The Modular Buildings subtheme is a Creator/Advanced Models series of sets introduced in 2007 that feature larger detailed buildings, primarily aimed at older teenagers and adult fans of LEGO. many of the sets in the series are designed to connect together via TECHNIC pins to form the 'The Street Layout'. Café Corner, Grand Emporium, Palace Cinema, and Brick Bank are connecting corners by which two sides of the layout can be joined together. Typically new sets in this series are released once or twice a year.
2012 LEGO Sets
In 2012, LEGO experienced a landmark year, particularly in licensed themes and brand expansion. One of the biggest announcements was the renewal of LEGO’s Star Wars license with Lucasfilm, ensuring that Star Wars sets would continue production until at least 2022. This solidified LEGO Star Wars as one of the company’s most successful and long-lasting themes.