Head-to-head
LEGO Ideas Fender Stratocaster vs LEGO Ideas Typewriter
Both built. Both reviewed. Here's how they actually compare on the things that matter.
Set #21329
LEGO Ideas Fender Stratocaster
A LEGO Stratocaster. With a tiny Fender Princeton Reverb amp. And a tiny coiled cable. The most musical LEGO display set ever shipped.
Set #21327
LEGO Ideas Typewriter
The keys press. The carriage moves. The paper scrolls. This is one of the cleverest mechanical builds LEGO has ever shipped — and it's now retired.
By the numbers
The spec sheet.
| Metric | LEGO Ideas Fender Stratocaster | LEGO Ideas Typewriter |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Pieces | 1,074 | 2,079WINS |
| MSRP | $99.99WINS | $249.99 |
| Price per piece | $0.09WINS | $0.12 |
| Verdict | Must buy | Must buy |
| Best for | Musicians, music fans, and builders who want a smaller-footprint LEGO Ideas set with high display energy. | Writers, designers, vintage-aesthetic collectors, and anyone who appreciates working mechanisms over static display. |
Pros & cons
What I actually noticed.
LEGO Ideas Fender Stratocaster
Pros
- 1:1 scale Fender Stratocaster with movie-accurate proportions
- Includes a Fender Princeton Reverb amp at matching scale
- Two interchangeable neck colors (sunburst and red)
- Coiled cable accessory connects guitar to amp
- Compact, photogenic, and gift-ready
Cons
- Doesn't actually play sound (it's a sculpture, not a working instrument)
- Some sticker work on the amp control panel
- Strings are printed on, not real cables
LEGO Ideas Typewriter
Pros
- All 36 type bars actually move when you press the keys
- Carriage advances and the paper scrolls — fully working mechanism
- Vintage aesthetic that doesn't look like a LEGO set on a shelf
- Now retired — secondary-market value has risen 40%+ since 2024
- Excellent build pacing, never a dull bag
Cons
- Retired status means you're paying $300–$400+ on the aftermarket
- Type-bar mechanism is delicate — keep cats and toddlers away
- Doesn't actually print, despite what the box photography implies
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Comparison generated from our individual reviews. Pros, cons, and ratings come from full hands-on builds — see each review for the complete take.