*LEGO sets showcased in this video which are available for purchase:* *Fire Brigade* ❯ amzn.to/4bAJnnw *Grand Emporium* ❯ amzn.to/3USFB2O *Pet Shop* ❯ amzn.to/42MFjNd *Town Hall* ❯ amzn.to/3UKpioK *Detective's Office* ❯ amzn.to/42HK2zD *Bank* ❯ amzn.to/42Mfkp1 *Assembly Square* ❯ amzn.to/4bFm0cz *Downtown Diner* ❯ amzn.to/49JLvYB *Corner Garage* ❯ amzn.to/3SNx2Um *Bookshop* ❯ amzn.to/49khgaN *Police Station* ❯ amzn.to/3T2azEC *Boutique Hotel* ❯ bit.ly/LegoBoutiqueHotel amzn.to/3T5zcQw *Jazz Club* ❯ bit.ly/LegoJazzClub amzn.to/48pez6z *Natural History Museum* ❯ bit.ly/LegoNaturalHistoryMuseum

Finally the brick Bank getting some love! It was my first modular and still has a special place in my heart, it really resembles a real bank with the classic look and funny storyline.

@lukasthebuilder

5 ай бұрын

It's amazing how the first modular holds a special place in our hearts :)

@scott_lego_city

5 ай бұрын

@@lukasthebuilder it certainly does! What was your first one?

@lukasthebuilder

5 ай бұрын

@@scott_lego_city Of course, the Boutique hotel. :)

@scott_lego_city

5 ай бұрын

@@lukasthebuilder that’s a great one too! Build that one in the first week it came out. Love the color scheme

@matthewpotter8491

5 ай бұрын

It’s awesome and one of my favourites. Don’t know why it gets a hard time from some collectors. It’s so good because it actually looks like a bank. It’s superb!

I recently grabbed the Boutique Hotel and what an incredible build. It looks great and I love a lot of the building techniques in this build. I also really appreciated the fact that it had no stickers and was all printed pieces. It was just such a satisfying building experience.

@lukasthebuilder

Ай бұрын

The Boutique Hotel is undoubtedly one of the finest modular buildings and certainly ranks among the top LEGO sets available.

The one called Market Street is a misnomer. It's undeniably inspired by the 18th-century merchant houses of the Amsterdam canal district. I think it's lovely, and a more accurate name would probably have done it more justice.

@lukasthebuilder

4 ай бұрын

You're likely correct.

This is a great video! Very professional and informative! I respect the amount of work that was put into the making of this.

@lukasthebuilder

6 ай бұрын

Much appreciated!

My favorite is the detective office, so many fun little hidden gems. The brick bank is on the bottom of my list.. I really hated building it.

A good list, assembly square would be higher for me though.

@lukasthebuilder

6 ай бұрын

Which five modulars would make it to your top 5?

@potatopete3703

6 ай бұрын

@@lukasthebuilder I only have 5 but I think 1) Parisian restraint, 2) Brick bank 3) Assembly square, 4) Detectives office, 5) Palace cinema. All good though, theres no wrong order.

The parisian Restaurant is by far my favorite it was also my first modular house. My least favorite has to be then corner garage

@lukasthebuilder

5 ай бұрын

I believe that for many Lego builders, their first modular builds also hold a special place as their favorite ones.

It's nice seeing the Boutique Hotel getting some love. I've always loved the look of it since it was revealed.

@lukasthebuilder

6 ай бұрын

I completely agree! The Boutique Hotel has such a chic and stylish aesthetic that sets it apart. The attention to detail and the unique design elements make it a standout in the Modular Building series. It's fantastic to see others appreciating its charm as well.

@dkres82

6 ай бұрын

It’s a solid set, it’s my 2nd favorite of the ones I own so far behind Assembly.

@gere7739

5 ай бұрын

Im building it with my son, its amazing and full of details. Love it

@idontcarebricks8253

4 ай бұрын

Idk how it’s underrated, easily the best designed modular and the angles they use to make it are incredible.

Eloquently delivered and a notable list. Everyone will always have their favourite whether it be their first, or the build process. For me, Parisian Restaurant takes the top prize.

@lukasthebuilder

6 ай бұрын

The Parisian Restaurant is undoubtedly a favourite among many LEGO modular set builders.

@craigmcc1982

6 ай бұрын

@@lukasthebuilder Indeed. It was such a paradigm shift in what the modulars were capable of. My Top 5 would be quite different from yours!

My girlfriend and I didn't feel comfortable with a police station in our otherwise happy Lego town, so we turned it into a disco : D

@lukasthebuilder

4 ай бұрын

What a great idea. Love it

This is a nice list! It’s easy to see that the more modern modulars are starting to rank highest!

@lukasthebuilder

6 ай бұрын

Absolutely! The evolution of Lego Modular Buildings is truly fascinating. The more modern sets bring a fresh perspective, incorporating intricate details and contemporary design elements that resonate with collectors and builders alike. It's incredible to witness how Lego continually raises the bar, infusing creativity into each release. Do you have a favourite among the modern modulars?

@newdexplus

6 ай бұрын

@@lukasthebuilder I think right now the Downtown Diner and the Boutique hotel are my favorite. I also think the Bookshop deserves allot of love. Happy that you rated the higher than normal

Very clever ranking IMO. Thx for the good work. I love the underrated Jazz Club too !

@lukasthebuilder

5 ай бұрын

Thank you. I'm uncertain why Jazz Club isn't appealing to many Lego builders.

I will mention my top 6 favourites and explain why i like them #6) Market Street (not owned) At first i would always place Market Street last because it looks bad to be fully honest, but after some thinking, people like buying the freshest produce from street markets, so the Market Street goes up, but it does go back down because once again it looks bad, the stairs are in the middle of the building, and there is no interior, and some of the pieces are rare and expensive to buy, but it is still a modular i would like to own one day #5) Brick Bank (not owned) I LOVE THIS SET! While its a bit more boring, its boring in a good way, because banks aren't bright red and pink and have flying unicorns, they are boring colours because they are a serious building, and LEGO did well to show that, with a colourful-ish laundromat next to it which is "laundering" money from the bank in a funny little twist. While is a short modular and i would like it to be taller, it is still detailed inside to look like a bank from the 30s-50s, while the laundromat feels 70s-90s with a great clash of them together creating a great modular. #4) Fire Brigade (not owned) Fire Brigade is another amazing set, it used 1x2 and 1x1 dark red/maroon tiles to create a brick texture that i like a lot, and they way the year '1932' is brick build is also nice, and i hope LEGO revives it in the future. the interior does lack to the modern modulars, but if you think about seeing it in 2009, it would be the best modular at the time, and the inclusion of a 1930's fire truck is also nice and i love how it looks. #3) Parisian Restaurant (not owned) This set looks very very good, this set is a MUST HAVE! i don't own it yet but I'm dying to get it, while the stairs and eating area on the right will leave a gap between buildings it is still very nice, and LEGO went all out with this set to make it look as good as it does, with the way the textures on the ground floor are built, to the deco on the roof, to the roof itself with 2 layers of the curved slope pieces to add some depth and detail, its a truely incredible set. #2) Assembly Square (owned) Assembly Square is an amazing set, its the first set i ever got, and i love it! its got some elements from every modular combined together into one massive set, its also got a printed piece i love a lot (a 2x3 tile with the front of the cafe corner set box on it) and LEGO were clever to add that apartment with an adult lego fan (most likely to show love to the adult fans of lego), and the shelf above the sofa bed with the first 3 modulars in the series (lego says Market Street is a modular as its on the shelf) But the main reason why i got this set was the bakery, the interior and play feature is amazing, and the way the old windows are build is a technique i never thought of. #1) Green Grocer (not owned) This one is the most special to me by far, it looks fantastic, its the first modular with interior, it works well with modern modulars, its the best. While some of the pieces are rare and expensive in this set too, its still a fantastic set and i cant wait to get it when i can.

@lukasthebuilder

6 ай бұрын

Oh, wow! Thanks a lot for sharing your list.

The Jazz club is my absolute favorite 👌

I love your soothing voice. Are you a doing voice-over professionally?

@lukasthebuilder

2 ай бұрын

Thank you for your kind words! Actually, the voice you hear is generated using AI technology.

With being a big fan of the modulars, even though I don't have all and know I will never have all, I am glad to have 4 of my top 5, and I was able to moc the half of the one I was never going to get of my top 5 favorites to make it fit my city that being the 2011 pet shop modular. My first job was at a pet store, and I love animals, so having a pet store in my city was a must. Though my top 3 favorites are the detectives office, Perisan restaurant, and palace cinema which thankfully, the cinima was the only one I had to get post retirement. Of the newer modulars from 2020 to 2024 my favorite is the jazz club I love that we finally have a pizza restaurant and dark red is one of my go to lego colors so that makes the jazz club a favorite for me. Also, it finally solved my placement problem for my diner after 3 years, so that was awesome too.

@lukasthebuilder

6 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing your list. So, if I understand correctly, the Pet Shop is the one you desire but don't currently own, correct?

@bricklover2258

6 ай бұрын

@@lukasthebuilder Yes so to save money and space I made my own since I didn’t need the townhouse half of the set.

So firstly this was a fantastic ranking video, and very enjoyable to watch. Secondly I completely agree with most of the rankings. Clearly the newer buildings are better, and the Police station, Jazz club and Boutique hotel look amazing. Thirdly, the Boutique hotel is the best. Simply stunning inside and from three sides. From the vibrant entrance hall and classy 1st floor to the art studio, to the use of balconies so you can position minifigures in the rooms but still have on show from the outside. I would be interested to know the order you have your buildings.

@lukasthebuilder

6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the ranking video.

I agree that Market Street is the worst. It will be very difficult to take the bottom spot for any future releases.

@lukasthebuilder

6 ай бұрын

and which modular buildings are your personal favourite?

@Qoonutz

6 ай бұрын

@@lukasthebuilder I have all 19 of them but none are built and displayed. Simply no space to display them in a city layout. I did built Cafe Corner, Green Grocer, Market Street and Palace Cinema before. All were torn down after finishing. Of the 4, I like Green Grocer best. The rest are still sealed. I will built all of them one day.

@lukasthebuilder

6 ай бұрын

@@Qoonutz That's truly impressive! Owning all 19 of them is a dream. Maybe one day I'll have my own Lego City, but space is a bit of a challenge for me too.

I got my museum on the 24 of november and ite my favorite and the hotel is my second favorite

@lukasthebuilder

6 ай бұрын

What stands out to you the most about the museum?

@timovankleef7476

6 ай бұрын

@@lukasthebuilder a couple of things one of them is the color. At first i taught it would be a bad color choise. But i like it irl. And the Dinesor is really cool because its tal Enough to poke out Through the roof.

My one complaint about the more modern sets is that they insist on incorporating play features often to the determent of the design. Lets face it these are expensive sets basically brought by adults who then put them in their town/street display and never open them again little own get their hands inside to twiddle knobs and slide panels. If I was to pick a set that suffers the most from unneeded play features its the detective office, the office was also the first set released when masonry bricks were a thing and lego went to town with them, leading to and uninspired build. I think the most underrated modular is the fire station the building techniques that went into that set especially on the facade still hold their own today.

@lukasthebuilder

6 ай бұрын

Is the fire station your preferred modular building? When it comes to town/street displays, I have a few of them in my collection. They greet me every day, and occasionally, I glance inside, envisioning the fantastic lives led by those LEGO minifigures.

can i have the name of this model please thank you 4:24

@lukasthebuilder

4 ай бұрын

LEGO Creator 10185 Green Grocer

@IsaacRong

4 ай бұрын

bruh its so expensive @@lukasthebuilder

The roof giving you a Chinese restaurant vibe? Well that's specific, also the way you explain it does it make sense to me. The two architectural styles clashing, I understand, but to say it looks gives off the vibes of a restaurant, can you further explain that? I see the Chinese theater inspiration, but the way you explain it makes it confusing. Also 19 and 18 are justified, Market Street having a terribly built outdoors market structure (yes, the side thing was supposed to be an outdoor market). And yes, I am surprised by the choices of the rankings. Besides the wording of number 17, I understood everything else and the justifications of each ranking.

@lukasthebuilder

4 ай бұрын

and what are your top picks?

@Imperialofficer07

4 ай бұрын

@@lukasthebuilder well from worst to best ( based off experience) Market Street, the side building one flimsy and always fell apart to where I just gave up and sorted the pieces into my collection, Green Grocer, a fun build, Assembly Square, the first modular that I bought with my own money (not as a Christmas present), Boutique Hotel; love the design, hard to place, and finally the Police Station, I loved the New York feel of the building facade. The other ones I either passed on or didn’t like.

Everyone ranks these differently, except poor Market Street. I’ve built around 6 of the modulars, and so far Market Street has been one of the more enjoyable builds. IDK why…perhaps it’s the relative simplicity? You also rank Assembly Square lower than most. I’ve not built it, but it’s never really appealed to me either.

@lukasthebuilder

6 ай бұрын

and which modular building is your personal favourite?

@jimm244

6 ай бұрын

@@lukasthebuilder I just completed the Parisian Restaurant (I put it into storage after book 1, a long time ago) and while I’m quite fond of the kitchen detail and the decorative roof, I think the Fire Station remains my favorite. There’s just something fun about the build, and fun about the display.

I had zero love for modular buildings but after watching your video, maybe maybe… Where would you put sanctum sanctorum or daily bugle if you count them as modular?

@lukasthebuilder

5 ай бұрын

To be completely frank, I'm not particularly fond of the Daily Bugle or Avengers Tower sets. Despite their connections to Marvel movies, they seem a bit too simple for my taste. I understand that many Marvel fans may disagree, but that's just my perspective. On the flip side, I would likely rank the Sanctum Sanctorum somewhere in the top seven because it exudes a charming Parisian style vibe that appeals to me.

@crowleykr

5 ай бұрын

@@lukasthebuilder Totally agree with you about the Avengers Tower and Daily Bugle. Maybe I should start with Sanctum. Thank you for your detailed review and opinion.

You cannot comment "first". Not anymore...

@stayglowing_

6 ай бұрын

You can have the first comment, but I gave the first like.

Lucas, I just found your channel and really have enjoyed your Lego content thus far, with the exception of this video. I think ranking modular buildings is a lazy way to click bait views because you can’t objectively ‘rank’ these very different sets even though they are in the same product line up. It’s like if someone tried to”rank” Italian dishes from worst to best. It’s too subjective to do based on individual tastes and experiences. However if you are comparing different iterations of the same product, such as ranking all the different X-Wing fighters Lego has released over the years, that is more of a specific comparison that can be more objectively ranked with a degree of authority. It would be best to compare modular buildings as your least favorite to your favorite as your personal opinion. All of your opinions in your video within that context of subjective perspective are absolutely valid. However ranking these sets as an absolute authoritative statement is deceptive.

@lukasthebuilder

6 ай бұрын

Hi there! I appreciate your feedback and understand your perspective on ranking modular buildings. You make a valid point about the subjective nature of such rankings, and I acknowledge that everyone has unique tastes and preferences when it comes to these sets. With the recent launch of the Natural History Museum, I decided to share my rankings based on personal preferences. It's important to note that even though I've ranked them, I find all these sets remarkable in their own ways. Determining the best or worst among them was quite challenging due to their individual strengths. Thank you for sharing your thoughts, and I hope you'll continue to enjoy the other content on my channel!

@Badgers_9

6 ай бұрын

Don’t agree…it’s clearly his opinion and loads of people like a modular ranking.

@diceysituation833

5 ай бұрын

I think it goes without saying that pretty much every review or ranking comes from personal opinion.

AI voice?

@lukasthebuilder

6 ай бұрын

I'm doing my best, and I hope my voice intonation will improve in the future.

@Dragten

6 ай бұрын

@@lukasthebuilder wait, it is actually your own voice and not AI?

@thegreenbrick

6 ай бұрын

@@lukasthebuilder I think your voice is exceptional!

@lukasthebuilder

6 ай бұрын

@@thegreenbrick thank you

Well, i learned that you have fairly bad taste

@lukasthebuilder

6 ай бұрын

I value your point of view, recognising that everyone has their unique tastes and preferences. Would you mind sharing your favourite choices as well?

Most people I know would put your nos. 1 to 4 at the very end as they are just awful and very expensive - well that is Lego for you nowadays 🤪🤮💩! Anyway, you do sound like a Lego commercial, which is kind of fishy and not appreciated 🤪!

@lukasthebuilder

5 ай бұрын

Hmm, interesting. Why do you believe these sets are awful? Expensive? Perhaps yes, but awful, I don't think so.

@ygrbooks

5 ай бұрын

A police station without a police car, no entry (apart from a ladder) to the apartment and unfinished walls? A hotel without a taxi and lots of space not used? A Jazz club/pizzeria without a door between them and just drinking water from the toilet? An almost empty museum? No tiles on the upper floors on all of these and you see how Lego has cut corners while increasing the price steadily. At least Detective's Office, Bank, Town Square and Parisian Restaurant had some charm ...@@lukasthebuilder