LEGO Modular Buildings 10232 Palace Cinema

Specifications
| Set number | 10232 |
|---|---|
| Release year | 2013 |
| Piece count | 2,194 |
| Minifigures | 6 |
| Theme | Modular Buildings |
| Building instructions | Download the instructions on lego.com |
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LEGO set 10232, “Palace Cinema”, depicts a neighborhood cinema in the Modular Buildings theme. Released in 2013, it contains 2194 pieces and fits into the modular street format used across the theme.
“Palace Cinema” presents an urban movie theater as part of the Modular Buildings theme. The subject helps vary the mix of town functions within the theme.
The build uses 2194 pieces and includes 6 minifigures. The model provides a detailed setting for scenes around arriving at the cinema, attending a show and populating a busy street.
This set suits builders who collect modular buildings for display, while still offering clear play possibilities through its public venue and minifigure cast. Among Modular Buildings sets, it stands out by representing leisure and entertainment, complementing streets made up of homes, shops and service buildings.
Inventory of set 10232
The inventory of set 10232 lists 2,194 pieces, spare parts excluded: 324 different lots (one shape in one color) for 185 part shapes. The box also contains 59 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.
Colors of set 10232
Main color: light bluish gray, making up 18% of the parts, followed by dark tan (15%) and tan (14%).
| Color | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light Bluish Gray | 404 | 18% | |
| Dark Tan | 324 | 15% | |
| Tan | 303 | 14% | |
| Black | 230 | 10% | |
| Dark Bluish Gray | 230 | 10% | |
| Reddish Brown | 187 | 8.5% | |
| Dark Red | 97 | 4.4% | |
| Red | 85 | 3.9% | |
| Pearl Gold | 72 | 3.3% | |
| Medium Blue | 60 | 2.7% | |
| Other colors (16) | 201 | 9.2% |
Part types
| Type | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plates | 466 | 21% | |
| Bricks | 395 | 18% | |
| Tiles | 360 | 16% | |
| Bricks Round and Cones | 143 | 6.5% | |
| Plates Round Curved and Dishes | 138 | 6.3% | |
| Bricks Special | 125 | 5.7% |
Most common parts in set 10232
| Part | Color | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Brick 1 x 2 3004 | Dark Tan | 69 |
| Brick 1 x 8 3008 | Dark Tan | 69 |
| Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud 3062b | Dark Red | 64 |
| Tile 2 x 2 with Groove 3068b | Dark Bluish Gray | 57 |
| Brick 1 x 1 3005 | Dark Tan | 49 |
| Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud 6141 | Trans-Yellow | 48 |
| Plate 1 x 2 3023 | Dark Tan | 37 |
| Brick Special 1 x 2 with Masonry Brick Profile 98283 | Light Bluish Gray | 33 |
| Brick Special 1 x 2 with Grille 2877 | Tan | 32 |
| Brick Sloped 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) 54200 | Pearl Gold | 31 |
171 of the 185 part shapes in this set have their own page on Setopedia, with their colors, element numbers and the other sets that use them. See all LEGO parts
Exclusive parts in set 10232
One part shape in set 10232 appears in no other set in the catalog, most often a printed element, a sticker or a mold specific to the model. If it gets lost, you will need to look for it individually, for example on BrickLink, rather than in another set.
| Part | Color |
|---|---|
| Sticker Sheet for Set 10232-1 12949 |
Rebuilding set 10232 from another set
Share of the parts of set 10232 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:
| Set | Found | Parts | Release year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10255 Assembly Square | 30% | 4,002 | 2017 |
| 71043 Hogwarts Castle | 30% | 6,020 | 2018 |
| 75827 Firehouse Headquarters | 30% | 4,642 | 2016 |
| 910032 Parisian Street | 27% | 3,533 | 2024 |
| 10278 Police Station | 27% | 2,923 | 2021 |
No similarly sized set goes above 30%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.
Size of set 10232 within its line
With 2,194 pieces, set 10232 ranks #17 out of 22 Modular Buildings sets in our database, which have an average of 2,579 parts. Among the 356 sets released in 2013, it ranks #6.
Included minifigures
Black Torso Jacket, Black Legs, Black HatQuantity : 1
Kid, Dark Purple Torso, Dark Purple Legs, Dark Brown HairQuantity : 1
Blue Torso, White Legs, Blue HatQuantity : 1
Red Torso, Red Legs, Reddish Brown HairQuantity : 1
Black Torso Jacket, Black Legs, Medium Nougat HairQuantity : 1
Black Torso Jacket, Dark Brown Legs, Tan HatQuantity : 1
Frequently asked questions
How many pieces does LEGO set 10232 Palace Cinema have?
LEGO set 10232 Palace Cinema has 2,194 pieces. It was released in 2013 as part of the Modular Buildings theme.
What year was LEGO set 10232 released?
Set 10232 Palace Cinema was released in 2013 and belongs to the Modular Buildings theme.
Which minifigures are included in set 10232?
Number of minifigures in LEGO set 10232 Palace Cinema: 6. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.
Where can I find the building instructions for set 10232?
The instructions for LEGO set 10232 Palace Cinema can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 10232.
What is the main color of LEGO set 10232?
Light bluish gray, with 404 out of 2,194 pieces, or 18%. Next come dark tan (15%) and tan (14%).
How many different parts does set 10232 contain?
Set 10232 has 324 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 185 part shapes. Most common part: Brick 1 x 2 in dark tan, with 69 copies.
Does LEGO set 10232 contain any exclusive parts?
Yes: one part shape exists in no other set: Sticker Sheet for Set 10232-1.
Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 10232?
Set 10255 Assembly Square, released in 2017: it supplies 30%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.
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