Since 2005, the LEGO® City theme has helped builders assemble their custom towns as well as adventure everywhere from the jungle to outer space. There has been some big fun in this theme, but today we’re focusing on the largest of the large. Back in 2020, I delved into this topic as well. However, with the release of Downtown (60380) and Ski & Climbing Center (60366) this year, the time has come for an update. These are the top 10 biggest City sets in 2023 based on brick count.
10. Ski and Climbing Center (60366)
- COST: $149.99 CAD
- BRICK COUNT: 1045
- MINIFIGURES: 8
- RELEASED: August 1, 2023
- RETIRED: N/A
- COST-PER-BRICK: $0.143 (Average)
- BRICKS/FIG: 144 (Good minifig count compared to brick count)
09. Rocket Assembly and Transport (60229)
- COST: $199.99 CAD
- BRICK COUNT: 1055
- MINIFIGURES: 8
- RELEASED: June 24, 2019
- RETIRED: December 31, 2021
- COST-PER-BRICK: $0.189 (Passable)
- BRICKS/FIG: 132 (Very good minifig count compared to brick count)
- Click here for my review.
08. Freight Train (60336)
- COST: $249.99 CAD
- BRICK COUNT: 1153
- MINIFIGURES: 6
- RELEASED: June 1, 2022
- RETIRED: N/A
- COST-PER-BRICK: $0.217 (Expensive)
- BRICKS/FIG: 192 (Average minifig count compared to brick count)
07. Capital City (60200)
- COST: $179.99 CAD
- BRICK COUNT: 1211
- MINIFIGURES: 13
- RELEASED: August 1, 2018
- RETIRED: January 10, 2020
- COST-PER-BRICK: $0.149 (Satisfactory)
- BRICKS/FIG: 93 (Very good minifig count compared to brick count)
- Click here for my review.
06. Cargo Train (60198)
- COST: $269.99 CAD
- BRICK COUNT: 1226
- MINIFIGURES: 6
- RELEASED: August 1, 2018
- RETIRED: June 25, 2022
- COST-PER-BRICK: $0.220 (Expensive – but comes with power functions)
- BRICKS/FIG: 204 (Satisfactory minifig count compared to brick count)
05. Jungle Air Drop Helicopter (60162)
- COST: $179.99 CAD
- BRICK COUNT: 1250
- MINIFIGURES: 7
- RELEASED: August 1, 2017
- RETIRED: August 5, 2018
- COST-PER-BRICK: $0.143 (Average)
- BRICKS/FIG: 179 (Good minifig count compared to brick count)
04. Volcano Heavy Lift Helicopter (60125)
- COST: $179.99 CAD
- BRICK COUNT: 1277
- MINIFIGURES: 8
- RELEASED: August 1, 2016
- RETIRED: August 19, 2017
- COST-PER-BRICK: $0.141 (Average)
- BRICKS/FIG: 160 (Good minifig count compared to brick count)
03. Main Square (60271)
- COST: $229.99 CAD
- BRICK COUNT: 1517
- MINIFIGURES: 15
- RELEASED: September 1, 2020
- RETIRED: January 2, 2022
- COST-PER-BRICK: $0.152 (Satisfactory)
- BRICKS/FIG: 101 (Very good minifig count compared to brick count)
- Click here for my review.
02. City Square (60097)
- COST: $229.99 CAD
- BRICK COUNT: 1683
- MINIFIGURES: 14
- RELEASED: June 1, 2015
- RETIRED: November 24, 2017
- COST-PER-BRICK: $0.137 (Good)
- BRICKS/FIG: 120 (Very good minifig count compared to brick count)
- Click here for my review.
01. Downtown (60380)
- COST: $259.99 CAD
- BRICK COUNT: 2010
- MINIFIGURES: 14
- RELEASED: August 1, 2023
- RETIRED: N/A
- COST-PER-BRICK: $0.129 (Good)
- BRICKS/FIG: 143 (Very good minifig count compared to brick count)
- Click here for my review.
There you have it, the top 10 biggest City sets in 2023. All of these set include over 1000 bricks, which was not the case the last time I made this list in 2020. Despite the City theme being around since 2005, not a single set on this list is older than 2015. I suppose that’s a testament to the ever increasing size (and price) of LEGO® offerings. As you can see, I have acquired and reviewed a number of these monster sets over the years. How many do you have? Did you miss out on any you wish you had now? Let me know in the comments or reach out on social media.
Until next time,
-Tom
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