Red Cannister
700 Pieces of Make & Create Magic

Discover the magic of Red Cannister from the Make & Create collection. Where creativity meets imagination.

🏛 Make & Create
Set #5528

Red Cannister

The Red Cannister set is a fantastic introduction to creative LEGO building.

🏆 Best For: Ideal for children and families who enjoy open-ended creative play with LEGO bricks. ⏱ 4.5 hr build 🧩 700 pcs
★★★★☆ 4.0

Fans appreciate the large number of bricks and the creative freedom this set provides, but some find the lack of specific building instructions limiting. A solid choice for expanding a LEGO collection and encouraging imaginative play.

MSRP
$19.99
Best Price
$33.01
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📝 Our Take

The Red Cannister set is a fantastic introduction to creative LEGO building. With 700 pieces in a variety of colors and sizes, it's designed to spark imagination and encourage builders to create their own models.

This set is perfect for young LEGO enthusiasts and families. The open-ended nature of the set allows for endless possibilities, making it a great choice for collaborative building projects and fostering creativity.

Skip this if you prefer structured builds with specific instructions. Those seeking complex models or licensed themes may find this set too basic. Consider sets like the LEGO Creator series for more guided building experiences.

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🧱 Building Experience

🧩
700
Pieces
4.5h
Build Time
📊
Beginner
Difficulty
Build Highlights:
  • Encourages creativity and imagination through free-form building.
  • Provides a wide assortment of basic bricks in vibrant colors.
  • Offers a fun and engaging experience for builders of all skill levels.
  • No fixed instructions - challenges builders to design their own creations.

📈 Investment Analysis

↑ Trending up since release
B-
Investment Grade
⏳ Appreciating
The Red Cannister set, being a retired Make & Create set, has a moderate investment potential. Its appeal lies in the large quantity of basic bricks, making it desirable for MOC builders. The rising price trend indicates growing demand. While it lacks the collectibility of licensed themes, the set's value as a parts pack and its increasing scarcity contribute to its investment potential. However, returns may be modest compared to more sought-after sets.

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Compare Similar Sets

Compared to other basic brick sets, the Red Cannister offers a large quantity of bricks for its original price, making it a good value for builders looking to expand their parts collection. While sets like the LEGO Classic series (e.g., 11016-1) offer similar open-ended building experiences, the Red Cannister's unique color selection may appeal to some builders. The Classic sets are generally more readily available, however.

📦 Full Parts Inventory - 28 unique parts • 699 total pieces

Brick 2 x 6 Brick 2 x 6
Part #: 2456 Blue
Brick 2 x 6 Brick 2 x 6
Part #: 2456 Red
Brick 2 x 6 Brick 2 x 6
Part #: 2456 Yellow
Brick 2 x 6 Brick 2 x 6
Part #: 2456 White
Brick 2 x 4 Brick 2 x 4
Part #: 3001 14× Blue
Brick 2 x 4 Brick 2 x 4
Part #: 3001 Green
Brick 2 x 4 Brick 2 x 4
Part #: 3001 14× Red
Brick 2 x 4 Brick 2 x 4
Part #: 3001 14× White
Brick 2 x 4 Brick 2 x 4
Part #: 3001 14× Yellow
Brick 2 x 4 Brick 2 x 4
Part #: 3001 Black
Brick 2 x 3 Brick 2 x 3
Part #: 3002 Green
Brick 2 x 3 Brick 2 x 3
Part #: 3002 Blue
Brick 2 x 3 Brick 2 x 3
Part #: 3002 Yellow
Brick 2 x 3 Brick 2 x 3
Part #: 3002 White
Brick 2 x 3 Brick 2 x 3
Part #: 3002 Red
Brick 2 x 3 Brick 2 x 3
Part #: 3002 Black
Brick 2 x 2 Brick 2 x 2
Part #: 3003 44× Yellow
Brick 2 x 2 Brick 2 x 2
Part #: 3003 20× Black
Brick 2 x 2 Brick 2 x 2
Part #: 3003 20× Green
Brick 2 x 2 Brick 2 x 2
Part #: 3003 44× Red
Brick 2 x 2 Brick 2 x 2
Part #: 3003 44× White
Brick 2 x 2 Brick 2 x 2
Part #: 3003 44× Blue
Brick 1 x 2 Brick 1 x 2
Part #: 3004 12× Black
Brick 1 x 2 Brick 1 x 2
Part #: 3004 Medium Blue
Brick 1 x 2 Brick 1 x 2
Part #: 3004 Lime
Brick 1 x 2 Brick 1 x 2
Part #: 3004 24× Red
Brick 1 x 2 Brick 1 x 2
Part #: 3004 24× White
Brick 1 x 2 Brick 1 x 2
Part #: 3004 24× Yellow
Brick 1 x 2 Brick 1 x 2
Part #: 3004 24× Blue
Brick 1 x 2 Brick 1 x 2
Part #: 3004 12× Green
Brick 1 x 1 Brick 1 x 1
Part #: 3005 Lime
Brick 1 x 1 Brick 1 x 1
Part #: 3005 Medium Blue
Brick 1 x 1 Brick 1 x 1
Part #: 3005 Black
Brick 1 x 1 Brick 1 x 1
Part #: 3005 16× White
Brick 1 x 1 Brick 1 x 1
Part #: 3005 16× Red
Brick 1 x 1 Brick 1 x 1
Part #: 3005 Green
Brick 1 x 1 Brick 1 x 1
Part #: 3005 16× Yellow
Brick 1 x 1 Brick 1 x 1
Part #: 3005 16× Blue
Brick 2 x 8 Brick 2 x 8
Part #: 3007 White
Brick 2 x 8 Brick 2 x 8
Part #: 3007 Yellow
Brick 2 x 8 Brick 2 x 8
Part #: 3007 Blue
Brick 2 x 8 Brick 2 x 8
Part #: 3007 Red
Brick 1 x 8 Brick 1 x 8
Part #: 3008 White
Brick 1 x 8 Brick 1 x 8
Part #: 3008 Blue
Brick 1 x 8 Brick 1 x 8
Part #: 3008 Yellow
Brick 1 x 8 Brick 1 x 8
Part #: 3008 Red
Brick 1 x 6 Brick 1 x 6
Part #: 3009 Blue
Brick 1 x 6 Brick 1 x 6
Part #: 3009 White
Brick 1 x 6 Brick 1 x 6
Part #: 3009 Red
Brick 1 x 6 Brick 1 x 6
Part #: 3009 Yellow
Brick 1 x 4 Brick 1 x 4
Part #: 3010 Black
Brick 1 x 4 Brick 1 x 4
Part #: 3010 Yellow
Brick 1 x 4 Brick 1 x 4
Part #: 3010 Green
Brick 1 x 4 Brick 1 x 4
Part #: 3010 Blue
Brick 1 x 4 Brick 1 x 4
Part #: 3010 Red
Brick 1 x 4 Brick 1 x 4
Part #: 3010 White
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 Red
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 Black
Plate 2 x 3 Plate 2 x 3
Part #: 3021 Red
Plate 2 x 3 Plate 2 x 3
Part #: 3021 Blue
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 Blue
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 Red
Slope 45° 2 x 4 Slope 45° 2 x 4
Part #: 3037 Red
Slope 45° 2 x 2 Slope 45° 2 x 2
Part #: 3039 Red
Slope 45° 2 x 1 with Bottom Pin Slope 45° 2 x 1 w...
Part #: 3040b Red
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud Brick Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 3062b Black
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud Brick Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 3062b Red
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud Brick Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 3062b White
Slope 33° 3 x 4 Slope 33° 3 x 4
Part #: 3297 Black
Slope 33° 3 x 2 Slope 33° 3 x 2
Part #: 3298 Black
Slope 33° 2 x 4 Double Slope 33° 2 x 4 D...
Part #: 3299 Red
Slope 33° 2 x 2 Double Slope 33° 2 x 2 D...
Part #: 3300 Red
Brick 1 x 3 Brick 1 x 3
Part #: 3622 Black
Brick 1 x 3 Brick 1 x 3
Part #: 3622 Green
Brick 1 x 3 Brick 1 x 3
Part #: 3622 Red
Brick 1 x 3 Brick 1 x 3
Part #: 3622 Blue
Brick 1 x 3 Brick 1 x 3
Part #: 3622 White
Brick 1 x 3 Brick 1 x 3
Part #: 3622 Yellow
Slope Inverted 45° 2 x 2 [Ovoid Bottom Pin, Bar-sized Stud Holes] Slope Inverted 45...
Part #: 3660 Red
Slope Inverted 45° 2 x 1 Slope Inverted 45...
Part #: 3665 Red
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 White
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud without Groove (Jumper) Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 3794a White
Slope 33° 3 x 1 Slope 33° 3 x 1
Part #: 4286 Black
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Blue
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 White
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Orange
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Lime
The Red Cannister set features a balanced selection of basic bricks in red, white, blue, and yellow, making it an excellent source for builders needing a variety of standard elements. The high quantity of 2x2 bricks in primary colors is particularly useful for larger builds.

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💎 Notable Parts

Red Brick 2 x 2 (44x) $4.40
White Brick 2 x 2 (44x) $4.40
Blue Brick 2 x 2 (44x) $4.40
Yellow Brick 2 x 2 (44x) $4.40
Black Brick 2 x 2 (20x) $2.00
Est. BrickLink Part Value
$19.60

💡 MOC Potential

🏰 Medieval castle walls and towers
🚗 Classic car designs
🏙 Modular buildings for a LEGO city
🌳 Colorful flower gardens

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Charts Inventory Statistics

28
Unique Parts
699
Total Pieces
0
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