{"product_id":"huron-lighthouse-replica","title":"Huron Lighthouse Replica Model Building Set","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuild an Icon of Lake Erie\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCelebrate one of Ohio's most beloved landmarks with this handcrafted \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e245-piece Huron Lighthouse building set\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Carefully designed to capture the distinctive architecture of the historic Huron Lighthouse, this miniature replica offers a fun and rewarding building experience before becoming a beautiful display piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuilt on a compact \u003c\/span\u003e5\" × 5\" display base\u003cspan\u003e, it's the perfect size for a desk, bookshelf, office, or mantel. Whether you're a lighthouse enthusiast, Lake Erie local, architecture lover, or building brick fan, this model is a unique way to celebrate Ohio's rich maritime history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo complete the display, each set includes a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003especial LED twist light brick\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that illuminates the lighthouse with a warm beacon, bringing your finished model to life day or night.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⚓ 245 premium LEGO® pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e💡 Includes a special LED twist light brick to illuminate the lighthouse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e📖 Full-color, printed step-by-step building instructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e📏 Finished model sits on a compact 5\" × 5\" display base\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🛍️ Carefully packed in a durable, resealable stand-up pouch for convenient storage during and after your build\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e📦 Shipped inside a protective poly mailer to help ensure your building set arrives safely\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🎁 A unique gift for lighthouse lovers, Ohio natives, builders, and maritime history enthusiasts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🧱 Designed using LEGO® Studio and built exclusively with genuine LEGO® bricks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeet the Designer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHi, I'm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMatt Jenkins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e from Dublin, Ohio.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI grew up along the shores of Lake Erie in Lorain and Huron, where lighthouses were always part of the landscape. Those early memories sparked a lifelong appreciation for these remarkable landmarks and the history they represent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs an adult, I rediscovered my love for LEGO building after my parents returned a box of my childhood bricks. Looking for a fun challenge, I designed a miniature Ohio Stadium on a 16×16 LEGO plate. I shared it online, and in 2015 my designs were even featured on ESPN's Big Ten Blog. What started as a single model quickly grew into hundreds of custom designs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday, more than \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12,000 orders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e later, I still personally design every model using LEGO® Studio, the official LEGO digital building software, before building, testing, and creating the printed instructions by hand. Every Block Lighthouses model is built exclusively with genuine LEGO® bricks and reflects countless hours of design and refinement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreating the Huron Lighthouse was especially meaningful because it represents a place that shaped my childhood. Designing this model allowed me to combine my passion for LEGO building with my appreciation for the Lake Erie shoreline I grew up exploring. Today, one of my favorite family traditions is visiting lighthouses with my wife and our three daughters, especially the Marblehead Lighthouse, our family's favorite.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMy daughters like to tease me that I'm in my \"Lighthouse Era,\" but they've also seen how meaningful this project has become. Block Lighthouses is more than a business—it's a way to celebrate these incredible landmarks and help preserve them for future generations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat's why \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ea portion of every sale is donated to local lighthouse preservation organizations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, helping support the care, restoration, and preservation of the very lighthouses that inspire these models. Every build you complete helps keep a small piece of maritime history shining for years to come.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThank you for supporting a small family business and for helping preserve America's lighthouse heritage—one brick at a time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BLOCK Lighthouses","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47977233121467,"sku":null,"price":79.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/3511\/8011\/files\/huron1a.jpg?v=1782843584","url":"https:\/\/blocklighthouses.com\/products\/huron-lighthouse-replica","provider":"BLOCK Lighthouses","version":"1.0","type":"link"}