How many pieces are in the New York Postcard?

New York Postcard contains 253 pieces.

What age is the New York Postcard recommended for?

This set is recommended for ages 9+.

When was the New York Postcard released?

New York Postcard was released in 2022.

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🏛 Creator

Set #40519

New York Postcard

Name: New York Postcard
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 40519-1
Rating: 4.0 (2 reviews)

The New York Postcard set is a charming tribute to the Big Apple.

🏆 Best For: Ideal for beginners and casual LEGO fans who enjoy quick, satisfying builds ⏱ 1.5 hr build 🧩 253 pcs 🎂 Ages 9+

★★★★☆ 4.0 from 2 reviews

Fans appreciate the New York Postcard set for its cute design and easy build, making it a nice souvenir or gift. Some find it a bit small for the price, but overall it's a well-received and charming representation of the NYC skyline.

MSRP

$14.99

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📝 Our Take

The New York Postcard set is a charming tribute to the Big Apple. This small but detailed build captures the essence of New York City's iconic skyline, making it a delightful souvenir or a unique gift for travel enthusiasts.

This set is perfect for casual LEGO fans and travel lovers. It offers a quick and enjoyable building experience, making it an ideal desk decoration or a small addition to a larger LEGO city.

Skip this if you prefer larger, more complex LEGO models. Consider the Architecture series for more detailed cityscapes or the larger postcard sets for different locations.

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🧱 Building Experience

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253

Pieces

⏱

1.5h

Build Time

📊

Beginner

Difficulty

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Ages

Build Highlights:

Simple and straightforward building process
Uses layering techniques to create the 3D postcard effect
Incorporates iconic New York landmarks in a small scale
Includes stickers to personalize the postcard with the American flag and the city's name

📈 Investment Analysis

→ Price stable

C+

Investment Grade

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The New York Postcard set, while retired, presents a modest investment opportunity. Its low price point and appeal as a souvenir or gift item contribute to its potential. The Creator theme generally holds value, and the set's small size makes it easy to store. However, its widespread availability and relatively low piece count limit significant appreciation. Investors should consider acquiring it at or below MSRP to maximize returns.

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📖 About This Set

Bring the New York skyline to life with this incredible 3D buildable LEGO® postcard. This amazing gift features some of the Big Apple’s most famous sights: the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building and the One World Trade Center. Kids can also decorate the postcard with stickers of the American flag and the city’s name.

Take a trip to New York – A 3D buildable postcard of one of the world’s most iconic cities, which kids aged 9 and up can decorate with 2 fun stickers
Enjoy the sights – New York Postcard (40519) features some of the city’s most famous landmarks: the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building and the One World Trade Center
Display piece – Standing 4.5 in. (12 cm) high, the 255-piece LEGO® postcard makes a creative display item for anyone who loves New York

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Compared to the larger Architecture series sets, the New York Postcard offers a more accessible and affordable way to represent iconic landmarks. While the Architecture sets provide greater detail and complexity, this postcard set is a quicker and more casual build. The other postcard sets (Paris, London, Beijing) are similarly sized and priced, making them collectable as a series.

1 Minifigures Included

Lady Liberty (3626c Head) - Plastic Crown

4 parts

B+

The set includes a Lady Liberty minifigure, featuring a unique plastic crown, adding to its collectible appeal.

📦 Full Parts Inventory - 60 unique parts • 244 total pieces

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 11211 1× Tan

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 15573 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 15573 1× White

Plate Special 1 x...

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Part #: 15573 1× Bright Light Orange

Plate Special 1 x...

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Plate Special 1 x...

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Plate Special Rou...

Part #: 18674 1× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 22885 4× Black

Plate 2 x 2 Corner

Part #: 2420 2× Green

Tile 1 x 4 with G...

Part #: 2431 3× Trans-Light Blue

Tile 1 x 4 with G...

Part #: 2431 4× Dark Tan

Tile 1 x 4 with G...

Part #: 2431 3× Light Bluish Gray

Tile 1 x 4 with G...

Part #: 2431 6× Dark Bluish Gray

Tile 1 x 4 with G...

Part #: 2431 4× Trans-Dark Blue

Tile 1 x 4 with G...

Part #: 2431 1× Tan

Plate 2 x 12

Part #: 2445 1× Black

Plant, Flower, Pl...

Part #: 24866 7× Green

Plant, Flower, Pl...

Part #: 24866 9× Bright Green

Tile Round 1 x 1 ...

Part #: 25269 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Tile Round 1 x 1 ...

Part #: 25269 1× Green

Tile 2 x 3

Part #: 26603 2× Medium Blue

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 26604 2× Light Bluish Gray

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 4× Black

Part #: 3020 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 1× Tan

Plate 2 x 3

Part #: 3021 5× Dark Tan

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 1× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 2× White

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 5× Tan

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 1× Trans-Light Blue

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 8× Trans-Dark Blue

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 1× Dark Blue

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 1× Trans-Light Blue

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 3× Tan

Plate 4 x 12

Part #: 3029 4× Black

Plate 4 x 6

Part #: 3032 3× Dark Azure

Brick 1 x 2 witho...

Part #: 3065 4× Trans-Dark Blue

Tile 1 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3069b 7× Medium Blue

Tile 1 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3069b 1× Sand Green

Tile 1 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3069b 4× Dark Tan

Tile 1 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3069b 4× Tan

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Part #: 3069b 4× Dark Bluish Gray

Tile 1 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3069b 6× Light Bluish Gray

Tile 1 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3069b 7× Trans-Light Blue

Tile 1 x 2 with U...

Part #: 3069bpr0286 1× White

Tile 1 x 1 with G...

Part #: 3070b 1× Light Bluish Gray

Tile 1 x 1 with G...

Part #: 3070b 1× Dark Blue

Tile 1 x 1 with G...

Part #: 3070b 1× Yellow

Plate Special 3 x...

Part #: 3176 1× Tan

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 32952 2× White

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 32952 4× Tan

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 33909 1× Light Bluish Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 34103 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 34103 1× Tan

Plate Special 3 x...

Part #: 35470 1× White

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 35480 1× Black

Plate 1 x 3

Part #: 3623 6× Dark Tan

Plate 1 x 3

Part #: 3623 5× Tan

Plate 1 x 6

Part #: 3666 7× Black

Turntable 2 x 2 P...

Part #: 3679 1× Light Bluish Gray

Turntable 2 x 2 P...

Part #: 3680 1× Blue

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 1× Dark Tan

Tile 1 x 8 with G...

Part #: 4162 4× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 41740 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Wedge Plate 3 x 2...

Part #: 43723 3× Dark Tan

Brick Arch 1 x 3

Part #: 4490 1× Tan

Wedge Plate 8 x 3...

Part #: 50305 1× Dark Tan

Part #: 63868 1× Light Bluish Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 63868 1× White

Bar 6L with Stop ...

Part #: 63965 1× Light Bluish Gray

Equipment Telesco...

Part #: 64644 1× Light Bluish Gray

Equipment Telesco...

Part #: 64644 1× Sand Green

Equipment Telesco...

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Flame / Headwear ...

Part #: 64647 1× Trans-Orange

Tile 1 x 6 with G...

Part #: 6636 3× Light Bluish Gray

Tile 1 x 6 with G...

Part #: 6636 5× Black

Tile 2 x 6

Part #: 69729 1× White

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 71752 1× Tan

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 85861 1× Light Bluish Gray

Part #: 87079 3× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 87087 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 87580 2× Tan

Bar 3L

Part #: 87994 1× Light Bluish Gray

Sticker Sheet 1 f...

Part #: 92595 1× [No Color/Any Color]

Sticker Sheet 2 f...

Part #: 96144 1× [No Color/Any Color]

Bracket 1 x 2 - 2...

Part #: 99207 4× Blue

The set contains a good selection of tan and light bluish gray tiles, useful for creating architectural details. The various trans-blue tiles are great for representing water features.

🛒 Where to Buy

LEGO

✓ In Stock

$19.94

💎 Notable Parts

Bright Green Plant, Flower, Plate Round 1 x 1 with 5 Petals (9x) $0.90

Light Bluish Gray Tile Special 1 x 1 with Clip with Rounded Edges (8x) $1.20

Trans-Dark Blue Plate 1 x 2 (8x) $0.80

Dark Bluish Gray Tile 1 x 4 with Groove (6x) $0.90

Dark Tan Plate 1 x 3 (6x) $0.60

Est. BrickLink Part Value

$4.40

💡 MOC Potential

🏙 Expand the postcard into a larger New York City diorama with additional buildings and details.

🏛 Recreate other famous landmarks from around the world in a similar postcard style.

🚢 Use the blue tiles to create a small waterfront scene with ships and docks.

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Inventory Statistics

Unique Parts

244

Total Pieces

Minifigures

Inventory Version: 1

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