Advanced models

Advanced models pioneered LEGO's adult collector market from 2000-2012, featuring diverse subcategories from modular buildings to large vehicles that established sophisticated building experiences beyond traditional play themes. Historic flagship modulars like Market Street and Café Corner now command $2,500–$3,000 from original prices under $150, with the theme showing steady post-retirement growth as collectors scramble to complete their streets. The theme's discontinuation in 2012 makes it a finite collecting category, with many sets transitioning into separate specialized themes that continue Advanced models' legacy of premium adult-focused building experiences.