Set Facts
- The primary construction showcases three models representing different building systems. Initially, it presents a DUPLO train, combining elements from sets 2700 and 2705. The central model highlights the 1955 Town Plan, and the concluding model draws inspiration from the 853 Car Chassis. Additionally, the rear of the construction displays 19 nano builds, featuring notable pieces like The Wooden Duck, the DUPLO Building Set (511), the Yellow Castle (375), the Technic Space Shuttle (8480), as well as Bionicle's Tahu and Takua (40581), among others.
- The set is exclusively available in the on-site store at LEGO House, Home of the Bricks in Billund, Denmark.
- From the LEGO Group Press release - "Three individual systems that together tell the story of the brand. This year’s exclusive set encompasses three milestone moments – one for each system, featuring Town Plan No. 1 from 1955, the DUPLO train sets from the 1980s, and the Technic product, 853 Car Chassis from 1977."
- LEGO Building Systems was designed by LEGO designer Stuart Harris.
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LEGO Building Systems Reviews
Jays Brick Blog
“There’s a distinct historical element to the 2024 LEGO House exclusive, as it pays tribute to the LEGO House History collection, a mini-museum archiving the LEGO Group’s products and history. If you’ve visited the LEGO House, you’ll immediately recognize the the grey color... More scheme (and gold accents) that make up the background.”
The Brick Fan
“The main build features three models from each building system. First is the DUPLO train which is a mix of sets 2700 and 2705, the middle one features the Town Plan from 1955, and the last one is based on the 853 Car Chassis. The back of the build also features 19 nano... More builds which include The Wooden Duck, DUPLO Building Set (511), Yellow Castle (375) Technic Space Shuttle (8480), and Bionicle Tahu and Takua (40581), just to name a few.”
Subtheme Analysis
Annual growth
+7.58% (this set +7.18%)
This set's annual growth (CAGR) vs. subtheme
Community Stats
LEGO Building Systems currently ranks #9 out of the top most owned sets in Promotional LEGO House.
About LEGO House
Located in Billund, Denmark, LEGO House is an experience centre located near LEGOland and the headquarters of The LEGO Group. It is a 12,000-square metre building filled with 25 million LEGO bricks designed to represent the playful and educational ethos at the heart of the LEGO brand and is notable for its innovative design and unique architecture, which embodies the LEGO brand. LEGO House was designed to resemble a pile of 21 white LEGO bricks which have been built on top of each other.
LEGO House was introduced in 2017 and currently consists of 23 sets. As of today,
40502 The Brick Moulding Machine is the most valuable LEGO House set with an estimated new/factory sealed value of $498.
Summary
Promotional LEGO House LEGO Building Systems set 40505 was released in March 2024, retailing for $100, but has since been retired. New, unopened LEGO Building Systems sets are valued at $140, while used sets can be found for $116 in good condition.
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LEGO® House Exclusive #5 is here: LEGO® Building Systems
This year’s LEGO® House Exclusive honors the LEGO System in Play and a rich history of iconic builds.
• The fifth LEGO House Exclusive LEGO set celebrates three LEGO building systems – LEGO System, LEGO Technic, and LEGO DUPLO – with iconic builds from each system.
• The set is exclusively available in the on-site store at LEGO House, Home of the Bricks in Billund, Denmark.
1st March 2024, LEGO® House in Billund: Today, LEGO House launches its 5th LEGO Exclusive set, and this year is a tribute to LEGO play, especially focusing on the three System in Play platforms: LEGO® System, LEGO® Technic and LEGO® DUPLO®. Three individual systems that together tell the story of the brand. This year’s exclusive set encompasses three milestone moments – one for each system, featuring Town Plan No. 1 from 1955, the DUPLO train sets from the 1980s, and the Technic product, 853 Car Chassis from 1977.
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