My favorite camera to look at is the Polaroid SX-70. In fact, I own a brown-leather version and it resides on my bookshelf at home. It’s a cult classic instant camera introduced in 1972, and 50 years later it looks set to become a charming Lego set. I simply can’t wait to get my hands on it!
I recently shared my thoughts about the SLR camera-inspired Lego Retro Camera 3-in 1 creator set that is available on the official Lego website for $20 / £17.99, and listed with a January 1, 2024 sales start date. Now, according to all the major Lego fan sites, there’s a Lego Polaroid SX-70 One Step (set no.21345) on the horizon too, with a rumored launch date also on New Year’s Day.
I’m a big camera and Lego fan and, like buses, have been waiting ages for a camera-themed set to appear, only for two to come along at once. Still, I’m not complaining – January 1, 2024 should be a special day!
Based on the rumors, the Retro Camera set will be a 261-piece build, recommended for those eight years and older. According to the fan site Bricks Up , the Lego Polaroid SX-70 One Step will cost $79.99 (approx £63), will have around twice the number of pieces, and will be recommended for adults only, with an 18+ age range – not that the rating will put my children off.
Like the Retro Camera set, the Polaroid SX-70 build packs plenty of charming features that has SX70 fans like me smiling, including a viewfinder, shutter button and ‘working’ film cassette door.
As well as the camera, you also get a film pack to build, together with a few instant prints, and it looks as though the film can be positioned in the camera as if it’s just ejected after a photo has been taken. Neat.