More details wash ashore regarding rumoured LEGO Art set for 2023

Additional details have begun to emerge from the deep regarding a potential LEGO Art set rumoured for release early next year.

A recent report suggested that a new LEGO Art set based on a famous Japanese woodblock print may be arriving in early 2023. The rumour stated that 31208 The Great Wave off Kanagawa could potentially launch on January 1 with 1,810 pieces for $100, or more likely $99.99.

The LEGO Art set could be based on the artwork of the same name, which was created by Japanese ukiyo-e artist Katsushika Hokusa and can currently be seen in display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. The same model is also ironically a submission in the LEGO Ideas second review round for 2022, although it’s highly-unlikely we’ll see two versions released. In addition, the report suggested that the model might be a similar 3D build to 21333 Vincent van Gogh – The Starry Night, rather than the mosaic theme usually associated with LEGO Art sets.

An updated story from Promobricks has now revealed more details regarding the potential set, reiterating the model’s release date and piece count and mentioning a possible price point of €99.99. The latest report states that 31208 The Great Wave off Kanagawa will probably be roughly the same size as the original woodblock print artwork, with the main wave constructed from a mixture of 1×1 mosaic tiles and various large plates. The source also mentions that the LEGO Art model may feature an inscription (matching the same in the top-left of the original artwork) and a golden frame.

As usual, there’s been no confirmation from the LEGO Group regarding any such set, so do take this latest rumour with a big pinch of salt for now.

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