How many pieces are in the City: Time to play!?

City: Time to play! contains 17 pieces.

When was the City: Time to play! released?

City: Time to play! was released in 2024.

⚠ RETIRING SOON

🏛 Activity Books with LEGO Parts

Set #9781780558646

City: Time to play!

City: Time to play.

Before you buy

Who it's for: Beginner build Perfect for young children and those new to LEGO building
Build: 17 pieces · about 0.5 hours Build time is an estimate.
Price: $9.80 list price · 57.6¢ per piece
Availability: Likely retiring soon

★★★☆☆ 3.8 AI-generated review score, not a customer rating

Fans appreciate the low price point and inclusion of a minifigure, making it a good value for young children. However, some find the build too simple and the piece count too low for older LEGO enthusiasts.

$9.80

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📝 Our Take

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City: Time to play! is a great starter set for young LEGO fans. This activity book with included LEGO parts and a minifigure provides a fun introduction to the world of LEGO City.

This set is perfect for children who enjoy LEGO City adventures. The book offers engaging activities and the included pieces allow them to build and play along with their favorite characters.

Skip this if you are an experienced builder looking for a challenging project. Consider larger LEGO City sets or Creator sets for more complex building experiences.

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🧱 Building Experience

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Pieces

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0.5h

Estimated Build Time

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Beginner

Difficulty

Build Highlights:

Simple and quick build
Focus on play and storytelling
Includes a Duke DeTain minifigure
Engaging activities in the book

📈 Investment Analysis

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Not enough price history for a trend

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Investment Grade

⏳ Likely retiring soon

This set is unlikely to be a significant investment due to its low piece count and status as an activity book. Its value will primarily be in the enjoyment it brings to young builders. However, the Duke DeTain minifigure might retain some value over time, especially if it remains exclusive to this set.

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Compared to other LEGO City sets, this is a very small and simple offering, geared more towards introducing LEGO to young children rather than providing a complex building experience. It is a good alternative to larger, more expensive sets for parents looking for an affordable and engaging activity for their kids.

1 Minifigure Included

Duke DeTain

4 parts

Includes a Duke DeTain minifigure, a recognizable character from the LEGO City Adventures TV series.

📦 Parts Inventory

Piece count: 17
Parts cataloged in this inventory: 8 unique parts, 13 pieces
Minifigures: 1

The piece count includes the 4 parts inside the set's minifigures, which this inventory lists separately. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

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

Steering Wheel Sm...

Part #: 16091 3× Black

Equipment Radio [...

Part #: 19220 1× Black

Tile Special Roun...

Part #: 20482 1× White

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 2× Trans-Dark Blue

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 35480 3× White

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 4595 1× Black

Technic Plate Rot...

Part #: 51138 1× Light Bluish Gray

Equipment Handcuffs

Part #: 61482 1× Light Bluish Gray

This set contains basic LEGO elements in black, white, and trans-dark blue, suitable for small builds and supplementing existing collections.

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💎 Notable Parts

Black Steering Wheel Small, 2 x 2 (3x) $0.15

White Plate Special 1 x 2 Rounded with 2 Open Studs (3x) $0.24

Trans-Dark Blue Plate 1 x 2 (2x) $0.16

Est. BrickLink Part Value

$0.55

💡 MOC Potential

🚗 Police car variations

🏙 Small city park elements

🤖 Simple robot sidekick for Duke DeTain

Community Insights

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What Reddit Says

No Reddit discussions found for this set.

What YouTubers Say

2 videos found

BlockTalk AI

LEGO YouTubers provide mixed reviews of the LEGO City products, with Tiago Catarino highlighting the best LEGO sets of 2025. Other reviews focus on LEGO City Undercover, with comparisons to Grand Theft Auto and reviews of gameplay and performance on platforms like Switch, plus a review of the 2026 Recycling Truck.

How Lego City Undercover Was Beaten In ONLY 20 Minutes

The Tigee Team • 472.9K views Review

Lego City Undercover Switch Review: LEGO GTA on the Go!

8BE • 22.5K views Review

What the Community Says

2 YouTube reviews

BlockTalk AI Summary

The Tigee Team humorously reflects on their 40-hour playthrough of LEGO City Undercover, while Play Games offers a detailed review of the same game. JANG's LEGO Reviews provides an independent, unsponsored review of the 2026 Recycling Truck, emphasizing its new play options and lack of stickers.

Reddit Reviews

No Reddit reviews found

YouTube Reviews

2 videos

How Lego City Undercover Was Beaten In ONLY 20 Minutes

The Tigee Team

472.9K views Review

Lego City Undercover Switch Review: LEGO GTA on the Go!

8BE

22.5K views Review

Community Content: These reviews are from Reddit and YouTube users sharing their personal experiences. Opinions may vary.

Inventory Statistics

Unique Parts

Piece Count

Cataloged Inventory Pieces

Minifigures

The piece count includes the 4 parts inside the set's minifigures, which this inventory lists separately. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

Inventory Version: 1

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