Brick Bank

Name: LEGO Brick Bank 10251
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 10251

82 · HIGHLY RECOMMENDEDINVESTMENT GRADE: AA20162,380 pcsHigh agreement · 91%

Expert reviews

6analyzed

Owner ratings

420

BrickScore

Highly Recommended

Owners

Synthesized Verdict

"One of the most warmly received Creator Expert modulars in owner surveys, with a 4.75 average across 420 ratings and a BrickScore of 81.8 The locking vault, money laundering mechanism, chandelier, and all-printed detailing make it a standout in the modular series, and its corner-building configuration gives it a unique utility in any modular city layout."

The Brick Bank (10251) earns a BrickScore of 81.8 and a Recommended verdict, grounded almost entirely in glowing owner testimony as a 2016 Creator Expert modular with no dedicated critical expert reviews in the dataset. Across 420 owner ratings, the set averages 4.75 out of 5 (4.8 on Amazon across 291 ratings, 4.65 on LEGO.com across 129 ratings), with 94% recommending it and strong scores for both play experience (4.53) and value for money (4.24). Owners consistently highlighted clever interior details, an engaging build, and the sense that this modular stands among the best in the series.

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LOVED (10)

01Working vault with a locking door and stacks of printed cash inside
02Money laundering gag connecting the laundromat's washing machine to the bank via a hidden money-drop mechanism
03Chandelier build praised as a particular highlight of creative part usage

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CRITICIZED (2)

01New 'Home Plate' shaped tile pieces do not align perfectly, exposing a small portion of the sand-colored base plate
02Some reviewers noted the set is best appreciated after building other modulars, as it may set an unfair benchmark for subsequent builds

Build Facts what critics report

⏱ Build time

~1.5+ hours (across multiple phases)

🧩 Difficulty

intermediate

🎯 Audience

collectors

In Their Words most-used terms across every critic review

modularbuildingvaultinteriorplaybuildingstechniquesstrongexcellentpreviousmodularsprintedfloorwindowinnovativedetailedlaundromatbankcolorgreenvalueexteriordetaildifficultdesignfeaturespriceaccess

What reviewers are saying

"In conclusion, this takes Set of the Year for me - at the moment. And I can see it keeping that title for a long time until the Technic 911 GT3RS comes along which I suspect will do a Barcelona and sweep all and sundry o…"

Brick Fanatics

"This is an excellent set. It might not be as large as some of the previous Modular Buildings but it includes just as much detail and is packed with plenty of splendid architectural features."

Brickset Reviews

Ecosystem

Grand Emporium — Brick Bank represents a massive contrast in detail compared to earlier modulars. The skylight and chandelier are updated designs from Grand Emporium, showing evolution of the series. Brick Bank is significantly more detailed and sophisticated.

Café Corner — Brick Bank shows massive contrast in detail and complexity compared to Café Corner, demonstrating significant evolution of the modular series over time.

GBHQ (Ghostbusters Firehouse) — Reviewer was 'half tempted' by GBHQ but 'thankfully decided to steer well clear and opt for Brick Bank instead,' indicating Brick Bank was the better choice for him in 2016.

10246 Detective's Office 82 — Reviewer cannot decide which ranks higher; both are excellent but Detective's Office may have slight edge in reviewer's opinion. Similar price tier (UK reduction vs original price). Detective's Office is taller. Both have innovative play features hidden in lower floor.

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Key Pros

✓Spine-bound instruction manual (single book) superior to multiple booklets
✓Four-bag structure avoids excessive loose bagging
✓Printed tiles for floor instead of stickers

Key Cons

✕Sand-colored 32x32 base plate instead of green (differs from previous modulars; replacement green plate has color complaints)
✕Pulley feature is unnecessary and unclear in purpose

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BUY

"This is an excellent set. It might not be as large as some of the previous Modular Buildings but it includes just as much detail and is packed with plenty of splendid architectural features."

Key Pros

✓Excellent build experience with new building techniques
✓Highly detailed both exterior and interior
✓Innovative security screen design using headlight bricks

Key Cons

✕Relatively plain color scheme (large single-shade wall sections)
✕Smaller/shorter than many previous Modular Buildings

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Dimensional Analysis

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Investment score 85

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Minifigures & Standout Parts

In this set (6)

Bank Secretary

Mom, Bright Pink Top with Butterflies and Flowers, Lime Legs

Bank Manager

Child, Red Jacket with Ribbon

Bank Teller

Bank Secretary - Suit with Pockets

Standout parts (per reviewers)

Printed tiles (floor patterns)
Replaces stickers with printed elements, saving builders time and grief; eliminates alignment issues for ODC builders. Reviewer grateful to see LEGO using this approach over stickers.
Tampo-printed window panes and printed ground-floor windows
Avoids sticker application on glass elements; very well executed and saves builder time and effort.
Tapered flat tile pieces for floor pattern
Unique new elements that prevent stuttering from using multiple 1x2 flat tiles; innovative design choice.
2x2 hanging style tile
Replaces multiple 1x1 headlight bricks used in past modulars to recreate protruding stone brick effect; more elegant solution.
Dark green bricks (sand-blue, sand-green)
Rare color additions that expand the builder's color palette. Dark green nicknamed 'Boba Fett green' reminiscent of Slave 1 Star Wars set.
Oxidized-copper colored skylight
Updated design from Grand Emporium; lovely design and build execution.