Typewriter

21327-1 LEGO Ideas and CUUSOO 2021 2080 parts 10.5% Expert

The LEGO Ideas Typewriter (21327-1) recreates a vintage writing machine, drawing inspiration from the classic model used by LEGO Group founder Ole Kirk Kristiansen. This intricate 2080-piece model features a fully functional mechanism where pressing a letter key raises a brick-built centre typebar. The typebar is intricately linked to the carriage, which moves across the model as if actively typing. Furthermore, a rotating platen roller allows real paper to be fed into the machine, enhancing its authentic feel. The set includes a unique letter penned by Thomas Kirk Kristiansen, a fourth-generation member of the LEGO Group's owner family, designed to slot perfectly into the platen for an elegant display. This detailed build celebrates classic design with genuine mechanical movement.

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🧱 2080 parts
PartQty
Technic Pin Connector Hub with 2 Perpendicular Axles

Technic Pin Connector Hub with 2 Perpendicular Axles

10197

24×
€0,18
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Technic Pin Connector Hub with 2 Perpendicular Axles

Technic Pin Connector Hub with 2 Perpendicular Axles

10197

€0,18
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Technic Gear 8 Tooth [Reinforced]

Technic Gear 8 Tooth [Reinforced]

10928

€0,15
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Flag 2 x 2 Square, Flat Clip Edge [Thick Clips]

Flag 2 x 2 Square, Flat Clip Edge [Thick Clips]

11055

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Bar Holder with Clip

Bar Holder with Clip

11090

26×
€0,12
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Slope Curved 4 x 1 No Studs [Stud Holder with Symmetric Ridges]

Slope Curved 4 x 1 No Studs [Stud Holder with Symmetric Ridges]

11153

€0,12
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Plate 3 x 3

Plate 3 x 3

11212

€0,12
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Technic Axle Pin 3L with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and 1L Axle

Technic Axle Pin 3L with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and 1L Axle

11214

€0,29
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Technic Axle Pin 3L with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and 1L Axle

Technic Axle Pin 3L with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and 1L Axle

11214

20×
€0,29
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Plate Special 1 x 2 with Pin Hole on Top

Plate Special 1 x 2 with Pin Hole on Top

11458

€0,10
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Slope Curved 2 x 1 No Studs [1/2 Bow]

Slope Curved 2 x 1 No Studs [1/2 Bow]

11477

€0,27
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Technic Beam 1 x 5 Thin with Axle Holes on Ends

Technic Beam 1 x 5 Thin with Axle Holes on Ends

11478

12×
€0,25
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Repairability

Can you fix Typewriter if a piece goes missing?

10.5%Moderate repair risk
easy to fixguard this box

40 of the 380 part+color combinations in this set appear in 3 or fewer sets ever made. Lose one of those and a replacement is very hard to find.

Theme average

4.4%

All sets

6.7%

Hardest to replace

Tile Round 2 x 2 · Light Bluish Gray · only this setTile Round 2 x 2 · Light Bluish Gray · only this setTile Round 2 x 2 · Light Bluish Gray · only this set
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Build DNA

Parts inventory insights for Typewriter

2,080 pieces puts this build +75% against the average LEGO Ideas and CUUSOO set and +288% against the average 2021 release.

LEGO LEGO Ideas and CUUSOO

Vs average LEGO Ideas and CUUSOO set

+75%+891 parts
This set2,080
Average set1,189

Average LEGO Ideas and CUUSOO set: 1,189 pieces across 101 other sets.

Vs average 2021 set

+288%+1,544 parts
This set2,080
Average set536

Average 2021 set: 536 pieces across 471 other sets.

Color profile

27different colors

Dominant color

Dark Bluish Gray

Dark Bluish Gray31x
30%
Flat Silver26x
25%
Red20x
20%
Black18x
18%

Unique parts

0.4 pieces per unique type

262

Repeat factor

Average pieces per unique type.

1x

Most used part

Plate Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 (+ Opening)

Plate Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 (+ Opening)73x

Results are based on official LEGO part inventories. Accuracy improves as you confirm set completeness.

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