How many pieces are in the Cardiff Grand Opening?

Cardiff Grand Opening contains 158 pieces.

What age is the Cardiff Grand Opening recommended for?

This set is recommended for ages 18+.

When was the Cardiff Grand Opening released?

Cardiff Grand Opening was released in 2025.

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Set #6596091

Cardiff Grand Opening

Name: Cardiff Grand Opening
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 6596091-1
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)

Cardiff Grand Opening is a delightful miniature celebration of LEGO retail.

🏆 Best For: Perfect for LEGO fans of all ages who want to own a miniature LEGO Store ⏱ 1.5 hr build 🧩 158 pcs

★★★★☆ 4.1

Fans appreciate the set as a cute and accessible LEGO Store model, perfect for display or expanding a LEGO city. Some find the build too simple and wish for more intricate details, but overall it's considered a fun and charming set.

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📝 Our Take

Cardiff Grand Opening is a delightful miniature celebration of LEGO retail. This charming set encapsulates the excitement of a new LEGO store, complete with minifigures ready to explore the latest brick-built wonders.

This set is perfect for LEGO enthusiasts and collectors of LEGO Brand Store sets. The build is straightforward and quick, making it ideal as a fun desk display or an addition to a larger LEGO city layout.

Skip this if you're looking for a complex build or significant play features. Consider larger modular buildings or sets with more intricate construction if you want a more involved building experience.

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🧱 Building Experience

🧩

158

Pieces

⏱

1.5h

Build Time

📊

Beginner

Difficulty

Build Highlights:

Simple and enjoyable build
Incorporates iconic LEGO store design elements
Great for expanding a LEGO city or creating a store display
Features unique minifigures specific to the set

📈 Investment Analysis

→ Price stable

B-

Investment Grade

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The Cardiff Grand Opening set offers modest investment potential. As a LEGO Brand Store exclusive, it has limited availability, which can drive up its value after retirement. Its appeal to collectors of store-themed sets and its relatively low piece count make it an accessible investment. However, its small size and simpler build may limit its long-term appreciation compared to larger, more complex sets. Monitor its retirement status and regional availability to maximize potential returns.

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3 Minifigures Included

Kid, Bright Light Blue Torso, Blue Legs, Dark Orange Hair

4 parts

Medium Lavender Torso, Dark Azure Leg, Prosthetic Leg, Bright Light Yellow Hair

4 parts

B+

Store Employee, Black Suit, No LEGO Logo, Dark Brown Hair

4 parts

The set includes three minifigures, including a store employee and a child with a bright light blue torso, making them unique to this set.

📦 Full Parts Inventory - 56 unique parts • 140 total pieces

Slope Curved 4 x ...

Part #: 13547 2× Black

Tile 2 x 2 Corner

Part #: 14719 6× Yellow

Tile Round 2 x 2 ...

Part #: 14769 4× Yellow

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 15533 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Tile Round 1 x 2 ...

Part #: 1748 2× Black

Tile 4 x 4 with L...

Part #: 1751pr9999 1× Yellow

Plate Round Corne...

Part #: 18980 1× Red

Hinge Plate 1 x 4...

Part #: 1927 1× Yellow

Hinge Plate 1 x 4...

Part #: 1927 2× Red

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 20310 4× Dark Bluish Gray

Tile Round 1 x 1 ...

Part #: 20482 1× Red

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 22885 2× Yellow

Plate 2 x 12

Part #: 2445 1× Black

Brick 1 x 1 x 5 w...

Part #: 2453b 2× White

Brick 1 x 2 x 5 w...

Part #: 2454b 4× White

Brick 2 x 6

Part #: 2456 3× Yellow

Tile Round 1 x 1 ...

Part #: 25269 1× Green

Tile Round 1 x 1 ...

Part #: 25269 1× Blue

Tile Round 1 x 1 ...

Part #: 25269 1× Red

Tile Round 1 x 1 ...

Part #: 25269 1× Yellow

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 2653 2× Black

Tile 2 x 3

Part #: 26603 4× Black

Slope Curved 2 x ...

Part #: 29119 1× Yellow

Slope Curved 2 x ...

Part #: 29120 2× Red

Slope Curved 2 x ...

Part #: 29120 1× Yellow

Brick 1 x 1

Part #: 3005 2× Black

Brick 1 x 6

Part #: 3009 1× Black

Brick 1 x 6

Part #: 3009 4× Yellow

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 2× Yellow

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 10× Yellow

Plate 4 x 4

Part #: 3031 1× Black

Plate 2 x 8

Part #: 3034 1× Red

Equipment Flotati...

Part #: 30340 2× Black

Plate 6 x 8

Part #: 3036 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Tile 2 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3068b 3× Yellow

Tile 1 x 1 with G...

Part #: 3070b 1× Red

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 32028 4× Black

Brick 1 x 3

Part #: 3622 4× Yellow

Plate 1 x 3

Part #: 3623 2× Yellow

Plate 1 x 6

Part #: 3666 3× Black

Plate 1 x 6

Part #: 3666 1× Red

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 3× Black

Plate Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 4032a 4× Yellow

Support Round 1 x...

Part #: 43888 2× White

Flag 4 x 1 Wavy [...

Part #: 4495b 2× Red

Dish 2 x 2 Invert...

Part #: 4740 2× Light Bluish Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 48336 1× White

Plate 1 x 12

Part #: 60479 2× Black

Window 1 x 2 x 2 ...

Part #: 60592 2× Black

Window 1 x 2 x 3 ...

Part #: 60593 2× Black

Door Frame 1 x 4 ...

Part #: 60596 1× White

Glass for Window ...

Part #: 60601 2× Trans-Clear

Glass for Window ...

Part #: 60602 2× Trans-Clear

Door 1 x 4 x 6 Sm...

Part #: 60616b 1× Trans-Clear

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 5× White

Part #: 6636 2× Yellow

Plate 3 x 3 Corner

Part #: 77844 2× Black

Plate 1 x 1 x 2/3...

Part #: 86996 2× Black

Tile 2 x 4 with G...

Part #: 87079 1× Yellow

Tile 2 x 4 with '...

Part #: 87079pr9853 1× Yellow

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 87580 2× Red

The set features a good selection of yellow and black pieces, useful for creating store facades or other building details. The inclusion of round tiles and specialty bricks adds versatility for MOC builders.

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💎 Notable Parts

Yellow Plate 1 x 2 (10x) $0.50

Yellow Tile 2 x 2 Corner (6x) $0.90

Black Tile 2 x 3 (4x) $0.40

Est. BrickLink Part Value

$1.80

💡 MOC Potential

🏙 Expand the store into a full modular building with additional floors.

🏛 Rebuild the set into a miniature version of other famous landmarks.

🏙 Create a street scene with multiple small shops and buildings.

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Inventory Statistics

Unique Parts

140

Total Pieces

Minifigures

Inventory Version: 1

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📦 Full Parts Inventory - 56 unique parts • 140 total pieces

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