LEGO® Church

Description

One building for the town

Town Plan was the range that brought out buildings and vehicles in 1958, intended to add up to a whole town. The church is a classic example. It is not a stand-alone toy but one piece of a larger layout that you could extend with houses, roads and shops. With 149 pieces it is bigger than some of its neighbours in the range, so it also asks for a little more patience when you put it together. It also shows how early the idea of a connected town was already in the minds of the designers.

Parts and structure

Those 149 pieces split into 14 different types. In other words, many bricks repeat, for example in the walls, while a few special shapes form the roof and the entrance. That balance is typical for a building and keeps the construction easy to follow. The parts list on this page shows which types are included and in what quantity, which is very useful if you are checking a secondhand copy against the original contents. For a building with a steep roof the right pieces matter a great deal, so the list is worth a look.

White, red and green

White defines the walls, red adds accents and green brings some variety. The result is a building that stands out clearly on a baseplate without shouting. If you want to put together a whole street, you can borrow these colours for further houses and get a consistent overall picture. Even as a single piece the model looks neat and friendly, and it does not need any extra detailing to do so. If you want to be more precise, watch how the colours are spread across the building and copy that when you rebuild it.

Collect, build, extend

For collectors the church is a slice of early town history from the System. If you would rather build, the “What can I build?” tool on this page shows which models match your bricks. A church combines well with other buildings and gives a village an instant centre. You can also rebuild it with modern parts if the original is too scarce or too expensive for your budget. It also sits well beside the fire station and filling station from the same range, which together make a tidy village centre.

FAQ

How many pieces does the Church have?

The Church 309-2 consists of 149 pieces in 14 different types. It includes no minifigures.

What colours are used?

Mainly white, red and green.

Which range is it part of?

It was released in 1958 in the System / Town Plan range, which offered buildings for a small town.