Modular Building Sets - Rumours and Discussion

[Lion King]

3 hours ago, jus1973 said:

I am also wondering where they will be going for the 20th anniversary set.  I think it’s likely to be a 48 stud wide one, and hopefully it’ll reference some of the last 10 years worth of modulars.  I don’t know if it’ll be much taller than the usual heights, but I expect it to be a fair bit more expensive, possibly as much as £300/€350, maybe more given that the regular sized modular was £229 this year.  

I would love to see something like an enclosed shopping arcade, rather like the Victorians built in some cities in the UK.  You could add a number of smaller businesses and the like, over two floors, with perhaps a couple of penthouse apartments on the top.  I think thats quite unlikely however, as is a skyscraper imo.  Whatever it is, some will love it, others wont, but I’ll still be adding it to my city, even if it means removing some of my MOCs.

I agree with you taht a taller modualr buidling woudl be expesnive. But it seems that Lego keeps increasing price over years since Boutique Hotel  then now the new price ag on Shopping Street. It depends on individuals’ budget - I don’t buy anything from Rebudiable, Ideas and even BDP.  

And I like your idea! It would be lovely. I wonder if 20th anniveary set would have Easter eggs that refer to previous 19 modular buildings. Like they did with AS and BH. 

40 minutes ago, Pauolo said:

Ngl, the 20th anniversary modular being the tallest one to date wouldn't make for an exciting selling point. Especially after the Lego superhero designers made the Daily Bugle and Avengers Tower stand out among all modulars. But then, I can't imagine what the designers could explore next that wouldn't feel like a repetition of previous techniques and ideas.

I'd love to see this as well, or some kind of covered market. But it would be hard to make it into an appealing display set if the enclosed street is the main focus. Or maybe, have it open in the middle to be displayed in a different way and still show the shops inside.

I’m not sure if I would agree with that a taller modular buidling / 4-floor skyscraper. You might be right about repition, although i’m opimisitic they would find some ways to make it more fun. We have several taller buidlings like Lord of the Rings, Marvel, Star Wars, and other themes. They look pretty cool and I think Lego would figure out how to do that differently. Maybe high-rise apartment or office skysraper (ground floor = lobby, 1st floor = office cubes, 2nd floor = meeting room and break room, 3rd floor = CEO’s office).  I can’t rmemeber if there is a working elevator in modualr buidling series? 

[RichardGoring]

I like the idea of a shopping arcade and think the Victorian ones in the UK are terrific. I rather like two models on Rebrickable which remind me of them.

Botanical Garden by Berthil is wonderful and I really enjoyed building it - LEGO MOC-26998 Botanical Garden by Berthil | Rebrickable - Build with LEGO

 

Also, the reimagined Market Street by SleeplessNight looks great and really leans into the idea of an arcade - LEGO MOC-206123 Art Nouveau Market Street by SleeplessNight | Rebrickable - Build with LEGO

Both look great from the front and could be very impressive if set on a 48-wide base.

[Berthil]

11 hours ago, RichardGoring said:

Botanical Garden by Berthil is wonderful and I really enjoyed building it - LEGO MOC-26998 Botanical Garden by Berthil | Rebrickable - Build with LEGO

Thanks, good to hear you enjoyed it!