40505 - Building Systems (LEGO House exclusive set for 2024)

[R0Sch]

This year's LEGO House exclusive set will be a microscale diorama representing the 3 main LEGO building systems Duplo, System and Technic. The diorama's depict the sets 810 Town Plan (1961), 853 Car Chassis (1977) and 2705 Passenger Train (1983). On the backside there is a Vault-like display shelf with 20 more micro builds of other iconic sets from LEGO's history. The color scheme is kept classic.

• Set Nr.: 40505
• Name: LEGO Building Systems
• Part count: 1211
• Nr. of minifigures: none
• Size: 48 x 24 studs (38.5 cm x 19.2 cm), ~11 bricks tall
• Age rating: 10+
• Price: 699 DKK (~94€)
• Release date:  29.02/ 01.03.2024
• Availability: exclusive to the LEGO House Store

[Murdoch17]

I've seen pictures, and have one thing to say:

Meh. Not impressed.

[SpacePolice89]

Will 40504 A minifigure Tribute still be available after this one is released?

[R0Sch]

Partial part list:

https://www.lego.com/en-gb/pick-and-build/pick-a-brick?query=40505

Edited February 29, 2024 by R0Sch

[R0Sch]

The System part (bags 1 to 7) is complete:

...and the rest



Studio file: 40505.io

Some of the early sketch models of this set:

Edited March 1, 2024 by R0Sch
added concept model photos