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Lego Godzilla is over 5,300-pieces of kaiju fury, but the price is equally monstrous
Lego has officially revealed its Godzilla model, a 70-centimetre figure depicting the monster preparing a nuclear breath attack. It is the largest creature figure Lego says it has made, and its launch adds a high-profile fan-designed set to the Lego Ideas range.
The set contains more than 5,300 pieces and costs $450 or £350, with a release date of 27 November. Its upright pose and glowing blue spines draw on the 2019 film *Godzilla: King of the Monsters*, while the original fan design showed Godzilla hunched over; early reactions to the final version have been mixed. A limited free gift with purchase depicts Godzilla’s logo against a ruined cityscape.
In short
- Lego revealed a 70-centimetre Godzilla set.
- It has over 5,300 pieces and costs £350.
- The design is based on the 2019 film.
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The case for
The set offers a large, detailed model rooted in a recognisable Godzilla design, and its scale and 5,300-plus pieces may justify the price for collectors who value display presence and a substantial build. As a fan-designed Lego Ideas release, it also brings a distinctive creation to a wider audience.
The case against
At $450 or £350, the set is a costly purchase, especially for fans who feel the final upright pose departs from the original designer’s hunched concept. The size and piece count may not make up for that change or the price for buyers who would rather see a closer match to the fan design or a more accessible set.
Explained simply
Godzilla is a giant monster from Japanese films that first appeared in 1954. The character has since featured in many films, comics and other stories, and is often shown as a force that threatens cities.
Lego Ideas is a range built around designs submitted by fans. Lego reviews popular proposals and may turn them into sets, with the original designer receiving recognition and a share of the proceeds. Godzilla’s look has changed across its long film history, so choices about its pose and appearance can matter to fans.