LEGO Tulip Field Windmill has been announced for official release, inspired by Maximilian Lambrecht’s original creation.
The LEGO Group has announced that a set inspired by the colourful tulip fields in The Netherlands is on the way. It is likely to be released in late 2027 or early 2028.
LEGO Tulip Field Windmill is based on the distinctive architecture of Dutch windmills, which were originally built to pump water from low-lying polders to power millstones to grind grain, saw timber, and grind materials that were used to produce paint. Around 1,200 of these windmills survive today and are now protected as symbols of national heritage.
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Maximilian Lambrecht created Tulip Field Windmill and submitted it to the LEGO Ideas platform, where 10,000 users voted for the build. It appealed to botany enthusiasts and lovers of classical architecture. It was then reviewed by the LEGO Group and it is now approved to become an official LEGO set.
The model features a windmill surrounded by colourful rows of red, pink and purple tulips. These spring flowers are another icon of The Netherlands, ideally suited to the climate and soil, with the mild winters and summers allowing the tulips to bloom for weeks on end.
“Inside there is a fully furnished interior, as well as technical elements to let the windmill blades turn, which is meant to capture humanity’s ability to work with nature,” Maximilian explained, in reference to the little kitchen on the ground floor that has an oven ready to make bread or waffles. “The Tulip Field Windmill is designed to be a tribute to spring, tradition and centuries of engineering innovation.”
Now the professional designers will adapt the fan model and create something that meets the LEGO Group’s stringent standards. Maximilian has had success on Ideas before, as 21366 Floating Sea Otters is based on his build.
Originally brought to The Netherlands in the 15th century from the Ottoman Empire, tulips immediately gained popularity due to their vibrant colours, featuring in still-life paintings and added to opulent gardens. But as demand grew, the bulbs soared in price, leading to an era in the 17th century called ‘tulip mania.’ While the mania eventually dwindled, the popularity of the flower endures and tulips are still one of the biggest exports from The Netherlands to this day. Around 6 billion tulips bulbs are grown every year and over half of these flowers are exported internationally to shops and florists.
This is one of the three sets that have been officially announced as upcoming LEGO Ideas models, alongside Interstellar and Chinese Cork Art Carving. Then two more have been added to the Parking Lot during this review round, The 5th Element – Korben Dallas Taxi and Peashooter, for further consideration.
The LEGO Group recently announced 21375 Godzilla, the largest ever LEGO Ideas set.
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