The LEGO Factory theme, active from 2005 to 2008, included the Modular Buildings subtheme, which introduced highly detailed, interconnected building sets. The 10190 Market Street, released in 2007, is a key set in this subtheme. Designed by a LEGO fan, this set features a three-story building with a market on the ground floor and residential spaces above. It contains 1,248 pieces and includes three minifigures. Market Street is compatible with other modular buildings, allowing for the creation of expansive, interconnected cityscapes. This set helped lay the groundwork for the popular LEGO Modular Buildings series that followed.
2007 LEGO Sets
In 2007, LEGO collectors saw a major milestone with the launch of the Modular Buildings theme, a high-detail, expert-level series that became one of LEGO’s most iconic and investible product lines. The first two sets in the series, Café Corner (10182-1) and Market Street (10190-1), introduced advanced architectural techniques, intricate detailing, and interconnectivity, laying the foundation for a new standard in LEGO city-building for adults.