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Set 10334 Retro Radio
Icons

Retro Radio

Retro Radio is a display set from the LEGO® Icons range, built to look like a portable boombox from the 1960s and 70s. It has 906 pieces, no minifigures, and dials on the front panel that actually turn.

Set number
10334
Year
2024
Pieces
906
Minifigures
0
Theme
Icons
Different parts
276
What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 276

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Spare parts (25)

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Alternative models

Fan models by Rebrickable users that you can build (mostly) from this set’s parts. Instructions are available from the designers.

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Description

A tribute to portable radios

Retro Radio recreates the classic silhouette of a mid-century portable radio, complete with a side handle, a round speaker grille and a slim aerial that folds down against the casing. Rather than copying one specific real product, the model borrows details from several eras of portable audio design, from ribbed speaker covers to chunky control knobs. The build uses 906 pieces across a boxy main shell, so most of the construction goes into getting the proportions of that shell right before the smaller front-panel details are added. Builders who enjoy vehicles or mechanism-heavy LEGO® Icons sets will recognise similar building logic here, even though the finished model doesn't move on its own.

Working dials, no batteries needed

Several of the knobs on the front panel actually rotate, a small but satisfying detail for a static display piece. None of it is powered – there's no sound, light or motor – the movement is purely mechanical, built from hidden pins and axles inside the casing. That mechanism is one reason the set uses noticeably more unique parts than the piece count alone might suggest: 276 different elements go into 906 pieces overall, with plenty of small connectors doing the work behind the visible surface. Reading through the parts list on this page is a useful way to see exactly which elements make the dials turn smoothly.

A tight, retro-leaning colour palette

The colour scheme stays deliberately narrow: black and white form the body of the radio, Light Bluish Grey shades the trim, and Light Aqua turns up as an accent on a handful of control elements. That restraint is part of what sells the retro look – real portable radios from the period leaned on high-contrast plastics rather than busy colour schemes, and the set follows the same logic instead of reaching for bright, modern tones. It also makes the parts list easier to scan than on sets with dozens of colours, handy if you're sourcing spares or checking what an element looks like before building.

Built to be seen, not played with

With no minifigures included, Retro Radio is aimed squarely at display: a shelf piece that sits well next to other LEGO® Icons models or on its own as a standalone item. That makes it a reasonable gift for someone into music, retro design or audio gear who wouldn't normally pick up a LEGO® set built around a play scene. Several of the specialised elements, particularly the rounded tiles and hinge pieces used for the curved front, are also worth keeping afterwards for other creative builds once the model has had its time on the shelf.

FAQ

Does the Retro Radio set include any minifigures?
No. It's a display-only build with 906 pieces and no minifigures, designed to be shown rather than played with.
How many unique parts does the set use?
There are 276 different elements in total, a relatively high number for the piece count, mostly because of the small parts behind the rotating dials.
What colours make up the Retro Radio model?
Black and white form the main body, with Light Bluish Grey detailing and a few Light Aqua accents on the control panel.

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