LEGO® 60473 The City Tower: A Playground Built for Fans (and Maybe a Few Aliens)

If you’ve ever stared at your LEGO® City collection and thought, “What if I just stacked everything on top of everything else?”—congratulations, you’re the target audience for LEGO® 60473 The City Tower. This 1,941-piece behemoth doesn’t just push the boundaries of urban planning; it bulldozes right through them, tram line and all. And yes, it even has a spaceship dock, because why not? If LEGO® City had a skyline, this would be the building that makes architects weep and kids cheer.

A Tower for Every Fan (and Every Interest)

The City Tower is what happens when LEGO® decides to throw every LEGO® City trope into a blender and hit “build.” You’ve got a construction crane for the builders, a fire station for the heroes, a skate ramp for the thrill-seekers, and residential apartments for, well, the minifigures who need a place to crash after a long day of saving the city from alien invasions. Speaking of which, the set includes a new spacecraft and an astronaut minifigure with a helmet that pays homage to the Classic Space logo—plus an alien, because every city needs a little extraterrestrial flair.

The design is gloriously chaotic. It’s the kind of structure that looks like it was dreamed up by a 10-year-old with unlimited bricks and zero regard for zoning laws. And honestly? That’s what makes it so charming. This isn’t a set for the faint of heart or the lovers of minimalism. It’s for the fans who want their LEGO® City to be as packed with action as a Saturday morning cartoon.

Minifigures: The Life of the Party

Seven minifigures come with the set, including characters from the LEGO® City No Limits TV show. That’s right—your LEGO® City can now star its very own TV personalities. Whether they’re battling fires, skating, or just hanging out in their apartments, these minifigures are ready for anything. The astronaut, with that Classic Space helmet, is a standout, proving that LEGO® hasn’t forgotten its roots, even as it reaches for the stars (literally).

The Price Tag: A Towering Dilemma

Here’s where things get a little shaky. At €199.99 (US$209.99 / AU$299.99 / £179.99 / 1,485 DKK / 2,299 SEK / 929 PLN / 1,069 BRL), this set isn’t cheap. For under 2,000 pieces, the price per brick is higher than some LEGO® fans might expect, especially since there’s no third-party license to justify the cost. It’s a LEGO® City set through and through, which means the value proposition is a bit of a head-scratcher. Are you paying for the sheer audacity of the design? The exclusivity? The joy of finally having a spaceship dock in your city? Maybe.

But let’s be real: this isn’t a set for the LEGO® economists. It’s for the dreamers, the builders who see a skate ramp on the 10th floor and think, “Yes, that makes perfect sense.” If you’re looking for a big Christmas or birthday present that will dominate a shelf and spark hours of play, the City Tower delivers. Just be prepared to explain to your wallet why it’s worth it.

Exclusive and Ready to Launch

Mark your calendars: LEGO® 60473 The City Tower hits LEGO.com and LEGO® Stores on June 1, 2025. It’s an exclusive, so don’t expect to stumble upon it at your local toy store. And if you’re a LEGO® City fan, you’ll want to decide fast—this is the kind of set that could sell out faster than a LEGO® convention exclusive.

Final Thoughts: Built for Fans

The City Tower is LEGO® City at its most unapologetic. It’s bold, it’s busy, and it’s built for fans who want their city to be as wild and wonderful as their imaginations. Is it practical? Not even a little. Is it worth the price? That depends on how much you value sheer, unbridled creativity. But one thing’s for sure: it’s going to be a conversation starter.

So, are you ready to add a little controlled chaos to your LEGO® City? Or is this one tower too far? Either way, LEGO® has once again proven that when it comes to building, the only limit is how high you’re willing to stack.