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Build Your Own Brick-quarium

Unleash your imagination with this delightful 185-piece LEGO Ideas set. Perfect for adding a splash of color to any desk or shelf!

🏛 LEGO Ideas and CUUSOO
Set #EG00007

Brick-quarium

The Brick-quarium is an adorable desk display piece.

🏆 Best For: LEGO fans of all ages who enjoy cute and colorful display models ⏱ 1.5 hr build 🧩 185 pcs
★★★★☆ 4.2

The Brick-quarium is praised for its charming design and ease of build, making it a delightful display piece. Some builders feel the set is slightly overpriced for its size, but the overall aesthetic is well-received.

📝 Our Take

The Brick-quarium is an adorable desk display piece. This charming LEGO Ideas set captures the beauty of an aquarium in brick form, offering a delightful building experience and a splash of color to any space.

This set is perfect for LEGO enthusiasts of all ages, especially those who appreciate aquatic themes. It's a quick and satisfying build that results in a visually appealing model, making it great for both display and imaginative play.

Skip this if you're looking for a large, complex LEGO build. With only 185 pieces, it's a relatively small set; consider the LEGO Ideas Globe 21332-1 for a more involved project.

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🧱 Building Experience

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185
Pieces
1.5h
Build Time
📊
Beginner
Difficulty
Build Highlights:
  • Simple yet effective building techniques create a convincing aquarium scene
  • Use of transparent blue elements mimics the water effect beautifully
  • The small scale makes it a quick and satisfying build
  • Bright colors and playful design add a touch of whimsy to any room

📈 Investment Analysis

→ Price stable
B
Investment Grade
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The Brick-quarium, as a LEGO Ideas set, carries some investment potential due to its unique design and limited availability. While it's not a large or particularly complex set, the charm and appeal of the aquarium theme might attract collectors. Its relatively low piece count and price point make it an accessible investment, but also temper expectations for significant appreciation. Keep an eye on retirement announcements to maximize returns. The licensed nature of LEGO Ideas sets generally adds to their collectibility, making them a more secure, if modest, investment.

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Compare Similar Sets

Compared to other LEGO Ideas sets, the Brick-quarium is smaller and simpler, focusing on charm over complexity. Sets like the LEGO Ideas Tree House 21318-1 offer a more involved building experience, while the Brick-quarium provides a quick and satisfying display piece. Its lower price point makes it more accessible than larger Ideas sets.

📦 Full Parts Inventory - 40 unique parts • 185 total pieces

Slope Curved 2 x 1 No Studs [1/2 Bow] Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 11477 Black
Slope Curved 2 x 1 No Studs [1/2 Bow] Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 11477 Blue
Slope Curved 2 x 1 No Studs [1/2 Bow] Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 11477 Red
Tile Special 1 x 1 with Clip with Rounded Edges Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 15712 Yellow
Plate Special Round 2 x 2 with Center Stud (Jumper Plate) Plate Special Rou...
Part #: 18674 White
Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 2412b Black
Slope Curved 2 x 1 Inverted Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 24201 Black
Plant, Flower, Plate Round 1 x 1 with 5 Petals Plant, Flower, Pl...
Part #: 24866 Coral
Tile Round 1 x 1 Quarter Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 25269 Red
Slope Curved 2 x 1 with Stud Notch Right Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 29119 White
Slope Curved 2 x 1 with Stud Notch Left Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 29120 White
Brick 2 x 3 Brick 2 x 3
Part #: 3002 Light Bluish Gray
Brick 1 x 2 Brick 1 x 2
Part #: 3004 Red
Brick 1 x 1 Brick 1 x 1
Part #: 3005 Black
Brick 1 x 1 Brick 1 x 1
Part #: 3005 White
Brick 1 x 1 Brick 1 x 1
Part #: 3005 Red
Brick 1 x 1 Brick 1 x 1
Part #: 3005 Blue
Brick 1 x 1 Brick 1 x 1
Part #: 3005 Yellow
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Yellow
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Red
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Blue
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Black
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 Red
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 Yellow
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 Black
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 Blue
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 White
Plate 4 x 6 Plate 4 x 6
Part #: 3032 Tan
Bar 4L (Lightsaber Blade / Wand) Bar 4L (Lightsabe...
Part #: 30374 White
Bar 4L (Lightsaber Blade / Wand) Bar 4L (Lightsabe...
Part #: 30374 Black
Bar 4L (Lightsaber Blade / Wand) Bar 4L (Lightsabe...
Part #: 30374 Yellow
Slope 45° 2 x 1 with Bottom Pin Slope 45° 2 x 1 w...
Part #: 3040b Blue
Slope 45° 2 x 1 with Bottom Pin Slope 45° 2 x 1 w...
Part #: 3040b Red
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud Brick Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 3062b Trans-Light Blue
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b Yellow
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b Red
Plant, Plate 1 x 1 Round with 3 Leaves Plant, Plate 1 x ...
Part #: 32607 Yellow
Brick Special 1 x 1 x 1 2/3 with Studs on 1 Side Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 32952 White
Brick Special 1 x 1 x 1 2/3 with Studs on 1 Side Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 32952 Black
Brick 1 x 3 Brick 1 x 3
Part #: 3622 Blue
Plate 1 x 3 Plate 1 x 3
Part #: 3623 Yellow
Plate 1 x 3 Plate 1 x 3
Part #: 3623 Black
Plate 1 x 3 Plate 1 x 3
Part #: 3623 Blue
Plate 1 x 3 Plate 1 x 3
Part #: 3623 White
Plate 1 x 3 Plate 1 x 3
Part #: 3623 Red
Slope Inverted 45° 2 x 1 Slope Inverted 45...
Part #: 3665 Black
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 (+ Opening) Plate Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 4032a Red
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 (+ Opening) Plate Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 4032a Tan
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Headlight Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 4070 Yellow
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Light, Bar Hole [Thick Ring] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 4081b Black
Slope 33° 3 x 1 Slope 33° 3 x 1
Part #: 4286 Black
Dish 3 x 3 Inverted [Radar] Dish 3 x 3 Invert...
Part #: 43898 Trans-Light Blue
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Studs on 2 Sides Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 47905 Tan
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Studs on 2 Sides Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 47905 Black
Brick Special 1 x 2 with Studs on 2 Sides Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 52107 Black
Slope 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) Slope 30° 1 x 1 x...
Part #: 54200 Black
Slope 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) Slope 30° 1 x 1 x...
Part #: 54200 Dark Bluish Gray
Slope 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) Slope 30° 1 x 1 x...
Part #: 54200 Red
Slope 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) Slope 30° 1 x 1 x...
Part #: 54200 Yellow
Plant, Bush 2 x 2 x 4 Plant, Bush 2 x 2...
Part #: 6064 Dark Green
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Vertical [Thick Open O Clip] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 60897 Red
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Vertical [Thick Open O Clip] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 60897 White
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Vertical [Thick Open O Clip] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 60897 16× Black
Brick Curved 1 x 2 x 1 1/3 with Curved Top Brick Curved 1 x ...
Part #: 6091 Red
Slope 18° 2 x 1 x 2/3 with 4 Slots / Grate Slope 18° 2 x 1 x...
Part #: 61409 Black
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Open Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 85861 Dark Red
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Open Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 85861 White
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Stud on 1 Side Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 87087 Red
Tile Round 1 x 1 Tile Round 1 x 1
Part #: 98138 Black
Tile Round 1 x 1 with Curved Black Eye with Central Pupil Partially Closed Print Tile Round 1 x 1 ...
Part #: 98138pr0082 White
The Brick-quarium features a good selection of small plates and tiles in various colors, useful for microscale building and adding details to MOCs. The trans-light blue elements are particularly valuable for creating water effects.

💎 Notable Parts

Black Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Vertical [Thick Open O Clip] (16x) $2.40
Trans-Light Blue Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud (9x) $1.35
Trans-Light Blue Dish 3 x 3 Inverted [Radar] (3x) $0.75
Red Slope Curved 2 x 1 No Studs [1/2 Bow] (8x) $0.80
Est. BrickLink Part Value
$5.30

💡 MOC Potential

🌳 Expand the aquarium with additional habitats and sea creatures.
🏙 Integrate the aquarium into a larger LEGO city layout.
🚢 Create a shipwreck scene within the aquarium.

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Charts Inventory Statistics

40
Unique Parts
185
Total Pieces
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