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LEGO Icons 11388 Venetian Neighborhood has now appeared on the official LEGO coming-soon page, giving us a first proper look at one of the largest upcoming adult-focused releases currently on the way. The listing confirms the set number, official product name, piece count, US price and launch timing directly from LEGO.com, which immediately makes this more useful than rumor coverage or retailer placeholders. LEGO is positioning the model as a detailed Venetian canal-side diorama, with a luxury villa, a glassblowing workshop, an astronomical clock tower, a gondola and a large cast of colorful characters. With 5,682 pieces, an 18+ age marking, a US price of $549.99 and a release window of Coming soon on November 4, 2026, this is clearly a major new LEGO Icons launch rather than a small seasonal curiosity.
The full official LEGO product page for Venetian Neighborhood is already live too, and that page adds a lot more context. LEGO describes the set as a celebration of Italian culture, travel and architecture, with modular sections that can be separated and rearranged for different display layouts. That mix of landmark atmosphere, architectural detail and display flexibility should make this one of the more distinctive large LEGO Icons releases now visible on the 2026 release calendar.
LEGO Icons 11388 set details at a glance
- Set name: Venetian Neighborhood
- Set number: 11388
- Theme: LEGO Icons
- Pieces: 5,682
- Age rating: 18+
- US price: $549.99
- Release status: Coming soon on November 4, 2026
What LEGO confirms about the Venetian Neighborhood
LEGO’s official description is unusually specific already. The company says the set recreates a Venetian waterfront scene with ornate architecture, an arched bridge, a canal and a gondola, while also highlighting interior spaces inside the buildings. Those interiors matter because they suggest this is not just a façade-heavy display model. LEGO is clearly trying to balance skyline-style presentation with the richer room-by-room detailing that many adult builders like to explore once the exterior shell is complete.
The product copy also mentions a luxury villa, an artisan glassblowing workshop and an astronomical clock tower. That combination gives the model a broader neighborhood feel instead of reducing Venice to a single building or postcard scene. Even before looking at the image gallery, that description alone makes 11388 sound more ambitious than a standard travel souvenir build.
Why this looks like a major adult LEGO Icons release
The first clue is the scale. At 5,682 pieces, 11388 is firmly in large-display territory, and the $549.99 US price confirms that LEGO sees it as a premium adult release. Sets at this level usually need to justify themselves with both presence and depth, and LEGO seems to be leaning into both. The official dimensions listed on LEGO.com say the finished diorama measures over 18 in. (48 cm) high, 25 in. (63 cm) wide and 12 in. (31 cm) deep, so this is not a shelf-corner mini build.
LEGO also says the set includes 17 colorful characters, including gondoliers, carnival-goers, tourists and musicians. That should add a lot of life to the finished scene without changing the fact that this is primarily an adult display model. In practice, that sounds like a build that aims for architectural atmosphere first, but uses character placement to keep the neighborhood from feeling static.
Modular sections and display flexibility
One of the more interesting official details is LEGO’s claim that the floors and roofs can be removed and that the sections can be separated and rearranged. That sounds especially promising for a model of this size. Large display builds can sometimes become visually impressive but awkward to interact with. If Venetian Neighborhood really does let builders open it up and vary the arrangement, that should make it feel more rewarding both during the build and after it reaches the display shelf.
That modular angle also helps the set stand apart from simpler landmark models. Instead of presenting one static block, LEGO seems to be offering a broader streetscape or canal-side vignette with enough segmentation to create a sense of exploration. For collectors who enjoy adult LEGO sets as both construction projects and long-term display pieces, that is usually a strong sign.
Release date, price and first takeaway
As of its official LEGO.com listing, LEGO Icons 11388 Venetian Neighborhood is marked as Coming soon on November 4, 2026 with a US price of $549.99. That is the key practical information fans were waiting for once the set surfaced on the coming-soon page, and it now comes straight from LEGO rather than second-hand sources.
First impressions are strong. The combination of Venetian architecture, canal-side scenery, modular construction and premium display scale gives this set a more distinctive identity than many generic cityscape builds. The official gallery already provides several solid images, and the written description is detailed enough to support a proper first-look article without stretching beyond confirmed facts. Unless LEGO changes anything before launch, 11388 already looks like one of the more notable adult LEGO Icons reveals currently sitting on the coming-soon page.
