How many pieces are in the Message Board?

Message Board contains 1,743 pieces.

What age is the Message Board recommended for?

This set is recommended for ages 9+.

When was the Message Board released?

Message Board was released in 2024.

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Set #41839

Message Board

Name: Message Board
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 41839-1

The Message Board is a surprisingly versatile and customizable set.

🏆 Best For: Ideal for teens and adults who enjoy creative, customizable builds. ⏱ 4.5 hr build 🧩 1,743 pcs 🎂 Ages 9+

★★★☆☆ 3.1 from 1 reviews

Fans appreciate the creative potential and the abundance of white tiles, making it a great parts pack for MOC builders. Some find the build process repetitive, but the overall value and customization options are generally well-received.

MSRP

$99.99

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📝 Our Take

The Message Board is a surprisingly versatile and customizable set. It offers a unique canvas for creativity and self-expression, moving beyond traditional LEGO building into a realm of personalized art and communication. The sheer number of white tiles provides a fantastic base for intricate designs.

This set is perfect for anyone who enjoys creative expression and personalization. Whether you're a seasoned LEGO artist or just starting out, the Message Board provides hours of engaging fun and offers endless possibilities for customization. It's also great for families who want to leave each other fun messages.

Skip this if you prefer structured builds with a predefined outcome. If you're looking for a set with a specific vehicle or building to construct, you might find this set too open-ended. Consider sets like the LEGO Art mosaics for a more guided creative experience.

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🧱 Building Experience

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1,743

Pieces

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4.5h

Build Time

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Intermediate

Difficulty

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33cm × 30cm × 4cm

Dimensions

Build Highlights:

Creative freedom to design your own messages and patterns.
Utilizes a grid system for easy tile placement and adjustments.
Offers a unique way to express yourself through LEGO bricks.
Can be easily reconfigured for new designs and messages.

📈 Investment Analysis

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Investment Grade

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The Message Board set presents a moderate investment opportunity. Its appeal lies in its unique concept and the large quantity of useful tiles, particularly in white and dark tan. The rising price trend suggests increasing demand. However, its investment potential is somewhat limited by its broad appeal and lack of exclusive elements. While it's unlikely to skyrocket in value, it should hold its value well and potentially see modest appreciation over time, especially if kept in pristine condition. The high piece count for the price point is also a positive factor.

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📖 About This Set

Imaginative play and family building activities await kids aged 9+ and their families with this Message Board (41839) changeable home decor letter gift set. Families can gather and bond as they build up to 30 letters from the Latin alphabet and create a fun word board art display piece for the home. The toy building set includes accents so you can create messages in your native language (Latin alphabet only). This LEGO® customizable word board includes 10 emoji stickers to add to the board for personality, as well as instructions, inspiration and 4 posters to help guide letter creation.

This LEGO toy playset makes a personalized birthday gift for kids or a family holiday activity. Plus, you and your kids can get the most out of your sets with the LEGO Builder app, as you build together, zoom in and rotate your model in 3D, track progress and save sets in one place.

Home decor for kids and adults – Inspire girls and boys aged 9 and up to enjoy a fun family building activity and create special messages for the home with this Message Board building set
Changeable letter board – This building set includes elements to make 30 letters from the Latin alphabet to create messages, plus instructions, inspiration and 4 posters so families can build together
Family building activity – The family letter board can be changed at any time to display anything from holiday or celebratory messages to a meaningful family motto
Word board – Once the customizable letter board is finished, add emphasis or decoration with the 10 included emoji stickers, which can be added or removed whenever the message is changed
Word board gift for families – This fun holiday gift family activity lets kids aged 9+ and their families create moments together any time they want memorable WE-time
3D building instructions – Build like never before with the LEGO® Builder app, where you and your kids can build together, save sets, track progress and zoom in and rotate your models in 3D
Building set range – Opening a LEGO® set invites everyone to create and play, so gather family, friends, cousins, or colleagues, as these setsare a great chance to express your creative side together
Dimensions – The 1,743-piece set includes a customizable Message Board with letters that measures over 13 in. (33 cm) high, 11.5 in. (30 cm) wide and 1.5 in. (4 cm) deep

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📦 Full Parts Inventory - 56 unique parts • 1,661 total pieces

Sticker Sheet for...

Part #: 10109649 1× [No Color/Any Color]

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Part #: 29120 2× Dark Tan

Brick 1 x 4

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Plate 2 x 2

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Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 14× Dark Tan

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 9× Dark Tan

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 31× White

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 1× White

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 16× Dark Tan

Plate 6 x 8

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Part #: 3396 2× Dark Tan

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Plate 1 x 8

Part #: 3460 59× White

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Part #: 35787 20× White

Plate 1 x 3

Part #: 3623 6× White

Technic Axle 4

Part #: 3705 8× Black

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 92× White

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 8× Lime

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Part #: 40490 14× White

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Part #: 6091 16× White

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Tile 1 x 3

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Tile 1 x 3

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Technic Pin 1/2 w...

Part #: 89678 120× Dark Bluish Gray

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Part #: 96874 1× Dark Turquoise

Tile Round 1 x 1

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Tile Round 1 x 1

Part #: 98138 1× White

This set is a goldmine for white and dark tan tiles, perfect for creating mosaics, architectural details, or adding texture to MOCs. The large quantity of plates and tiles makes it an excellent source for builders looking to expand their collection of basic elements.