LEGO Set 10278 Police Station: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	10278
Release year	2021
Piece count	2,923
Minifigures	5
Theme	Modular Buildings
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 10278, Police Station, represents an urban police building within the Modular Buildings theme. Released in 2021, it contains 2923 pieces and follows the detailed modular format used to build a coherent LEGO street.

Police Station 10278 belongs to the Modular Buildings theme, a line focused on detailed, connectable urban structures. The model depicts a police building with a clear civic role and a facade designed to sit naturally beside other modular buildings.

The build uses 2923 pieces and emphasizes architectural detail, interior spaces and the recognizable function of the building.

The set is suited to display, collecting and restrained play scenarios set in a LEGO city street. Within a Modular Buildings collection, it adds a public service building and contrasts well with shops, homes and other urban premises from the same theme.

Inventory of set 10278

The inventory of set 10278 lists 2,923 pieces, spare parts excluded: 581 different lots (one shape in one color) for 258 part shapes. The box also contains 82 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 10278

Main color: tan, making up 22% of the parts, followed by light bluish gray (20%) and white (11%).

Color	Parts	Share
Tan	637	22%
Light Bluish Gray	582	20%
White	313	11%
Black	255	8.7%
Reddish Brown	178	6.1%
Dark Tan	172	5.9%
Dark Bluish Gray	163	5.6%
Medium Lavender	132	4.5%
Sand Green	128	4.4%
Trans-Clear	70	2.4%
Other colors (25)	293	10%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Plates	662	23%
Bricks	593	20%
Tiles	438	15%
Plates Special	335	11%
Plates Round Curved and Dishes	127	4.3%
Bricks Special	120	4.1%

Most common parts in set 10278

Part	Color	Quantity
Plate 1 x 2 3023	Tan	59
Plate 1 x 2 3023	Dark Tan	42
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove 3069b	Dark Tan	42
Brick 1 x 2 3004	Tan	37
Plate 1 x 2 3023	Light Bluish Gray	35
Brick 1 x 4 3010	Tan	34
Plate 1 x 1 3024	Tan	34
Brick 2 x 2 Corner 2357	Tan	33
Brick 1 x 1 3005	Tan	33
Brick 1 x 3 3622	Tan	33

231 of the 258 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 10278

4 part shapes in set 10278 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 Body Part, Head Blocky [Plain] 20308	Light Bluish Gray
Torso Jacket with Gold Police Badge and Buttons, Belt with Gold Buckle Print, Dark Blue Arms, Yellow Hands 973c05h01pr5390	Dark Blue
Tile 6 x 6 with Bottom Tubes with 'Soap Suds' and 'Cleans it all' Print 10202pr0011	White
Tile 6 x 6 with Bottom Tubes with Washing Machine and Female Minifigure Print 10202pr0012	White

Rebuilding set 10278 from another set

Share of the parts of set 10278 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
10255 Assembly Square	34%	4,002	2017
75419 Death Star	34%	9,031	2025
11377 The Lord of the Rings: Minas Tirith	33%	8,278	2026
910032 Parisian Street	32%	3,533	2024
71043 Hogwarts Castle	30%	6,020	2018

No similarly sized set goes above 34%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.

Size of set 10278 within its line

With 2,923 pieces, set 10278 ranks #6 out of 22 Modular Buildings sets in our database, which have an average of 2,579 parts. Among the 519 sets released in 2021, it ranks #13.

The set in 3D

Spin the official model of the set, brick by brick.

Load the 3D model

3D model: Philippe Hurbain, LDraw.org Official Model Repository (CCAL 2.0 licence)

Included minifigures

Woman, Shirt with White and Dark Turquoise Stripes, White Legs, Medium Nougat HairQuantity : 1
Policeman, Dark Blue Suit with Large Lapels and Gold Buttons, Police HatQuantity : 1
Policeman, Dark Blue Suit with Large Lapels and Gold Buttons, Police Hat, MoustacheQuantity : 1
Policewoman, Dark Blue Suit and Tie, Dark Brown Bun HairQuantity : 1
Man, Red Letterman Jacket, Dark Brown Legs, Black BeretQuantity : 1

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 10278 Police Station have?

LEGO set 10278 Police Station has 2,923 pieces. It was released in 2021 as part of the Modular Buildings theme.

What year was LEGO set 10278 released?

Set 10278 Police Station was released in 2021 and belongs to the Modular Buildings theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 10278?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 10278 Police Station: 5. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 10278?

The instructions for LEGO set 10278 Police Station can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 10278.

What is the main color of LEGO set 10278?

Tan, with 637 out of 2,923 pieces, or 22%. Next come light bluish gray (20%) and white (11%).

How many different parts does set 10278 contain?

Set 10278 has 581 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 258 part shapes. Most common part: Plate 1 x 2 in tan, with 59 copies.

Does LEGO set 10278 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: 4 part shapes exist in no other set, for example: Animal Body Part, Head Blocky [Plain].

Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 10278?

Set 10255 Assembly Square, released in 2017: it supplies 34%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.

Is Police Station 10278 based on an external licence?

No. It is part of the Modular Buildings theme and represents an original LEGO urban police building.

Does the minifigure selection include civilians?

Yes. Alongside police characters, the set includes civilian figures, which broadens the possible street and station scenes.