LEGO Modular Buildings 10270 Bookshop

Specifications
| Set number | 10270 |
|---|---|
| Release year | 2020 |
| Piece count | 2,504 |
| Minifigures | 5 |
| Theme | Modular Buildings |
| Building instructions | Download the instructions on lego.com |
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LEGO set 10270 “Bookshop” represents a street bookshop in the Modular Buildings theme. Released in 2020, it includes 2504 pieces and belongs to a theme focused on detailed urban buildings.
Set 10270 “Bookshop” is part of the Modular Buildings theme, which focuses on urban structures designed to sit within a coherent street setting. Its subject is a bookshop, presented as a neighborhood building rather than a standalone vignette.
The set contains 2504 pieces and 5 minifigures. The build emphasis is on architectural form, exterior detailing, and the general setting of a bookshop.
It suits display, collecting, and character based city play.
Inventory of set 10270
The inventory of set 10270 lists 2,504 pieces, spare parts excluded: 562 different lots (one shape in one color) for 272 part shapes. The box also contains 86 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.
Colors of set 10270
Main color: light bluish gray, making up 19% of the parts, followed by white (14%) and reddish brown (12%).
| Color | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light Bluish Gray | 473 | 19% | |
| White | 361 | 14% | |
| Reddish Brown | 304 | 12% | |
| Medium Nougat | 244 | 9.7% | |
| Dark Turquoise | 213 | 8.5% | |
| Black | 185 | 7.4% | |
| Dark Bluish Gray | 132 | 5.3% | |
| Dark Blue | 96 | 3.8% | |
| Green | 60 | 2.4% | |
| Dark Red | 50 | 2% | |
| Other colors (31) | 386 | 15% |
Part types
| Type | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bricks | 517 | 21% | |
| Plates | 389 | 16% | |
| Tiles | 333 | 13% | |
| Plates Special | 203 | 8.1% | |
| Bricks Sloped | 156 | 6.2% | |
| Tiles Round and Curved | 121 | 4.8% |
Most common parts in set 10270
| Part | Color | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Brick 1 x 2 3004 | Medium Nougat | 78 |
| Brick 1 x 6 3009 | Medium Nougat | 65 |
| Brick Curved 1 x 1 x 2/3 Double Curved Top, No Studs 49307 | Light Bluish Gray | 60 |
| Brick 1 x 1 3005 | Dark Turquoise | 41 |
| Brick 1 x 3 3622 | Medium Nougat | 37 |
| Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud 6141 | Reddish Brown | 36 |
| Brick 1 x 4 3010 | Dark Turquoise | 33 |
| Brick 1 x 2 3004 | Dark Turquoise | 31 |
| Tile Round 1 x 1 Quarter 25269 | Dark Blue | 30 |
| Brick 1 x 3 3622 | Dark Turquoise | 30 |
245 of the 272 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 10270
5 part shapes in set 10270 appear in no other set in the catalog, most often printed elements, stickers or molds specific to the model. If one gets lost, you will need to look for it individually, for example on BrickLink, rather than in another set.
| Part | Color |
|---|---|
| Animal, Chameleon with Azure Eye Patches and Azure and Dark Red Stripes Print 57763pr0002 | Dark Turquoise |
| Tile 2 x 4 with 'BOOKS' Print 87079pr0209 | Black |
| Tile 2 x 4 with 'BIRCH' Print 87079pr0208 | Black |
| Book Cover with 'MOBY BRICK', Waves, White 2 x 2 Lego Brick Print 24093pr0021 | Reddish Brown |
| Tile 45° Cut 2 x 2 with '107' Print 35787pr0004 | Black |
Rebuilding set 10270 from another set
Share of the parts of set 10270 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:
| Set | Found | Parts | Release year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71799 NINJAGO City Markets | 30% | 6,163 | 2023 |
| 11377 The Lord of the Rings: Minas Tirith | 29% | 8,278 | 2026 |
| 75419 Death Star | 28% | 9,031 | 2025 |
| 10255 Assembly Square | 28% | 4,002 | 2017 |
| 71741 NINJAGO City Gardens | 26% | 5,710 | 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 10270 within its line
With 2,504 pieces, set 10270 ranks #10 out of 22 Modular Buildings sets in our database, which have an average of 2,579 parts. Among the 490 sets released in 2020, it ranks #14.
The set in 3D
Spin the official model of the set, brick by brick.
Load the 3D model3D model: Ulrich Röder, LDraw.org Official Model Repository (CCAL 2.0 licence)
Included minifigures
Kid, Dark Blue Torso, Dark Green Legs, Blue Cap, Lime ScarfQuantity : 1
Medium Lavender Torso, Medium Blue Legs, Black HairQuantity : 1
Medium Nougat Torso, Dark Blue Legs, Reddish Brown HairQuantity : 1
Red Torso Plaid, Light Bluish Grey Legs, HairQuantity : 1
Red Torso, Dark Orange Legs, Medium Nougat HairQuantity : 1
Frequently asked questions
How many pieces does LEGO set 10270 Bookshop have?
LEGO set 10270 Bookshop has 2,504 pieces. It was released in 2020 as part of the Modular Buildings theme.
What year was LEGO set 10270 released?
Set 10270 Bookshop was released in 2020 and belongs to the Modular Buildings theme.
Which minifigures are included in set 10270?
Number of minifigures in LEGO set 10270 Bookshop: 5. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.
Where can I find the building instructions for set 10270?
The instructions for LEGO set 10270 Bookshop can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 10270.
What is the main color of LEGO set 10270?
Light bluish gray, with 473 out of 2,504 pieces, or 19%. Next come white (14%) and reddish brown (12%).
How many different parts does set 10270 contain?
Set 10270 has 562 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 272 part shapes. Most common part: Brick 1 x 2 in medium nougat, with 78 copies.
Does LEGO set 10270 contain any exclusive parts?
Yes: 5 part shapes exist in no other set, for example: Animal, Chameleon with Azure Eye Patches and Azure and Dark Red Stripes Print.
Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 10270?
Set 71799 NINJAGO City Markets, released in 2023: it supplies 30%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.
See also
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