10260 Downtown Diner revealed Posted by Huw, 29 Nov 2017 16:00

Downtown Diner ©2018 LEGO Group

Here's the press release for the next modular building:

10260 Downtown Diner, 2,480 pieces

US $169.99 - CA $219.99 - DE 149.99€ - UK £129.99 - DK 1399.00 DKK

Available from 1st January, no VIP early access.

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 1x3 ‘jumper’ plates, 2x2 plate with 2 studs and a minifigure torso with boxing gloves.

Measures over 13” (34cm) high, 9” (25cm) wide and 9” (25cm) deep.

From a UK perspective the price seems very fair indeed and having just checked at xe.com, the UK, Canadian and European prices almost exactly match the US price, within a few dollars. Only Denmark is getting a bad exchange rate, equivalent to about $223.

So, what do you think of it? Assembly Square is a hard act to follow but this one looks at least equivalent in terms of interesting details and building techniques.

You'll find a full set of images showing the set's gorgeous details on the set details page.