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LEGO Ideas Typewriter

Nerd Approved:
(5/5)
Review by Joshua Morris on
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Review

I finally built the LEGO Ideas Typewriter this fall and it easily earns a spot among my favorite display sets. The Technic core under the retro shell is a marvel—each key triggers a hammer and advances the carriage just enough to feel satisfying without jamming. The ribbon spools, sliding platen, and paper return lever all work, so dropping in the included letter from The LEGO Group feels authentic. It’s a lengthy build (about 12 hours across a weekend) with repetitive key assemblies, but the payoff when you test the mechanism is worth it. I added my own printed stationery and tucked an Easter egg message under the carriage; visitors can’t resist tapping out a few characters. The price is steep and the finished model is more for display than play, yet as an AFOL showpiece it’s outstanding.

✓ Pros

  • ✓Functional key mechanism and carriage feel satisfyingly mechanical
  • ✓Retro color palette and design look great on a shelf
  • ✓Includes printable letter and ribbon details for added authenticity
  • ✓Challenging Technic core that rewards patient builders

✗ Cons

  • ✗High piece count and repetitive subassemblies can be tedious
  • ✗Primarily a display model—don’t expect to actually type a page

Specifications

Set Number21327
Pieces2,079
Dimensions4.5 x 12 x 10.5 in (H x W x D)
MechanismWorking keys, ribbon spools, moving carriage
Recommended Age18+

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