Spin into Nostalgia!
Build Your Own Retro Record Player

Craft a vintage icon with 310 pieces, complete with a buildable record and moving needle. Perfect for music lovers and LEGO collectors alike!

🏛 Promotional
Set #40699

Retro Record Player

The Retro Record Player is a charming and nostalgic promotional set.

🏆 Best For: Ideal for LEGO fans of all ages who enjoy vintage designs and quick, satisfying builds. ⏱ 2 hr build 🧩 310 pcs 🎂 Ages 12+
★★★★☆ 4.1

Fans appreciate the set's clever design and nostalgic charm, making it a great display piece. Some find the build a bit simple, but overall it's considered a worthwhile promotional set for LEGO and music enthusiasts.

📝 Our Take

The Retro Record Player is a charming and nostalgic promotional set. It perfectly captures the essence of vintage audio equipment in LEGO form, appealing to both music lovers and LEGO enthusiasts with its clever design and display value.

This set is perfect for LEGO fans looking for a quick and enjoyable build. The piece count makes it a great desk accessory, and the build is engaging without being overly complex, perfect for a relaxing afternoon project.

Skip this if you are looking for a large, intricate LEGO model. This set is designed as a small display piece; consider larger LEGO Icons sets like the Typewriter for a more challenging and substantial build.

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🧱 Building Experience

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310
Pieces
2h
Build Time
📊
Beginner
Difficulty
👤
12+
Ages
Build Highlights:
  • Clever use of slopes and tiles to recreate the record player's shape
  • Simple yet effective techniques for the turntable and tone arm
  • The use of trans-clear elements to simulate the record player's dust cover
  • Compact and displayable size makes it a great addition to any desk or shelf

📈 Investment Analysis

→ Price stable
B
Investment Grade
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The Retro Record Player, as a promotional set, possesses moderate investment potential. Its appeal to both LEGO collectors and fans of vintage design could drive demand, especially if it's available for a limited time. However, its smaller piece count and status as a promotional item might limit significant appreciation. Keeping an eye on its availability and eventual retirement is crucial. Compared to larger, more elaborate sets, its investment growth may be slower, but its niche appeal offers a unique angle.

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Compare Similar Sets

Compared to other promotional sets, the Retro Record Player offers a unique blend of nostalgia and display value. While sets like the LEGO Ideas Gift with Purchase often focus on playability, this set prioritizes aesthetics. If you're looking for a similar display piece, consider the LEGO Camera (though that set has more pieces and a higher price). This set is a great choice for those who appreciate vintage design and want a quick, satisfying build.

📦 Full Parts Inventory - 77 unique parts • 305 total pieces

Slope Curved 4 x 1 No Studs [Stud Holder with Symmetric Ridges] Slope Curved 4 x ...
Part #: 11153 Black
Brick Special 1 x 2 with 2 Studs on 1 Side Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 11211 Black
Tile Round 1 x 2 Tile Round 1 x 2
Part #: 1126 Black
Slope Curved 2 x 1 No Studs [1/2 Bow] Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 11477 Light Bluish Gray
Plate Round 4 x 4 with 2 x 2 Round Opening Plate Round 4 x 4...
Part #: 11833 Light Bluish Gray
Tile Round 2 x 2 with Bottom Stud Holder and Dots around Edge and Light Bluish Gray Line (Volume Knob) Print Tile Round 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 14769pr1170 Black
Tile Round 2 x 2 with Hole with Bright Light Yellow/Medium Azure Swirl, Coral Music Notes, Sound Bars print Tile Round 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 15535pr0010 White
Plate Round 1 x 2 Half Circle with Stud (Jumper) Plate Round 1 x 2...
Part #: 1745 Light Bluish Gray
Tile Round 1 x 2 Half Circle Tile Round 1 x 2 ...
Part #: 1748 Dark Bluish Gray
Hinge Plate 1 x 4 Swivel Top / Base - Hollow Clip [Complete Assembly] Hinge Plate 1 x 4...
Part #: 1927 Sand Green
Bar Holder with Hole and Bar Handle Bar Holder with H...
Part #: 23443 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 2 Corner Plate 2 x 2 Corner
Part #: 2420 Light Bluish Gray
Tile 1 x 4 with Groove Tile 1 x 4 with G...
Part #: 2431 Light Bluish Gray
Tile Round 1 x 1 Quarter Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 25269 Black
Panel 3 x 4 x 6 Curved Top Panel 3 x 4 x 6 C...
Part #: 2571 Trans-Clear
Tile 2 x 3 Tile 2 x 3
Part #: 26603 Dark Blue
Tile 2 x 3 Tile 2 x 3
Part #: 26603 Light Bluish Gray
Turntable 2 x 2 Female Turntable 2 x 2 F...
Part #: 27448 Dark Orange
Tile 2 x 2 Curved, Macaroni Tile 2 x 2 Curved...
Part #: 27925 Bright Green
Tile 2 x 2 Curved, Macaroni with Bright Light Yellow/Medium Azure Swirl, Coral Music Notes, Sound Bars print Tile 2 x 2 Curved...
Part #: 27925pr0018 White
Lever Small Base with Black Lever Lever Small Base ...
Part #: 298c02 Light Bluish Gray
Brick 2 x 3 Brick 2 x 3
Part #: 3002 Green
Brick 1 x 1 Brick 1 x 1
Part #: 3005 Trans-Clear
Brick 1 x 6 Brick 1 x 6
Part #: 3009 Black
Brick 1 x 4 Brick 1 x 4
Part #: 3010 Black
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Reddish Orange
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Black
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 Vibrant Yellow
Slope 45° 2 x 1 with Bottom Pin Slope 45° 2 x 1 w...
Part #: 3040b Trans-Clear
Slope 45° 2 x 1 with Bottom Pin Slope 45° 2 x 1 w...
Part #: 3040b Black
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud Brick Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 3062b Lavender
Tile 2 x 2 with Groove Tile 2 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3068b Dark Turquoise
Tile 2 x 2 with Groove Tile 2 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3068b Dark Green
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b 12× Light Bluish Gray
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b Black
Tile 1 x 1 with Groove Tile 1 x 1 with G...
Part #: 3070b Vibrant Yellow
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 Coral
Tile 1 x 1 with Groove Tile 1 x 1 with G...
Part #: 3070b Light Bluish Gray
Tile 1 x 1 with Groove Tile 1 x 1 with G...
Part #: 3070b Medium Azure
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Pin Hole On Side Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 3172 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Axle 2 Notched Technic Axle 2 No...
Part #: 32062 Black
Technic Beam 1 x 3 Thick Technic Beam 1 x ...
Part #: 32523 Light Bluish Gray
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Hollow Stud and Horizontal Bar 1L Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 32828 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 1 x 2/3 Half Round with Side Stud Plate 1 x 1 x 2/3...
Part #: 3386 Light Bluish Gray
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Only 2 studs Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 33909 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 6 x 14 Plate 6 x 14
Part #: 3456 Black
Plate Special 4 x 4 Splat Gear with 10 Teeth Plate Special 4 x...
Part #: 35443 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate Special 4 x 4 Splat Gear with 10 Teeth Plate Special 4 x...
Part #: 35443 Medium Azure
Plate Special 1 x 2 Rounded with 2 Open Studs Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 35480 Dark Red
Plate Special 1 x 2 Rounded with 2 Open Studs Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 35480 Black
Brick 1 x 3 Brick 1 x 3
Part #: 3622 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 3 Plate 1 x 3
Part #: 3623 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 6 Plate 1 x 6
Part #: 3666 Black
Plate 1 x 6 Plate 1 x 6
Part #: 3666 Light Bluish Gray
Slope Inverted 45° 2 x 2 Double Convex Slope Inverted 45...
Part #: 3676 Black
Turntable 2 x 2 Plate - Top Turntable 2 x 2 P...
Part #: 3679 Light Bluish Gray
Turntable 2 x 2 Plate, Base Turntable 2 x 2 P...
Part #: 3680 Blue
Turntable 2 x 2 Plate, Base Turntable 2 x 2 P...
Part #: 3680 Black
Technic Brick 1 x 4 [3 Pin Holes] Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 3701 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 Black
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 6 Plate 2 x 6
Part #: 3795 Dark Tan
Technic Brick 1 x 12 [11 Pin Holes] Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 3895 Bright Light Orange
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 (+ Opening) Plate Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 4032a Yellow
Tile 1 x 8 with Groove Tile 1 x 8 with G...
Part #: 4162 Dark Blue
Tile 1 x 8 with Groove Tile 1 x 8 with G...
Part #: 4162 Light Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 4 with 2 Studs with Groove [New Underside] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 41740 Black
Plate Special 1 x 4 with 2 Studs with Groove [New Underside] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 41740 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Pin 1/2 Technic Pin 1/2
Part #: 4274 White
Plate 1 x 10 Plate 1 x 10
Part #: 4477 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 10 Plate 1 x 10
Part #: 4477 Black
Plate Special 1 x 2 [Open O Top Clip] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 44861 Light Bluish Gray
Slope Inverted 45° 4 x 2 Double with 2 x 2 Recessed Slope Inverted 45...
Part #: 4871 Black
Animal Body Part, Barb / Claw / Tooth / Talon / Horn, Small Animal Body Part,...
Part #: 53451 Flat Silver
Brick Special 1 x 2 with 2 Pins, Square Pin Holes Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 53540 Light Bluish Gray
Panel 1 x 6 x 5 Panel 1 x 6 x 5
Part #: 59349 Trans-Clear
Cone 1 x 1 [Top Groove] Cone 1 x 1 [Top G...
Part #: 59900 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate Round 4 x 4 with Pin Hole Plate Round 4 x 4...
Part #: 60474 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate Round 4 x 4 with Pin Hole Plate Round 4 x 4...
Part #: 60474 Black
Brick 1 x 10 Brick 1 x 10
Part #: 6111 Reddish Brown
Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise with No Center Slots Technic Pin with ...
Part #: 61332 Black
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Light Bluish Gray
Panel 1 x 1 x 1 Corner Panel 1 x 1 x 1 C...
Part #: 6231 Black
Bar 6L with Stop Ring Bar 6L with Stop ...
Part #: 63965 Dark Bluish Gray
Tile 1 x 6 with Groove Tile 1 x 6 with G...
Part #: 6636 Black
Tile 1 x 6 with Groove Tile 1 x 6 with G...
Part #: 6636 Light Bluish Gray
Brick Round, Half 1 x 2 Brick Round, Half...
Part #: 68013 Light Bluish Gray
Tile 2 x 6 Tile 2 x 6
Part #: 69729 Light Bluish Gray
Tile 2 x 6 Tile 2 x 6
Part #: 69729 Orange
Slope Inverted 45° 2 x 2 [Round Hollow Bottom Pin, Bar-sized Stud Holes] Slope Inverted 45...
Part #: 76959 18× Black
Bracket 1 x 1 - 1 x 2 Bracket 1 x 1 - 1...
Part #: 79389 Black
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Open Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 85861 Dark Red
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Stud on 1 Side Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 87087 Black
Technic Pin 1/2 with Friction Technic Pin 1/2 w...
Part #: 89678 Red
Technic Pin 1/2 with Friction Technic Pin 1/2 w...
Part #: 89678 Dark Bluish Gray
Brick Round 2 x 2 [Grill] Brick Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 92947 Pearl Gold
Tile Round 1 x 1 Tile Round 1 x 1
Part #: 98138 Trans-Red
Tile Round 1 x 1 Tile Round 1 x 1
Part #: 98138 Trans-Orange
Tile Round 1 x 1 Tile Round 1 x 1
Part #: 98138 Trans-Light Blue
Tile Round 1 x 1 Tile Round 1 x 1
Part #: 98138 Trans-Bright Green
Tile Round 1 x 1 Tile Round 1 x 1
Part #: 98138 Trans-Yellow
Tile Round 1 x 1 Tile Round 1 x 1
Part #: 98138 Trans-Green
The set features a good selection of black and light bluish gray tiles, useful for creating smooth surfaces and detailed textures. The inclusion of trans-clear panels adds to the realistic look of the record player's cover.

💎 Notable Parts

Black Slope Inverted 45° 2 x 2 [Round Hollow Bottom Pin, Bar-sized Stud Holes] (18x) $1.80
Light Bluish Gray Tile 1 x 2 with Groove (12x) $0.96
Trans-Clear Panel 3 x 4 x 6 Curved Top (5x) $1.50
Black Tile Round 1 x 1 Quarter (7x) $0.56
Est. BrickLink Part Value
$4.82

💡 MOC Potential

🚗 Vintage radio or amplifier
🏙 Retro storefront display
🌳 Stylized flower or plant pot

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📖 Building Instructions 2

Retro Record Player Instructions
BI 3101, 76+4, 40699 V29
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Retro Record Player Instructions
BI 3101, 76+4, 40699 V39
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Charts Inventory Statistics

77
Unique Parts
305
Total Pieces
0
Minifigures
Inventory Version: 1