LEGO #10621 “Capitol Invasion” Building Set
Did LEGO actually release a “Capitol Invasion” building set after the attack on The Capitol by Trump-supporters?
No, it is a fake set. LEGO did not design nor release this set. LEGO creates joyful, family friendly toys, and this set is not and will never be made by the Danish toy company.
The fake set #10621 spread fast on the internet. Was it planned before the attack by the MAGA-mob?
No, this fake product was created as a satirical comment after the after the angry mob attacked the Capitol building in Washington.
Why is number 10621 used as product identifier / item number?
If you split the numbers, you end up with 1, 06 and 21, representing month number 1, day number 06 and the year 21. This corresponds with the date of the attack, which took place on January 6, 2021.
Who are the mini figures featured in the set meant to depict?
- The figure wearing a fur hat with horns has been identified as Jacob Anthony Chansley aka Jake Angeli – also known as QAnon Shaman. Now charged for violent entry and disorderly conduct. BBC has more about him.
Click here to search for Jacob Anthony Chansley on Google - The figure sitting on the table next to the computer monitor has been identified as Ricard Barnett of Gravette, Arkansas. He’s facing a full bucket of charges after breaking into the office of Nancy Pelosi. The Department of Justice issued a press release listing the charges he is facing.
Click here to search for Richard Barnett on Google - The figure holding the lectern (the speaker podium with a seal) has been identified as “Florida Man” Adam Christian Johnson of Parrish, Florida. Guess there’s always a Florida Man involved in stupid events… The Miami Herald has more info about the charges against him.
Click here to search for Adam Christian Johnson on Google
From the nation that brought us numerous wars in the name of democracy comes the 2021 hit – The Terrorist Attack on the United States Capitol – orchestrated by the 45th President of the United States Donald Trump.
Donald Trump lost the 2020 election to Joe Biden, but went absolutely nuts and instigated nationwide insanity among his supporters. What better way to defend American values, than having your hang-arounds attack the very core of democracy?
Please, Make America Sane Again.
A few other places to waste your time:
Wikipedia: 2021 storming of the United States Capitol
PBS: How the attack on the U.S. Capitol unfolded
New York Times: World Leaders Express Horror at U.S. Capitol Attack
BBC: US Capitol riots: World leaders react to ‘horrifying’ scenes in Washington