Modular building

Go Off the Grid with LEGO ICONS 11371 Shopping Street. [Review]

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I have to admit, I have a rather soft spot for the annual modular set. When our family discovered that Adult Fans were a thing, back in 2009, we may well have picked up the modulars sets that were available at the time. Things have certainly changed over the years: faces have changed, flowers have changed, colours have exploded, and printed elements are more likely to replace a brick-built font on the building’s facade.

I was quite excited when the LEGO Group sent 11371 Shopping Street over for review, ahead of its January 1 2026 release. The set has 7 minifigures, 3456 pieces and will be priced at AUD 399.99/
£229.99/US$249.99/€249.99.

This new Shopping Street – incorporating a musical instrument store and a furniture store/carpenter – brings a few features that left me feeling nostalgic for the early days of modular buildings, while at the same time, feeling fresh and innovative. Let’s take a closer look.

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10350: Tudor Corner [Rambling Review]

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The Modular building release is a key date in the AFOL Focused set release calendar. The 10350 Tudor Corner is the 20th Modular building in the series to be released (not including several other compatible releases in other themes such as Marvel, Ninjago and the Chinese Spring Festival). Due for release on January 1 2025, I was delighted to be sent a copy of the set for review by the LEGO Group. All opinions are my own.

Now, what would you expect to find in a set that represents such a milestone? A nod to the Traditions of the past? Innovations? New parts or recolours? Neat techniques? Storytelling? All of the above? Let’s take a look inside and find out.

I may have dived in too deep…

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2025’s Modular Building Revealed: 10350 Tudor Corner

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It’s that most wonderful time of the year: sure, Christmas is coming, and the advent calendars are opening day by day. But more importantly, the latest LEGO® modular building has finally been revealed.

Modular buildings have a special place in my heart: back when I discovered such as thing as an AFOL, the modular buildings were just taking off. This was a time when the Modular buildings were a cornerstone of the AFOL experience. With only a handful of adult-focused sets being released each year, the modular was the one purchase most people seemed to agree with, whether they were otherwise into cars, trains or Star Wars.

These days, we see sets focused on grown ups being launched every other week. It is almost routine and mundane. But still, the modular always feels special.

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LEGO® IDEAS 21353 Botanical Garden Revealed

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Plants are blooming for LEGO® Enthusiasts: since the introduction of the Botanical Range back in 2020, we have seen the arrival of 14 ICONs botanicals sets, 6 creator sets and two gifts with purchase. We have seen the 1000 piece LEGO Friends Botanical Garden, a set that was for many adults, their first Friends set.

Today, the LEGO Group unveiled 21353 – The LEGO Ideas Botanical Gardens. With 3792 pieces, this set has 12 unique minifigures. It has four birds, a dog, a frog, a bunny and a squirrel. It is two baseplates wide, 64 bricks wide, and it contains over 35 brick built species of plants. It will go on sale on November 4th (November 1 for LEGO Insiders), at LEGO Branded retail outlets, priced at $AUD499.99/ €329.99 / £289.99 / $USD329.99 / 429.99 CAD

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10326 Modular Natural History Museum Revealed. December 1 Release!

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The Modular buildings have, over the years, given us a mix of Dining, Retail, Residential, Professional sevices, Community Service and Entertainment venues. this year, its something a little different. After months of speculation, the annual game of ‘what will this year’s modular look like comes to an end with the reveal of the 10326 Natural History Museum. With 2014 pieces, and a foot print of 25×38 cm (32×48 studs), it has a slightly higher part count than the 4002 than 2017s Assembly Square.

As well as its size, this set breaks a 10 year tradition of the January 1st release, with the official release date moved forward to December 1st, providing AFOLs with an extra special item to put on their Christmas list. The set will cost $USD299.99/€299.99/£259.99/$AUD 449.99 /2499 CNY/121990 HUF/389.99 CAD and is available to preorder NOW! (affiliate link)

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