LEGO 10278 Police Station revealed as the 2021 Modular Building!
Stop in the name of the law… and check out the new 2021 LEGO modular building – 10278 Police Station!
Update: Be sure to read my review of 10278 Modular Police Station to see more photos, and see what I thought of the set!
For years, LEGO’s beloved modular street has been relatively crime-free, but it now seems like LEGO City’s crime problems has begun spilling over, creating the need for some good old law enforcement from the boys in blue.
The 2,923 piece LEGO Police Station has a release date of 1 January 2021, and will be available from LEGO.com and LEGO Retail Stores for the price of US$199.99 / AU$299.99.
See below for regional pricing and links:
- LEGO 10278 Police Station [US] – US$199.99
- LEGO 10278 Police Station [AUS] – AU$299.99
- LEGO 10278 Police Station [UK] – £169.99
- LEGO 10278 Police Station [EU] – €179.99
- LEGO 10278 Police Station [CAN] – CA$269.99
Here’s a look at the box, which has now been treated with the bland LEGO 18+ “black label” design, which I think is a little stark, and doesn’t quite work with the Modular Buildings, which usually have a brighter and lighter tone to them.
And no, you do not need to be 18 years or older to build this set.
This is the first Modular building without the LEGO Creator Expert label (which is all but dead now) and I can’t help but feel a tinge of sadness that such iconic branding is now gone.
What I do like is this new LEGO Modular Buildings Collection logo, which is pretty neat with the thin gold outlines of (L-R) the Corner Garage, Assembly Square, Downtown Diner, Bookshop and now the Police Station which represents all the current active modulars.
Hiding a wealth of features behind its impressive facade, the eye-catching new model consists of three floors and a modular structure that allows LEGO fans to fully explore the intricate interiors and increase the building’s height.
The set measures 37cm (14.5″) high, 25cm (10″) wide and 25cm (10″) deep.
The Police Station is the clear centrepiece, and conveniently has a Doughtnut Shop (which is so on the nose) attached, because why not.
The tan facade has a very classical New York architecture style, and I was reminded of the Brooklyn 99 building facade.
Designed as a centrepiece to a bustling LEGO neighbourhood, the LEGO Police Station also comes complete with a donut shop brimming with sweet treats and a newspaper kiosk, as well as five minifigures including a 1940s-inspired police officer for ample storytelling possibilities.
The most legit Police Officer is the guy with the awesome stache.
The LEGO Police Station Modular building has three levels.
Adding further architectural interest, the outside is decorated with brightly coloured awnings and ornate cornicing.
The feature-packed floors of the LEGO Police Station are filled with secret surprises and delights for true-crime fans. On building the set, it soon becomes apparent that a mystery donut thief is on the loose.
Naturally, the LEGO Police Station is fully equipped to tackle even the most sugary-sweet of crimes, with an evidence locker, jail cell, interrogation room and case board with red lines connecting all the clues.
Inside, all levels are connected by a grand staircase and are stocked with uniquely designed pieces including a billboard, telephone and a typewriter.
The ultimate Easter Eggs and clues to solving the mystery of the Donut thief come in the form of a hidden escape route beneath the jail cell and a secret access route to the Donut shop.
I can’t wait to explore the Modular Police Station and discover all the little nods, but my favourite has to be this massive Laundy Billboard attached to the site of the Police Station.
I believe it’s a nod to the Laundry in the Brick Bank modular, which was literally used to launder money!
Overall, I think it’s a fantastic looking modular. I really love the colours, with the purple and green injecting a much-needed pop of colour to the Police Station, and the architectural details are arguably one of the best with plenty of cool details, such as the use reverse jumper plates on the facade.
Also, this ivy running down the side of the Police Station is just sublime.
LEGO Modular Fans are in for a treat with the LEGO Police Station, and I think it will be exceedingly popular come 1 January 2021 when it releases.
I’ll be reviewing the set soon, so I look forward to giving you a more intimate tour of the Police Station in a couple of weeks!
Lastly, and this is just my personal opinion, but I feel like a Police Station has the potential to cause a bit of controversy, especially in the USA where police brutality and violence has been a flashpoint issue in 2020 (among other things). It just feels a little too close to it, and while I’m sober enough to tell the difference, I just feel like the timing is a little too close.
Update: To expand on my thoughts above, I’ll paste what I wrote as a comment for more context. Huge thank you to everyone that has been very civil and measured with the dialogue and discussion!
It’s hard not to look at what’s going on in the US and wonder if the optics of this would be right for the moment we live in. Granted tensions have simmered down, but to many people (especially those in marginalised communities) which have been moved/affected by the impact of Black Lives Matter – it could bring up some uncomfortable emotions.
Not knocking the design at all, which I think is brilliant – it’s just the timing of it all. That said, LEGO plans production and set releases often years in advance, so their hands might be tied in this case.
That’s just my 2 cents as it could potentially get out of hand for LEGO if more vocal people get wind of this and misconstrue the set release, and blow it out of proportions (as it often happens on the internet), and the last thing I want is for LEGO to prematurely pull this set off the shelves, and we get the Technic Osprey all over again.
The LEGO Modular Police Station will be released on 1 January 2021, and will be available from LEGO.com.
Check out more lifestyle photos below in this gallery
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