Set Facts
- The set is completed with a printed ‘Paris’ tile, in a font that pays homage to the Métro Alphabet typestyle which is used over the entrances to Paris Metro stations.
- Paris Postcard was designed by LEGO designer Leonard Bahro.
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Paris Postcard Reviews
Brick Fanatics
“40568 Paris Postcard features a tiled skyline and a number of iconic landmarks including the Eiffel Tower, the Pont Neuf and the Arc de Triomphe. In the sky is a balloon, possibly a nod towards aviation pioneers, the Montgolfier brothers, who first took to the skies in a... More balloon back in 1783.”
“The set is a buildable 3D postcard. It has the France Capital’s landmarks like Pont Neuf, Arc de Triomphe and Eiffel Tower. There is also the France’s flag and the Paris city name. The LEGO Paris postcard measures over 5 inches high.”
Subtheme Analysis
Community Stats
Paris Postcard currently ranks #2 out of the top most owned sets in Creator Postcard.
About Creator Postcard
Postcard is a subtheme of Creator that was introduced in 2022 and currently consists of 7 sets.
The LEGO Creator theme consists of a variety of subthemes that revolve around sets that focus on buildings, creatures, vehicles, robots and recently more specialized sets such as botanical and even the Chinese New Year. Many of these sets have fallen under the 3-in-1 label which include instructions in a single set to provide multiple alternative models. Originally created in 2001 with a focus on larger bucket sets, the LEGO Creator theme has expanded outside just bricks to later include minifigures.
Summary
Creator Postcard Paris Postcard set 40568 was released in August 2022, retailing for $15, but has since been retired. New, unopened Paris Postcard sets are valued at $27, while used sets can be found for $23 in good condition.
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Bring the enchanting sights of Paris to life with this 3D buildable LEGO® postcard. This special gift features some of the French capital’s most famous landmarks: the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe and the Pont Neuf. Kids can also decorate the postcard with stickers of the French flag and the city’s name.
Enjoy a trip to Paris – A 3D buildable postcard of the French capital, which kids aged 9 and up can decorate with 2 fun stickers
Go sightseeing – LEGO® Paris Postcard (40568) features some of the city’s most famous landmarks: the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe and the Pont Neuf
Display piece – Standing over 5 in. (13 cm) high, this fun, 213-piece LEGO® postcard makes an eye-catching gift for lovers of Paris
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