Visit the Newest Store!
Celebrate the La Défense Grand Opening

Build your own miniature LEGO Brand Store with this exclusive 158-piece set, commemorating the grand opening in Paris! Includes 3 minifigures.

🏛 LEGO Brand Store
Set #5009625

La Défense Grand Opening

La Défense Grand Opening is a charming tribute to the LEGO retail experience.

🏆 Best For: Perfect for LEGO fans of all ages who want a small, commemorative set ⏱ 1.5 hr build 🧩 158 pcs
★★★★☆ 4.2

Fans appreciate this set's charming depiction of a LEGO store and the inclusion of unique minifigures, particularly the one with a prosthetic leg. Some find the build simple but enjoyable, while others wish for more intricate details to better represent the La Défense location.

📝 Our Take

La Défense Grand Opening is a charming tribute to the LEGO retail experience. This delightful set captures the excitement of visiting a LEGO store, complete with minifigures representing shoppers and employees.

This set is perfect for LEGO enthusiasts of all ages, especially those who appreciate the LEGO brand. It's a quick and enjoyable build, making it ideal for both display and play.

Skip this if you're looking for a complex or challenging build experience. Consider larger LEGO Architecture sets for a more intricate project.

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🧱 Building Experience

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158
Pieces
1.5h
Build Time
📊
Beginner
Difficulty
Build Highlights:
  • Simple and straightforward building techniques
  • Focus on recreating the details of a LEGO store
  • Includes fun minifigure interactions
  • Ideal for displaying as part of a LEGO city layout

📈 Investment Analysis

→ Price stable
B
Investment Grade
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As a promotional set commemorating a store opening, La Défense Grand Opening has the potential to appreciate in value, particularly if it is exclusive to the location. Its limited availability could drive up demand among collectors. However, its small size and piece count mean that gains may be modest compared to larger, more complex sets. The set's long-term value will depend on its rarity and the overall popularity of LEGO store-themed items.

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Compare Similar Sets

Compared to other LEGO store-themed sets, La Défense Grand Opening offers a compact and affordable way to own a piece of LEGO retail history. While it may not have the same level of detail as larger modular buildings, its charm and exclusivity make it a unique addition to any collection. Consider sets like the LEGO Brand Retail Store (40305-1) for a similar experience, but this set's unique location tie-in sets it apart.

📦 Full Parts Inventory - 56 unique parts • 138 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 Yellow
Hinge Plate 1 x 4 Swivel Top / Base - Hollow Clip [Complete Assembly] Hinge Plate 1 x 4...
Part #: 1927 Red
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 Blue
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 Red
Tile Round 1 x 1 Quarter Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 25269 Yellow
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 STORE La Défense' print Tile 2 x 4 with '...
Part #: 87079pr9828 Yellow
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Groove and Center Stud (Jumper) Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 87580 Red
The set features a good selection of yellow elements, including plates, tiles, and bricks, useful for creating brightly colored buildings and structures. The inclusion of masonry profile bricks in dark bluish gray adds texture 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 Plate Special 1 x 2 with Door Rail (4x) $0.80
Yellow Tile Round 2 x 2 with Bottom Stud Holder (4x) $1.60
Est. BrickLink Part Value
$5.00

💡 MOC Potential

🏙 Expand the LEGO store into a modular building.
🏛 Recreate other famous Parisian landmarks using the yellow elements.
🏙 Design a smaller version of a different LEGO store.

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Charts Inventory Statistics

56
Unique Parts
138
Total Pieces
3
Minifigures
Inventory Version: 1