Lumibricks Record Store F9058 Review: Three Floors, Printed Details and Built-In Lighting

The Lumibricks/FunWhole Record Store F9058 makes its strongest case through how it opens up for display. This three-storey modular building combines a record shop, recording studio and loft apartment, with swing-away sections and removable interiors that let collectors show off the rooms without taking the whole structure apart. Its dark green and dark orange palette gives the exterior a distinctive look, while printed details and built-in lighting carry much of the visual interest inside.

The set has 1,980 pieces, six proprietary minifigures and a cat. Its lighting kit contains 29 elements, including LED lights, connectors and cables. The builder reports an abundance of printed parts and no stickers. Lumibricks/FunWhole has made building sets with lighting since 2022, and the reviewer describes its newer sets as compatible with Lego building pieces. The F9058 belongs to the maker’s Street Fusion theme.

The reviewer’s build involved one notable change to the supplied plan. Their usual display setup uses a single raised 32-by-32-stud baseplate. The F9058’s swing-away wall and staircase section made that arrangement less straightforward: a separate raised 8-by-32 and 24-by-32-stud base would have followed the building’s division, but the reviewer was concerned the finished structure might be harder to move. They instead adapted one solid baseplate so the swing-away section could move independently. The first construction steps therefore differ from the set instructions; the rest of the build follows them.

Ground floor: a shop built for close viewing

The opening stages establish the sidewalk, foundation and storefront. The reviewer replaced many smooth sidewalk tiles with plates that have studs, making it easier to place minifigures around the building. To accommodate the raised display base, they also added a layer of smooth plates beneath the swing-away section and raised the main building by one plate height.

The dark green walls recall the Newsstand and Christmas newsstand sets from the same maker. Printed decoration appears early in the build, including interior graphics and the “Spin Records” sign, which spans multiple tiles. The reviewer counted 12 printed parts by this point, with many more appearing as construction continued.

The lighting is a key part of the presentation. Storefront and interior lights are fitted during the early stages, so the reviewer recommends testing every component before installing it. If a light fails after the building is assembled, access may require taking sections apart.

Inside, the record shop has shelves stocked with albums, a listening table with a record player and a checkout counter. Printed album covers, counter graphics and small display pieces give the compact room a busy, lived-in feel. The entire shop interior can be removed and slid back into place, making it easier to inspect or photograph. The staircase section also swings away, opening a view into the ground floor while the rest of the building stays together.

The supplied six minifigures have varied skin tones, and the set includes a cat. The reviewer is comfortable with the maker’s figure style, while acknowledging that collectors may have different preferences. An ATM and a printed graffiti wall add more street-level detail; the builder moved the ATM to make room for additional figures.

Studio and loft

The second floor introduces a balcony and music studio. Like the record shop, the studio can be pulled out for separate display, and the building’s floors lift apart as expected of a modular structure. A further swing-away section provides access to the upper room. The reviewer particularly praises the amount of detail fitted into the studio’s small footprint.

The third-floor loft shifts the mood from retail and work to a lived-in home, with sofas, tables and assorted small accessories. Its room slides out as well. A pull-away wall gives access here, while the roof and billboard detach to finish the build. The rooftop terrace includes antennae; the reviewer imagines the space would also suit a barbecue scene.

When assembled, the building’s main appeal is the choice of display modes: keep the façade closed for a clean street scene, swing sections open for an interior view, or slide the rooms out for closer inspection. The reviewer found the F9058 compatible with a Detective’s Office modular building in a side-by-side comparison.

Small fixes and final verdict

The review identifies a few minor design concerns. On the second floor, two 1-by-1 studs appear to be missing; the builder filled the spots with spare pieces. On the third floor, exposed studs on the air conditioner suggest a 1-by-3 tile may be absent, so the reviewer added a tile. They also wanted more sidewalk studs for minifigure placement.

Those details don’t change the reviewer’s positive impression. The F9058 earns 4.9 stars out of 5 in the source review, thanks especially to its printed decoration, integrated lighting and unusually accessible interiors. For collectors who like to pose figures or show the rooms inside a modular display, the swing-away sections and slide-out spaces are the set’s most compelling features.

The source review also links to a separate unboxing: Record Store F9058 unboxing.