If you are book-lover and a LEGO lover, then this may well be the set for you!

LEGO Bookshop 10270 Overview

So, what’s the breakdown? Well, the new LEGO bookshop modular will contain 2504 pieces, is rated 16+ and measures over 11” (29cm) high, 9” (25cm) wide and 9” (25cm) deep.

This would be a great standalone piece, for book-lovers, and bookshop-owners (or wannabe owners) alike. In fact I showed it to my friend, and fellow blogger over at Ink Blot Book Blog, and she already wants one.

I think it would be an ideal, and rather cute, book-end. Don’t you? I already used my Detective’s office as a kind of bookend at one point.

What makes this set interesting compared to other modular buildings from LEGO, is the fact that both of the smaller buildings, the bookshop and the townhouse are independently modular.

Both being modular means you can have either the bookshop or the townhouse on the left or right, and I don’t see any reason they can’t be separated entirely. So you could therefore have one on each side of an existing modular building. Or on at each end of the street if you are lucky enough to have a street of modular LEGO buildings 😉

Basically, what I’m saying is, you are actually getting two smaller modular buildings for the price of one. And especially for Book-lovers, the bookshop is a nice addition to the modular buildings that LEGO offer.

The fact you can include them in any way you like, means it should be pretty easy to fit them into your current modular layout.

And on that note, I think my wallet left, and is shopping at The LEGO store 😉

Features

Lego list a few stand-out features, such as:

Like the best books, this set has unexpected details, from a colorful pet chameleon to a birch tree with a toy plane stuck in its branches. Created with a modular design that lets you build, unbuild and reconfigure the two buildings in any number of ways, this collectible all-new Bookshop and townhouse join a neighborhood of highly-detailed LEGO Creator Expert sets you can mix, match and make your own.

https://www.lego.com/en-gb/product/bookshop-10270

Specifications

The specification according to LEGO are below:

Recreate the charm of a backstreet bookshop that you might discover in any quaint village or town with this LEGO® Creator Expert collectors’ toy. The 3-storey bookshop and adjoining modular town house building is filled with fun building techniques and surprising details, including a display window, reading nook and an open-out design. Collectors will love to display this big 2,504-piece LEGO set proudly alongside their other modular buildings. An ever-growing modular house collection The LEGO Creator Expert Modular Buildings series is a premium collection of advanced, interconnecting buildings featuring authentic designs from around the world. LEGO sets that bring passion to life LEGO Creator Expert building sets are for adults and teenagers with a passion. From authentic buildings and classic cars to other objects of desire, Creator Expert advanced LEGO sets offer a world of nostalgia, escapism, self-expression, pure enjoyment and surprise.

https://www.lego.com/en-gb/product/bookshop-10270

• An advanced LEGO® Creator Expert Modular Buildings set bookshop with adjoining town house packed with surprising details and unexpected features that teenagers and adults will enjoy building and displaying with pride.
• This big 3-story LEGO® set features so many details, including a display window, bookshelves, reading nook and living spaces in the town house. 5 minifigures also help to really bring this collectors’ toy to life.
• This set is part of the Modular Buildings series – an ever-growing collection of interconnecting model toy buildings that combine to create amazing street scenes that builders and collectors love to own and display.
• With 2,504 pieces, this LEGO® building set for adults and teenagers makes an inspirational birthday, Christmas or special-occasion gift.
• Measuring over 11” (29cm) high, 9” (25cm) wide and 9” (25cm) deep, this buildable model makes for an impressive display piece on its own or as part of a larger Modular Buildings series street scene.
• No batteries required… this advanced building set runs on the pure power of imagination and creativity.
• With colorful, step-by-step building instructions, this advanced set offers a rewarding building experience, whether you’re building alone or sharing the experience with a loved one.
• LEGO® Creator Expert modular house toys immerse teenagers and adults in challenging builds based on things they’re passionate about, including classic cars, authentic buildings, fairground rides and much more.
• Since 1958, LEGO® bricks have been tested to the highest industry standards to ensure consistency and compatibility, and that they connect and pull apart easily every time.
• At the LEGO Group, we drop, heat, crush, twist and analyze LEGO® pieces to make sure every building set meets the highest global safety and quality standards.

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This isn’t just an Aston Martin DB5, this is a James Bond 007 DB5, and as such, it features ejector seat, changing number plates, machine guns, wheel-mounted tyre sythes, and bulletproof rear-windscreen shield.

LEGO unveiled the new LEGO Creator Expert set at their flagship London Leicester square store. Where else would they unveil a British icon, other than the home of James Bond and Aston Martin, right?

This set is interesting and will appeal to LEGO Creator enthusiasts and James Bond lovers alike. But I am more interested in what this means for the future. LEGO have now licensed Aston Martin and James Bond, which means we could potentially see James Bond BrickHeadz, LEGO James Bond the video game, and many classic playsets from the 26!?! James Bond films released to date!

Imagine loading up LEGO Dimensions and having a new James Bond area to play through, Or the iconic scenes that could be recreated in LEGO form. This year, LEGO is returning to the Harry Potter franchise, so we know they can dabble in classics too, not just the newest film releases.

Of course, this may be nothing, and not amount to any more than this one-off, but after the release of the LEGO Technic Bugatti Chiron, I can imagine a similar set for one of Aston Martins newer cars, and it would be awesome.

What do you think? Is this the beginning of a new LEGO franchise?

Official LEGO Release

Get a license to build with the awesome LEGO® Creator Expert 10262 James Bond™ Aston Martin DB5. This impressive replica model captures the elegance and timeless sophistication of Agent 007’s iconic 1964 sports car and comes with a wealth of authentic details and functioning gadgetry. Open the doors and you’ll discover a detailed interior with a concealable radar tracker and a door compartment containing a telephone. And when it’s time for action, activate the passenger ejector seat, turn the revolving number plates, raise the rear-window bulletproof screen, deploy the wheel-mounted tyre scythes and pull back the gearstick to reveal the front wing machine guns. This collectable model car also features a detailed straight-6 engine, drum-lacquered silver front and rear bumpers, moulded silver-coloured wire wheel rim inserts and front and rear Aston Martin logos. The model has been designed to provide a challenging and rewarding building experience full of nostalgia—a must-have for fans of the Aston Martin DB5, James Bond movies and LEGO building sets.

• Authentic replica of the world-famous 1964 Aston Martin DB5 sports car, featuring a classic design with drum-lacquered silver front and rear bumpers, moulded silver-coloured wire wheel rim inserts, opening boot, bonnet and doors, and a wealth of James Bond™ gadgetry, including a working ejector seat, revolving number plates, rear-window bulletproof screen, front wing machine guns and wheel-mounted tyre scythes.
• This LEGO® James Bond™ Aston Martin DB5 model also features opening doors and a detailed interior with a concealable radar tracker and door compartment with a telephone.
• Lift the bonnet to check out the straight-6 engine detailing.
• Pull back the rear bumper to eject unwelcome passengers.
• Revolve the number plates, raise the rear-window bulletproof screen and deploy the wheel-mounted tyre scythes.
• Pull back the gearstick to reveal the front wing machine guns.
• Own this collectable replica of the Aston Martin DB5, as featured in the classic James Bond™ Goldfinger movie.
• This set includes over 1,290 pieces and is suitable for ages 16+.
• New-for-August-2018 special elements include a drum-lacquered macaroni connector, 2×4 tile and 1M beam, plus a printed 1×2 tile with grille pattern.
• Measures over 3” (10cm) high, 13” (34cm) long and 4” (12cm) wide.

Official LEGO Site

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