Lunchtime Fun!
Build Your Own Sandwich Shop

Create delicious sandwiches and serve hungry customers with this charming 110-piece LEGO City set! Features 2 minifigures for endless role-playing possibilities.

🏛 City
Set #40578

Sandwich Shop

The Sandwich Shop is a delightful little corner store.

🏆 Best For: Great for kids and adult LEGO City fans ⏱ 1.0 hr build 🧩 110 pcs 🎂 Ages 6+
★★★☆☆ 3.5

Fans appreciate the Sandwich Shop for its charming design and ease of building, making it a great addition to any LEGO City. Some find it a bit small and lacking in detail compared to larger City sets, but overall it's considered a worthwhile purchase for its aesthetic appeal.

📝 Our Take

The Sandwich Shop is a delightful little corner store. It's packed with charming details like the curved awning and colorful signage, making it a great addition to any LEGO City layout.

This set is perfect for LEGO City enthusiasts and anyone looking for a quick, satisfying build. With a small piece count, it's ideal for beginner builders or as a fun side project for more experienced fans.

Skip this if you're looking for a complex or highly detailed build. For a more challenging and intricate model, consider modular buildings from the Creator Expert series.

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🧱 Building Experience

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110
Pieces
1.0h
Build Time
📊
Beginner
Difficulty
👤
6+
Ages
Build Highlights:
  • Simple, straightforward build
  • Uses clever techniques to create a curved awning
  • Colorful design adds vibrancy to any LEGO City
  • Includes two minifigures for added playability

📈 Investment Analysis

→ Price stable
C+
Investment Grade
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As a retired set with a relatively low piece count, the Sandwich Shop's investment potential is moderate. Its appeal lies in its charming design and the fact that it's a City-themed set, which tends to hold value reasonably well. However, its small size and lack of exclusive elements may limit significant appreciation. Keep an eye on its price fluctuations in the secondary market.

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Compare Similar Sets

Compared to larger LEGO City sets, the Sandwich Shop offers a more compact and affordable option. While it lacks the complexity of modular buildings, its charming design and ease of assembly make it a great addition to any LEGO City collection. Consider sets like the Corner Deli (60384-1) for a similar scale or the larger City Square sets for expanded play.

2 Minifigures Included

The set includes two minifigures, each with unique torso prints, adding to the playability and collectibility of the set. The lime helmet is a standout accessory.

📦 Full Parts Inventory - 54 unique parts • 100 total pieces

Sticker Sheet for Set 40578-1 Sticker Sheet for...
Part #: 10100427 [No Color/Any Color]
Brick 1 x 1 x 3 Brick 1 x 1 x 3
Part #: 14716 Dark Tan
Tile 2 x 2 Corner Tile 2 x 2 Corner
Part #: 14719 Bright Green
Support Round 2 x 2 x 2 Stand with Reinforced Underside Support Round 2 x...
Part #: 19798 White
Tile Round 1 x 1 with Hollow Bar Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 20482 White
Brick Special 1 x 2 x 1 2/3 with 4 Studs on 1 Side Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 22885 White
Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 2412b Black
Tile Round 1 x 1 Half Circle Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 24246 Tan
Tile 1 x 4 with Groove Tile 1 x 4 with G...
Part #: 2431 Bright Green
Tile 1 x 4 with Groove Tile 1 x 4 with G...
Part #: 2431 Dark Bluish Gray
Tile 1 x 4 with Groove Tile 1 x 4 with G...
Part #: 2431 Red
Brick 1 x 2 Brick 1 x 2
Part #: 3004 Dark Tan
Brick 1 x 1 Brick 1 x 1
Part #: 3005 Dark Tan
Brick 1 x 1 Brick 1 x 1
Part #: 3005 White
Brick 1 x 4 Brick 1 x 4
Part #: 3010 Dark Tan
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Green
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Bright Light Orange
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 Dark Tan
Plate 6 x 10 Plate 6 x 10
Part #: 3033 Green
Plate 4 x 8 Plate 4 x 8
Part #: 3035 Dark Tan
Plate Round Corner 3 x 3 Plate Round Corne...
Part #: 30357 Light Bluish Gray
Slope 45° 2 x 2 Slope 45° 2 x 2
Part #: 3039 White
Slope 45° 2 x 1 with Bottom Pin Slope 45° 2 x 1 w...
Part #: 3040b White
Slope 45° 2 x 2 Double Convex Slope 45° 2 x 2 D...
Part #: 3045 White
Wedge Plate 4 x 4 Cut Corner Wedge Plate 4 x 4...
Part #: 30503 Green
Wedge Plate 4 x 4 Cut Corner Wedge Plate 4 x 4...
Part #: 30503 Tan
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud Brick Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 3062b Red
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b Bright Green
Tile 1 x 2 with Smart Phone, Phone, Speech Bubble, Note, Play Button, Signal Strength and Battery Level Print Tile 1 x 2 with S...
Part #: 3069bpr0302 Medium Azure
Slope Curved 2 x 2 x 2/3 Inverted Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 32803 Light Bluish Gray
Brick Special 1 x 1 x 1 2/3 with Studs on 1 Side Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 32952 Light Bluish Gray
Slope 33° 2 x 4 Double Slope 33° 2 x 4 D...
Part #: 3299 Yellow
Plate Special 1 x 2 Rounded with 2 Open Studs Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 35480 Tan
Slope Inverted 45° 2 x 1 Slope Inverted 45...
Part #: 3665 Dark Tan
Plate 1 x 6 Plate 1 x 6
Part #: 3666 Dark Tan
Antenna 1 x 4 with Flat Top Antenna 1 x 4 wit...
Part #: 3957b White
Dish 4 x 4 Inverted [Radar] Dish 4 x 4 Invert...
Part #: 3960 Bright Light Orange
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 (+ Opening) Plate Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 4032a Red
Box 2 x 2 x 2 [Hollow Studs] Box 2 x 2 x 2 [Ho...
Part #: 4345b Black
Box 2 x 2 x 2 Door with Slot Box 2 x 2 x 2 Doo...
Part #: 4346 Trans-Clear
Wedge Plate 3 x 2 Left Wedge Plate 3 x 2...
Part #: 43723 Bright Light Orange
Glass for Window 1 x 4 x 6 Glass for Window ...
Part #: 57895 Trans-Clear
Cone 1 x 1 [Top Groove] Cone 1 x 1 [Top G...
Part #: 59900 Yellow
Plate Round Corner 6 x 6 Plate Round Corne...
Part #: 6003 Green
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Clip Vertical [Open O Clip, Hollow Stud] Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 60475b White
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Handle on End [Closed Ends] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 60478 White
Window 1 x 4 x 3 without Shutter Tabs Window 1 x 4 x 3 ...
Part #: 60594 Red
Door Frame 1 x 4 x 6 Type 2 Door Frame 1 x 4 ...
Part #: 60596 Dark Tan
Glass for Window 1 x 4 x 3 [Opening] Glass for Window ...
Part #: 60603 Trans-Clear
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Green
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Trans-Clear
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Red
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Tan
Bicycle Frame, Reinforced Headlight [Hollow Stud] Bicycle Frame, Re...
Part #: 65574 Bright Green
Brick Curved, 3 x 1 with 1/3 Inverted Cutout Brick Curved, 3 x...
Part #: 70681 Bright Green
Brick Curved, 3 x 1 with 1/3 Inverted Cutout Brick Curved, 3 x...
Part #: 70681 White
Slope Curved 5 x 8 x 2/3 with No Studs on Top Slope Curved 5 x ...
Part #: 71771 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate Special 8 x 16 x 2/3 with Six Recessed Edges with 1 x 4 Studs and Recessed Center with 2 x 4 Studs Plate Special 8 x...
Part #: 71772 Dark Bluish Gray
Equipment Cup with Take Out Lid With Drinking Hole [Plain] Equipment Cup wit...
Part #: 79816 White
Slope 30° 1 x 2 x 2/3 Slope 30° 1 x 2 x...
Part #: 85984 Bright Light Orange
Tile 2 x 4 with Groove Tile 2 x 4 with G...
Part #: 87079 Dark Bluish Gray
Tile 2 x 4 with Groove Tile 2 x 4 with G...
Part #: 87079 White
Bicycle Wheel with Black Tire Bicycle Wheel wit...
Part #: 92851 Trans-Clear
Brick Arch 1 x 6 Raised Arch Brick Arch 1 x 6 ...
Part #: 92950 Light Bluish Gray
This set offers a decent selection of basic bricks and slopes in useful colors like white, dark tan, and bright green. The curved bricks are particularly useful for adding detail to MOCs.

💎 Notable Parts

White Slope 45° 2 x 2 (5x) $0.25
Dark Tan Brick 1 x 2 (3x) $0.15
Bright Green Brick Curved, 3 x 1 with 1/3 Inverted Cutout (3x) $0.30
Black Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove (2x) $0.40
Est. BrickLink Part Value
$1.10

💡 MOC Potential

🏙 Expand the shop into a larger modular building
🏙 Create a food truck or mobile sandwich stand
🏙 Design a park scene with the shop as a backdrop

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📖 Building Instructions 2

Sandwich Shop Instructions
BI 3105, 48, 40578 V29
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Sandwich Shop Instructions
BI 3105, 48, 40578 V39
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Charts Inventory Statistics

54
Unique Parts
100
Total Pieces
2
Minifigures
Inventory Version: 1