Category: LEGO Modular Buildings (Page 1 of 3)

LEGO Creator Modular Buildings 10th Anniversary Video

April 3, 2017 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran / 1 Comment

Yesterday, LEGO did a teaser on their social media networks on the 10th anniversary of the LEGO Creator Modular Buildings. Today on their YouTube channel, they just released a full video showing off the history of the highly popular theme. Check out the video below as Jamie Berard talks about some of the modulars. Which modular(s) is your favorite?

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LEGO ReBrick Modular Building Contest

October 26, 2016 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran / 1 Comment

If you want to be one of the first people to own the 10th anniversary modular set with the LEGO Creator Assembly Square (10255), LEGO ReBrick has announced a new building contest for a chance to win one. From now until November 29, 2016, expand your favorite modular building by building a new room for it. If you don’t own the modular building you want to build for, don’t fret because you don’t actually have to own the set. You just have to state in the description of which building you’re creating the interior for.

For being the grand prize winner, LEGO has provided some very nice sets as prizes. On top of the 10th anniversary Assembly Square (10255), you’ll also be getting the Pet Shop (10218), Parisian Restaurant (10243), Detective’s Office (10246), Palace Cinema (10232), and the Brick Bank (10251). That’s right! One winner will be getting a total of six sets for creating the best interior for a modular building. Check out the full rules in the link above.

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LEGO Creator Assembly Square (10255) Modular Officially Announced

October 17, 2016 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran / 4 Comments

To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the LEGO Creator Modular Building line, LEGO has officially announced the newest direct-to-consumer set with the Assembly Square (10255). It consists of a whopping 4,002 pieces and will retail for $279.99. There will be no early access for the Assembly Square so it will be available for everyone starting on January 1, 2017.

As an anniversary set, designer Jamie Berard has take past references from previous eleven modular buildings and have implemented into the Assembly Square.

10182 Café Corner

– Café on corner of plaza w/coffee mug sign
– Yellow and white striped awnings
– Micro version of CC on apartment shelf
– Printed tile to represent CC Box
– Corner door built using turntables
– Cherries in trash
– Green Baseplates

10190 Market Street

– Micro version of MS on apartment shelf
– Bakery is linked to croissant sign from MS

10185 Green Grocer

– Micro version of GG on apartment shelf
– Rooftop BBQ
– Sand Green color of mid-building
– Updated baby pram (now including baby!)

10197 Fire Brigade

– Rooftop door access
– Kitchen in apartment

10211 Grand Emporium

– Detailing around roof above Dance Studio
– Wedding cake to go with wedding outfits in GE Window

10218 Pet Shop

– Parrot in flower shop & Chihuahua
– Sand Blue color of Music/Dance Studios
– Windows for Music/Dance Studios shared with PS

10224 Town Hall

– Tower roof style shared with TH
– Wedding cake for married couple in TH
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LEGO 2017 Modular Building Rumors

September 29, 2016 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran / 6 Comments

LEGO will be celebrating its 10th anniversary of the LEGO Creator Modular Buildings in 2017 there’s already rumors of what the next set could be. There’s no concrete details of it yet but word is that it is called the Assembly Square (10255) and will be available in January 2017 at 2,699 DKK which is about $300 if you take a set to compare it to.

Brickcon is this weekend and the convention has been known to announce some exclusive direct-to-consumer sets such as the Parisian Restaurant (10243) back in 2013 and the Santa’s Workshop (10245) in 2014. Who knows if LEGO will be announcing something this year at Brickcon but we can only hope.

**Note: Picture above is not the Assembly Square.**

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LEGO Creator Modular Brick Bank (10251) Officially Announced

October 11, 2015 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran / 9 Comments

At the BricKorea fan event in South Korea, LEGO has officially announced the next modular to its popular lineup, the LEGO Creator Brick Bank (10251). The set contains 2,380 pieces and retails for $169.99 and will be in January 2016. Modular fans have been waiting for another corner building since 2013 when the Palace Cinema (10232) was released but we’ll be getting one at the beginning of the year. There will be no early VIP access for the set. Check out the press release and more images of the Brick Bank (10251) below.

10251 Brick Bank
Ages 16+. 2,380 pieces.
US $169.99 – CA $219.99 – DE 149.99€ – UK £119.99 – DK 1399.00 DKK
*Euro pricing varies by country. Please visit shop.LEGO.com for regional pricing.

Make a safe deposit at the Brick Bank!

Make a secure deposit at the highly respected Brick Bank, featuring an array of intricate details and hidden surprises. Easy-to-remove building sections provide access to the detailed interior, comprising a bank with an atrium foyer, tiled floor, arched windows, ornate chandelier, lockable vault and a transaction counter with security glass; a laundromat with printed window, tiled floor and 4 laundry machines; plus 2 second-floor offices with an array of detailed furniture, fixtures and accessories. The exterior of the building features a detailed sidewalk and an elaborate façade with carving and statue décor, decorative roofline, large arched windows, central balcony, clock and an accessible roof terrace featuring a large skylight.

• Includes 5 minifigures: a bank manager, secretary, teller, and a mom and

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LEGO Toys R Us Bricktober 2015 Building Instructions

October 2, 2015 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran / 2 Comments

Bricktober 2015 is happening right now at Toys R Us and you can either get a set with purchases of $75 or more or buy them outright for $19.99. For those who don’t have a TRU near them or don’t want to buy the sets off the secondary market, there is some good news. LEGO has upload all four Bricktober 2015 sets onto their servers and you can download them in PDF format so you can build your own.

Bricktober Hotel (40141)

Bricktober Train Station (40142)

Bricktober Bakery (40143)

Bricktober Toys R Us Store (40144)

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LEGO Toys R Us Bricktober 2015 Official Images

September 14, 2015 / Allen "Tormentalous" Tran / 13 Comments

HKLUG over on Facebook has posted the official images of the LEGO Toys R Us Bricktober 2015 sets. Like with previous years, the sets will be in a mini-modular type that can connect with each other using TECHNIC pins. This year will again feature four different sets being offered starting in October with purchases of a certain dollar amount, usually at $75 or more. During and after the Bricktober promotion periods, you can also find the sets being sold separately for $19.99 each. Thanks to Lee for the email.

Bricktober Hotel (40141)

Bricktober Train Station (40142)

Bricktober Bakery (40143)

Bricktober Toys R Us Store (40144)

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