🏛 Homemaker

Set #232

Bungalow

The Bungalow is a charming glimpse into LEGO's past.

Before you buy

Who it's for: Beginner build Ideal for vintage LEGO enthusiasts and those new to building, offering a simple and nostalgic building experience.
Build: 445 pieces · about 2 hours Build time is an estimate.
Availability: Likely retired

★★★☆☆ 3.8 AI-generated review score, not a customer rating

Fans appreciate the Bungalow for its nostalgic charm and simple design, reflecting LEGO's early years. Some find the build too basic compared to modern sets, but value it as a piece of LEGO history.

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📝 Our Take

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The Bungalow is a charming glimpse into LEGO's past. This set, released in 1978 as part of the Homemaker theme, offers a nostalgic look at early LEGO design with its simple construction and focus on domestic life.

This set is perfect for vintage LEGO collectors and those interested in the history of the brick. The build is straightforward, making it a relaxing project, and the set has a unique retro appeal for display.

Skip this if you're seeking complex building techniques or modern design aesthetics. Contemporary modular buildings or Creator Expert sets offer far more intricate and detailed building experiences.

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🧱 Building Experience

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445

Pieces

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2.0h

Estimated Build Time

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Beginner

Difficulty

Build Highlights:

Simple, classic LEGO building techniques.
Focus on creating a domestic setting with basic furniture.
Use of primary colors for a retro feel.
Easy to modify and expand with additional bricks.

📈 Investment Analysis

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Investment Grade

⏳ Retired

The Bungalow (232-1) presents a moderate investment opportunity, primarily driven by its age and rarity. As a set from the Homemaker theme, it appeals to collectors of vintage LEGO and those interested in the history of the brand. While not as universally sought after as some other classic themes, its relative scarcity and complete sets with original packaging can command a premium. However, the simple design and common brick selection may limit significant appreciation. Condition is critical; sets with box and instructions in good shape will yield the best returns.

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The Bungalow stands apart from modern LEGO sets due to its simplicity and focus on basic building techniques. Unlike today's highly detailed modular buildings (like 10297-1 Boutique Hotel), the Bungalow offers a more straightforward building experience and a nostalgic aesthetic. Collectors interested in classic LEGO may prefer the Bungalow for its historical significance, while those seeking intricate builds and modern design may opt for newer sets.

📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count: 445
Parts cataloged in this inventory: 70 unique parts, 478 pieces

LEGO counts 445 pieces. This inventory comes from a separate parts catalog and lists 478; the two do not always count the same elements, so their totals differ. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

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

Part #: 3001a 5× White

Brick 2 x 3 witho...

Part #: 3002a 3× White

Brick 2 x 2 witho...

Part #: 3003a 4× Red

Brick 2 x 2 witho...

Part #: 3003a 3× Black

Brick 2 x 2 witho...

Part #: 3003a 2× White

Brick 2 x 2 witho...

Part #: 3003a 2× Blue

Brick 2 x 2 witho...

Part #: 3003a 1× Yellow

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 2× Blue

Brick 1 x 1

Part #: 3005 1× Trans-Clear

Brick 1 x 1

Part #: 3005 2× Blue

Brick 1 x 1

Part #: 3005 3× Yellow

Brick 1 x 1

Part #: 3005 10× White

Brick 1 x 1

Part #: 3005 6× Red

Brick 1 x 8

Part #: 3008 5× Yellow

Brick 1 x 8

Part #: 3008 4× Red

Brick 1 x 6

Part #: 3009 4× White

Brick 1 x 6

Part #: 3009 10× Yellow

Brick 1 x 6

Part #: 3009 2× Red

Brick 1 x 4

Part #: 3010 6× Yellow

Brick 1 x 4

Part #: 3010 2× Red

Brick 1 x 4

Part #: 3010 8× White

Brick 1 x 4

Part #: 3010 13× Blue

Brick 1 x 4 with ...

Part #: 3010apr0011 1× White

Part #: 3022 1× Black

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 1× White

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 2× White

Plate 4 x 4

Part #: 3031 2× White

Part #: 3035 1× White

Plate 6 x 8

Part #: 3036 1× Red

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3040a 2× White

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3040a 2× Blue

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3040b 2× White

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3040b 2× Blue

Brick Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 3062a 4× Red

Brick Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 3062a 2× White

Brick Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 3062a 2× Trans-Clear

Brick Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 3062a 8× Blue

Tile 2 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3068b 6× Blue

Tile 2 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3068b 38× Red

Tile 2 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3068b 24× White

Tile 2 x 2 with B...

Part #: 3068bpr0049 4× White

Tile 1 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3069b 15× Blue

Tile 1 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3069b 18× White

Part #: 3460 5× Black

Plant, Pine Tree,...

Part #: 3471 1× Green

Arm Piece Straigh...

Part #: 3612 2× Red

Arm Piece Straigh...

Part #: 3612 2× White

Arm Piece with To...

Part #: 3613 2× White

Arm Piece with To...

Part #: 3613 2× Red

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 3614b 4× Yellow

Brick 1 x 3

Part #: 3622 11× Yellow

Plate 1 x 3

Part #: 3623 4× Black

Minifig Head [Pla...

Part #: 3626a 2× Trans-Clear

Brick Arch 1 x 4

Part #: 3659 4× Blue

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 3660 1× White

Plate 1 x 6

Part #: 3666 11× Black

Brick Sloped 75° ...

Part #: 3684 2× Blue

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 5× Black

Plant, Flower Stem

Part #: 3741 12× Green

Plant, Flower - S...

Part #: 3742 8× Yellow

Plant, Flower - S...

Part #: 3742 14× White

Plant, Flower - S...

Part #: 3742 14× Red

Brick 1 x 6 x 5

Part #: 3754 28× Yellow

Brick 1 x 3 x 5 w...

Part #: 3755 18× Yellow

Window 1 x 6 x 5

Part #: 3761 4× Brown

Glass for Window ...

Part #: 3762 4× Trans-Clear

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 3794a 5× Red

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 3794a 4× White

Baseplate 32 x 32

Part #: 3811 2× Brown

Hinge Brick 1 x 4...

Part #: 3830 2× Yellow

Hinge Brick 1 x 4...

Part #: 3831 2× Yellow

Part #: 685pr0001 1× Yellow

Homemaker Figure ...

Part #: 685pr0005 1× Yellow

Tap 1 x 2 Base wi...

Part #: 69c02 1× Blue

Window 1 x 3 x 5 ...

Part #: 791 8× Green

Arm Holder Brick ...

Part #: 792c03 1× White

Arm Holder Brick ...

Part #: 792c03 1× Red

Part #: 840c01 1× White

Part #: upn0223 1× Black

Homemaker Hair Short

Part #: upn0225 1× Brown

🧱 Sticker Sheet 2 f...

Part #: 4102 1× [No Color/Any Color]

🧱 Sticker Sheet 1 f...

Part #: 4424stk 1× [No Color/Any Color]

The Bungalow includes a good selection of basic bricks and tiles in classic LEGO colors. The quantity of Red, Yellow and White elements make this a good source for basic parts.

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💎 Notable Parts

Red Tile 2 x 2 with Groove (38x) $3.80

Yellow Brick 1 x 6 x 5 (28x) $2.80

White Tile 2 x 2 with Groove (24x) $2.40

Green Plant, Flower Stem (12x) $1.80

Red Homemaker Drawer 4 x 4 x 2 (6x) $3.00

Est. BrickLink Part Value

$13.80

💡 MOC Potential

🏙 Expand the bungalow into a larger suburban neighborhood.

🌳 Create a garden or backyard scene for the bungalow.

⛪ Design a small chapel or community center in the same style.

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