VintageLegoEra Posted August 8, 2014 (edited) Heey Again,,, Continuing building the Modular series,,,,this thread will be all about the Grand Emporium....I have seen many reviews of this set and i am so impressed about the details and the look of this set...a very nice and cool one... This is my 5th build of these modular series.. There you go with some photos ( before the build ) : This is My first time owning this Tan Base-plate and it does look nice. Since this is 2010 release, lets see what new parts it has which makes the build soo exciting!.. Stay Tuned for the build! Cheers! Edited December 23, 2014 by Rick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charly1221 Posted August 9, 2014 (edited) I have one of this, or had, because it's now a secret building you'll see in some future It's a great buuilding, I recommend to you to build Edited August 9, 2014 by charly1221 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VintageLegoEra Posted August 9, 2014 I have one of this, or had, because it's now a secret building you'll see in some future It's a great buuilding, I recommend to you to build True...what u mean: secret building? ..:-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bjorn77 Posted August 10, 2014 I built this a few weeks ago. Love the exterior, but the interior is the worst of the lot. Nothing that 25 euro and 300 bricklinked pieces couldn't help though. :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AFOLguy1970 Posted August 10, 2014 I built this a few weeks ago. Love the exterior, but the interior is the worst of the lot. Nothing that 25 euro and 300 bricklinked pieces couldn't help though. :) The City Advent calendar from last year helped out. If you do a Christmas setup, you could include the tree, Santa, the presents, and the microbuild vehicles could go to the toy section. Also, the table setup and glasses would be useful in the housewares section. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bjorn77 Posted August 11, 2014 The City Advent calendar from last year helped out. If you do a Christmas setup, you could include the tree, Santa, the presents, and the microbuild vehicles could go to the toy section. Also, the table setup and glasses would be useful in the housewares section. I built a clothing rack for the ground floow. For the 2nd floor, I built sin's fantastic espesso bar plus I added shelves with housewares. For the 3rd floor, I added several shelves with various toys (micro builds and minifig utensils like skateboards). Here are the MOC's that inspired me: http://www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=90595 http://www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=93947&hl=%20grand%20%20emporium&st=50 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VintageLegoEra Posted August 11, 2014 I built a clothing rack for the ground floow. For the 2nd floor, I built sin's fantastic espesso bar plus I added shelves with housewares. For the 3rd floor, I added several shelves with various toys (micro builds and minifig utensils like skateboards). Here are the MOC's that inspired me: http://www.eurobrick...showtopic=90595 http://www.eurobrick... emporium&st=50 Very nice MOC...indeed although it has great exterior look, the interior is very poor which is very disappointing.... i will post my photos in few hours! Regards Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vernon Posted August 11, 2014 I have this set too. But haven't open it. I guess I will open and build it this weekend. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VintageLegoEra Posted August 11, 2014 I have this set too. But haven't open it. I guess I will open and build it this weekend. Enjoy it :)..Very Nice set! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Off the wall Posted August 11, 2014 Not giving a flip about the interior, and even if I did I find this interior satisfactory, I think the exterior is outstanding. So much so that I've expanded this building to be four stories and cover six of the 32 x 32 plates. There are at least a few of us who enjoy buying multiple copies of a modular and expanding its footprint. I think it keeps us going during the long drought between modular releases. Now that the GE is available again, I'm mulling over a fifth floor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bjorn77 Posted August 11, 2014 Modding interior is a less expensive way to keep going between modular releases. And I think it's a lot of fun coming up with new micro builds. Not everyone can afford six GE sets, less have the space to display them :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Off the wall Posted August 11, 2014 (edited) Actually, it took more than six. :-) The added fourth story took up a lot of parts. Not to mention the increased width. Edited August 11, 2014 by Off the wall Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VintageLegoEra Posted August 11, 2014 (edited) Back with the Progress... 1st Floor: Yummy!!...love these poly Bags Nice decoration of Tiles! Awesome Extra Legs, Hat and cap...and so funny that guy in changing room is having pants..lool ( No clrear photos...He needs privacy ) Spinning Door..Nice Idea Cute Simple Back Door..Could it be also Emergency Door? There it is...Done! Some Other side-Photos - The Little Boy is making some naughty actions... Models are absolutely Great! Big Smile with 2 big Shopping Bags... Remarks: *CONS: -Main annoying thing i faced is the base-plat on one side is little raised-up which gives bad level look on the ground/surface. -LEGO must include a Wall Ledge for men Legs ( Trouser ) like the one they did for the kit Shirt. *PROS: -Great Exterior Look. -New parts i see them for my first time (e.g: Large Transparent Windows,,,etc) -Changing Room Idea. -escalator idea is so nice and neat This is so far my review for the 1st floor and next Floor is on they way Thanks For Watching Cheers! Edited August 11, 2014 by VintageLegoEra Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VintageLegoEra Posted August 11, 2014 (edited) 2nd Floor: Done! Attached with 1st Floor: Remarks: -Nothing much to say about this floor except that it is a disappointing floor with almost empty interior and very fast to build it. -Well it has some new parts to me like: transparent bricks, Wine Glass Enjoy! 3rd floor coming soon Regards Edited August 11, 2014 by VintageLegoEra Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyDalton777 Posted August 11, 2014 I have this, so glad it has numbered bags. I was told that it had plain bags with no numbers (I haven't had the chance to build yet). With the amount of skateboards and basketballs/footballs (soccer) I have from sets spare, I might re arrange the seconds floor so it has a sport shop. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VintageLegoEra Posted August 11, 2014 I have this, so glad it has numbered bags. I was told that it had plain bags with no numbers (I haven't had the chance to build yet). With the amount of skateboards and basketballs/footballs (soccer) I have from sets spare, I might re arrange the seconds floor so it has a sport shop. Only the cafe Corner & Market Street were having non-Numbered bags. After these model, all the bags are numbered :) NIce..What you have spares will be excellent refill to floor 2.....Looking forward for your Build! Thnaks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VintageLegoEra Posted August 13, 2014 (edited) Here we go with Final Step: 3rd Floor & The Roof! I will leave you with the photos as nothing to say much for this 3rd Floor as it is Exactly same as 2nd Floor except , 3rd Floor is a Toy Section 3rd Floor: !Item of Interest! This Part is my first time to have it since 1984...a Very speculator part! What an Awesome chandelier and the best part, you have to build it! :) Done with 3rd Floor: The Roof: A Very nice build. Away from Routine Build of 2nd and 3rd Floor Indeed,,a nice idea and design of the Large Window on the Roof: Adv. Board: Done! Worker/Cleaner and his Lift: All Together! What a nice practical huge Extras: Worker/Cleaner Says: HI Guys/Gals. Thank you for Watching and see you in our next project: ( The Pet Shop ) And another Modular episode is finished and next is : The Pet Shop.. Stay Tuned! Hope you Enjoyed it! FIN Edited August 14, 2014 by VintageLegoEra Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TWO2SEVEN Posted August 26, 2014 This was my first modular build after coming back to Lego after 20 years. I was very impressed with the updated building techniques and exterior appearance. As others have said, the interior is somewhat lacking. I was pleasantly surprised when I built the Pet Shop (my second modular) this weekend that the interior was a bit more detailed. They look great next to each other. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VintageLegoEra Posted August 26, 2014 This was my first modular build after coming back to Lego after 20 years. I was very impressed with the updated building techniques and exterior appearance. As others have said, the interior is somewhat lacking. I was pleasantly surprised when I built the Pet Shop (my second modular) this weekend that the interior was a bit more detailed. They look great next to each other. Totally agree...i think from the Pet Shop to Parisian Restaurant, the interior details are getting detailed and nice ( and not to forget the Fire Brigade which also has a great finishing! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VintageLegoEra Posted November 13, 2014 (edited) OK,,,,,,,i decided to buy this set and use it in the modular to expand the Toy section.....:) Got it for a descent price which i am happy for it...:) The Set comes with 2 minifigures and to me these 2 Torsos are new to my collection which i reckon i got a great deal! Stay Tune for the look after i install it Edited November 13, 2014 by VintageLegoEra Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LAKAbricks Posted November 15, 2014 GE is a fantastic modular, and was also the first modular I got to build. And so far the only one. Right now it's not built, but I look forward to rebuilding it. And fill it with custom interiors. The chandelier is really a special part of this set. Already before I got GE, I was crazy about the chandelier. I look forward to see what you are going to do about the Christmas set, VLE. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VintageLegoEra Posted November 21, 2014 (edited) There it is with Xmas Tree,,,,preparation for the season.... I think best place for the tree next to the board! Ok guys, time to decorate the Tree! Enjoy! Edited November 21, 2014 by VintageLegoEra Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SeanJFry Posted November 22, 2014 Great build review man! I bought this set a few weeks ago and look forward to building it. Cool place to put a Christmas tree too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VintageLegoEra Posted November 22, 2014 Great build review man! I bought this set a few weeks ago and look forward to building it. Cool place to put a Christmas tree too. Thanks mate! I am sure you will enjoy the built. A nice set....Enjoy the building and have fun..:-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
