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The City Tower

Name: LEGO The City Tower 60473
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 60473
Rating: 3.71 (8 reviews)

78 · RECOMMENDEDINVESTMENT GRADE: A20251,941 pcsHigh agreement · 87%

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LOVED (8)

01Multi-theme set offers variety—something for kids interested in different City categories
02Light rail trolley is well-designed and praised as the favorite sub-build
03Spaceship design is attractive and compatible (in aesthetic) with recent City space sets
04Fire car features functional play elements: extendable hose and rotatable crane
05Inclusion of roll-up garage doors adds functional play detail
06Large piece count (~1,941) justifies some of the price point
07Good all-in-one holiday gift option for gift-givers unsure of a child's specific interests
08Spaceship with detailed thrusters and nice aesthetic appeal

CRITICIZED (8)

01Interior playability severely limited; large empty spaces with no interior detail or purpose
02No clear subway/station stop suggestion for the light rail despite it being a feature
03Unclear how minifigures are meant to access upper areas of the structure
04Price of $210 USD is steep and difficult to justify at full retail
05Police car is the weakest element of all the sub-builds included
06Heavy reliance on stickers for visual detail rather than printed pieces
07Middle office floors are somewhat repetitive to build
08No working elevator despite the dedicated shaft

What reviewers are saying

"Insgesamt bietet der City-Turm ein phänomenales Gebäude mit einem älteren Apartment, zwei modernen Garagen, einer Raketen-Startrampe und einem Turmdrehkran, nebst nicht minder gelungenen Fahrzeugen."

Zusammengebaut

"Your LEGO City finally gets a skyline. 1,941 pieces of urban ambition reaching for the clouds."

The Earl of Bricks

"$210 though. That's rough. That's rough."

JANGBRiCKS

Ecosystem

60380 City Centre (2023) — 60380 is the only City set more expensive by RRP (surpassing 60473). Both are among the three most expensive City sets ever; 60473 is second-largest by piece count. 60380 appears to be a traditional residential module; 60473 is a thematic mashup. Reviewer implies 60380 is the benchmark for premium City pricing.

60470 Arctic Polar Express (2025) — Peer 2025 set; first to introduce tunnel segments alongside 60473. 60470 has more tunnel pieces but similar under-stocking as 60473. Both represent City's pivot toward rail infrastructure.

60469 Main Station (2025) — Also released 2025; shares doves (4 more) and some rail elements. 60469 criticized for insufficient rail pieces (only 2 straight sections). 60473 has same issue. Reviewer notes the shift from older 4-pack rail standardization to undersupply.

60455 Police Chase – Police Motorcycle & Muscle Car (estimated recent) — Shares the police wanted poster (26603pb520) seen in 60473's garage. Reviewer notes that collectors can obtain this poster sticker from a €10 set instead of buying the €200 tower, or via Pick-a-Brick for €0.76.

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Key Pros

✓Exceptional visual appearance combining seven City themes harmoniously
✓First-ever LEGO City subway with detailed interior and tunnel segments
✓Diverse vehicle fleet (police hypercar, fire engine, subway train, spaceship)

Key Cons

✕Only 7 minifigures for a ~2,000-piece set (reviewer expects 15–20 for this size)
✕Police and fire garages are shorter than their vehicles—poor proportions

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BUY

"Your LEGO City finally gets a skyline. 1,941 pieces of urban ambition reaching for the clouds."

Key Pros

✓Finally gives LEGO City a proper skyline element
✓Modular floor system allows customization and expansion
✓Varied facade treatments teach mixed-use building design

Key Cons

✕Middle office floors are somewhat repetitive to build
✕No working elevator despite the dedicated shaft

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JANGBRiCKS

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"$210 though. That's rough. That's rough."

Key Pros

✓Multi-theme set offers variety—something for kids interested in different City categories
✓Light rail trolley is well-designed and praised as the favorite sub-build
✓Spaceship design is attractive and compatible (in aesthetic) with recent City space sets

Key Cons

✕Interior playability severely limited; large empty spaces with no interior detail or purpose
✕No clear subway/station stop suggestion for the light rail despite it being a feature

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Value drivers

Zusammengebaut: Exclusive minifig heads (Lina Brickle's sunglasses head, Jenny's darkened astronaut head, Drea's gamer face, Ted's construction face) and new uniform prints. Brickle family cohesion from No Limits may appeal to some collectors.

Exclusivity

Zusammengebaut: LEGO-exclusive; no retailer variants. Originally €199.99 RRP. One notable discount at 2025 Insiders weekend: 20% off (€159.99). No wide retail availability.

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Resale

Zusammengebaut: Reviewer anticipates strong aftermarket growth post-EOL, citing experience with similar city-district sets (Modular-style builds). However, current scarcity of discounts and rapid retirement suggest potential supply crunch and price increases once retired.

The Earl of Bricks: The transparent window panels and medium blue elements have secondary market value. The practical urban parts palette and modular system suggest strong retention for builders, though explicit resale projections are not stated.

Minifigures & Standout Parts

In this set (7)

Drea Brickle

Jenny Brickle

Police - Officer Lina Brickle (Grandma Lina)

Jason 'Just Jason' Brickle

Train Driver - Female, Sand Blue Vest over White Shirt, Dark Blue Legs, Black Ponytail

Ted Brickle

Fire - Male, Black Jacket and Legs with Reflective Stripes and Red Collar, Neon Yellow Fire Helmet, Trans-Clear Visor

Standout parts (per reviewers)

Dove (7188pb01)
New mold introduced in 2025; two included in this set, two in 60469 Main Station. Reviewer celebrates these as long-awaited animal additions to City.
Black 1×2 Grooved Brick (4216)Value
Reintroduced after absence since 1985; only brief 2019 cameo. First restock in decades; reviewer notes BrickLink prices ~€2 new, down to €0.11 Pick-a-Brick. Critical part for modular buildings.
Black 1×2 Grooved Brick, 5-high (88393)
Completely new in this set; not seen before. Pick-a-Brick €0.55; BrickLink roughly double. Parts shortage expected post-EOL.
Black 1×14 Brick (4217)Value
Back in catalog since 2022 but rare; all variants concentrated in City Tower. Reviewer urges Pick-a-Brick purchase before EOL.
Curved Slope with Police Logo (15068pb611)
Printed police emblem on police car hood; themed specifically for this set.
Stud Shooter (69767c01)
Fire engine water-cannon mechanic; allows deployment of water projectiles.