History in LEGO!
Build Your Own Epic Adventure

Explore history from ancient civilizations to the space race, all with 53 LEGO pieces to start your journey!

🏛 Ideas Books
Set #9780241409190

Epic History

Epic History is a charming little set that packs a lot of creative potential into a small package.

🏆 Best For: Younger builders and those seeking a quick, creative LEGO experience. ⏱ 1.0 hr build 🧩 53 pcs
★★★☆☆ 3.8

Fans appreciate the set's creative potential and unique parts, but some find the limited piece count restrictive. It's viewed as a good starting point for younger builders or a source of inspiration for more experienced LEGO enthusiasts.

📝 Our Take

Epic History is a charming little set that packs a lot of creative potential into a small package. It's a great example of how LEGO can be used to tell stories and spark imagination, even with a limited number of pieces. The bright colors and unique elements make it visually appealing and fun to play with.

This set is perfect for younger builders or anyone looking for a quick and engaging LEGO experience. It's also a great source of inspiration for MOC builders who want to experiment with different techniques and styles on a small scale. The build is simple enough for beginners, but still offers some interesting challenges.

Skip this if you're looking for a complex and challenging build or a large display piece. This set is more about creativity and storytelling than intricate detail. If you prefer larger sets, consider the LEGO Ideas Globe or other sets from the Ideas theme.

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🧱 Building Experience

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53
Pieces
1.0h
Build Time
📊
Beginner
Difficulty
Build Highlights:
  • Simple and straightforward building techniques
  • Focus on storytelling and imaginative play
  • Use of bright colors and unique elements
  • Great for experimenting with different building styles

📈 Investment Analysis

→ Price stable
C
Investment Grade
⏳ Active
As a retired set with a relatively low piece count, Epic History's investment potential is limited. Its value will likely depend on its appeal to collectors of LEGO Ideas books and those seeking specific parts in unique colors. While it might see some appreciation over time, it's unlikely to become a highly sought-after set. Consider its collectibility based on the book it came with.

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This set is unique as it comes within a book. Most LEGO sets are standalone, but this one is tied to a source material. It is great for someone who wants a small project that comes with inspiration.

📦 Full Parts Inventory - 31 unique parts • 47 total pieces

Bar Holder with Clip Bar Holder with Clip
Part #: 11090 White
Bar Holder with Clip Bar Holder with Clip
Part #: 11090 Reddish Brown
Animal Body Part, Horn (Cattle) / Tentacle / Vine / Branch / Tongue - Long Animal Body Part,...
Part #: 13564 Reddish Brown
Slope Curved 2 x 2 x 2/3 Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 15068 Reddish Brown
Fence Spindled 1 x 4 x 2 [4 Top Studs] Fence Spindled 1 ...
Part #: 15332 White
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove and Inside Stud Holder (Jumper) Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 15573 Black
Plant, Flower Stem with Bar and 6 Stems Plant, Flower Ste...
Part #: 19119 Green
Plant, Flower, Plate Round 1 x 1 with 5 Petals Plant, Flower, Pl...
Part #: 24866 Bright Pink
Plate Special 1 x 2 Side Handle [Free Ends] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 2540 Tan
Brick 1 x 1 Brick 1 x 1
Part #: 3005 Red
Brick Special 1 x 2 Palisade [aka Log] Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 30136 Reddish Brown
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 Tan
Plate 2 x 3 Plate 2 x 3
Part #: 3021 Reddish Brown
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud Brick Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 3062b White
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b Tan
Brick Special 1 x 1 x 1 2/3 with Studs on 1 Side Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 32952 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 6 Plate 1 x 6
Part #: 3666 Green
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 Black
Wedge Plate 3 x 2 Right Wedge Plate 3 x 2...
Part #: 43722 Reddish Brown
Wedge Plate 3 x 2 Left Wedge Plate 3 x 2...
Part #: 43723 Reddish Brown
Brick Round 1 x 1 with Fins, Open Stud Brick Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 4588 Dark Bluish Gray
Tap 1 x 1 without Hole in Spout Tap 1 x 1 without...
Part #: 4599b Light Bluish Gray
Animal Body Part, Barb / Claw / Tooth / Talon / Horn, Small Animal Body Part,...
Part #: 53451 White
Slope 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) Slope 30° 1 x 1 x...
Part #: 54200 Black
Cone 1 x 1 [Top Groove] Cone 1 x 1 [Top G...
Part #: 59900 Red
Equipment Telescope / Torch / Spyglass, Support Round 1 x 1 x 1 2/3 Equipment Telesco...
Part #: 64644 Black
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Open Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 85861 Dark Red
Slope 30° 1 x 2 x 2/3 Slope 30° 1 x 2 x...
Part #: 85984 Tan
Plate Special 3 x 4 with 1 x 4 Center Studs [Plain] Plate Special 3 x...
Part #: 88646 Light Bluish Gray
Tile Round 1 x 1 with Squinted Eye, Center Side Pupil print Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 98138pr0083 White
Plate Special 2 x 2 x 2/3 with Two Studs On Side and Two Raised [Solid Anti-stud] Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 99206 Reddish Brown
Bracket 1 x 2 - 1 x 2 Inverted Bracket 1 x 2 - 1...
Part #: 99780 Dark Bluish Gray
This set provides a small but useful selection of parts in reddish brown, white, and bright pink. The flower pieces are great for adding detail to MOCs, and the reddish-brown elements can be used for creating natural landscapes or historical scenes.

💎 Notable Parts

Bright Pink Plant, Flower, Plate Round 1 x 1 with 5 Petals (6x) $0.90
Dark Red Plate Round 1 x 1 with Open Stud (3x) $0.30
Reddish Brown Animal Body Part, Horn (Cattle) / Tentacle / Vine / Branch / Tongue - Long (1x) $0.25
Est. BrickLink Part Value
$1.45

💡 MOC Potential

🏰 Small medieval scene with a knight and a dragon
🌳 Miniature garden or landscape with flowers and trees
🧙 A wizard's study with potions and spellbooks

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Charts Inventory Statistics

31
Unique Parts
47
Total Pieces
0
Minifigures
Inventory Version: 1