LEGO Brickstructures was a subtheme of Architecture that was released in 2008 and contained two of the very first sets created by Adam Reed Tucker, the Sears Tower and the John Hancock Center. Because Adam Reed Tucker was a Chicago architect the first models reflected his hometown inspiration. Both these original structures were re-released and slightly re-imaged in the Landmark Series subtheme.
2008 LEGO Sets
2008 celebrated two milestones: the 50th anniversary of the LEGO brick and the 30th anniversary of the minifigure. LEGO Cuusoo (later LEGO Ideas) launched in Japan, paving the way for fan-designed sets. Indiana Jones joined Star Wars as LEGO’s second Lucasfilm theme, and Speed Racer appeared briefly alongside it. In-house lines included Agents and the debut of LEGO Architecture, aimed at adult collectors. The Green Grocer (10185) further elevated the Modular Buildings line, confirming its status among LEGO’s most prestigious collections.