MODULAR SQUARE
The LEGO Group mark ten years of Modular Buildings with their biggest Modular offering yet Words: Lewis Matthews Photography: The LEGO Group
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ith the Modular Buildings’ ten-year anniversary approaching, rumours started to fly about what the newest addition would be, with many people expecting the biggest Modular yet as a special anniversary celebration. As it happens, what the LEGO Group released is almost a whopping 1300 pieces larger than the previous largest offering of 10224 Town Hall. This makes 10255 Assembly Square the largest Modular release yet (so much so you have an added 16x32 baseplate!) So where to begin with this immenselydetailed offering? You really are spoilt for choice; the scene is set around a busy square with three buildings that surround a fountain. It’s all rather picturesque. There’s a remarkably familiar cafe, florist and bakery that make up the ground floor, a photography studio, music store and (not one for the squeamish) dental surgery on the first floor and a rooftop terrace, dance studio and beloved Adult Fan of LEGO apartment on the top floor. The whole scene is bursting with energy, detail and intelligent design, which is sure to please the majority of Modular fans out there, and we’re sure will convert a few new fans! Here’s a closer look at some of the details and references to past Modulars.
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At street level, there’s a cafe (deja vu anyone?), a florist and a bakery
One floor up there’s a photo studio, a music shop and a dentist
At the top, a dance studio, roof terrace and an AFOL’s apartment
