{"product_id":"new-london-lighthouse-replica","title":"New London Lighthouse Replica Model Building Set","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBring the charm and history of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNew London Lighthouse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to your home with this beautifully designed \u003c\/span\u003e524-piece building set made with 100% new \u003cspan\u003eLEGO®\u003c\/span\u003e bricks\u003cspan\u003e. Carefully crafted to capture the distinctive architecture of one of Connecticut's most recognizable lighthouses, this model offers a fun and rewarding building experience before becoming a striking display piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStanding on a compact\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e5\" × 5\" display base\u003cspan\u003e,\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eit's the perfect size for a desk, bookshelf, office, or mantel. Whether you're a lighthouse enthusiast, architecture lover, or avid builder, this model makes a unique addition to any collection.\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, bringing it to life with a warm beacon that's perfect for showcasing 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\u003e524 new LEGO® bricks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes a special LED twist light brick to illuminate the lighthouse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEasy-to-follow, full-color printed building instructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinished model sits on a compact 5\" × 5\" display base\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShips inside a full color Stand-Up Pouch with a protective poly mailer to help ensure your building set arrives safely\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn unforgettable gift for lighthouse lovers, builders, and maritime history enthusiasts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned for an enjoyable building experience and lasting display\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery BLOCK Lighthouses model is thoughtfully designed to celebrate the beauty, history, and architecture of America's iconic lighthouses. Build it, display it, and enjoy a timeless piece of coastal history in brick form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\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\u003eDesigning lighthouse replicas feels like coming full circle—combining my passion for building with the places that inspired me growing up. One of my favorite family traditions today is visiting lighthouses with my wife and our three daughters, especially the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarblehead Lighthouse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on Lake Erie, 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":47977235415227,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/3511\/8011\/files\/newlondon1.jpg?v=1782833628","url":"https:\/\/blocklighthouses.com\/products\/new-london-lighthouse-replica","provider":"BLOCK Lighthouses","version":"1.0","type":"link"}