How many pieces are in the Large Creative Brick Box?

Large Creative Brick Box contains 790 pieces.

What age is the Large Creative Brick Box recommended for?

This set is recommended for ages 4+.

When was the Large Creative Brick Box released?

Large Creative Brick Box was released in 2015.

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Set #10698

Large Creative Brick Box

The Large Creative Brick Box is the quintessential LEGO starter set.

Before you buy

Who it's for: Ages 4+ · Beginner build Ideal for young children, families, and anyone new to LEGO building
Build: 790 pieces · about 4.5 hours Build time is an estimate.
Price: $59.99 list price · 7.6¢ per piece
Availability: Current release · expected exit Dec 31, 2027

★★★☆☆ 3.8 community rating from 206 ratings

A highly recommended starter set praised for its large number of bricks and variety of colors, encouraging creativity and open-ended play. Some find it lacking in structured building experiences, but it's generally considered a great value for introducing children to LEGO.

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📝 Our Take

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The Large Creative Brick Box is the quintessential LEGO starter set. With nearly 800 pieces in a rainbow of colors, it's designed to spark imagination and free-form building without the constraints of instructions.

This set is perfect for young children and families looking to build together. It's an excellent introduction to the LEGO system, encouraging creativity and problem-solving skills through open-ended play.

Skip this if you're an experienced builder seeking a complex model or licensed theme. Consider the LEGO Architecture or Technic sets for more challenging and intricate builds.

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790

Pieces

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4.5h

Estimated Build Time

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Beginner

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Build Highlights:

Simple, intuitive building experience perfect for beginners
Focus on free-form creativity rather than following instructions
Wide variety of basic bricks and elements in vibrant colors
Encourages experimentation and problem-solving through play

📈 Investment Analysis

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C+

Investment Grade

⏳ Current release

The Large Creative Brick Box, while not a traditional 'investment' set, holds some potential for value retention. As a retired set, it's no longer available at retail, and its appeal to new LEGO enthusiasts ensures a consistent demand. However, its wide availability and lack of exclusive parts or minifigures limit its appreciation potential. Expect a modest increase in value over time, primarily driven by its usefulness as a parts pack for MOC builders.

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📖 About This Set

Create all kinds of buildings with LEGO® bricks, windows and doors!

Build up a storm with this big box of classic LEGO® bricks in 33 different colors. With lots of different windows and doors, along with other special pieces to inspire you, you can really run with your imagination. With some ideas to get you started, this set provides the perfect creative toolkit for budding builders of all ages to enjoy some classic LEGO construction. It comes in a convenient plastic storage box and is an ideal supplement to any existing LEGO collection.

Includes a wide range of LEGO® bricks in 33 different colors
Features 8 different types of windows and doors with 8 different frames
Special pieces also include 2 different sized green baseplates, 3 sets of eyes, 6 tires and 6 wheel rims
LEGO® Classic is designed to inspire open-ended creativity with the LEGO brick
Special pieces encourage imaginative building play
Large number of windows and doors facilitates classic LEGO® construction
All models pictured can be built from this set simultaneously
Ideas included with the set and online at LEGO.com/classic to help you get started
Comes in a useful plastic storage box
Green baseplates measures over 6" (16cm) long and 6" (16cm) wide and 4" (12cm) long and 2" (6cm) wide respectively

⚖ Compare Similar Sets

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Classic • 484 pcs

$34.99

The Large Creative Brick Box is a fantastic entry point into the LEGO world, emphasizing open-ended play. Compared to sets with specific instructions, like those in the City or Friends themes, this set encourages imagination and experimentation. While other sets might offer more structured building experiences, the Creative Brick Box provides a versatile foundation for any LEGO collection.

📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count: 790
Parts cataloged in this inventory: 108 unique parts, 790 pieces

Missing a piece? Check this set piece by piece, with look-alike colors flagged and element IDs for replacements.

Plate 3 x 3

Part #: 11212 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Tile Round 2 x 2 ...

Part #: 14769 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Panel 1 x 4 x 1 w...

Part #: 15207 2× Reddish Brown

Brick Arch 1 x 6 ...

Part #: 15254 1× Light Bluish Gray

Fence Spindled 1 ...

Part #: 15332 2× White

Plate 3 x 3 Cross

Part #: 15397 2× Medium Lavender

Tile 1 x 4 with G...

Part #: 2431 2× Light Bluish Gray

Tile 1 x 4 with G...

Part #: 2431 2× Green

Brick 2 x 6

Part #: 2456 2× Bright Green

Brick 2 x 6

Part #: 2456 2× Dark Red

Brick 2 x 6

Part #: 2456 2× Black

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 2458 4× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 2877 4× White

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 2926 2× Black

Part #: 3001 4× Dark Purple

Brick 2 x 4

Part #: 3001 3× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick 2 x 4

Part #: 3001 4× Bright Light Orange

Brick 2 x 4

Part #: 3001 4× Medium Azure

Brick 2 x 4

Part #: 3001 4× Dark Tan

Brick 2 x 4

Part #: 3001 6× Lime

Brick 2 x 4

Part #: 3001 4× Dark Azure

Brick 2 x 4

Part #: 3001 4× Green

Brick 2 x 4

Part #: 3001 4× Bright Pink

Brick 2 x 4

Part #: 3001 2× Orange

Brick 2 x 4

Part #: 3001 4× Yellow

Brick 2 x 4

Part #: 3001 2× Tan

Brick 2 x 4

Part #: 3001 4× Light Bluish Gray

Brick 2 x 4

Part #: 3001 4× Dark Green

Brick 2 x 3

Part #: 3002 8× Black

Brick 2 x 3

Part #: 3002 4× Blue

Brick 2 x 3

Part #: 3002 4× Reddish Brown

Brick 2 x 3

Part #: 3002 4× Lime

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 8× Medium Nougat

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 4× Dark Red

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 4× Yellow

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 4× Orange

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 8× Bright Pink

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 4× Medium Azure

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 4× Dark Purple

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 4× Green

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 4× Dark Tan

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 4× Blue

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 4× Dark Pink

Part #: 3004 8× Medium Nougat

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 8× Bright Pink

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 4× Yellowish Green

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 8× Dark Green

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 8× Light Bluish Gray

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 4× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 4× Tan

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 4× Black

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 8× Dark Azure

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 4× Bright Green

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 8× Bright Light Yellow

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 8× Red

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 12× Orange

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 4× Lime

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 4× Dark Red

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 16× Dark Blue

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 4× Medium Azure

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 4× White

Window 1 x 2 x 2 ...

Part #: 30044 2× Reddish Brown

Window 1 x 2 x 2 ...

Part #: 30046 2× Black

Brick 1 x 1

Part #: 3005 8× Lime

Brick 1 x 1

Part #: 3005 4× White

Brick 1 x 1

Part #: 3005 8× Medium Nougat

Brick 1 x 1

Part #: 3005 4× Yellow

Brick 1 x 1

Part #: 3005 4× Dark Red

Brick 1 x 1

Part #: 3005 6× Bright Pink

Brick 1 x 1

Part #: 3005 6× Medium Lavender

Brick 1 x 1

Part #: 3005 4× Magenta

Brick 1 x 1

Part #: 3005 4× Light Bluish Gray

Brick 1 x 6

Part #: 3009 2× Red

Brick 1 x 6

Part #: 3009 2× Dark Orange

Brick 1 x 4

Part #: 3010 4× Bright Pink

Brick 1 x 4

Part #: 3010 4× Orange

Brick 1 x 4

Part #: 3010 8× Bright Light Yellow

Brick 1 x 4

Part #: 3010 4× Reddish Brown

Brick 1 x 4

Part #: 3010 4× Medium Azure

Brick 1 x 4

Part #: 3010 4× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 30136 8× Dark Orange

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 30136 4× Black

Brick Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 30151b 1× Trans-Clear

Part #: 3020 4× Medium Azure

Plate 2 x 3

Part #: 3021 2× Green

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 2× Tan

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 4× Dark Azure

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 2× Orange

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 4× Tan

Plate 6 x 12

Part #: 3028 1× Bright Green

Plate 4 x 12

Part #: 3029 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 4 x 4

Part #: 3031 1× Bright Green

Plate 4 x 4

Part #: 3031 3× Blue

Plate 4 x 6

Part #: 3032 1× Yellow

Plate 2 x 8

Part #: 3034 2× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 30367c 2× White

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3037 4× Magenta

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3037 4× Yellow

Hinge Brick 1 x 4...

Part #: 30387 2× Yellow

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3039 8× Magenta

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3039 2× Trans-Clear

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3039 4× Bright Light Orange

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3039 4× Green

Part #: 3039 4× Medium Lavender

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3040b 4× Magenta

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3040b 2× Reddish Brown

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3040b 4× Tan

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3040b 2× White

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3040b 4× Green

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3040b 2× Medium Nougat

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3040b 8× Medium Azure

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3040b 4× Black

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 30414 2× Tan

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 30414 2× Blue

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3045 4× Medium Azure

Brick Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 3062b 4× Dark Orange

Brick Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 3062b 2× Reddish Brown

Brick 1 x 2 witho...

Part #: 3065 2× Trans-Clear

Tile 2 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3068b 4× Dark Tan

Tile 2 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3068b 4× Lime

Tile 1 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3069b 3× White

Brick 1 x 2 x 2 w...

Part #: 3245c 8× Light Bluish Gray

Plant, Flower, Pl...

Part #: 33291 3× Bright Light Orange

Plant, Flower, Pl...

Part #: 33291 3× Bright Green

Plant, Flower, Pl...

Part #: 33291 3× Dark Pink

Plate 1 x 8

Part #: 3460 2× Medium Azure

Part #: 3660 4× Reddish Brown

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 3660 4× Medium Azure

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 3660 2× Tan

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 3665 4× Medium Azure

Plate 1 x 6

Part #: 3666 2× Medium Azure

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 3676 4× Dark Bluish Gray

Turntable 2 x 2 P...

Part #: 3679 2× Light Bluish Gray

Part #: 3710 2× Magenta

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 2× Tan

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 2× Orange

Plate 2 x 6

Part #: 3795 2× Reddish Brown

Brick Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 3941 2× Trans-Orange

Brick Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 3941 4× Dark Purple

Brick Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 3941 2× Trans-Clear

Cone 2 x 2 x 2, O...

Part #: 3942c 1× Blue

Antenna 1 x 4 wit...

Part #: 3957b 2× Blue

Antenna 1 x 4 wit...

Part #: 3957b 1× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 4070 4× Green

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 4081b 4× Blue

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 4287c 2× Green

Bracket 1 x 2 - 2...

Part #: 44728 2× White

Plant, Flower 2 x...

Part #: 4727 3× Bright Green

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 47905 4× Black

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 47905 2× Red

Brick Curved 3 x ...

Part #: 50950 4× Medium Azure

Brick Curved 3 x ...

Part #: 50950 2× Tan

Brick Sloped 30° ...

Part #: 54200 3× Medium Azure

Brick Sloped 30° ...

Part #: 54200 3× Dark Pink

Brick Sloped 30° ...

Part #: 54200 3× Red

Brick Sloped 30° ...

Part #: 54200 3× Trans-Red

Wheel 18 x 14 wit...

Part #: 55981 2× Black

Tyre 30.4 x 14 VR...

Part #: 58090 2× Black

Cone 1 x 1 [Top G...

Part #: 59900 3× Trans-Orange

Wheel 11 x 12 wit...

Part #: 6014b 4× Yellow

Hinge Plate 1 x 2...

Part #: 60471 2× Black

Plate 1 x 12

Part #: 60479 1× Yellow

Brick Sloped 65° ...

Part #: 60481 4× Dark Purple

Brick Sloped 65° ...

Part #: 60481 4× Red

Brick Sloped 65° ...

Part #: 60481 4× Dark Green

Brick Sloped 65° ...

Part #: 60481 4× White

Window 1 x 2 x 2 ...

Part #: 60592 2× Black

Window 1 x 2 x 2 ...

Part #: 60592 3× White

Window 1 x 2 x 3 ...

Part #: 60593 2× Tan

Door Frame 1 x 4 ...

Part #: 60596 1× Black

Window 2 x 4 x 3 ...

Part #: 60598 2× Red

Window 2 x 4 x 3 ...

Part #: 60598 2× White

Door Frame 2 x 4 x 6

Part #: 60599 1× White

Glass for Window ...

Part #: 60601 5× Trans-Clear

Glass for Window ...

Part #: 60602 2× Trans-Clear

Window 1 x 2 x 3 ...

Part #: 60607 2× Pearl Gold

Window 1 x 2 x 3 ...

Part #: 60607 2× Reddish Brown

Window 1 x 2 x 3 ...

Part #: 60608 4× Yellow

Door 1 x 4 x 6 Ba...

Part #: 60621 1× Light Bluish Gray

Door 1 x 4 x 6 wi...

Part #: 60623 1× Yellow

Brick Curved 2 x ...

Part #: 6081 4× Yellow

Part #: 61252 1× Light Bluish Gray

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 3× Reddish Brown

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 3× Trans-Orange

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 3× Red

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 3× Dark Purple

Brick Curved 2 x 3

Part #: 6215 4× White

Brick 2 x 2 witho...

Part #: 6223 1× Trans-Red

Brick Special 2 x...

Part #: 6232 2× Yellow

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 76959 4× White

Brick Round Corne...

Part #: 85080 4× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped 30° ...

Part #: 85984 4× Green

Brick Sloped 30° ...

Part #: 85984 4× Dark Purple

Brick Sloped 30° ...

Part #: 85984 4× Red

Brick Sloped 30° ...

Part #: 85984 2× Black

Tile 2 x 4 with G...

Part #: 87079 4× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Round 4 x 4...

Part #: 87081 1× Black

Panel 1 x 2 x 3 [...

Part #: 87544 2× Trans-Clear

Tyre 21 x 12 with...

Part #: 87697 4× Black

Window 1 x 2 x 2 ...

Part #: 90195 2× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 16 x 16

Part #: 91405 1× Bright Green

Hinge Plate 2 x 2...

Part #: 92582 2× Black

Brick Curved 4 x ...

Part #: 93273 4× Medium Azure

Brick Curved 4 x ...

Part #: 93273 2× Yellow

Brick and Axle Se...

Part #: 96874 1× Orange

Tile Round 1 x 1 ...

Part #: 98138pr0008 4× White

Tile Round 1 x 1 ...

Part #: 98138pr0026 3× White

Plant, Flower 2 x...

Part #: 98262 2× Yellow

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 99206 1× Light Bluish Gray

This set provides a solid assortment of basic bricks in a wide range of colors, making it an excellent resource for MOC builders and those looking to expand their LEGO collection. The inclusion of Medium Azure and Dark Orange elements adds a touch of uniqueness to the parts inventory.

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💎 Notable Parts

Dark Blue Brick 1 x 2 (16x) $0.80

Orange Brick 1 x 2 (12x) $0.60

Medium Azure Slope 45° 2 x 1 with Bottom Pin (8x) $1.20

Dark Orange Brick Special 1 x 2 Palisade [aka Log] (8x) $2.00

Medium Azure (55x) $5.50

Est. BrickLink Part Value

$10.10

💡 MOC Potential

🏰 Small medieval fortifications and towers

🚗 Basic cars, trucks, and airplanes

🌳 Simple trees, flowers, and animal figures

🏙 Small buildings and cityscape elements

📰 Set News

Community Insights

Real opinions from Reddit and YouTube

What Reddit Says

Based on 9 discussions

3.4 /5

Mixed

22% positive

BlockTalk AI

The LEGO community finds the Large Creative Brick Box reminiscent of older LEGO instructions, where builders must deduce piece usage from images, recalling a "spot the difference" style building experience. market data is noted as a resource for alternate build instructions.

Uh yeah... Step 6 was putting the seeds underneath the 1x4 purple brick.... Takes typically between 8-12 steps to finally bloom. You skipping ahea...

66 upvotes • 2y ago

Rebrickable, in the set page there is a tab for alternate builds that people share (with instructions).

37 upvotes • 1y ago

This is how all steps were for us back in the olden days! Half the fun was building the set and the other half was playing a very long game of "spo...

12 upvotes • 2y ago

What YouTubers Say

Based on 4 videos

3.0 /5

Mixed

0% positive

BlockTalk AI

The LEGO Classic Large Creative Brick Box (10698) receives mixed reviews, with many videos showcasing unboxing and build ideas. Bricksie asks if the 1500-piece set is worth it, while others like Lenarex_lego offer comparisons to other Classic sets, suggesting the set's value lies in its versatility and potential for creative builds.

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Community Sentiment

Based on 9 Reddit opinions and 4 YouTube reviews

3.4 /5

Mixed

22% positive

Positive

Mixed

Critical

Common Feedback

+ Fun, Build

YouTube

3.0 /5

Mixed

0% positive

Positive

Mixed

Critical

BlockTalk AI Analysis

What the Community Says

6 Reddit + 4 YouTube reviews

BlockTalk AI Summary

A top comment humorously recounts a mistake in the instructions, demonstrating the set's potential for user error and the need for careful observation. Reviewers also appreciate the creative freedom afforded by the set, harking back to a time when LEGO building required more improvisation.

Reddit Reviews

6 discussions

Neutral

Uh yeah... Step 6 was putting the seeds underneath the 1x4 purple brick.... Takes typically between 8-12 steps to finally bloom. You skipping ahead!? Edit: damnit... 4x2 pink brick.... I wanted t...

2y ago in r/lego View

Neutral

Rebrickable, in the set page there is a tab for alternate builds that people share (with instructions).

1y ago in r/lego View

+ Positive Praise

This is how all steps were for us back in the olden days! Half the fun was building the set and the other half was playing a very long game of "spot the difference".

2y ago in r/lego View

Neutral

One of the new City Space sets has a few errors like this, parts showing up out of the blue for a page or two then disappearing only to be back another page or two later.

2y ago in r/lego View

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