London is calling with the LEGO 21347 Red London Telephone Box!

January 17, 2024 | 15

LEGO have unveiled the 21347 Red London Telephone Box, the 55th LEGO Ideas set that commemorates the 100th anniversary of the K2 Telephone Box, one of the most iconic and recognisable symbols of London.

The 1,460-piece LEGO Red London Telephone Box has a release date of 1 February 2024 for LEGO Insiders, ahead of a 3 February general release date.

February is going to be a busy month for LEGO Ideas as 21346 Family Tree is set to be released on the 1st of Feb as well! I don’t believe we’ve ever had a month where we’ve gotten two LEGO Ideas releases simultaneously.

See below for regional pricing and product pages:

• 21347 Red London Telephone Box [US] – US$114.99
• 21347 Red London Telephone Box [AUS] – AU$199.99
• 21347 Red London Telephone Box [UK] – £99.99
• 21347 Red London Telephone Box [EU] – €114.99
• 21347 Red London Telephone Box [CA] – CAD$149.99

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This is a really interesting set, mostly because of how niche it is. It looks like it does exactly what it says on the box – it’s an iconic Red London Telephone Box made out of LEGO bricks.

It’s an ode to a time before cellphones, where these Red Telephone Boxes were ubiquitous across London, and a reminder of simpler times, and perhaps even the Great British Empire in its heyday.

If you have a connection to London, or enjoy memorabilia that reminds you of your time there, this would be a great set to have on display, as it truly excels in being an ornamental model.

21347 Red London Telephone Box Image Gallery

It’s mostly ornamental and decorative with some nice subtle details like the wrought-iron fence, as well as the inclusion of what seems to be mostly printed elements.

A light brick is included to illuminate the interiors by pressing down the roof, and it’s also a fairly sizable model – measuring 31cm (12 in.) tall, and 19.5cm (7.5 in.) wide, so it makes for a decent-sized display model.

Here’s a look at some lifestyle photography of the Red Telephone Box to give you a sense of scale.

So yeah, a very decent-sized model, and looks to be to scale with some of the Creator Expert vehicles.

A really nice touch is that you have different options to style the interior of the Red London Telephone Box, selecting the type of phone and styling on the inside, complete with some fun stickers with plenty of Easter Eggs and references.

A shame that there isn’t a Keep Calm and Carry On sticker, which would’ve been fun with a LEGO twist!

Oh and the LEGO Red London Telephone Box also doubles as a holder for your smartphone. Yes, really!

My first impressions are that it’s an okay set. It delivers what’s advertised and is a nice little LEGO model of a Red London Telephone Box. It’s really geared towards Anglophiles and those with a strong connection to London, but it’s not the most interesting set.

My thoughts could change upon building it in the flesh, so keep an eye out for my review for my full thoughts, but on the whole, I’m fairly whelmed by this set.

It does look good, and will probably sell a heap in the UK (especially the Leicester Square Flagship Store), but I really wonder if this has broad appeal beyond the British Isles.

21347 Red London Telephone Box will be released on 1 February 2024 for LEGO Insiders on LEGO.com, ahead of a 4 February general release.

What do you think of the LEGO Red London Telephone Box?

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