How many pieces does the LEGO Sydney Opera House (21012-1) have?

The LEGO Sydney Opera House set (21012-1) contains 270 pieces. It was released in 2012 as part of the LEGO Architecture theme.

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What theme is the LEGO Sydney Opera House from?

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Sydney Opera House

21012-1 Architecture 2012 270 parts 1.8% repair risk Easy

The LEGO Architecture Sydney Opera House 21012-1 depicts Jørn Utzon’s renowned masterpiece, an iconic symbol of 20th-century expressionist architecture situated in Sydney Harbour. This 270-piece model faithfully renders the building's distinctive interlocking vaulted ‘shell’ design, which secured Utzon victory in the 1959 international competition. US architect Adam Reed Tucker, in collaboration with the LEGO design team, interpreted the landmark by utilizing various white plates and slopes to accurately represent the complex roof structures. The intricate layering of elements captures the unique visual rhythm of the real-world structure. This precise recreation sits on a sturdy black base, ideal for display, measuring approximately 16 cm wide.

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Parts Inventory

🧱 270 parts

Part	Color	Qty	LEGO price each
Plate 2 x 2 Corner 2420	Tan	4×	€0,07 View at LEGO → View
Plate 2 x 2 Corner 2420	White	6×	€0,07 View at LEGO → View
Tile 1 x 4 with Groove 2431	Tan	9×	€0,12 View at LEGO → View
Brick 2 x 4 3001	Tan	3×	€0,22 View at LEGO → View
Brick 2 x 2 3003	Tan	2×	€0,13 View at LEGO → View
Plate 2 x 4 3020	White	1×	€0,15 View at LEGO → View
Plate 2 x 4 3020	Black	2×	€0,15 View at LEGO → View
Plate 2 x 3 3021	Tan	1×	€0,13 View at LEGO → View
Plate 2 x 2 3022	Tan	1×	€0,10 View at LEGO → View
Plate 1 x 2 3023	Tan	3×	€0,08 View at LEGO → View
Plate 1 x 2 3023	White	1×	€0,08 View at LEGO → View
Plate 1 x 2 3023	Trans-Brown	11×	€0,10 View at LEGO → View