Episode 145 Stephen reviews a 2010 LEGO Exclusive set, Tower Bridge, 10214. It contains 4287 pieces and no mini figures.
Features historic London landmark, the Tower Bridge. The bridge features the iconic towers, a drawbridge that really works and 4 mini cars: a black London taxi, a yellow truck, green automobile and even a traditional red double-decker bus.
At its release it was the 3rd largest set released by LEGO.
Retail price is $239.99 with ages 16+.
Ratings
Stephen gave the following ratings for LEGO set 10214:
Younger Kids – 8 out of 10
Older Kids – 9 out of 10
Adults – 10 out of 10
Facts About The Real Tower Bridge:
- Was started in 1886 and took 8 years and 5 contractors to complete.
- Was originally colored a chocolate but was re-painted red, white and blue in 1977 for the Queen’s Silver Jubilee.
- 70,000 tons of concrete were used to support the bridge.
- 11,000 tons of steel were used for the framing of the towers and walkways.
- Total cost to build the Tower Bridge was £1,184,000, which is about £100 million in today’s money.
- Over the years a number of planes have flown through the bridge (under the walkway). They did not have authorization to do this.
- The bridge is 800 feet long, each tower 213 feet high and there is 200 feet between each tower.
- The Tower Bridge crosses the Thames river.
- Over 40,000 pedestrians cross the bridge every day.
- For boats, there is no charge to pass through the bridge and the drawbridge is lifted about 1,000 times per year.
