Peter Parker's Apartment over the Lumibricks Bodega Modular (Part Two)

 

Hey brick fans,

I had a few requests to revisit Peter Parker's Apartment after I moved the top two floors to the Lumibricks Bodega building.  

https://bricksandfigs.blogspot.com/2026/09/how-i-redesigned-lumibricks-bodega-19017.html

Recall that the Peter Parker apartment was previously located in my custom Starbucks modular building: https://bricksandfigs.blogspot.com/2019/10/custom-modular-building-using-hsanhe.html

So in this new version of the Peter Parker/Spiderman apartment, I've re-engineered and redesigned the top two floors of the modular building.  I've adoped the sliding tray feature used in the Bodega for both floors of the apartment.

The second floor now consists of the kitchen, a dining space and the living room.  The top floor houses Peter Parkers bedroom and a larger bathroom.

To access the two floors there is a ladder that goes up the back wall of the building. They reach the  landings of each floor.

Here's the pullout tray for the second floor.

And here's the pullout tray for the third floor.

Here's the building structure with all of the trays removed.

This is the second floor layout.  I used to have room for a fridge in the previous kitchen layout.  Might see if I can add it back in later.  Some of Spidey's friends have come over for a meal while he plays video games on his big screen TV.  Aunt May takes a break from the kitchen.

On the upper floor we find the bedroom furnished with a bed, night table, a set of drawers and a computer desk.

This is the new improved bathroom.  Shower stall with hot and cold temperature controls, showerhead, shampoo bottles and drain.  Then you have the toilet and sink with a mirror on the wall.

Here are the room trays placed into the building.

Will have to go through my spare printed pieces to see if I can add some wall hangings because the walls look kind of bare.

Here's the Bodega interior again for comparison to the other floors.

The Bodega modular building with all the floors separated.

Here's a last look at the back walls.

Well, that's the tour of the updated Peter Parker/Spiderman apartments above the Bodega.

Thanks for looking, bye!

Using Leftover Signs from the Lumibricks Bodega to Make Papi's Mobile Deli

 

Hey brick fans!

I recently converted the Lumibricks Bodega set into a custom modular building, which left me with some extra signage. The original kit featured a built-in deli window, but my new modular MOC didn't have the space for it.

Instead of letting those parts go to waste, I decided to build a mobile deli truck! I had a Happy Build Kebab Truck (YC-QC009) lying around, so I repurposed it into Papi's Mobile Deli.

Here is what I changed to make the conversion work:

• The Awnings: Swapped the original red and white pieces for contrasting yellow to match the main grocery store storefront color scheme.

• The Hot Side: Kept the original grill element but swapped out the kebabs for hot dogs.

• The Cold Side: Added a brand-new service counter on the opposite side to serve fresh sandwiches and baked goods.

• The Functionality: Engineered the counters to fold inward seamlessly so the awnings can close completely when the truck is on the move.

Here's the mobile deli truck parked outside the Bodega.

What do you think of the final look? I’m really happy with how this impromptu build turned out, and it just goes to show that you should never throw away your leftover parts or overlook an old set in your backlog!

Let me know in the comments below: Have you ever repurposed a completely different set to fit into your brick city layout? What kind of custom food trucks are rolling around your modular streets?

P.S.  Don't forget to use my code itsnotlego to save 10% on the Official Lumibricks site!

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Until next time, happy building!  Bye!

How I Redesigned the Lumibricks Bodega 19017 (Part One)

 

Welcome back, brick fans! Today, I am excited to show you how I took the original 618-piece Lumibricks Bodega set and completely transformed it into a custom modular building.

Before we look at the modifications, here is a quick reminder of what the original Bodega set looked like right out of the box. The storefront featured the vibrant "Papi's Grocery Store" sign alongside a fantastic collection of street-level details, including an ATM and a corner entrance. 

On the side of the building, you'll find a deli window, specialized signage, and a detailed menu. 

If you want to check out my comprehensive thoughts on the unedited build, you can read my full review of the Lumibricks Bodega here: its-not-lego.blogspot.com/2026/08/why-lumibricks-bodega-26-is-must-have.html.

For this modification, I decided to restrict my custom Bodega to a width of 16 studs so it could sit perfectly next to my custom Lumibricks Newsstand modular building. (You can see how I highlighted that updated Newsstand project here: bricksandfigs.blogspot.com/2024/12/welcome-to-my-custom-funwhole-newsstand.html). Side-by-side, both buildings seamlessly share a single 32x32 stud baseplate.

Step 1: The Exterior Shell

The process began by constructing the building's exterior walls while keeping the front and back fully open for accessibility. 

To ensure the overhead clearance was exactly right, I did a test fit with the original "Papi's Grocery" sign. 

On the inside, I laid down long tiled pieces across the floor and secured a long plate across the top structure—this is where I mount the interior LED light strip. 

Step 2: Refining the Storefront

Next, I built two structural pillars using 1x2 wine-coloured masonry bricks, anchoring the ATM machine directly onto one of them. 

For the entrance, I swapped out the original corner door frame in favour of a regular door frame. I also managed to replicate the set's signature removable front window feature for my custom version, though I reduced its width slightly to fit the new 16-stud footprint.

Step 3: Designing the Pull-Out Interior

Because I felt the original interior layout left room for improvement, I decided to engineer a self-contained, pull-out tray. This removable tray houses its own floor, walls, and all the store's extra detailed fixtures.

Inside, you'll find a dedicated counter area positioned at the rear of the store right next to a convenient back door, complete with a security camera mounted overhead.  The Bodega now has a lot more product offerings.

 I made sure to preserve some of the best elements from the official Lumibricks set, including portions of the original tiled flooring, the store fixtures, and the cooler fridge. However, I did make one small aesthetic tweak: replacing the set's digital clock with a classic analog clock face.

The entire interior tray smoothly slides right into the main building structure, thanks to those tile pieces I added initially. To make access completely effortless, I added a small, discrete handle on the back wall so the tray can be pulled out in seconds.

Step 4: The Upper Floors

To complete the multi-story modular look, I repurposed the upper two floors from a modular building I previously used in my custom Starbucks build. If you want to see where those pieces originally came from, you can check out that older project here: bricksandfigs.blogspot.com/2019/10/custom-modular-building-using-hsanhe.html.

As of right now, the upper floors are empty shells, but I plan to fully furnish their interiors in an upcoming project!

Update:  Peter Parker has moved into the building!

I didn't want the extra printed pieces to go to waste, so ....

Papi got a new mobile Deli truck!

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