First image of Modular Bookshop!

I think it’s great.

I hoped that they'll put some sand green bricks in the 2020 modular (let's say they could reintroduce the 1x2 sand green bricks with groove!), but I'm more than happy with this!! I fell in love. :D And I also like that they put 2 smaller buildings in one set, that's always nice to see in my opinion. I can't wait to see more images, and a Brickset review of it! ;)

Absolutely awesome!

First impression is that I love it. But looking at it in more detail, I'm worried it may not be very tall. The building on the right almost looks like it could have a floor missing.

I'm a bit concerned that the buildings are getting shorter and shorter so Lego can cram in more and more detail (and in this case, two separate buildings). Anyone counted the bricks to see how it compares to the others? I'd have thought any shorter than the Pet Shop would be too short.

This looks fantastic!

Nice. Stackabilty?

It’s nice but no ‘wow’ factor. I’ll wait for more images and details.
Love the shingle roof though

It really resembles the Parisian restaurant in style. Nice!

This is beautiful, definitely up there with detectives office and assembly square

Awesome a side by side and looks great.

I absolutely love the look of this! I don’t mind if it’s smaller. I haven’t purchased the last two - if I had a bigger budget of time and space I might have - but I will definitely be getting this one. This is just super, super pretty. I’m really looking forward to seeing the official article and Brickset’s review.

Hard to tell but I think the smaller building is as tall as Pet Shop.

Honestly, i have waited all year for this????

is it just me or since they released assembly square they have gone backwards.

I think this is a huge improvement over DD and especially CG.

Nice! Good to see another house as well.

Sad to say I'm underwhelmed for the second year in a row. Was really hoping for a "modern" building like the fantastic Downtown Diner, instead they go back to the old style look. Not very inspiring.

I’m not impressed as such - it is an excellent and much needed street staple though - a more normal building to add realism to the modular street.

Stunning! Love the colors, curved stairs, white tree, roof shingles on the right building, etc.

I have all of the modulars but have run out of space for them. I always get them when they launch but know that there will be reasons to do so later on (GWP, double points, etc) so I will wait to add this to my collection of modulars waiting to be built.

Always a shame when stuff is accidently revealed like this. I'm surprised Brickset shared it considering how imminent the official reveal must be, but I guess it news.

At first glance though it was a really nice moc as doesn't seem to have that official feel, but opinion might change with the official photos.

I think it's roughly 30cm and 26cm.

It was "leaked" on Lego's official Facebook account. So fair game IMO.

The building on the right is short though...looks funny from side view that was shared by brickset member in the forum.

IMO this just destroys Downtown Diner and Corner Garage

Beautiful buildings but I think the tree branches look very odd in white?

Wonder what's it called. Birch Books BB clashes with Brick Bank. And BS for BookStore doesn't seem like a good idea. ;-)

It's a beautiful looking set with great details. Love the birch tree, the blue bird (of happiness?)and Moby Brick (will this set become someone's white whale?) I'm looking forward to the other book titles in the book store!

It's a Birch tree.

wow wow wow! is all I've got to say

2504 pieces, any guess on the price?

It’s also split across two 16 x 32 base plates just like the old pet shop - so hopefully can be split into two.

@mrforcepower said:
"2504 pieces, any guess on the price?"

It says 159,99€ on Brickmerge!

It's not the best one, it reminds me of Market Street... There is too much Dark Turquoise for me, this color is too agressive compared to DD use of it.
However, I'm very disappointed that they did not use all the new windows sizes introduced in 2019 like the 1x6x6 or 1x3x3 window frames (from Knight Bus), or the still very rare 1x4x4 glass that have not been releaded outside of the 2019 L.I.T. set...

160 Euro, so probably £150?

Same colours as the last two modulars? Seriously? So far not impressed by this set...hope the interior has some great features.

This looks absolutely gorgeous. I've got a few of the modulars, still in their boxes. This might well be the first one I actually take out and build!!!

Looks great - lovely colours and vibe, will be a purchase close to day one but with a discount

Looks really nice, but another floor wouldn't have hurt.

I want to enter the Modular area (well I already did with both the Old Fishing Store and Ninjago City) but other than the ones in the parenthesis I just don't see one that fits my City.

@Brainslugged said:
"First impression is that I love it. But looking at it in more detail, I'm worried it may not be very tall. The building on the right almost looks like it could have a floor missing.

I'm a bit concerned that the buildings are getting shorter and shorter so Lego can cram in more and more detail (and in this case, two separate buildings). Anyone counted the bricks to see how it compares to the others? I'd have thought any shorter than the Pet Shop would be too short."

That was my immediate impression, as well. Now, with that said, I was not impressed with the Pet Shop when it first came out, either...but, after purchasing, and building, it ended up becoming my second-place fave, right behind Green Grocer. So, I shall withhold judgement for now...

Well, so much for my bookstore/condo MOC. I guess I could turn the first floor bookstore into a café or something. This just looks too good to pass on, but will hold judgement until I see more images. But first impression: Wow!

This is pretty sweet!

This does look great, but seems so be significantly smaller than past buildings which is concerning. Hope the price isn’t bad.

I am so glad they are going back in time again. This is so much better than last year. Modern architecture is meant to be more functional than inspiring, so I am glad they are going back to a time when buildings had more details and were visually appealing. When I heard the rumor it would be a bookshop or library, I actually predicted the possibility of "Moby Brick"! I definitely expect to pick one up sometime next year.

@Olamisai said:
"The tree? sems to be in autumn.. wonder if there'll be parts for other seasons, to match trees in other modulars (Fire Station?)

And what is that.. aeroplane/rocket/drone.. decoration thing on the tree?"

I agree. I will probably change the tree color and remove the toy plane from the tree. Otherwise, I love it.

Outstanding, a welcome return to the more traditional look of the modular series. A definate 'must have' purchase.

Looks like the bookshop is called "Birch Books"
I think it looks fantastic. Yeah, another floor on the house would be nice but if it has kept the price sensible then that's fine. And I suspect they have design parameters they have to stick to for height and another floor might have made it too tall.

@eliminator said:
"Same colours as the last two modulars? Seriously? So far not impressed by this set...hope the interior has some great features."

The left building is in nougat, not dark orange and the only major colour in the entire set that's the same as the previous two is the teal, but even that wasn't the main colour of the diner so I don't see the colour scheme as a problem at all

Glad to see Lego going back to more of an old timey look for the buildings.

This one looks amazing with all the little details.

Hopefully this one will complement the pet shop and house as well as some of the other older sets - house looks like a dormer but is a bit low but hopefully interiors are good too
Love when these are announced - I’ve been checking daily!

@Olamisai said:
"The tree? sems to be in autumn.. wonder if there'll be parts for other seasons, to match trees in other modulars (Fire Station?)

And what is that.. aeroplane/rocket/drone.. decoration thing on the tree?"

It's a remote controlled aeroplane that's stuck in the tree!

Wow, I quite like it! People were right when they leaked comments that it's a closer fit to the Detective's Office. People will also be happy that it's a split one, much like the Pet Shop, as can be seen by the use of 2 base plates instead of one. (and a clear split line between the two buildings right where the plates meet).

I'm quite happy, this looks like they listened to the feedback and ideas of the community!

It's perfect. I haven't loved the modulars that have come out since the Diner, but this is back on form! Goodbye money...

A return to form for the modulars for me, I’ve liked CG and DD, but I LOVE the look of this!!

And its my Birthday in January.... oh happy days!!!!

Should look great on the street next to 123 Sesame Street.

“Alarm functions for saving foxes.” I’ll leave it at that.

This is great! Glad that Lego is back on the 1800-1930's. Wasn't a big fan of the last two modulars (especially the last one due the colour scheme and poor details). Probably the sales of these two weren't that great, so Lego decided to get back to the earlier stunning designs. Great job Lego!

In life, some buildings are smaller some bigger. I am happy that TLG is experimenting. I like the design and must disagree with opinions that reducing the size and bringing more details is bad...
I so much prefer Parisian Restaurant from Grand Emporium or Town Hall, although of course love all mentioned sets...
Modulars are already substantially larger than any other buildings whether we consider Creator 3in1 or City themes... And Modulars are the ones to contain beautiful details and designs not seen in other buildings. So just from this general side of things, I think 10270 is a great set.
Re different tree colour - GREAT also! One can always either change this tree or all other trees as per season. Why not.

Glad my birthday is in early Feb! I know what my gf is getting for me!

I like it. But shame its not using printed birch pieces from new frozen sets

Really like it!

It's going to be a bit fiddly to line up some of the 1x1 detailing on the front though.
Some great detailing, like the use of the candle pieces in the window frames on the upstairs windows on the right.

love at first sight!!! I really love it, can not wait to have it in my town. Even if if love and like the Dowtown Diner and the Corner Garage. it taked time to fall in love with those two. But this one is like the previuos modulars buildigns, more European style! I can not complain anything about the color scheme and the design, is simply a perfect and beautiful set. Well done Lego, you did it again!

Looks great definitely on my wanted list.

This looks SO good, and I love the plane stuck in the tree, since I can relate to that exact scenario.

These are some really pretty buildings. I've never gotten any of the Modulars, but I may have to get this.