LEGO modular Police Station 10278 review! Expert design, a little lacking in soul

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Independent fan tour of the 2021 LEGO modular building (formerly Creator Expert) series entry, the Police Station, an over 2,900 piece, 3-level building with 5 minifigures.
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@JANGBRiCKS 3 жыл бұрын

As noted by many commenters, I missed that you can actually pull up the jail cell door with a little bit of wall around it and the floor beneath it, exposing the little tunnel (random gray slopes). What are everyone's thoughts on this 2,900+ piece, ~6 hour build?

@BflyBricks 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah it's a cool feature. I'd love to know Jang, what are your thoughts on them including a 40's or 50's style Police car like a Studebaker? It would have bumped up the price and maybe had no relevance to the 'story' of the set but I think it would have been a fantastic inclusion.

@GODSPEEDseven 3 жыл бұрын

This is an awesome looking set with so much detail. I think I'll try and get it in a setup with the Book store and the Assembly Square. I don't have room for a big city layout, so this is perfect to put up on a shelf and create a single layer wide diorama.

@icheckered6837 3 жыл бұрын

Do you know what the golden egg under the stairs is supposed to be?

@harrycrabbe327 3 жыл бұрын

I agree that it might not be as striking as some of the others but I personally found the build to be more enjoyable than some of the previous modulars.

@deejayC 3 жыл бұрын

Completely agree it needs another figure or two, but for me it’s missing A COP CAR! A classic, era appropriate police car would be the icing on the cake for me!

@indominusvader31 3 жыл бұрын

I feel like putting a big batsignal on the roof of this set

@bertbergers9171 3 жыл бұрын

That and hang the batwing set off the ceiling somewhere nearby!

@AryaGilangP 3 жыл бұрын

Great idea

@decascador 3 жыл бұрын

Set 77903 might fit perfectly on top!

@jasonschlierman412 3 жыл бұрын

I had the same thought!

@taraelizabethdensley9475 3 жыл бұрын

Lol

@andrews_lego_tanks_and_more 3 жыл бұрын

Something I'm hoping for from the modular line is a hospital. The city hospitals are all too small with simpler builds meant more for kids. I'm hoping the modular line will put out a proper hospital with a large interior, maybe even a corner structure with an ambulance included. I think I speak for a lot of adult fans when I say that a well built hospital would be greatly appreciated.

@bongobeans8401 3 жыл бұрын

I agree with what you say, but I quite like the less flashy modulars to frame the more detailed ones. I think it’s appropriate for such a civic building that does not need ceremony, but a couple more small touches would have been nice. As always you are on the mark with your comments about the mean minifigure count at this price point though.

@coraldiamond1922 3 жыл бұрын

The first thing I thought when I saw the pictures was that we should of gotten at least 3 police officers and 3 civilians. That would have worked out better as you had more option for choosing who could be the criminal.

@trevorrobertsondoublebass4233 3 жыл бұрын

16:38 I know you don’t trust the guy, but I’m keeping my eye on that lady. She looks pretty two-faced to me.

@smugmegu6489 3 жыл бұрын

The architecture is kind of giving me Batman Resident evil vibes

@kleinemonnik 3 жыл бұрын

I personally put the batsignal on top of the police station: I thought that fit really well.

@PeterParker-pj6sd 3 жыл бұрын

yuh looks like gcpd

@olosoeik5306 3 жыл бұрын

Like the RPD from resident evil 2?

@metroid767 3 жыл бұрын

The Police Station really comes alive when put with the bookshop, with the purple donut shop alongside the blue townhouse. Yes, on its own, the police station can come off as simple. But when its in a row of buildings, it really shines!

@puppetguy8726 3 жыл бұрын

15:05 Didn't you notice the reference to the detective's office modular? The cookies! They are evidence because they are illegal! 😀 Since there aren't any cash in the evidence locker I suppose the advertised soap'n'suds haven't had their money laundering scheme found out yet. 😛

@rogerhalt3991 3 жыл бұрын

I don’t collect these city buildings but I really appreciate the designer making the outside completely the same color all the way around!

@Fubuki43 3 жыл бұрын

Yess that is really neat

@taraelizabethdensley9475 3 жыл бұрын

I like how these buildings look, but don't have the space

@MrClassic. 3 жыл бұрын

The tiles and plates that mark each floor aren't the same colour as the walls though which I think is a real shame, especially on the main building on which the white and grey really stick out.

@TheOneWhoisSilly123 3 жыл бұрын

At first I was worried when it was leaked it'd be a Police Station but ended up being pleasantly surprised

@Lordodragonss 3 жыл бұрын

I noticed many people make it Post office :D

@ivanm3342 3 жыл бұрын

@@Lordodragonss with a jail for porch pirates

@coraldiamond1922 3 жыл бұрын

I’m fine with it. It goes with well with the fire station and detectives office. I think it’s disappointing we don’t have a 50s style police car in this set but it’s already quite an expensive one in the first place so I understand the exclusion. Perhaps could have included another figure too as we could then have had 3 police officers and 3 citizens.

@fjosephm2 3 жыл бұрын

I think the story that went into this set is amazing

@SiRSteel69 3 жыл бұрын

Every single review I’ve seen of this set on KZfaq did not say that the Soap and Suds sign are printed pieces. And this is one of the reasons why I look forward to your detailed reviews. Love the details, Jang, and you’ve set the bar high once again.

@australianemergencyvehicles505 3 жыл бұрын

This looks pretty cool. I appreciate how Jang puts what he thinks in the title, so you don't have to watch the whole video if you don't want to.

@Sauer_Kraut 3 жыл бұрын

I'd say the lack of soul on the main build, with regards to its shape, isn't a bad thing. My thinking is: as a police station it represents authority, and for it to be anything but stern and serious would go against the inherit property of the building.

@bt1234567892010 3 жыл бұрын

Honestly I've seen the type of police stations that are the real world requivalents to this one, they're actually kinda pretty, I think this is a good lego-ification of one, They still stand out, so you know they're there, which I'm assuming is by design. not disagreeing with your thoughts, but I can understand the design.

@oneandonlyjet3622 3 жыл бұрын

My thoughts exactly. I actually find it ironic since Jang said it had no soul in the video, as that’s what I thought he would have preferred in the design given it’s a police station.

@carsonsandau2301 2 жыл бұрын

This modular is impeccable to me, firstly from the minifigs police uniforms (traditional blue, so pretty) but also because it tells a complete story! Having a guy steal a donut to sell newspapers, to getting caught, to digging himself a tunnel to escape. So creative of Lego!

@Brickostan 3 жыл бұрын

"Maybe it's the hat. Feel like someone with that hat listens to music alot" Just blame the hat!

@Shrapnel-tn7zy 3 жыл бұрын

“Angry cat in a hat noises”

@lingqintu8098 3 жыл бұрын

no the stick

@ironicallyagoat 3 жыл бұрын

Sadly I have a flat cap, therefore I am a donut thief,😔

@legionnaire5947 3 жыл бұрын

I don’t appreciate your blatant hatist remarks! Lol jk

@YouGoneMad Жыл бұрын

I aqm from both Cincinnati and Detroit (lived both equally), and these types of buildings are everywhere in older parts of towns! I mean like this exact architecture and style, down to the brick styles and pillars! I love seeing these style buildings from LEGO. Sure it's not the most exciting style ever, but it is a style of architecture, and it speaks to us through reality, in minifig form! It's simple, and clean, and it just fits, I LOVE IT! One of my favorite Modulars!

@YouGoneMad Жыл бұрын

I also spent 6 hours on this build, in interims of 2 hours each of 3 evenings!

@jorgeparra196 3 жыл бұрын

There is a reference In the soap and suds banner, the slogan is “cleans it all” (even money lol)

@ricardooliva8916 3 жыл бұрын

Lol that’s very similar to the easter egg in the brick bank were ther literally put the money through the laundry to reach the vault 😂

@jcardboard 2 жыл бұрын

I feel like this would partner perfectly with the daily bugle. Even use one of the newspapers from that on the newsstand.

@xero1134 3 жыл бұрын

That casual wipe to the newsstand was a gem I was not ready for

@kapcorbricks 3 жыл бұрын

Nice to see this ivy technique, i hope LEGO will do this more often in the future :)

@jasonjtg21 3 жыл бұрын

I love the small detail of the hidden spoon amd how the hole actually really exists to the outside.

@twinceptionproductions6083 3 жыл бұрын

The level of detail of Lego’s module buildings gets better with each year, you can tell the designers but a lot of care and effort into their designs.

@MrClassic. 3 жыл бұрын

Really? Sure the exterior is nice but the interior is lacking, which has been a trend since the Corner Garage.

@poseidonbricks441 3 жыл бұрын

The “side buildings” are kind of too small in my taste but it is a good modular in my opinion.

@puppetguy8726 3 жыл бұрын

Would you have prefered the middle building to be narrower?

@TomyHun 3 жыл бұрын

@@puppetguy8726 I've seen an extension of extra 16 studs that gives the police building a bit more grandiose look, as well as some well needed real estate for both side buildings. It's a cool idea and a bit less cramped overall.

@Quirderph 3 жыл бұрын

@@puppetguy8726 Maybe one bigger side building would have been enough. This feels almost like two half-buildings.

@KimonFrousios 3 жыл бұрын

They are not unrealistic though. Comically narrow buildings like that can be found in towns all around Europe.

@dudster_ 3 жыл бұрын

@@puppetguy8726 I wish they made a kind of alleyway with those spare 5 studs in the back and maybe charged 10 dollars more. Would be a nice touch

@loumu7176 3 жыл бұрын

I love the extra pieces that come with sets. I collect them and organize them in little trays. I have thousands of 1x1 tiles of all shapes and sizes, technic pins, minifig accessories, speed champions wheels, and of course... helmet visors. The extra parts always bring me joy at the end of completing a set, seeing the added value I get beyond the set itself.

@mzpiggy 3 жыл бұрын

Jang, I just wanted you to know how much I enjoy your content. I appreciate that you only review sets that are interesting to you, not everything, and not just because it’s the biggest, most expensive set. I also like that your reviews are measured, thorough, and candid. You have a fairly extensive vocabulary, and use a variety of adjectives to describe your viewpoint. I also like that your city is not just filled with sets that Lego sells, you use your own imagination and creativity. (The aquarium build is superb!). Most of all, I admire your professionalism, and that you come across as a genuine Lego enthusiast, basically someone I would want to hang out with to geek out over Legos. (No, this post is not sponsored, all opinions are my own 😉)

@DeroyJersson6575 3 жыл бұрын

Jang is the pearl golden standard for any LEGO content!

@bermudacorp4234 3 жыл бұрын

Oooh nice.... Im making a room just for LEGO cause i got inspired by you :D

@dudster_ 3 жыл бұрын

Start a lego channel!

@lingqintu8098 3 жыл бұрын

yea

@bermudacorp4234 3 жыл бұрын

@@dudster_ yeah, i could.... I HAVE 6 FULL BOXES OF 'EM

@matthewkehoe5027 3 жыл бұрын

I’m hoping to get this set, I got assembly square at Christmas

@LucLoLCreations 3 жыл бұрын

Ur lucky

@petarknezevic7658 3 жыл бұрын

Me too,i hope i get this one for my birthday

@jeanmilleisen9378 3 жыл бұрын

I’d ask for the Diner. The Diner’s BEAUTIFUL.

@patient_zer0850 3 жыл бұрын

You are now officially infected with the Modular building virus! Welcome to the club ;-)

@Reckless_Metal 3 жыл бұрын

I got bookshop last year

@Fubuki43 3 жыл бұрын

I love the modular buildings collection, I’m trying to buy the Palace Cinema, Brick Bank and Police Station this year :D

@anthonybaskette1708 3 жыл бұрын

It is my birthday today and my parents got this for me so I went to janbrick’s channel because I can trust him. I wish it came with a police car, it would be cool to so an old 60s looking police car

@dzikuz991 3 жыл бұрын

I put bat-signal on the roof with Jim Gordon awaiting the Dark Knight

@lapizmutant 3 жыл бұрын

That is beautiful

@qb5954 3 жыл бұрын

🔥

@legionnaire5947 3 жыл бұрын

The fact that this modular is very rectangular and possesses a bit less flair is why it’s my favorite modular build yet. 👌

@loadzofhobbies4219 3 жыл бұрын

The point about having to always 'look down' into modulars is actually a very good point. Would be cool if they were more accessible. A bit like the bookshop bedroom.

@nathanspeed9683 3 жыл бұрын

This was my first LEGO modular building and I'm glad I tried one out. I enjoyed all the different building techniques and pieces I've personally haven't seen before. Love the printed billboard which was a surprise that I believe relates to the laundry mat that comes with the modular bank. This just feels well done for me.

@wich1 3 жыл бұрын

Hmmn, curious, why’d they make the record player the wrong way around...

@tipi8340 3 жыл бұрын

Hopefully one can fix it

@KimonFrousios 3 жыл бұрын

There is no rule that LEGO records must play clockwise like the real ones... Maybe they all play counterclockwise. Real reason is probably aesthetics, the record stack looks better against the wall. But of course you can easily rebuild it to be realistic.

@feronanthus9756 3 жыл бұрын

Clearly the donut thief's fall to evil was due to playing records in reverse.

@coraldiamond1922 3 жыл бұрын

It’s probably design limitations.

@luiesmit37 3 жыл бұрын

I own most of the modular buildings and I would put this one in the top 3 with Green Grocer and Town Hall. I loved the abundant amounts of classy micro-builds inside. My 6yo loves to play with them - especially the escape tunnel and keeps saying "donut thief still hungry" at random times :) For years we have been asking for more interior AND bigger buildings and I feel like Lego delivered.

@snorliumz3071 3 жыл бұрын

The angle that you view it at makes you feel like a god looking down on his people

@Saucy_Zer0 3 жыл бұрын

I’m still a teen and don’t get new lego sets for a long time and I truly try to watch reviews, even if I won’t ever get the set, because Jang is amazing at review and giving a good description and opinion about a set. Keep up the good work Jang.

@legomattie3295 3 жыл бұрын

i really loved building this set. The story developing in it also great. The winking policechef , porbably to get a free cup of coffee at the donutshop, this combined with the donut seller's huge smile, is so much fun to see, knowing the donutthief will use this moment to hit and run from above.. i do love they way the stairs are build. Such a clever way. It tought me a lot. Thank you for sharing this review again.

@ZGBrickfilms 3 жыл бұрын

I think this is one of the better modulars we’ve gotten in recent years! I love all the “story” in this one with the tunnel and hoke under the bed in the apartment. I also really like how the sides are a lot more finished on this one. Great review Jang!

@arsenicspud 3 жыл бұрын

Great review! I really appreciate how you share your opinions, while giving details and facts for us to draw our own conclusions. Super entertaining and informative content. 😁

@Craigmt12 3 жыл бұрын

Great review. Hoping to begin building mine later. The style reminds me of some of the classic modulars in a good way. This is a return to form after the small bookshop last year!

@gustavraas6619 3 жыл бұрын

Man! I think its so nice to have just a propper rewiewer on KZfaq. I mean you handle it in such a professional way, you know. Like there is no “please like and subcribe.” Its just a good rewiew that give a great point of wiew on a set! Please keep up the good work man :D

@edgarleft 3 жыл бұрын

This set looks amazing.

@Gotham_Media 2 жыл бұрын

A little lacking in soul is what I want from sets like this, I really don’t care for the overly cartoonish or silly builds. I honestly like realism

@sabermachine3296 3 жыл бұрын

I just got this set and built it to completion and I completely agree with Jang’s analysis of its design, he gave praises to all the things that I loved about its build.

@marcus1333 2 жыл бұрын

I just completed this, and I think this is one of the most underrated sets. I think this is one of the best. I did not expect that, having looked at foto's earlier. This truly is a BUILDING.

@thebricktator4977 3 жыл бұрын

This is a pretty cool set. I like it. And by the way, the dude with the funny hat and the red shirt IS actually the donut thief ; LEGO explains the whole story around this set in the designer video.. it's quite interesting actually.

@TimeKitt 3 жыл бұрын

If i were starting a lego city, this would be a definite consideration that can be seen from all sides before other buildings go up.

@Alex_G_M 8 ай бұрын

Just finished this 2 days ago and had a blast. The 6 SNOT-builds for the corners were super satisfying to put together!

@juliew1212 3 жыл бұрын

I love the story they've made for the set, great review!!

@killuaenthusiast 3 жыл бұрын

I agree Jang, those stairs look amazing.

@andrewlee6025 3 жыл бұрын

This will be my first 'cohesive' modular so I really like the design. By that I mean, the main structure has multiple floors that are part of the same theme, not like a recording studio on top of a gym on top of a diner. Nothing wrong with having all the floors doing different things but I thought Lego had moved on since the Brick Bank was the last time they did one theme, multiple floors.

@MrClassic. 3 жыл бұрын

The modular before this, the Bookshop, is sort of like that too, even though it's split in two smaller buildings.

@fluffnose3386 3 жыл бұрын

I can definitely see where you are coming from with it being square, but a lot of old real life buildings are square. I love this set! Thanks for showing it off!!!

@steezyshowcase 3 жыл бұрын

I love this building! I'm going into the Police Force pretty soon so I definitely need to grab this one!

@CringerKitty 3 жыл бұрын

I think the two small buildings on the side are what make this modular really work. That layering technique looks so good next to my Bookshop and Detective's Office. Had it been once big boxy building (like Town Hall), I think it would have failed. Plus the lavender and sand green help offset the drab tan in the middle. I really enjoyed building this modular, and aesthetically, it looks great next to the other buildings imo.

@TheMainCore 3 жыл бұрын

I think that it looks fantastic! Shows that Lego still is capable of designing nice building.

@radeadcool Жыл бұрын

I just love the level of sarcasm at the start.

@karatiel 3 жыл бұрын

I've been waiting for this review since the announcement of the set 🤩

@zbombzbyhislonesome 3 жыл бұрын

even Lego men fall victim to the all in one turntable

@alexcollins71090 3 жыл бұрын

Love your videos Jang!!! Always super high quality and insightful. Thank you

@andrewwillard5625 3 жыл бұрын

I love building new sets and always keeping a look out for new pieces

@lucyxmacleod 3 жыл бұрын

Your channel has been my happy place for so long. Thank you so much for all you do. :)

@aidan1521 3 жыл бұрын

I like that new slope piece. I think it would go well in a skatepark build

@alannoronha8613 3 жыл бұрын

I so glad all four sides are camera friendly. I would keep it as a corner building only because the view of the Soap And Suds ad can't be seen properly if lined up between two other buildings.

@beantinproductions 9 ай бұрын

I just got this set for me and my friend to put together. We are so excited

@starwarsguy4427 3 жыл бұрын

Those plants with the green cog pieces are wonderful.

@knockeroo 3 жыл бұрын

I really like your shirt, Jang. The review is awesome too, of course. 😊

@DashDrones 3 жыл бұрын

Love the size of this one, mine shipped from lego yesterday :)

@spikeybwoy 3 жыл бұрын

This is a lovely looking set and a great review, thanks Jang

@harrycrabbe327 3 жыл бұрын

The door of the prison cell is very easily removed for a look at the escape tunnel

@shea42 3 жыл бұрын

I'd love a modular retrospective video where you look back at the recent ones and think about which ones did things well

@rabbittmuffinable 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers for the review jang, il just keep my assembly square over this

@ki-adimundi8695 3 жыл бұрын

No matter who uploads first: I’ll always watch JANG’s review first and base a lot of my opinions ons his nuanced thoughts!

@rishiflying6686 3 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed watching this video Jang

@throwawayaccount505 3 жыл бұрын

Epic build Jang!

@villagerearlofcedarham7893 Жыл бұрын

Great video, it has a big story behind it like the soap and suds being a reference from Brick Bank.

@GoatMalp 2 жыл бұрын

Dang, these modulars are all just so cool. It's hard to decide which one to fit in the budget. I'm stuck between this one and Assembly Square. Thanks for the breakdown!

@lkibbler 3 жыл бұрын

Another great video review,thank you for continued LEGO videos. I must, however, point out that your observation of this being a very rectangular building should be taken as a compliment to the design as most government buildings are traditional, classical, rectangles.

@taraelizabethdensley9475 2 жыл бұрын

I just got this set, and it took me 2 days to build. Love the style, and really got It for the donut shop

@haripalani8110 3 жыл бұрын

I love this modular because of that detective board with the rubber band.

@pingu255 3 жыл бұрын

Been waiting for this !

@LegoBrickie 3 жыл бұрын

Detail is excellent very impressed

@chrisburnell7464 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice Lego set, love the story, love the colors, the building style would be nice to get more people but other than that I would buy it

@Matric0623 Жыл бұрын

I love jang's modular review :)

@ironicallyagoat 3 жыл бұрын

Jang, you need to cyberpunkify this set!

@TheSweatyYeti 3 жыл бұрын

Love the colors and texturing

@Timberland.06 3 жыл бұрын

OMG I LOVE THIS SET

@nicholasdiehl7368 2 жыл бұрын

Just got this set and I love your vids brother ❤

@lapizmutant 3 жыл бұрын

The story behind this set is great

@melishamitchell1485 3 жыл бұрын

I got this set yesterday, and it looks great in my Lego City layout

@M60A3 3 жыл бұрын

AFOL: exists Lego: what a great concept

@Akkznxn 3 жыл бұрын

Looks very detailed from the front

@finnishfatman 2 жыл бұрын

This thing was joy to put together 👍

@jasonruston3315 3 жыл бұрын

Not the best era, this is why as an adult fan of lego, I watch jang 😊

@toamastar 3 жыл бұрын

I think this is a great set! I love the details and the story they made within the set :) Also I think its fair that its a bit soulless since its a police station :)

@mattofficer6434 3 жыл бұрын

another great review jangbricks

@williampulfer-melville8536 3 жыл бұрын

I just realised that the female cop is actually the Chief Inspector due to her tie and that Square multi coloured thing on the side of her jacket

@StopMotionWizard 3 жыл бұрын

Cool

@Brickyboyproductions 3 жыл бұрын

But on the set thats how she is

@Nailfut 3 жыл бұрын

The title says it all for me and you explained yourself perfectly. From a rational point of view, this set is great, I adore its techniques and all those details: modular building designers are some of the most talented people around and it shows!! However, and this has been going on since Jamie Berard was no longer the main designer for this line, recent modulars have been lacking in soul, all of them, to me. I may be wearing nostalgia goggles, but I remember clearly how stoked I was by just seeing pictures of Café Corner, Green Grocer especially and the others. To me, all of the old ones looked as major milestones in the "Lego histroy book". These new ones? While being great modulars, they no longer have that charm the line used to have: they're all "just another modular" and that's why I haven't got a new one since Assembly Square, which is sad. Anyway, I'm sure many of us will get it and enjoy it and that's more than enough for me. This line wasn't made by and for the same people and that's its greatest strength!!