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  • Idea Book 238-1 : Big Cinema

    Idea Book 238-1 : Big Cinema

    The LEGO construction in this image from LEGO Idea Book No. 238 German Edition is a vibrant, compact modern cinema building (or movie theater), designed as a standalone urban attraction. We don’t see it very well on the picture since it stands behind another building so this will be my own interpretation ! It’s an…

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  • Idea Book 238-1 : Black & White shops & residential building

    Idea Book 238-1 : Black & White shops & residential building

    This building can be found circled in black on this picture extracted from page 2 of the German Idea Book 238. As it can’t clearly be seen, there might be some approximations coming with my proposal. It’s a great 5 stages residential building with regular 1×6 windows and transparent bricks. There’s a higher tower on…

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  • Town Extension : The Mini Shop

    Town Extension : The Mini Shop

    Welcome to the guide for building a quaint LEGO shop inspired by the classic designs of the Lego System Town Set. On the left side of the yellow section of the image, you’ll notice a small building partially cut off, with rounded angles, suggesting a small storefront. This is extracted from the Gift Package /…

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  • Town Plan : Corners

    Town Plan : Corners

    The LEGO structure in the image is a tall, multi-story building, likely representing an office or apartment block, inspired by the vintage designs of the late 1950s and early 1960s LEGO town sets. You can find here all the other builds of this picture! Instructions Inventory Quantité Photo Nom de la Pièce 6 Brick 1…

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  • Town Plan : Hotel with wings

    Town Plan : Hotel with wings

    The structure in the image is a two-story hotel building, likely inspired by the vintage designs of the late 1950s and early 1960s LEGO town sets. The hotel is a rectangular building with a sturdy, blocky construction made primarily from white LEGO bricks, giving it a clean and classic appearance. It features a steeply sloped…

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  • Town Plan : Large Window and 2 doors café

    Town Plan : Large Window and 2 doors café

    The LEGO structure in the image is a small, single-story building that I have identified as a café, likely inspired by the vintage designs of the late 1950s and early 1960s LEGO town sets. It is extracted from the LEGO City history article. The café is a rectangular building with a simple, functional design, constructed…

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  • Idea Book 238-0 Town Plan : Esso Services Garage

    Idea Book 238-0 Town Plan : Esso Services Garage

    The LEGO building in the image is a small, single-story service station modeled after a classic mid-20th-century design, likely inspired by the LEGO System Idea Book no. 1 (238-0) from the 1960s. This structure represents an Esso service station, a nod to the historical branding of the oil company. The building has a compact, rectangular…

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  • Idea Book 238-0 Town Plan : Hotel

    Idea Book 238-0 Town Plan : Hotel

    The LEGO hotel depicted in the image is a charming, vintage-style structure inspired by the designs from the LEGO System Idea Book no. 1 (238-0), published in 1960. This model reflects the aesthetic of early LEGO town sets, characterized by its simple yet iconic design. The hotel features a two-story rectangular building with a white…

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  • 810-4 Lego System Town Plan Box : The Toll

    810-4 Lego System Town Plan Box : The Toll

    This originates from the box of LEGO set 842-2 “Town Plan,” or 810-4 and even sometimes known as 205-5, which share similar Town Plan themes. In this post, we focus on the toll composed of 3 different very small buildings. You can find here all the other builds of this picture! Instructions Inventory Quantité Photo Nom de la Pièce…

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  • 810-4 Lego System Town Plan Box : Gas Station

    810-4 Lego System Town Plan Box : Gas Station

    This originates from the box of LEGO set 842-2 “Town Plan,” or 810-4 and even sometimes known as 205-5, which share similar Town Plan themes. In this post, we focus on the Gas Station. You can find here all the other builds of this picture! Instructions Inventory Quantity Photo Part Name 3 Brick 2 x 6 4 Window 1…

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