A LEGO Store of Your Own!
Build the Iconic VIP Set

Relive the excitement of visiting your favorite LEGO store with this detailed 205-piece set, complete with two minifigures!

🏛 LEGO Brand Store
Set #40178

Iconic VIP Set

The Iconic VIP Set is a charming tribute to the LEGO Store experience.

🏆 Best For: LEGO fans of all ages who enjoy smaller, detailed builds and have an appreciation for the LEGO brand and retail experience. ⏱ 2 hr build 🧩 205 pcs
★★★★☆ 4.2

Fans appreciate the set's nostalgic nod to LEGO stores and the inclusion of unique minifigures. Some find the model a bit small but praise the clever use of pieces to capture the essence of a LEGO store.

MSRP
$29.99
Best Price
$9.95
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📝 Our Take

The Iconic VIP Set is a charming tribute to the LEGO Store experience. This set cleverly recreates the familiar sights of a LEGO Brand Store, complete with a Pick-A-Brick wall and a miniature LEGO display, making it a delightful addition to any LEGO enthusiast's collection.

This set is perfect for LEGO fans who appreciate the smaller, detailed builds. With its moderate piece count, it offers a satisfying building experience without being overly time-consuming. It's also a great way to commemorate your love for LEGO stores.

Skip this if you're looking for a complex or action-packed LEGO experience. This set is more about display and nostalgia than playability. If you prefer larger, more intricate models, consider sets like the modular buildings or larger-scale vehicle models.

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🧱 Building Experience

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205
Pieces
2h
Build Time
📊
Beginner
Difficulty
Build Highlights:
  • Recreating the iconic LEGO Brand Store elements, like the Pick-A-Brick wall.
  • Incorporating miniature LEGO displays within the store model.
  • Using clever techniques to represent the store's architecture and interior.
  • Displaying the set as a reminder of enjoyable visits to LEGO stores.

📈 Investment Analysis

→ Price stable
B
Investment Grade
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The Iconic VIP Set, while not a massive set, holds some appeal as an investment due to its exclusive nature as a LEGO Brand Store-themed item. Its lower piece count might limit significant appreciation, but its retirement status and unique theme could make it a desirable collectible for LEGO enthusiasts, especially those who value LEGO's retail experience. The stable price trend suggests steady demand.

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Compared to larger, more complex LEGO sets, the Iconic VIP Set offers a simpler and more focused building experience. While it doesn't have the same level of detail or playability as sets like modular buildings, it provides a charming and nostalgic tribute to the LEGO Brand Store experience, making it a worthwhile addition for collectors and fans of the LEGO brand.

2 Minifigures Included

The set includes a Monochrome Red minifigure and a LEGO Store Employee with the LEGO logo on the back, adding to the set's collectible value for LEGO enthusiasts.

📦 Full Parts Inventory - 50 unique parts • 179 total pieces

Brick Special 1 x 2 with 2 Studs on 1 Side Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 11211 White
Slope Curved 2 x 1 No Studs [1/2 Bow] Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 11477 Green
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 5.9mm Centre Side Towball Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 14417 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 2 5.9mm Towball Socket Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 14418 Light Bluish Gray
Tile 2 x 2 Corner Tile 2 x 2 Corner
Part #: 14719 White
Tile 2 x 2 Corner Tile 2 x 2 Corner
Part #: 14719 Red
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove and Inside Stud Holder (Jumper) Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 15573 Green
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove and Inside Stud Holder (Jumper) Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 15573 Light Bluish Gray
Brick 2 x 2 Corner Brick 2 x 2 Corner
Part #: 2357 White
Tile 1 x 4 with Groove Tile 1 x 4 with G...
Part #: 2431 White
Tile Round 1 x 1 Quarter Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 25269 White
Tile Round 1 x 1 Quarter Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 25269 Red
Brick 2 x 4 Brick 2 x 4
Part #: 3001 Red
Brick 2 x 2 Brick 2 x 2
Part #: 3003 Yellow
Brick 1 x 2 Brick 1 x 2
Part #: 3004 White
Brick 1 x 2 Brick 1 x 2
Part #: 3004 Yellow
Brick 1 x 1 Brick 1 x 1
Part #: 3005 White
Brick 1 x 6 Brick 1 x 6
Part #: 3009 White
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 Yellow
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 White
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 White
Plate 4 x 8 Plate 4 x 8
Part #: 3035 Black
Plate 6 x 8 Plate 6 x 8
Part #: 3036 Black
Slope 45° 2 x 1 with Bottom pin, with Green and Red Buttons and Keypad Print Slope 45° 2 x 1 w...
Part #: 3040bpr0003 Light Bluish Gray
Brick Special 1 x 4 with 4 Studs on One Side Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 30414 White
Tile 2 x 2 with Groove Tile 2 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3068b Yellow
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b Blue
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b Yellow
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b Red
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b Lime
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b Lavender
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b White
Tile 1 x 1 with Groove Tile 1 x 1 with G...
Part #: 3070b White
Tile 1 x 1 with Groove Tile 1 x 1 with G...
Part #: 3070b Black
Tile 1 x 1 with Groove Tile 1 x 1 with G...
Part #: 3070b Red
Tile 1 x 1 with Groove Tile 1 x 1 with G...
Part #: 3070b Light Bluish Gray
Sticker Sheet for Set 40178-1 Sticker Sheet for...
Part #: 34728 [No Color/Any Color]
Technic Pin without Friction Ridges Lengthwise Technic Pin witho...
Part #: 3673 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 White
Equipment Cup / Mug [Plain] Equipment Cup / M...
Part #: 3899 Red
Equipment Cup / Mug [Plain] Equipment Cup / M...
Part #: 3899 White
Tile 1 x 8 with Groove Tile 1 x 8 with G...
Part #: 4162 White
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Studs on 2 Sides Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 47905 White
Plate Special 1 x 2 [Side Handle Closed Ends] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 48336 Yellow
Plate Special 1 x 2 [Side Handle Closed Ends] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 48336 Green
Bar 1L with Clip [Cut Edges and One Side Hole] [Gap in Clip] Bar 1L with Clip ...
Part #: 48729b Black
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Tooth Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 49668 Red
Animal Body Part, Barb / Claw / Tooth / Talon / Horn, Small Animal Body Part,...
Part #: 53451 Red
Slope 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) Slope 30° 1 x 1 x...
Part #: 54200 Green
Slope 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) Slope 30° 1 x 1 x...
Part #: 54200 Red
Cone 1 x 1 [Top Groove] Cone 1 x 1 [Top G...
Part #: 59900 Green
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Clips Horizontal [Open O Clips] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 60470b Green
Brick 1 x 10 Brick 1 x 10
Part #: 6111 White
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Lime
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Trans-Red
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Trans-Dark Blue
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Dark Purple
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Orange
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 White
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Yellow
Panel 1 x 1 x 1 Corner Panel 1 x 1 x 1 C...
Part #: 6231 Yellow
Tile 1 x 3 Tile 1 x 3
Part #: 63864 Red
Technic Brick 1 x 1 with Pin Hole Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 6541 Light Bluish Gray
Tile 1 x 6 with Groove Tile 1 x 6 with G...
Part #: 6636 Yellow
Tile 1 x 6 with Groove Tile 1 x 6 with G...
Part #: 6636 Light Bluish Gray
Tile 2 x 4 with Groove Tile 2 x 4 with G...
Part #: 87079 Yellow
Tile 2 x 4 with Groove Tile 2 x 4 with G...
Part #: 87079 White
Animal Body Part, Barb / Claw / Tooth / Talon / Horn, Medium Animal Body Part,...
Part #: 87747 Red
Slope Curved 4 x 1 Double with No Studs Slope Curved 4 x ...
Part #: 93273 White
Tile Round 1 x 1 Tile Round 1 x 1
Part #: 98138 12× Trans-Clear
Tile Round 1 x 1 with Offset Black Eye Print Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 98138pr0008 White
Bracket 1 x 2 - 2 x 2 Inverted Bracket 1 x 2 - 2...
Part #: 99207 Light Bluish Gray
Bracket 1 x 2 - 1 x 2 Inverted Bracket 1 x 2 - 1...
Part #: 99780 Green
Bracket 1 x 2 - 1 x 2 Inverted Bracket 1 x 2 - 1...
Part #: 99780 Red
The set features a good selection of white and light bluish gray elements, useful for creating clean, modern architectural designs. The inclusion of trans-clear round tiles adds a nice touch for detailing.

💎 Notable Parts

Trans-Clear Tile Round 1 x 1 (12x) $0.60
White Tile 1 x 2 with Groove (8x) $0.40
Light Bluish Gray Technic Brick 1 x 1 with Pin Hole (8x) $0.40
White Brick Special 1 x 4 with 4 Studs on One Side (7x) $0.70
Black Plate 6 x 8 (3x) $0.45
Est. BrickLink Part Value
$2.55

💡 MOC Potential

🏙 Expand the LEGO store into a larger shopping mall layout.
🏙 Create an alternate version of a LEGO store with different architectural styles.
🏙 Design a small LEGO fan's bedroom with LEGO sets on display.

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Charts Inventory Statistics

50
Unique Parts
179
Total Pieces
2
Minifigures
Inventory Version: 1