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
2007 introduced the Modular Buildings series with Café Corner (10182) and Market Street (10190), defining a new era of advanced architectural builds. LEGO Star Wars celebrated its 30th anniversary, commemorated by a limited 14-karat gold C-3PO minifigure. New or refreshed themes included Aqua Raiders, Mars Mission, and a modernized Castle line, while Knights’ Kingdom II and the 9V Train system were retired. DUPLO added Thomas & Friends, extending LEGO’s preschool range.