Traveling back in time with the LEGO Typewriter

LEGO Ideas Typewriter is based on a contemporary typewriter model of a bygone era, including the one used by the LEGO Group founder Ole Kirk Kristiansen. The LEGO Typewriter features a center typebar that rises each time a letter key is pressed, linked to the carriage which moves across as you type, as well as a platen roller that real paper can be fed into.

In a fitting nod to the lost art of letter writing, the premium quality LEGO Typewriter set also comes with a letter written and signed by Thomas Kirk Kristiansen, chairman of the LEGO Group and a fourth-generation member of the family which still privately owns the business to this day.  

The original concept for the typewriter came through LEGO fan Steve Guinness’ submission to the LEGO Ideas platform.  While the concept of the typewriter dates back to the early 18th Century, Steve’s design, and the LEGO design team’s development of it, captures the styling cues of the modern 20th century typewriters, which still have a cult following today.

The LEGO Typewriter will be on sale on from 1st of July.  Every set comes with a signed letter from Thomas Kirk Kristiansen, chairman of the LEGO Group, translated into 43 different languages.  There are a total of 2079 pieces.  Model measures: Height: 12cm, Width: 27 cm, Length: 26 cm