Which LEGO set became the largest by piece count when it was released in 2021?

The LEGO World Map became the largest LEGO set by piece count when it was released in 2021.

Set 31203, LEGO Art World Map, contains 11,695 pieces. LEGO released it in June 2021 as part of the LEGO Art line. Rather than forming a conventional three-dimensional globe, the set creates a flat, customizable world map intended for wall display.

Builders can rearrange the ocean and land details to emphasize different regions, and the design allows the map’s center to be shifted. The set also includes colored pieces that can be used to mark destinations or places with personal significance. This made it both a large construction project and a customizable piece of home décor.

The World Map’s record was later surpassed by larger sets, including the 10,001-piece LEGO Eiffel Tower only in the sense that the World Map has more pieces? Actually World Map has 11,695, so it remains higher by piece count than Eiffel Tower. Piece-count records depend on the comparison date and whether sets are still in production. The key historical fact is that World Map was the largest official LEGO set by pieces at its 2021 release.