Ethan Crossfield 
LEGO’s Book Nook range is expanding beyond famous fictional worlds, if a prematurely published retailer listing is accurate. New Zealand retailer Toyworld briefly displayed LEGO Icons set 11379, identified in the listing as “Bookstore: Book Nook” and shown on its packaging as “Bookshop Book Nook.” The reported 1,690-piece model would be the largest entry in the young product line by piece count, although not necessarily the widest when opened.
A New Book Nook Listing Appeared Before Its Official Reveal
Toyworld published the listing in late August 2026 and removed it within hours on August 31. Images captured before the page disappeared showed an 18+ LEGO Icons set priced at NZ$249.99, or approximately $150, with two minifigures included. The conflicting names suggest that the product’s final branding may not be settled: the retailer called it “Bookstore: Book Nook,” while the box images used “Bookshop Book Nook.”
The photographs provide considerably more information than the product title alone. The model appears to open into a two-story bookstore featuring tall shelves, upper balconies, reading spaces, a spiral staircase, lamps, plants, and a small café counter. Tiny books fill much of the interior, while packaging text points to understated references to well-known literature. The set also appears to include an author and a reader, reinforcing its general bookstore setting.
How 11379 Compares With Earlier LEGO Book Nooks
LEGO introduced the Book Nook concept in June 2025 with three shelf-sized models: 76450 Book Nook: Hogwarts Express, 10351 Sherlock Holmes: Book Nook, and 10367 The Lord of the Rings: Balrog Book Nook. Set 76478 Book Nook: Dumbledore’s Office followed on June 1, 2026.
The reported 1,690 pieces would place 11379 well above the current leader, 10351 Sherlock Holmes: Book Nook, which contains 1,359 pieces. That is a difference of 331 pieces, or roughly 24 percent. However, piece count is not the same as physical footprint. The cached Toyworld information described the rumored Bookshop model as approximately 20 centimeters tall and 40 centimeters wide when open. The 1,201-piece Balrog Book Nook is listed at roughly 22 by 44 centimeters in the same configuration, making it slightly larger across those measurements.
The Rumored Set Could Broaden the Subtheme
The first four Book Nook releases are tied to recognizable fictional settings, ranging from the Hogwarts Express and Dumbledore’s Office to Sherlock Holmes and The Lord of the Rings. The leaked 11379 design appears different because it presents an original bookstore rather than a single licensed universe. “Brickville Books” signage is visible in the images, and the shelves seem to use broad literary references instead of books from one specific franchise.
That shift could give the Book Nook line more room to explore everyday environments while preserving its defining shelf-display format. Retailers already appearing to have marketing material also suggests that an official announcement may not be far away, though LEGO has not confirmed the set in the available information.
Key points
- LEGO set 11379 was briefly listed by New Zealand retailer Toyworld before being removed.
- The rumored Bookshop Book Nook reportedly contains 1,690 pieces and two minifigures.
- Its bookstore design includes two levels, balconies, reading areas, a spiral staircase, and a café counter.
- It would be LEGO’s largest Book Nook by piece count, but Balrog Book Nook may occupy a larger open footprint.
Expert View
The leak points to a potentially important change in LEGO’s Book Nook strategy. The range began with recognizable licensed settings, but an original bookstore could appeal to builders who prefer display models without committing to one franchise. Its higher piece count also positions the set as a more substantial centerpiece for the theme, even if the Balrog model remains larger in shelf width. Until LEGO confirms the product name, release details, and dimensions, the retailer information should be treated as an early indication rather than a final announcement.
