*Pictures from thebrothersbrick.com
Year 2017 saw the release of the Assembly Square to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Modular line and with that, there were many discussions as to whether LEGO will continue with the pre-existing lineup or start afresh. Well, with the release of the Downtown Diner in 2018, it seems that they are doing a little of both but the most jarring change would probably be the retirement of the classic face heads from the minifigures include in the modular line.
10260 Downtown Diner
Ages 16+. 2,480 pieces.
US $169.99 – CA $219.99 – DE 149.99€ – UK £129.99 – DK 1399.00 DKK
*Euro pricing varies by country. Please visit shop.LEGO.com for regional pricing.
Discover a place where music is on the menu!
Drop in at the LEGO® Creator Expert 10260 Downtown Diner, where you’ll discover a healthy portion of fun and surprises. This impressive model features removable building sections for easy access to the detailed interior, which comprises a ground-level 1950s-style diner with a large curved front window, red bar stools, jukebox, counter and an open-plan kitchen. The mid level has a gym with boxing ring, punching bag and weight training room, while on the upper-level you’ll find a recording studio, complete with vocal booth, mixing desk and a refreshments cabinet. The facade of the building features pink-and-teal Streamline Moderne styling with a large ‘DINER’ sign. Other external features include arched windows, balconies and a staircase, plus a pink convertible car and a detailed sidewalk, complete with mailbox, parking meter, flowerpots and a streetlamp. This incredible collectible toy has been designed to provide a challenging and rewarding building experience with a touch of nostalgia and charm. Includes 6 minifigures.
- Includes 6 minifigures: a chef, waitress, boxer, rock star, manager and a bodybuilder.
- The 3-level Downtown Diner comes with an array of brick-built details, including a detailed facade with pink-and-teal Streamline Moderne styling and a large ‘DINER’ sign, external staircase, arched windows, drainpipe, balconies, decorative roofline, opening skylight and a rooftop terrace, plus a detailed sidewalk with a mailbox, parking meter, flowerpots and an ornate streetlamp. This set also includes a pink 1950s-style convertible.
- Ground level features 1950s downtown American diner styling with a large curved front window, red barstools, benches, jukebox, candy machine, counter, 2 soda dispensers, and a kitchen with a coffee machine, stove and a cooker hood.
- Mid-level features a gym with a boxing ring, punching bag, weight training room, water dispenser and a wall clock.
- Upper level features a recording studio complete with vocal booth, soundproofed walls, mixing desk and a refreshments cabinet.
- Take a ride in the stylish convertible and head for a diner where fast food and music are on the menu.
- Help the chef prepare the fastest food in town while the roller-skating waitress lines up the orders.
- Drop in at the gym for a couple of rounds in the boxing ring or a good workout on the punching bag.
- Open the skylight and eavesdrop on the making of a hit album.
- Accessory elements include roller skates, guitar, golden record award and a buildable barbell.
- Remove the building sections to access the detailed interior.
- New decorated elements include a decorated door, album cover, lots of teal-colored and pink-colored elements, and a dual-face minifigure with singing and smiling expressions.
- Special elements include new flower stalks and flower heads, plus 1×3 ‘jumper’ plates, 2×2 plate with 2 studs and a minifigure torso with boxing gloves.
- Collect and build an entire town with the LEGO® Creator Expert Modular Building series 10243 Parisian Restaurant, 10246 Detective’s Office, 10251 Brick Bank and 10255 Assembly Square.
- Measures over 13” (34cm) high, 9” (25cm) wide and 9” (25cm) deep.
Below is a table extracted from Brickipedia detailing the modulars released before this just as a simple comparison.
| Image | Item number | Set | Number of pieces | Price(USD) | Release |
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10182 | Café Corner (C) | 2,056 | $139.99 | 2007 |
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10185 | Green Grocer | 2352 | $149.99 | 2008 |
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10190 | Market Street | 1248 | $89.99 | 2007 |
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10197 | Fire Brigade | 2231 | $149.99 | Sep 1 2009 |
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10211 | Grand Emporium | 2182 | $149.99 | Mar 3 2010 |
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10218 | Pet Shop | 2032 | $149.99 | May 10 2011 |
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10224 | Town Hall | 2766 | $199.99 | Mar 1 2012 |
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10232 | Palace Cinema | 2196 | $149.99 | Mar 1 2013 |
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10243 | Parisian Restaurant | 2469 | $159.99 | Jan 1 2014 |
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10246 | Detective’s Office | 2262 | $159.99 | Jan 1 2015 |
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10251 | Brick Bank | 2380 | $169.99 | Jan 1 2016 |
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10255 | Assembly Square | 4002 | $279.99 | Jan 1 2017 |
