How many pieces are in the Singapore: Chilli Crab?

Singapore: Chilli Crab contains 124 pieces.

When was the Singapore: Chilli Crab released?

Singapore: Chilli Crab was released in 2017.

🏛 Cities of Wonders

Set #COWS4

Singapore: Chilli Crab

Singapore: Chilli Crab is a delightful miniature food build.

Before you buy

Who it's for: Beginner build Ideal for LEGO enthusiasts and those interested in culinary-themed sets, especially fans of Singaporean cuisine.
Build: 124 pieces · about 1.5 hours Build time is an estimate.
Availability: Likely retired

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

Fans appreciate the creative design and unique theme of this promotional set. Some find the small size limiting, but overall it's considered a charming and well-executed representation of Singapore's iconic Chilli Crab.

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📝 Our Take

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Singapore: Chilli Crab is a delightful miniature food build. Capturing the essence of this iconic Singaporean dish in LEGO form is both creative and charming, making it a unique addition to any LEGO collection.

This set is perfect for LEGO food enthusiasts and Singaporean culture lovers. The build is relatively quick and straightforward, offering a fun and engaging experience suitable for a wide range of builders.

Skip this if you prefer large, complex builds with minifigures. This is a small display piece. Consider the LEGO Ideas Food Sets for a larger scale food-themed build.

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🧱 Building Experience

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124

Pieces

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1.5h

Estimated Build Time

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Beginner

Difficulty

Build Highlights:

Clever use of tiles to represent the texture and color of the dish
Simple yet effective techniques to capture the essence of the crab
Use of bright colors to mimic the vibrant appearance of Chilli Crab
Compact size makes it easy to display on shelves or desks

📈 Investment Analysis

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B-

Investment Grade

⏳ Retired

Singapore: Chilli Crab (COWS4-1) is a retired promotional set, which may give it some investment potential due to its limited availability. As a niche food-themed set, its value will likely depend on the demand from collectors interested in culinary or Singaporean culture-related LEGO items. The low piece count and lack of minifigures may limit its appeal to some investors, but its uniqueness could drive up prices over time. Monitor the secondary market for price trends and consider its condition and packaging when evaluating its investment potential. While it may not skyrocket in value, it has the potential to be a decent investment for patient collectors.

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📦 Parts Inventory

Piece count: 124
Parts cataloged in this inventory: 29 unique parts, 124 pieces

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

Part #: 2445 2× White

Part #: 3020 2× White

Plate 2 x 3

Part #: 3021 1× Red

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 1× Orange

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 2× Red

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 1× Orange

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 6× Red

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 1× Orange

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 1× Yellow

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 2× Red

Tile 2 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3068b 3× Orange

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Part #: 3068b 1× Red

Tile 2 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3068b 2× White

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Part #: 3069b 9× Orange

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Part #: 3069b 2× Red

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Part #: 3070b 6× Trans-Red

Tile 1 x 1 with G...

Part #: 3070b 5× Orange

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Part #: 3070b 2× Red

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Part #: 3070b 7× Yellow

Plate Special 3 x...

Part #: 3176 1× Red

Plant, Flower, Pl...

Part #: 33291 4× Green

Plate 2 x 10

Part #: 3832 2× White

Plate 2 x 16

Part #: 4282 1× White

Hinge Plate 1 x 2...

Part #: 44301b 2× Red

Part #: 87079 7× Orange

Tile 2 x 4 with G...

Part #: 87079 12× White

Plate 8 x 16

Part #: 92438 1× White

Brick Curved 4 x ...

Part #: 93273 2× Red

Features a good selection of orange and red tiles, useful for creating textured surfaces and food-themed MOCs. The curved slopes are also handy for adding smooth details to smaller builds.

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💎 Notable Parts

White Tile 2 x 4 with Groove (12x) $0.60

Orange Tile 1 x 2 with Groove (9x) $0.45

Orange Tile 2 x 4 with Groove (7x) $0.35

Red Plate Special 1 x 2 with Clip Horizontal on End (4x) $0.60

Est. BrickLink Part Value

$2.00

💡 MOC Potential

🌳 Variations of other seafood dishes

🏙 Singaporean hawker stall scene

🏛 Miniature Singaporean landmark with food stall

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