LEGO’s new Downton Abbey set lets fans build the Crawleys’ estate

LEGO’s new Downton Abbey set recreates Highclere Castle with furnished rooms and 13 minifigures inspired by the series.(LEGO)If you purchase a product through a link on our site, we may receive compensation.By Josie Howell | jhowell@al.com“Downton Abbey” fans can now bring the Crawley family’s grand estate home, complete with the Dowager Countess and the staff who keep the household running. The new LEGO Ideas Downton Abbey set recreates the show’s setting with an ornate castle exterior and furnished rooms that capture life upstairs and downstairs.The Downton Abbey set is available now for $349.99 directly through LEGO with free shipping. The LEGO ideas set is designed primarily for adults ages 18 and older and comes with 4,711-pieces.LEGO Downton AbbeyLEGO’s new Downton Abbey set recreates Highclere Castle with furnished rooms and 13 minifigures inspired by the series.Buy NowRELATED: LEGO’s new PlayStation set for adults is full of ’90s nostalgiaThe model is based on Highclere Castle, where many scenes from the series were filmed. Inside, builders can assemble the dining room, main hall and library on the upper level, with the kitchen, servants’ hall and Mr. Carson’s office below. The top level lifts off, making it easier to inspect the downstairs rooms and arrange the characters.There are 13 minifigures representing the household from Season 6: the Dowager Countess, Lord Grantham, Lady Grantham, Lady Mary, Lady Edith, Tom Branson, Mr. Carson, Mrs. Hughes, Mr. Bates, Anna Bates, Thomas Barrow, Mrs. Patmore and Daisy Parker. The figures have expressions on both sides of their heads and additional clothing pieces that let them sit at the dining table.Smaller details give fans plenty to look for as they build. The kitchen includes an early electric mixer, while Carson’s office has a period candlestick telephone. Historical portraits and carefully arranged dining settings reflect the era, and the servants’ dining table follows the household’s hierarchy.A separate cedar tree and bench complete the grounds. The finished castle measures over 12 inches tall, 17.5 inches wide and 6.5 inches deep, so builders will need to plan some display space. The set grew out of a LEGO Ideas submission by fan designer Sebastian Veselka, turning his tribute to the series into an official build.Blackstone’s Adventure Ready tabletop griddle is under $98 at WalmartYETI’s new Dusk collection includes totes, backpacks and moreZappos is offering a rare deal on On Cloudmonster 3 running shoesASICS’ new GEL-SLOWCUSH running shoe has cloud-like cushioningBlackstone’s propane camping griddle is $40 off at AcademyJosie Howell is a commerce and news writer for AL.com where she primarily focuses on shopping and streaming content. She began her career in 2019 as an editor for The Chanticleer, Jacksonville State...