A Belfast Exclusive!
Celebrate the Grand Opening

Own a piece of LEGO history with this limited-edition set commemorating the first LEGO Store in Northern Ireland. A perfect souvenir for LEGO fans and Belfast locals!

🏛 LEGO Brand Store
Set #5009417

Belfast Grand Opening

The Belfast Grand Opening set is a charming tribute to the joy of LEGO.

🏆 Best For: LEGO fans of all ages, especially those who enjoy building small scenes and collecting LEGO-themed sets. ⏱ 1.5 hr build 🧩 158 pcs
★★★★☆ 4.0

Fans appreciate the Belfast Grand Opening set for its charming design and the inclusion of diverse minifigures. Some find the price high for the piece count, but the set is generally well-received as a fun and collectible tribute to the LEGO brand.

📝 Our Take

The Belfast Grand Opening set is a charming tribute to the joy of LEGO. This delightful set captures the excitement of a new LEGO store, complete with minifigures and clever details that bring the scene to life.

This set is perfect for LEGO enthusiasts of all ages, especially those who appreciate the brand's history. The build is relatively straightforward, making it accessible for younger builders while still offering enough detail to engage adult collectors. It's a great display piece for anyone who loves LEGO.

Skip this if you prefer larger, more complex builds or licensed themes. While charming, this set is smaller and focuses on a LEGO-centric subject. Consider modular buildings or larger sets from themes like Star Wars or Marvel for a more challenging build.

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🧱 Building Experience

🧩
158
Pieces
1.5h
Build Time
📊
Beginner
Difficulty
Build Highlights:
  • Simple and enjoyable build suitable for all skill levels
  • Incorporates classic LEGO building techniques
  • Features a detailed store facade with colorful elements
  • Includes fun accessories and minifigures to populate the scene

📈 Investment Analysis

→ Price stable
B
Investment Grade
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The Belfast Grand Opening set presents a moderate investment opportunity. As a LEGO Brand Store promotional set, it has inherent collectibility. However, its smaller piece count and limited availability might drive up demand in the secondary market. Theme popularity and exclusive minifigures could further boost its potential, but monitor price trends and retirement news closely. While not a guaranteed home run, it could see steady appreciation over time.

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Compare Similar Sets

Compared to other LEGO store sets, the Belfast Grand Opening offers a unique regional focus. While it may not have the complexity of larger modular buildings, its charm and collectibility make it appealing. Consider sets like the LEGO House (21037-1) or other store-themed sets for similar experiences, but this one stands out for its specific location and limited availability.

3 Minifigures Included

Includes three minifigures: a child, a person with a prosthetic leg, and a store employee. The minifigure with the prosthetic leg may be considered unique. The store employee has a plain black suit, making it useful for city layouts.

📦 Full Parts Inventory - 56 unique parts • 145 total pieces

Slope Curved 4 x 1 Inverted Slope Curved 4 x ...
Part #: 13547 Black
Tile 2 x 2 Corner Tile 2 x 2 Corner
Part #: 14719 Yellow
Tile Round 2 x 2 with Bottom Stud Holder Tile Round 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 14769 Yellow
Brick Special 1 x 4 with Masonry Brick Profile Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 15533 Dark Bluish Gray
Tile Round 1 x 2 Half Circle Tile Round 1 x 2 ...
Part #: 1748 Black
Tile 4 x 4 with LEGO Logo print Tile 4 x 4 with L...
Part #: 1751pr9999 Yellow
Plate Round Corners 2 x 6 Double Plate Round Corne...
Part #: 18980 Red
Hinge Plate 1 x 4 Swivel Top / Base - Hollow Clip [Complete Assembly] Hinge Plate 1 x 4...
Part #: 1927 Red
Hinge Plate 1 x 4 Swivel Top / Base - Hollow Clip [Complete Assembly] Hinge Plate 1 x 4...
Part #: 1927 Yellow
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Scroll with Open Stud Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 20310 Dark Bluish Gray
Tile Round 1 x 1 with Hollow Bar Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 20482 Red
Brick Special 1 x 2 x 1 2/3 with 4 Studs on 1 Side Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 22885 Yellow
Plate 2 x 12 Plate 2 x 12
Part #: 2445 Black
Brick 1 x 1 x 5 with Solid Stud Brick 1 x 1 x 5 w...
Part #: 2453b White
Brick 1 x 2 x 5 with Hollow Studs Brick 1 x 2 x 5 w...
Part #: 2454b White
Brick 2 x 6 Brick 2 x 6
Part #: 2456 Yellow
Tile Round 1 x 1 Quarter Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 25269 Yellow
Tile Round 1 x 1 Quarter Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 25269 Red
Tile Round 1 x 1 Quarter Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 25269 Green
Tile Round 1 x 1 Quarter Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 25269 Blue
Brick Special 1 x 4 with Groove Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 2653 Black
Tile 2 x 3 Tile 2 x 3
Part #: 26603 Black
Slope Curved 2 x 1 with Stud Notch Right Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 29119 Yellow
Slope Curved 2 x 1 with Stud Notch Left Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 29120 Yellow
Slope Curved 2 x 1 with Stud Notch Left Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 29120 Red
Brick 1 x 1 Brick 1 x 1
Part #: 3005 Black
Brick 1 x 6 Brick 1 x 6
Part #: 3009 Yellow
Brick 1 x 6 Brick 1 x 6
Part #: 3009 Black
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 Yellow
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 10× Yellow
Plate 4 x 4 Plate 4 x 4
Part #: 3031 Black
Plate 2 x 8 Plate 2 x 8
Part #: 3034 Red
Equipment Flotation Ring [Life Preserver] Equipment Flotati...
Part #: 30340 Black
Plate 6 x 8 Plate 6 x 8
Part #: 3036 Dark Bluish Gray
Tile 2 x 2 with Groove Tile 2 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3068b Yellow
Tile 1 x 1 with Groove Tile 1 x 1 with G...
Part #: 3070b Red
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Door Rail Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 32028 Black
Brick 1 x 3 Brick 1 x 3
Part #: 3622 Yellow
Plate 1 x 3 Plate 1 x 3
Part #: 3623 Yellow
Plate 1 x 6 Plate 1 x 6
Part #: 3666 Red
Plate 1 x 6 Plate 1 x 6
Part #: 3666 Black
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 Black
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 (+ Opening) Plate Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 4032a Yellow
Support Round 1 x 1 x 6 Solid Pillar Support Round 1 x...
Part #: 43888 White
Flag 4 x 1 Wavy [First Wave Right] Flag 4 x 1 Wavy [...
Part #: 4495b Red
Dish 2 x 2 Inverted [Radar] Dish 2 x 2 Invert...
Part #: 4740 Light Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 2 [Side Handle Closed Ends] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 48336 White
Plate 1 x 12 Plate 1 x 12
Part #: 60479 Black
Window 1 x 2 x 2 Flat Front Window 1 x 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 60592 Black
Window 1 x 2 x 3 Flat Front Window 1 x 2 x 3 ...
Part #: 60593 Black
Door Frame 1 x 4 x 6 Type 2 Door Frame 1 x 4 ...
Part #: 60596 White
Glass for Window 1 x 2 x 2 Flat Glass for Window ...
Part #: 60601 Trans-Clear
Glass for Window 1 x 2 x 3 Flat Front Glass for Window ...
Part #: 60602 Trans-Clear
Door 1 x 4 x 6 Smooth with Chamfered Handle Plinth Door 1 x 4 x 6 Sm...
Part #: 60616b Trans-Clear
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 White
Tile 1 x 3 Tile 1 x 3
Part #: 63864 Red
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Clip Horizontal on End Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 63868 Red
Tile 1 x 6 with Groove Tile 1 x 6 with G...
Part #: 6636 Yellow
Plate 3 x 3 Corner Plate 3 x 3 Corner
Part #: 77844 Black
Plate 1 x 1 x 2/3 with Open Stud Plate 1 x 1 x 2/3...
Part #: 86996 Black
Tile 2 x 4 with Groove Tile 2 x 4 with G...
Part #: 87079 Yellow
Tile 2 x 4 with 'heart LEGO Discovery Centre Hamburg' print Tile 2 x 4 with '...
Part #: 87079pr9846 Yellow
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Groove and Center Stud (Jumper) Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 87580 Red
The set features a high concentration of yellow parts, including plates, tiles, and bricks, useful for creating bright and cheerful MOCs. There are also several black and white elements that provide contrast and detail.

💎 Notable Parts

Yellow Plate 1 x 2 (10x) $0.50
Yellow Tile 2 x 2 Corner (6x) $0.90
Dark Bluish Gray Brick Special 1 x 1 with Scroll with Open Stud (4x) $1.20
Black Tile 2 x 3 (4x) $0.40
Yellow Tile Round 2 x 2 with Bottom Stud Holder (4x) $0.60
Est. BrickLink Part Value
$3.60

💡 MOC Potential

🏙 Expand into a modular building section
🏛 Adapt it into a generic storefront for a LEGO city layout
🏙 Create a larger LEGO store with multiple sections

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Charts Inventory Statistics

56
Unique Parts
145
Total Pieces
3
Minifigures
Inventory Version: 1