Lego unveils new Colosseum set, it's largest yet, with 9,000+ pieces

If you've been searching for the perfect way to entertain yourself during the tail end of 2020, Lego's got you covered.

On Friday, the beloved toy company announced that its largest set ever, aRoman Colosseum with whopping 9,036 pieces, will be on sale Nov. 27 (aka Black Friday).

The Colosseum will break the record for largest Lego set, dethroning the previous 2017 title holder, the 7,541-piece Ultimate Collector Series Star WarsMillennium Falcon. Prior to the Millennium Falcon, Gizmodo notes that the largest set was the 5,923-piece Taj Mahal model, which is still impressive, but nothing compared to Lego's latest unveiling.

For those itching to dump out the massive box and get your hands on those Colosseum pieces, here's a better look at the three-story model.

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A look at Lego's new Colosseum set. Credit: lego A look at Lego's new Colosseum set. Credit: lego A look at Lego's new Colosseum set. Credit: lego A look at Lego's new Colosseum set. Credit: lego

Gorgeous, isn't it? Before you get too attached, however, just know that recreating the historic Roman landmark in Lego will set you back a bit financially. The set costs $549.99, which might not seem like a lot of money to seasoned Lego collectors, but it did make me (an amateur builder) drop my jaw.

Maybe I'd be more inclined to make the purchase if it came with a Lego cast of The Lizzie McGuire Movie or something. (Lego, if you're reading this, please consider.)

If you're looking to learn more about the set before you commit, allow Lego senior designer Rok Kobe walk you through some more fascinating details.

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