiverse]

*I would have loved if they included a whole Pyramid, not just a half of it. It looks quite good though, I really like the idea of how it opens up, that's amazing!*

[@ZerudaDensetsu]

True, but the set is already 140€ so doubling that would make it almost 300€ a price point a lot of people are not willing to spend

[@TheB3]

That stair technique is brilliant! Surprisingly good set

[@henrikkongsligjerde2079]

The details and front area look amazing! Not gonna lie though the reveal of only half a pyramid took me by suprise

[@TiagoCatarino]

Right?!!! :D

[@SeabooUsMultimedia]

It would be cool if they did this type of building for other older buildings of what they look like back in ancient times like the Colosseum when it was first built. And some of the Greek temples.

[@towboatjeff]

I'm definitely gonna be getting this set. Architecture sets are my favorite to build, the larger ones like this and not the smaller skyline sets.

[@SKAR__FOX]

From what I know, the great pyramid was actually not a tomb, as there is no evidence that clearly dictates this. Besides that this looks like one of the best architecture sets to be be released as of yet

[@futeramonfuturamet4830]

It was a tomb, but it could have had another use or two as well, like a primitive observatory

[@Maya_Ruinz]

There is actually a lot of great details with this set, the original pyramid color was white because the original outside stones were limestone with a gold cap. The little waving sand dunes on side is a nice touch, overall this is a very creative set, now if they could only create the Colossus of Rhodes we could be close to having all of the seven wonders of the ancient world in Lego form.

[@SAVINGEZRA]

As a fan of the LEGO Architecture series, when I heard about the rumors of this set I was kind of like “why…?” But man has this surprised me in the best of ways. I can’t wait to get my hands on this! It looks like a gorgeous display piece, and the attention to detail is astounding!

[@TiagoCatarino]

My thoughts exactly though I never really cared about the theme up until this point! Can't wait for whats to come!

[@brickboy66]

Had heard nothing but bad comments about this set and I wanted to actually see it to make up my own mind, so after see your review and seeing how magnificent it’s going to look I’m 💯 looking forward to buying and building this one, fantastic reviews as always 👍🏼 keep up the good work mate. All the best from your Aussie 🇦🇺🦘 fan of the channel

[@luca0402]

architecture is actually one of my favorites themes. i just love the fact that i can build things i have seen or want to see irl. for example i just built the statue of liberty cuz i’m going in june

[@samurexatlas7373]

With the Egyptian themed hero, Moon Knight, having made his debut, I hope Lego gives him some sets. Seriously, the Disney+ shows are too good to no have sets made.

[@bimmerfan2126]

but it is Disney, they are not doing a great job at marketing merch for some of their most popular IP's sadly :/

[@RJay207]

I actually appreciate that's it's half of a pyramid. It's got great detail that keeps the price down, and you can display it up against a wall. A whole pyramid that size would nearly double the price and would be very difficult for a lot of people to display. I think this was handled properly.

[@MrTalhakhan01]

I think this is the most beautiful set Lego has ever made. maybe due to my interest in architecture and Egyptian history. I am drooling over this set.

[@sloanNYC]

I'm excited for this one too. Love the approach, the half pyramid, the color scheme, and the construction underneath.

[@Biosynthnut]

All ya need is the Sphinx set made up. That's a cool set though.

[@iminvigorator7245]

“Look at that subtle off white colouring, the tasteful thickness of it. Oh my god it even has a watermark.”

[@SilentObserver12]

Definitely going to get one...... ONE. I don't really see the point in getting a second set if it is just a mirrored image.

[@ocudagledam]

The tunnels on the cross section look like a silhouette of a very alarmed person. Like "Where's the other half of my pyramid, Ra damn it?!"

[@jacobrozenblat6174]

Not to worry, were still flying half a pyramid.

[@samcrispino821]

If it’s not above $120 guess whose collection this is going into

[@wyattbirge7747]

Yeah same if it’s under $120

[@richardjulien1329]

Under $210 then? Who will notice a simple inversion of two number so close to each other? XD

[@rexparker0623]

It’s 130

[@TiagoCatarino]

It's 129$

[@samcrispino821]

@@TiagoCatarino That’s alright an extra $9 couldn’t hurt could it?

[@flamingbricks468]

Might just have to buy 2….

[@roddlez]

Great review and super interesting direction for LEGO architecture! If you disagree, you're in de Nile. I mean, you gotta believe this set will certainly appeal to AFOL and old ... Gizas.

[@thenoob4024]

Hahahaha. How brazen to even tell the costumer „Jooooo, we’ve got a great set for you! But don’t worry, if you buy it twice it will be complete :D“

[@ListerDavid]

How the Pyramids were built, they had whipes, massive massive whips!

[@busydadrs5608]

Definitely displaying this on a bookshelf with a mirror behind

[@lordmalachi6]

I really really want additional sets themed on this Nile build that you could place along your shelf. I don't need the back half, I need more temples and other riverside structures! Wider display, not deeper~

[@JensPilemandOttesen]

There isnt much guessing about the real pyramid construction anymore. Except for a few massive granite slabs, the blocks was poured in boxes and let to dry in place. No dragging uphill took place. Sandstone-concrete from local materials.

[@stuffedsomething1699]

Honestly, I mirror the opening sentiment; this is gorgeous and looks like a fun build you can really get into by yourself, or as a group, and some of the previous sets seemed rather low effort and expensive.

[@Cheezymuffin.]

4:08 Well we kinda have figured out how the pyramids where build. the base was made out of natural rock, carved and brought over to make the foundation. The other bricks however are made out of an ancient type of concrete, hence explaining why the blocks are perfectly level and you can not even get a piece of paper between the blocks. The person who discovered this proceeded to collect the ingredients, make the recipe and had it analyzed between an actual piece of the pyramide. The results show it matched, and the 2 samples where indistinguishable from each other. However, because this would mean that the eqyptians didn't magically cut rocks with more precision than modern day machinery, it would lead to the mystery and magic being lost. Hence the people who have made a whole career out of researching the pyramids, reject the concrete theory and all it's proof, because it would cost them their jobs.

[@jaymz1999]

Not concrete. Please turn to real experts for knowledge instead to “history” channel and tinfoilers.

[@scottreviewsbricks]

Wow what a tease with the half pyramid! But to have both finished/under construction version of the pyramid is amazing. BUT I rather have a full size pyramid.

[@user-qv4vj2kx4e]

So cool 🏛🏖💎 majestic like the real pyramid

[@Reis_T]

it would be really cool if they made the 7 wonders of the world, such as The Lighthouse of Alexandria or The Hanging Gardens of Babylon

[@roddlez]

Ankor Wat, the Parthenon. Yeah, loving this direction.

[@jardex2275]

The hanging gardens would have to be an artist's interpretation, since there are no ruins left to determine what it looks like, or if it was real in the first place.

[@Trazynn]

Very clever to cut the pyramid in half. It would either have been a much smaller pyramid for the same price or double the price, so now people can choose whether they consider it worth expanding or not.

[@BlackouTTProductions]

i think the color of plates under the clear blue tiles are supposed to make a shadow effect.

[@lilchromie]

As an archeology nerd this set is speaking to me on a spiritual level

[@Setnja92]

Just wow! This is really good set. I usually do not like much the architecture series, only "not bad" like, but this one is amazing.

[@DouglasABailey]

The leaping cat on the back is cool!

[@danielduvernay3207]

Next ancient architecture set should be the pantheon or the Parthenon both are great classic structures

[@MrBorisRBLX]

I gotta say tiago this got to be the best architecture set ever lol

[@Outside85]

I sort of get the feeling LEGO is intentionally making this set expendable the same way they did with the Great Wall of China. Looks great on it's own, but may look even better with an additional set.

[@Batkid20wa]

This pyramid is from the old time as it is white and has a sand village.

[@ethanthan3115]

I really enjoyed this build, took me abt 2 hours

[@Birkix]

0:35 Dude that is a 32x32 standard baseplate on the picture...

[@AceDeclan]

Nobody was ever buried in any pyramid, and they were N O T tombs.

[@ricardoludwig4787]

And with a few simple upgrades, you can turn it into the superior landmark The Bass Pro Shop pyramid

[@sjoerdschoorl4795]

Bruh the interior looks like a very happy monky I can´t unsee it

[@matt8399]

Finally now I can have a (to scale with my 6 inch figures) nerv headquarters!

[@matross1199]

I wholeheartedly believe this is actually a lego set of the Bass Pro Shop pyramid instead

[@realhuman4396]

Someone NEEDS to mod this set to become the Bass Pro Ships pyramid.

[@17an28]

I was contemplating on buying this set, but when I saw that it's not a full pyramid, I changed my mind lol

[@ErikS-]

The gold coloured top part is the most interesting part imo...

[@yl2217a]

Say about the Lego Effeil tower next!

[@tatzcrosoft]

Buy two, get one! Amazing strategy 😂

[@briqtastic]

I love the details. I am already excited for the Van Gogh set. Can't wait for that one.

[@paulstingray]

It definitely looks cool!

[@memorytheater]

I’d love a lego palace of Knossos or a Chichen Itza

[@SPcamert]

I sort of wish the pharaoh's sarcophagus was a little more ornamental as it would've been.

[@RedeemedDarth]

Your videos are so well thought. Well done !

[@ioioy791]

Hmm I would of hoped for some Egyptian hieroglyph piece on the tower or front buildings with the statue

[@VIC-ok3mm]

Wow would love to see some Mesoamérica pyramids

[@BrandonGarbage23Trucks247]

Excellent Review, Tiago!

[@rhjewie]

I really wish they would've scaled down the pyramid to include all 3 in a line and added a Sphinx. Skip over the small village, trees, and water elements.

[@marcysss93]

I would like to see lego WTC, I already have Statue of Liberty and Empire State Building

[@zaneflores3963]

If a have the money,I'd really want to buy two of this,But customize the mini town on the second one.

[@D4rk_Lum1nous]

This gives me hope that we might see the lego Parthenon

[@jackjoestar2698]

I also never really liked architecture sets but I might buy this one.

[@hotdogdog4314]

i thought the passageways were a stickman added by lego as an “easter egg”

[@ursula662]

Oooh a 7 wonders series would be legitimately amazing

[@tiamat9360]

I actually like the water in this one, the colors under it look good to me.

[@LexVanguard2004]

I'd be in de-Nile if I said this set wasn't awesome. When I heard the rumour of pyramid, I thought "well that sounds lame." But seeing it now, it's anything but pyra-medicore (sorry). The surroundings make it for me, that village especially looks so cool. The actual pyramid looks so clean as well, and the fact that you can lift the top off to see the people constructing it is the sort of genius I've come to expect from Lego. This is the first non-British architecture set I've considered getting. Fantastic review, Tiago my dude 👍

[@pubg-blsy3352]

I feel for the water there should have been a gradient : from a dark blue to a blue then light blue to white.

[@viper596]

we SOOOO need LEGO Moon Knight sets. PLEASE LEGO

[@flipsideroot]

Borobudur Set would be awesome

[@Gillman_Productions]

They need to do exactly what they did here but with the Parthenon.

[@The_Cova]

Put the set against a mirror so that you could have a full pyramid without needing more space to display it (and also not having to buy a second kit) 😉

[@fritzmoy101]

Wasn't it agreed upon that it seemed like the pyramids weren't actually used as tombs, since most burials have been found in the valley of kings, and there have only really been like a small amount of pyramids with mummified bodies inside them

[@shoelessjoe5990]

Still tombs.

[@lovebebeto8979]

Fantastic review Tiago. I love the details of the Nile river and the village. The pyramid is awesome too. Will get one if it will be discounted.

[@fryncyaryorvjink2140]

Now i want to buy all the architecture sets and make a mini Vegas