Mould King's Architecture Theme Continues with the Chrysler Building and Statue of Liberty

I love architecture, and I love building architecture brick sets. The category isn't for everyone. Especially those who demand a variety of pieces and colors throughout a single build, but I enjoy the repetition. For me personally, it always leads to a very satisfying building experience. So when I saw that Mould King was continuing its Architecture theme with two new NYC landmarks, I was beyond thrilled! The Chrysler Building #22036 comes in at 2,265 pieces with lighting included, and the Statue of Liberty #22032 contains 2,620 pieces.

The Chrysler Building is the one I picked up. I came across the set on Merlin's a few days ago, saw the Mould King label, and that was enough for me. I don't think I have ever purchased something so quickly, or so blindly. Set #22036 contains 2,265 pieces with lighting included in the box. Most Architecture sets at this scale are static, leaving you to chase down a third-party light kit afterward. Having lighting in the package means the build comes together as the designer intended from the start, which matters for a skyscraper where the spired crown is the whole point. The Chrysler is one of those buildings where if you don't nail the silhouette and the crown proportions, the entire build falls apart visually. From the promo shot, it looks like Mould King got it right. I have a direct view of the Chrysler Building from my office building in New York City, so this release is especially meaningful for me.

The Statue of Liberty is the other release. Set #22032, 2,620 pieces. What stands out to me is that Mould King chose to include the star-shaped Fort Wood pedestal underneath the statue itself. Most brick Liberty builds float her on a small base and call it done. Including the actual fort grounds the build in its real setting on Liberty Island, and it pushes the piece count high enough that you're getting a substantial display piece rather than a tabletop ornament.

Brick quality always matters, but it matters more for architecture. Mould King uses exclusively GoBricks parts, which is why they rank as my third favorite brick brand (after Lumibricks and Pantasy, of course). For an architectural display model, you cannot get away with anything less than excellent clutch power and color consistency. I learned this the hard way with a beautifully designed NYC skyline set that, unfortunately, was sold with Xingbao parts. Total disaster. When you are building skyscrapers, you don't want them bending at the middle as if an active windstorm were rolling through the metropolitan area. Needless to say, I am very much looking forward to building a two-foot tall architectural model with GoBricks parts.

A word on LEGO's Architecture theme while we're here. I love it. Well, I used to. The early releases were genuinely defining for the category, but several of LEGO's recent Architecture sets feel like they could just as easily be sold under the Art theme. They have strayed too far from what made Architecture special in the first place, which is part of why I find Mould King's investment in the category so encouraging. Now, will I purchase LEGO's upcoming Sagrada Familia? Because THAT is an Architecture set. Maybe. But I would need to add an addition to my house first.

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