{"id":5512,"date":"2026-10-16T05:51:34","date_gmt":"2026-10-16T05:51:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.brick-tracker.de\/blog\/unkategorisiert\/lego-venice-11388-a-great-model-but-is-500-euros-too-much\/"},"modified":"2026-10-16T05:52:27","modified_gmt":"2026-10-16T05:52:27","slug":"lego-venice-11388-a-great-model-but-is-500-euros-too-much","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.brick-tracker.de\/blog\/en\/news\/lego-venice-11388-a-great-model-but-is-500-euros-too-much\/","title":{"rendered":"LEGO Venice 11388: A Great Model, but Is 500 Euros Too Much?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"brick-2237774219\" class=\"brick-neuead brick-entity-placement\"><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-4356920618994666\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- Header-Ad -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-4356920618994666\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"5481181130\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\r\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The new <strong>LEGO Icons Venetian Quarter (11388)<\/strong> is the kind of set that makes you take a closer look: winding houses, a canal with a gondola, a clock tower, and plenty of tiny details. But when you see the price, you\u2019re bound to take a second look. LEGO is asking <strong>499.99 euros<\/strong> for the model. And that\u2019s exactly where opinions differ: is it a beautiful display piece, or simply too expensive?  <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brick-tracker.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/11388main.webp\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1001\" data-id=\"5509\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brick-tracker.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/11388main-1024x1001.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5509\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brick-tracker.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/11388main-1024x1001.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.brick-tracker.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/11388main-300x293.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.brick-tracker.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/11388main-768x751.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.brick-tracker.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/11388main-1536x1501.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.brick-tracker.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/11388main.webp 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brick-tracker.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/40898gwp.webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"861\" data-id=\"5508\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brick-tracker.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/40898gwp-1024x861.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5508\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brick-tracker.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/40898gwp-1024x861.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.brick-tracker.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/40898gwp-300x252.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.brick-tracker.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/40898gwp-768x646.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.brick-tracker.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/40898gwp-1536x1291.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.brick-tracker.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/40898gwp.webp 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What do you get for just under 500 euros?<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The set includes <strong>5,682 pieces and 17 Minifigures<\/strong>. Features include a villa, a glassblowing workshop, a bridge, a canal with a gondola, and an astronomical clock tower. The buildings can be arranged in various configurations; the floors and roofs are removable. Measuring approximately <strong>63 \u00d7 31 \u00d7 48 cm<\/strong> (width \u00d7 depth \u00d7 height), the model is quite a sight to behold.   <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s the little touches that make the set interesting: carnival costumes, Venetian references, and a street piano with a 3D-printed part. That\u2019s creative, even if one might wonder how often such a feature would actually be used in the finished exhibition model. <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A lot of enthusiasm\u2014and yet, consumers remain hesitant to buy<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One contradiction stands out in the initial reactions: Many LEGO fans praise the design, the colors, and the figures, but still aren&#8217;t willing to buy the set at the listed price. A frequently mentioned price range is closer to <strong>300 to 400 euros<\/strong>. These are personal price expectations, not officially announced retail prices.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even the sheer number of pieces doesn\u2019t impress everyone. Anyone looking at the buildings might wonder where the more than 5,600 pieces are. Many small components make a model more complex, but the number alone says little about how large or high-quality a set appears to be. The calculated <strong>8.8 cents per piece<\/strong> is therefore not a sufficient selling point.   <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Does this even look like Venice?<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That\u2019s also up for debate. The canal atmosphere, the gondola, and the carnival figures are clearly recognizable. However, some fans miss the characteristic architecture of the real city and are particularly bothered by the spire. It\u2019s important to note that LEGO isn\u2019t recreating a specific location here with historical accuracy, but rather combining various Venetian motifs to create its own scene.   <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For me, this isn&#8217;t a fundamental problem. A LEGO model is allowed to offer its own interpretation of a city. However, at a price of 500 euros, one can also expect as many impressive details as possible. Especially those who have actually been to Venice are likely to view the model more critically than someone who is simply looking for a beautiful Italian backdrop.   <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Free water taxi: a nice perk, but not a discount<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To mark the launch, the <strong>Venetian Water Taxi (40898)<\/strong>, consisting of 322 pieces, has been announced as a free gift. It complements the scene with a motorboat, a small dock, and two Minifigures. The promotion is scheduled for <strong>November 1\u20138, 2026<\/strong>, while supplies last and provided the terms and conditions are met.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is a nice bonus for any buyer who wants to buy the product directly anyway. However, a free set isn\u2019t the same as a 30- or 50-euro discount on the main model. And to see if the water taxi can be integrated as desired without any modifications, you should check the official product images instead of simply assuming it will fit perfectly.  <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Should I buy it right away, or should I wait?<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>LEGO Insiders can place orders starting November 1, 2026<\/strong>; general sales begin on <strong>November 4<\/strong>. LEGO will initially offer the model exclusively. It is not yet clear whether or when it will be available elsewhere at a lower price. So if you\u2019re primarily looking for the lowest price, you\u2019ll have to weigh your options: grab the bonus set now or hope for future promotions.   <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In any case, I wouldn&#8217;t jump at the chance right away just for the water taxi at 499.99 euros. That&#8217;s too much to pay. Anyone who really loves this model and absolutely wants to build it as soon as it&#8217;s released will get a nice bonus. Everyone else can take their time watching how things develop and regularly check the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brick-tracker.de\/top_deals.php\">Top Deals<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brick-tracker.de\/live-deals.php\">Live Deals<\/a>, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brick-tracker.de\/app.php\">Brick-Tracker app<\/a>.   <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">My conclusion: a powerful model, but a steep price<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Venetian Quarter is without a doubt an exciting new LEGO set. The winding architecture, the minifigures, and the many details really make it stand out. Still, I can totally understand why even die-hard fans might hesitate at a price of nearly 500 euros. For me, this is more of a set to keep an eye on than a must-buy on launch day.   <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What do you think?<\/strong>  Would you pay 499.99 euros outright for the set, including the water taxi, or would your price limit be closer to 350 to 400 euros?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The new LEGO Icons Venice set looks impressive, but the \u20ac499.99 price tag is putting many fans off. 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