Display ideas, lighting, building tips and what is still on sale
The Modular Buildings series runs from 2007 to 2026 and has 22 sets, from Café Corner to the newest corner lot. This guide covers how to display, light and build them; the full catalog with filters lists every set with prices.
All LEGO modular buildings follow a consistent 32x32 stud footprint and feature detailed interiors, intricate facades, and authentic architectural details. For prices, filters and sorting, browse the Modular Buildings catalog.
Parisian Restaurant (10243): $159.99 at launch, $377.63 new as of November 2025 (+136.03%)
Mini Modulars (10230): $79.99 at launch, $185.43 new as of November 2025 (+131.82%)
Only retired sets with stored market values are listed. Past gains do not predict future ones.
Still in the catalog:
The 18 retired modulars with a known exit date left LEGO's range 1 to 6 calendar years after their release year.
Classic two-sided street with 32-stud road in the middle. Perfect for 6-8 buildings.
Buildings surround a central plaza or park. Great for showcasing larger sets like Town Hall.
Perfect for corner displays. Showcases corner buildings like Café Corner beautifully.
Transform your modular buildings with LED lighting kits. Popular brands include Lightailing, Light My Bricks, and Briksmax. Here are the best sets to light up:
Each modular is 32x32 studs. Standard IKEA shelves (KALLAX, Billy) work perfectly at 15.75" depth.
Use the included plates and Technic pins to securely connect buildings. Remove rear walls for an open "dollhouse" view.
Swap minifigures, add custom signage, or modify color schemes. The modular design makes customization easy!
Built modulars are heavy (5-10 lbs each). Reinforce shelves for multiple buildings. Keep instructions and boxes for resale value.
Dust with a soft brush or compressed air. Avoid water. Disassemble carefully if moving buildings.
Join r/lego and Eurobricks forums for MOC ideas, lighting tips, and early retirement warnings.
Start with one LEGO still sells: Natural History Museum, Tudor Corner, Shopping Street. Retired sets usually cost more secondhand. Which modular to buy second covers pairing corners and mid-block buildings.
About one a year: our catalog lists 22 official modular buildings from 2007 to 2026. Some years bring two and some none.
Yes! The 32x32 baseplate is compatible with all LEGO City, Friends, and Creator sets. You can integrate vehicles, minifigures, and street elements from any theme.
Most collectors use IKEA KALLAX or Billy bookcases (15.75" depth fits perfectly). Alternatively, custom floating shelves at 16" depth work well. Display 2-3 buildings per shelf for stability.
Some have sold well above their launch price, but we have market values for only a few of them (listed under Value vs. Retail above, with the month each was recorded), so this page does not put a figure on the series. Sealed sets sell for more than opened ones, and past gains do not guarantee future ones.
Absolutely! Popular mods include: adding interior lighting, changing color schemes, creating custom signs, adding minifigure families, and building custom modulars (MOCs) to fill gaps in your city.
We do not have current market values for the earliest modulars, such as Café Corner (10182, 2007) and Green Grocer (10185, 2008), so this page cannot name the most valuable one. Check recent sold listings for a current price before buying or selling.
Each set page shows LEGO's expected exit date when we have one, and a set due to leave within six months carries a Retiring soon badge. LEGO.com also labels sets that are retiring soon.
Browse our collection of available modular buildings and start your collection today.
