LEGO unveils biggest set ever with 12,060-piece Sagrada Familia replica

The finished model stands 24 inches tall. PIC COURTESY/LEGO

LEGO has revealed the Sagrada Familia - a 12,060-piece replica of Barcelona's basilica - marking the largest set in the toymaker's history.

The USD 800 set arrives as Barcelona celebrates the 100th anniversary of Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí's death, with construction of the basilica having begun in 1882.

The 24-inch-tall model also features a stained-glass effect mimicking light movement. Available for pre-order, the set launches globally on November 1, requiring 25-35 hours to build.

The LEGO Icons Eiffel Tower contains 10,001 pieces, while Minas Tirith contains 8278 pieces, making Sagrada Familia the largest set to date.

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