LEGO Icons Venetian Neighborhood: 5,682 pieces, 17 minifigures and release on November 1

The set includes 5,682 pieces, 17 minifigures, and a suggested retail price of $549.99.

LEGO Insiders get early access starting November 1, with the general release following on November 4.

What happened

LEGO has added the Venetian Neighborhood to the Icons line as a large Venetian scene featuring a canal, an arched bridge, and multiple buildings. In the official product description, LEGO highlights three main parts of the display: a luxury villa, an artisan glass-blowing workshop, and an astronomical clock tower. That makes it clear LEGO is positioning the set as a display model focused on architecture and Italian cityscapes.

The set consists of 5,682 pieces, making it one of the larger recent LEGO Icons releases. According to the reveal, the box includes 17 minifigures. These include gondoliers, musicians, tourists, and two carnival-goers in costumes and masks. It also comes with a long gondola that fits under the arched bridge, plus a 3D-printed street piano element built into the streetscape.

The build is modular. LEGO says roofs and entire floors can be removed to view the interiors of the buildings. The layout can also be split into two sections, allowing the set to be displayed in different ways. That makes the Venetian Neighborhood not just a large model, but one with multiple display options.

LEGO has set the suggested retail price at $549.99. At the time of publication, pre-orders were not yet available. The set number is 11388, and the release is split into two dates: first for LEGO Insiders, then for all buyers.

Background

The Venetian Neighborhood is a LEGO Icons display set centered on a recognizable Venetian canal district. The official description calls it a travel decor building set for adults and travel lovers, clearly framing it as a decorative collector model. The combination of a villa, glass workshop, and clock tower fits the architectural style LEGO often uses in the Icons line.

The set is notable not only for its piece count, but also for its character lineup. With 17 minifigures, LEGO puts a strong emphasis on street life around the canal. The inclusion of gondoliers, musicians, tourists, and carnival-goers gives the set a busy, lively feel. The long gondola and arched bridge reinforce that scene, since the gondola literally passes under the bridge.

One standout detail is the 3D-printed street piano element. That feature was mentioned in coverage of the reveal and shows LEGO experimenting with special elements even in this Icons set. The modular construction also lets builders remove roofs and floors to expose the interiors, which is especially relevant for collectors who like to view display sets from multiple angles.

A bonus set is also tied to the launch through the LEGO Store. It is the LEGO Icons Venetian Water Taxi (40898), a 322-piece Gift With Purchase. Available source information says the bonus set includes a water taxi, a dock setting, and minifigures of a captain and a tourist. The source details are not fully spelled out here, but the launch tie-in and set number 40898 are confirmed.

The Venetian Neighborhood fits neatly into the broader Icons range, where LEGO often releases large display models with a strong thematic focus. In this case, the emphasis is on a Venetian city setting, a high piece count, and a release that is first available exclusively to LEGO Insiders. That makes the set especially appealing to collectors following large builds and architectural display models.

Sources

LEGO official product information and IGN coverage of the LEGO Icons Venetian Neighborhood (11388) reveal.