LEGO’s “Ideas” website – where fans can submit mockups or make suggestions for future LEGO sets – currently features a wonderfully detailed Apple Store.
The LEGO Apple Store is not modeled after a specific Apple Store location, instead making use of several design elements from several real retail locations, including an all-glass facade, an Apple logo on the front, as well as the roof, a second level that can be accessed via stairs, and the store, is staffed by tiny LEGO figures wearing classic blue Apple t-shirts.
The store floor features iPhones and Macs on display tables, alongside shelves full of products (including a headphone section), and more. Indoor ficus trees in white pots also make the scene, just as in the real Apple Store retail location.
The set was designed by Legotruman, who has submitted several LEGO ideas, was responsible for the Starry Night LEGO set that is currently available for sale.
The Design
- This model is not based on any one specific Apple store location. Instead, it is uniquely designed after observing the features and style shared by many iconic store locations.
- The building features tall glass walls around the front and two sides.
- The huge apple logo shines in white, placed front and center. These are features seen in most apple stores, contributing to the consistent aesthetics of these locations.
- Black border “door frames” indicates the entrances.
- Inside, clean space with friendly staff members in blue t-shirts.
- The long wooden tables showcasing the latest iPhone, iMac and MacBook.
- On the shelves, white product packages and headphones (arranged in a floral pattern, seen in many store locations).
- On the right, indoor Ficus trees in white pot with nougat brim (seen in many real-life store locations).
- On the left, stairs crossing the boundary of indoor/ outdoor spaces.
- Upstairs, a display table for colorful Apple Watch, more staff helpers, and a beautiful color gradient screen as backdrop. Many store locations feature similar large display on white wall backgrounds.
The LEGO Apple Store Kit could be considered as an official retail LEGO set if the kit gets 10,000 “supporters” on the LEGO Ideas site. Currently, the LEGO Apple Store Kit has more than 2,500 supporters and it has 599 days left to gain the required amount of supporters.
