Bricksterdam – A Tribute to Amsterdam’s Cozy Charm

Amsterdam is a cozy, family-friendly city where crooked canal houses lean charmingly along cobbled streets and quiet alleyways. It feels like a storybook comes to life: children playing by the water’s edge, families cycling across flower-lined bridges, and hidden cafés tucked between historic façades. Tiny art studios and micro-apartments add to the city’s intimate, creative vibe—making it a perfect subject for a LEGO diorama.

Bricksterdam is a minifigure-scale model of Amsterdam, packed with Easter eggs and real-life references. Each crooked building is inspired by actual homes in my neighborhood, and building them will offer a satisfying and varied experience for AFOLs who love architectural nuance. Every façade tells a story, echoing different architectural styles and time periods. On the ground floors, you’ll find a cozy café, an antique shop, and the grand living room of a retired explorer and collector. Climb the steep wooden stairs to discover the tiny upper floors, with compact kitchens, bathrooms, and bedrooms cleverly squeezed into just a few studs of space.

The canal scene brings the city to life: children play along the edge, Chef Gino steps out of his alleyway kitchen for a break, and a mover hauls a washing machine upstairs using ropes and pulleys — classic Amsterdam! Boats line the canal walls. One has sunk, neglected and rain-filled, now claimed by a duck as a nest — though its peace is disturbed by someone who’s fallen (or jumped?) into the water on a warm summer day.

The full model sits on a 48x38-stud base and contains approximately 3,750 parts. The core section (excluding the canal) is fully compatible with 32x32 modular buildings, and instructions are available separately.