Sherlock Holmes Book Nook (10351) – A Smart LEGO Investment and Must-Have LEGO Icons Set
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Discover the Latest LEGO Offers and Investment Potential of the Sherlock Holmes Book Nook (10351).
The game is afoot once again—but this time, in brick form. LEGO has unveiled a truly unique addition to its growing LEGO® Icons theme: Sherlock Holmes: Book Nook (10351). This imaginative new set pays homage to one of literature’s most enduring detectives while doubling as a stylish piece of bookshelf décor. Whether you're a lifelong fan of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s stories or simply love a well-designed display piece, this release is set to be a standout. Scheduled for release on 1st June 2025 and available to pre-order now, the Book Nook blends storytelling, nostalgia, and interior design in a way only LEGO can.
Why the Sherlock Holmes Book Nook is the Perfect LEGO Investment for Collectors and Fans?
Set Details: A Victorian Mystery in Miniature
Comprising 1,359 pieces, the Sherlock Holmes: Book Nook (10351) offers more than just an eye-catching display—it’s a cleverly designed scene brimming with narrative detail. When opened, the set reveals an intricate diorama featuring multiple locations central to Holmes’ universe: a revolving window bookshop, a mysterious terraced home with a sliding door, and the instantly recognisable 221B Baker Street interior, complete with Holmes’ fireplace, violin, and clue board. The set includes five LEGO minifigures—Sherlock Holmes, Dr. Watson, Irene Adler, Professor Moriarty, and newcomer Paige—each adding character and storytelling potential. With an RRP of $129.99 / £109.99 / E129.99, this set delivers both display value and play appeal, appealing to LEGO investors, LEGO collectors, book lovers, and LEGO fans alike.
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Conclusion: A Display Piece Worth Deducing
Blending literary homage with intricate design, Sherlock Holmes: Book Nook is more than just a LEGO set—it's a statement piece for your shelf and a love letter to classic detective fiction. Coming from the strong LEGO Icons theme this is definitely a set we will be adding to our watchlist for future. Whether you display it closed between novels or opened wide to reveal the secrets of Baker Street, it’s a set that invites curiosity and conversation.
Ready to bring the mystery home? Head over to LEGO to pre-order your LEGO 10351 set today and be among the first to display this charming and collectible slice of Victorian London.
