How many pieces are in the Community Starter Set?

Community Starter Set contains 1,907 pieces.

When was the Community Starter Set released?

Community Starter Set was released in 2012.

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Set #9389

Community Starter Set

The Community Starter Set is a fantastic introduction to the world of LEGO building.

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Who it's for: Beginner build Ideal for young children, classrooms, and collaborative building environments
Build: 1,907 pieces · about 4.5 hours Build time is an estimate.
Price: $199.95 list price · 10.5¢ per piece
Availability: Retired at LEGO

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A highly praised bulk brick set, celebrated for its extensive piece count and diverse color palette, making it ideal for creative and educational purposes. Some find the lack of specific building instructions limiting, preferring sets with guided projects.

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📝 Our Take

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The Community Starter Set is a fantastic introduction to the world of LEGO building. With nearly 2000 pieces and a wide variety of colors and shapes, this set provides endless opportunities for creative construction and imaginative play, making it ideal for younger builders and educational settings.

This set is perfect for classrooms, playgroups, and families looking to inspire creativity. The sheer volume of bricks allows for collaborative projects and the development of problem-solving skills in a fun and engaging way. The lack of specific instructions encourages open-ended building and experimentation.

Skip this if you are an experienced builder seeking a complex or licensed model. This set focuses on basic building techniques and general creativity, so look to Architecture or Ideas sets for more challenging and intricate builds.

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1,907

Pieces

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4.5h

Estimated Build Time

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Beginner

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Build Highlights:

Large quantity of bricks for extensive building
Wide variety of colors to inspire creativity
No specific instructions encourages open-ended play
Great for collaborative building projects

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The Community Starter Set, while not a licensed or limited-edition product, presents a unique investment opportunity due to its focus on basic bricks and its appeal to educational institutions. As a retired set with a substantial piece count, it is likely to hold its value over time, particularly if kept in excellent condition. The rising price trend suggests increasing demand, especially from those seeking bulk LEGO bricks for MOCs or educational purposes. However, the lack of minifigures and specialized parts may limit its appeal to some collectors, and returns may be modest compared to sets with exclusive elements or strong IP tie-ins.

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Compared to other bulk brick sets like the LEGO Classic series, the Community Starter Set offers a broader range of colors and a larger quantity of bricks, making it a more versatile option for creative building. While sets like the LEGO Classic Creative Suitcase (10713-1) offer portability and a smaller selection of bricks, the Community Starter Set provides greater potential for large-scale projects and collaborative play. For those seeking specific themes or building experiences, other LEGO sets may be more suitable, but for pure creative potential, the Community Starter Set is a strong contender.

📦 Parts Inventory

Piece count: 1,907
Parts cataloged in this inventory: 149 unique parts, 1,907 pieces

Missing a piece? Check this set piece by piece, with look-alike colors flagged and element IDs for replacements.

Equipment Goblet ...

Part #: 2343 4× Light Bluish Gray

Wedge Plate 4 x 9...

Part #: 2413 2× White

Wedge Plate 3 x 6...

Part #: 2419 2× Red

Tile 1 x 4 with G...

Part #: 2431 6× Trans-Light Blue

Tile 1 x 4 with G...

Part #: 2431 4× Yellow

Tile Special 1 x ...

Part #: 2432 7× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 2 x 12

Part #: 2445 3× Red

Brick 2 x 6

Part #: 2456 9× White

Part #: 2496 1× Black

Plate Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 2654 4× Blue

Brick 2 x 4

Part #: 3001 19× White

Brick 2 x 4

Part #: 3001 20× Orange

Brick 2 x 4

Part #: 3001 20× Yellow

Brick 2 x 4

Part #: 3001 21× Green

Brick 2 x 4

Part #: 3001 20× Light Bluish Gray

Brick 2 x 4

Part #: 3001 20× Blue

Brick 2 x 4

Part #: 3001 20× Red

Brick 2 x 4

Part #: 3001 20× Medium Blue

Brick 2 x 4

Part #: 3001 20× Lime

Brick 2 x 3

Part #: 3002 7× White

Brick 2 x 3

Part #: 3002 4× Orange

Brick 2 x 3

Part #: 3002 4× Blue

Brick 2 x 3

Part #: 3002 4× Yellow

Part #: 3002 4× Green

Brick 2 x 3

Part #: 3002 4× Medium Blue

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 25× Orange

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 21× Lime

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 20× Medium Blue

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 20× Yellow

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 11× Reddish Brown

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 20× Blue

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 20× White

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 29× Green

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 20× Red

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 33× Orange

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 51× White

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 34× Blue

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 10× Lime

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 10× Green

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 21× Yellow

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 10× Medium Blue

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 8× Tan

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 4× Light Bluish Gray

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 28× Red

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 12× Reddish Brown

Brick 1 x 2 with ...

Part #: 3004pr0003 4× White

Brick 1 x 1

Part #: 3005 20× Red

Brick 1 x 1

Part #: 3005 20× Lime

Brick 1 x 1

Part #: 3005 20× Medium Blue

Brick 1 x 1

Part #: 3005 10× White

Brick 1 x 1

Part #: 3005 16× Reddish Brown

Brick 1 x 1

Part #: 3005 20× Blue

Brick 1 x 1

Part #: 3005 25× Orange

Brick 1 x 1 with ...

Part #: 3005pr0003 6× White

Brick 1 x 1 with ...

Part #: 3005pr0003 8× Yellow

Brick 1 x 1 with ...

Part #: 3005pr0003 4× Green

Brick 2 x 8

Part #: 3007 3× White

Brick 1 x 8

Part #: 3008 4× White

Brick 1 x 6

Part #: 3009 2× Yellow

Part #: 3009 2× Orange

Brick 1 x 4

Part #: 3010 18× Yellow

Brick 1 x 4

Part #: 3010 4× White

Brick 1 x 4

Part #: 3010 10× Green

Brick 1 x 4

Part #: 3010 11× Medium Blue

Brick 1 x 4

Part #: 3010 10× Blue

Brick 1 x 4

Part #: 3010 10× Orange

Brick 1 x 4

Part #: 3010 10× Red

Brick 1 x 4

Part #: 3010 4× Light Bluish Gray

Box / Crate with ...

Part #: 30150 2× Reddish Brown

Plant, Round 1 x ...

Part #: 30176 6× Green

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 4× Tan

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 14× Green

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 7× Blue

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 5× Orange

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 4× Yellow

Plate 2 x 3

Part #: 3021 4× Tan

Plate 2 x 3

Part #: 3021 10× Yellow

Part #: 3022 8× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 7× Blue

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 4× Green

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 12× Red

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 8× Yellow

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 4× White

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 6× Orange

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 4× Yellow

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 8× Medium Blue

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 12× Black

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 4× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 30237b 4× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 6 x 12

Part #: 3028 11× Bright Green

Part #: 3029 3× Black

Plate 4 x 10

Part #: 3030 2× Blue

Plate 4 x 10

Part #: 3030 3× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 4 x 4

Part #: 3031 2× Bright Green

Plate 4 x 4

Part #: 3031 2× Yellow

Part #: 3032 2× Black

Plate 4 x 6

Part #: 3032 3× Yellow

Plate 2 x 8

Part #: 3034 4× Yellow

Plate 2 x 8

Part #: 3034 2× Red

Plate 2 x 8

Part #: 3034 3× Green

Plate 4 x 8

Part #: 3035 5× Black

Brick Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 30367b 4× Black

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3039 4× Black

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3039 4× Green

Hook with Towball

Part #: 30395 4× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3040b 4× Blue

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3040b 6× Red

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3040b 8× White

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3040b 4× Orange

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3040b 7× Yellow

Brick Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 3062b 8× Reddish Brown

Brick Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 3062b 25× Light Bluish Gray

Brick 1 x 2 witho...

Part #: 3065 4× Trans-Light Blue

Brick 1 x 2 witho...

Part #: 3065 4× Trans-Clear

Tile 2 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3068b 8× Yellow

Tile 2 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3068b 5× Red

Tile 2 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3068b 11× Orange

Tile 2 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3068b 4× Medium Blue

Tile 2 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3068b 7× Blue

Tile 2 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3068b 4× Light Bluish Gray

Tile 1 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3069b 4× Red

Tile 1 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3069b 5× Black

Technic Plate Rot...

Part #: 32125 2× Light Bluish Gray

Part #: 33291 24× Bright Light Orange

Plant, Flower, Pl...

Part #: 33291 19× Dark Pink

Plate 1 x 8

Part #: 3460 3× White

Plate 1 x 8

Part #: 3460 8× Black

Part #: 3623 4× Light Bluish Gray

Cap, Police Style

Part #: 3624 1× Blue

Minifig Head, Bla...

Part #: 3626cpr0891 8× Yellow

Minifig Head Nya ...

Part #: 3626cpr0892 8× Yellow

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 3660 4× Orange

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 3665 12× Yellow

Plate 1 x 6

Part #: 3666 4× Yellow

Plate 1 x 6

Part #: 3666 8× Reddish Brown

Plate 1 x 6

Part #: 3666 3× Orange

Plate 1 x 6

Part #: 3666 5× Medium Blue

Turntable 2 x 2 P...

Part #: 3679 4× Light Bluish Gray

Turntable 2 x 2 P...

Part #: 3680 4× Black

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 3700 4× White

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 10× Orange

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 6× Green

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 4× Red

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 11× Black

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 4× Yellow

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 3729 5× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 3747b 4× Yellow

Part #: 3795 2× Light Bluish Gray

Windscreen 2 x 4 x 2

Part #: 3823 2× Trans-Clear

Steering Stand 1 ...

Part #: 3829c01 6× White

Hair Smooth

Part #: 3901 1× Dark Tan

Brick Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 3941 4× Trans-Yellow

Brick Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 3941 4× Blue

Antenna 1 x 4 wit...

Part #: 3957a 4× Blue

Plate 6 x 6

Part #: 3958 3× Blue

Dish 4 x 4 Invert...

Part #: 3960 4× White

Part #: 4150pr0015 2× Yellow

Brick Sloped 75° ...

Part #: 4460b 2× Blue

Bracket 1 x 2 - 2...

Part #: 44728 4× Yellow

Plate 1 x 10

Part #: 4477 2× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 10

Part #: 4477 2× Black

Part #: 4490 4× White

Windscreen 2 x 4 ...

Part #: 4594 2× Trans-Clear

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 4600 20× Black

Wheel 8 x 6

Part #: 4624 28× White

Wheel 8 x 6

Part #: 4624 12× Light Bluish Gray

Plant, Flower 2 x...

Part #: 4727 12× Bright Green

Panel 1 x 2 x 2 [...

Part #: 4864b 4× Trans-Clear

Panel 1 x 2 x 1 [...

Part #: 4865b 6× Yellow

Brick Sloped 30° ...

Part #: 54200 10× Tan

Brick Sloped 30° ...

Part #: 54200 8× Yellow

Brick Sloped 30° ...

Part #: 54200 8× Green

Brick Sloped 30° ...

Part #: 54200 4× White

Brick Sloped 30° ...

Part #: 54200 4× Light Bluish Gray

Glass for Window ...

Part #: 57895 4× Trans-Clear

Panel 1 x 6 x 5

Part #: 59349 1× Trans-Clear

Hair Mid-Length w...

Part #: 59363 1× Bright Light Yellow

Plate Round 4 x 4...

Part #: 60474 2× Blue

Window 1 x 2 x 2 ...

Part #: 60592 6× White

Door Frame 1 x 4 ...

Part #: 60596 3× White

Door Frame 1 x 4 ...

Part #: 60596 3× Yellow

Part #: 60616a 5× Trans-Clear

Door 1 x 4 x 6 wi...

Part #: 60623 2× White

Plant, Bush 2 x 2...

Part #: 6064 4× Green

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 61252 4× Red

Minifig Neckwear ...

Part #: 6132 1× Light Bluish Gray

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 8× Orange

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 10× Red

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 5× Black

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 6× Lime

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 10× Yellow

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 8× White

Brick Curved 2 x 3

Part #: 6215 4× Blue

Brick Curved 2 x 3

Part #: 6215 5× Yellow

Brick Curved 2 x 3

Part #: 6215 4× Light Bluish Gray

Panel 1 x 1 x 1 C...

Part #: 6231 4× Yellow

Hair Ponytail Lon...

Part #: 62696 1× Dark Orange

Hair Ponytail Lon...

Part #: 62696 1× Dark Red

Hair Short Bob Cut

Part #: 62711 1× Black

Hair Short, Tousl...

Part #: 62810 1× Dark Orange

Hair Short, Tousl...

Part #: 62810 1× Dark Brown

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 63082 6× Light Bluish Gray

Bicycle Frame, Re...

Part #: 65574 2× White

Bicycle Frame, Re...

Part #: 65574 2× Red

Flexible Hose 8.5...

Part #: 73590c03a 2× Black

Support 2 x 2 x 1...

Part #: 75347 1× White

Hair Mid-Length w...

Part #: 85974 2× Reddish Brown

Hat / Cap Short C...

Part #: 86035 1× Orange

Hat / Cap Short C...

Part #: 86035 1× Blue

Hat / Cap Short C...

Part #: 86035 1× Lime

Hat / Cap Short C...

Part #: 86035 1× Red

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 87087 4× Light Bluish Gray

Tyre 15 x 6 Offse...

Part #: 87414 40× Black

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 87580 4× Green

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 87580 4× Black

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 87580 4× Bright Green

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 88072 4× Yellow

Hair Mid-Length T...

Part #: 88283 1× Dark Brown

Hair Ponytail Lon...

Part #: 88286 1× Dark Brown

Plate 8 x 16

Part #: 92438 1× Blue

Plate 8 x 16

Part #: 92438 3× Bright Green

Propeller 3 Blade...

Part #: 92842 2× Black

Wheel Bicycle, Fi...

Part #: 92851 8× Trans-Clear

Brick Arch 1 x 6 ...

Part #: 92950 6× Light Bluish Gray

Brick and Axle Se...

Part #: 96874 4× Orange

Hips and Yellow Legs

Part #: 970c01 1× Black

Hips and Dark Blu...

Part #: 970c05 2× Dark Blue

Hips and Dark Blu...

Part #: 970c12 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Hips and Reddish ...

Part #: 970c19 1× Reddish Brown

Hips and Red Legs

Part #: 970c22 2× Red

Hips and White Legs

Part #: 970c27 1× White

Hips and Blue Legs

Part #: 970c28 2× Blue

Hips and Green Legs

Part #: 970c31 2× Green

Hips and Orange Legs

Part #: 970c34 2× Orange

Hips and Dark Gre...

Part #: 970c35 1× Dark Green

Torso, Pirate Ves...

Part #: 973c01h01pr1440 1× Blue

Torso, Mermaid Sh...

Part #: 973c01h01pr1444 1× Yellow

Torso, Tank Top w...

Part #: 973c01h01pr1480 1× White

Torso, Halter Top...

Part #: 973c01h01pr1585 1× Orange

Torso, Vest with ...

Part #: 973c01h01pr1720 1× White

Torso, 3 White & ...

Part #: 973c05h01pr1173 1× Red

Torso, Green Over...

Part #: 973c22h01pr1446 1× Red

Torso, Sweater Cr...

Part #: 973c22h01pr1485 1× Red

Torso, V-Neck Shi...

Part #: 973c27h01pr1580 1× White

Torso, Blouse wit...

Part #: 973c27h01pr1627 1× White

Torso, Sand Blue ...

Part #: 973c27h01pr1859 1× White

Torso, Blue Arms,...

Part #: 973c28h01 1× Blue

Torso, Jacket, Li...

Part #: 973c28h01pr1240 1× Blue

Torso, Classic Sp...

Part #: 973c31h01pr1479 1× White

Torso, Sweater, V...

Part #: 973c31h01pr1617 1× Green

Torso Shirt with ...

Part #: 973c32h01pr1517 1× Medium Blue

Brick Sloped 75° ...

Part #: 98560 2× White

Brick Sloped 75° ...

Part #: 98560 4× Red

This set is a treasure trove of basic bricks in a wide array of colors. The large quantities of standard bricks make it an excellent resource for MOC builders looking to expand their parts collection with essential building elements.