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Set 11008 Bricks and Houses
Classic

Bricks and Houses

Bricks and Houses is set 11008 in the LEGO Classic range, built for open-ended building rather than one fixed model. With 270 pieces spread across 121 part types, it has an unusually high part variety for its size. There are no minifigures, just a wide mix of bricks, plates and house elements in red, white, yellow and black.

Set number
11008
Year
2020
Pieces
270
Minifigures
0
Theme
Classic
Different parts
121
What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 121

As BrickLink list (XML)

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Spare parts (8)

These extra parts come with the set in case one gets lost.

Description

121 part types packed into 270 pieces

It's rare for a 270-piece set to offer this much variety: 121 part types mean lots of different bricks, plates, windows and roof tiles in small quantities rather than a few shapes repeated many times. That makes the set more versatile than a themed set built around repeated pieces, but it also takes more sorting before you start. The full parts list on this page lists every shape individually, which is worth checking before attempting a house model of your own. Grouping pieces roughly by size first tends to make sense of the variety much faster.

A red, white, yellow and black palette

Red, white, yellow and black are classic brick colours that work well for house facades, roofs and window frames. Compared with brightly coloured children's sets, the palette here feels more restrained and architectural, which suits a set built around houses. The parts list shows exactly how these four colours are split between facade pieces and roof elements. The yellow in particular tends to stand out as an accent rather than dominating the overall look.

No single fixed house design

Despite the name, the appeal of Classic sets lies in open building rather than one prescribed model. Instructions usually suggest a few build ideas, but the 121 part types are really there to encourage your own facades, windows and floor plans. That makes it a good starting point for children building their first houses, and equally useful for experienced builders who enjoy small architectural models. The same pile of pieces can just as easily become a narrow townhouse or a low, flat bungalow.

A useful add-on to an existing Classic collection

Because LEGO Classic pieces are fully compatible with each other, Bricks and Houses combines well with other Classic or basic brick sets to build larger structures or small street scenes. Anyone with an existing collection of basic bricks will get the most value from the more specialised pieces here, such as windows and roof tiles, which turn up less often in standard sets. The parts list on this page makes those pieces easy to find rather than having to hunt through several other sets for them.

FAQ

Does Bricks and Houses 11008 include any minifigures?
No, there are no minifigures. All 270 pieces are bricks, windows and roof elements for open house building.
How many different part types are in the set?
121 part types, which is a high count for a 270-piece set. The full breakdown is on this page.
Does the set include one fixed house design?
It offers building suggestions rather than a single fixed plan. The set is built around open-ended construction with its 121 part types.

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