Lasse D Posted April 5, 2011 (edited) There is a running joke in LEGO because of some (unnamed) employee's coffee addiction. This is supposedly one of the reasons why you often see coffee machines in LEGO sets. We all know LEGO is the largest producer of tires, but I bet the coffee machine count is right up there as well. I will use this thread to create an extensive list of LEGO coffee machines. Please discuss and add sets in your comments. (I don't visit this forum as often as I would like to, but will try to update this list whenever I am here.) City 3182: Airport (2010) 4644: Marina (2011) 6388: Holiday Home with Caravan (1987) 6389: Fire Control Center (1990) 6398: Central Precinct HQ (1993) 6598: Metro PD Station (1996) 7208: Fire Station (2010) 7288: Police Command Truck (2011) 7498: Police Station (2011) 7642: garage (2009) 7744: Police Headquarters (2008) 7945: Fire Station (2007) 8404: Public Transport Station (2010) Train 2150: Train Station (1996) 4554: Metro Station (1991) 10027: Train Engine Shed (2003) Space 5985: Space Police Central (Space Police 3, 2010) Creator 6753: Highway Transport (2009) Power Miners 8963: Rock Wrecker (2009) Model Team 5571: Black Cat (1996) Modular Houses 10218 Pet Shop (2011) Homemaker 269: Kitchen (1979) Paradisa 6416: Poolside Paradise (1992) Scala 3123: Emma's Chill-Out Kitchen (2001) Edited May 23, 2011 by Lasse D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr. Steve Posted April 5, 2011 I found your post this morning just as I was taking my first sip of coffee. So to that I say "Cheers". If what you are saying is true, then that is very funny about one of the employee's coffee addiction. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonwil Posted April 5, 2011 The new 7498 Police Station has a coffee machine in it, as does the new 7288 Police Command Truck. The 3812 Airport has one. As does the 7208 Fire Station and the 7945 Fire Station. The new 4644 Marina looks to have one too. Thats just from going through some of the recent City sets. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lasse D Posted April 5, 2011 Thanks jonwil. I have updated the list. I can confirm that the Marina has a coffee machine. We already have 7 sets with coffee machines in just the last couple of years! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lightningtiger Posted April 5, 2011 Now you all forgot the 7642 garage, there is a coffee machine....a big one in the office ! I wonder if minifigs drink decaf ? Keep on drinking coffee (I'll keep drinking wine, port and scotch ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IAmWillGibson Posted April 5, 2011 I'm not adding anything new here, but I'd like to say that the most incongruous coffee machine to me is the one in the Rock Wrecker. I got this set on a crazy discount, and knew nothing about it, and as I was building it, there was this on-board coffee machine. It was confusing and amusing. And I was all, like, "Whaa?" And I enjoyed the remainder of the day. That is all. Carry on! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KimT Posted April 5, 2011 Well, as this is a very important matter, I'll move it to the LEGO General Discussion. I'll have a cup right now please Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rapseflaps Posted April 5, 2011 There's one in 6389 Fire Control Center (1990) as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hinckley Posted April 5, 2011 269 Homemaker Kitchen (1979) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrickArtist Posted April 5, 2011 I believe it. I like to drink coffee when assembling sets, or sometimes a little cappuccino. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lasse D Posted April 5, 2011 Great. Thanks for the inputs guys. List updated with links. Now. No earlier than 1979? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonwil Posted April 5, 2011 (edited) Bricklink cites the Coffee Cup as first appearing in 1979 so I doubt there is anything earlier. Also worth cataloging would be all sets to feature soda/soft drink machines and all sets to feature water coolers. For the water coolers, both of the last 2 police stations had one IIRC. The most recent airport had a soda machine IIRC. Edited April 5, 2011 by jonwil Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ro87n Posted April 5, 2011 269 Homemaker Kitchen (1979) That one is obvicous, but I just can't spot the coffee machines in/on the other sets. I do see some (over used) Lego (coffee) mugs, but where are the machines? It seem they appair in quite large sets though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joebot Posted April 5, 2011 Not sure if this counts, but -- in the original Idea Book from the 80's, Bill and Mary (the characters in the book) go to a kitchem appliance store, which features a coffee maker. Unfortunately, I don't have access to a scanner, so I can't post a picture of it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davee123 Posted April 5, 2011 6598 - Metro PD Station: http://www.peeron.com/scans/6598-1/19/ DaveE Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Modulex Guy Posted April 5, 2011 I always drink coffee when looking at radar... I mean, building with LEGO. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Destroydacre Posted April 5, 2011 6416 Poolside Paradise has one in the kitchen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rook Posted April 5, 2011 (edited) How have I missed seeing a coffe machine!? Are they just brick built or is it a special piece(s)? Edited April 5, 2011 by Rook Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lasse D Posted April 5, 2011 (edited) Bricklink cites the Coffee Cup as first appearing in 1979 so I doubt there is anything earlier. Also worth cataloging would be all sets to feature soda/soft drink machines and all sets to feature water coolers. For the water coolers, both of the last 2 police stations had one IIRC. The most recent airport had a soda machine IIRC. Soda machines and so on must be for another thread. I think we already have those sets that you mention. Not sure if this counts, but -- in the original Idea Book from the 80's, Bill and Mary (the characters in the book) go to a kitchem appliance store, which features a coffee maker. Unfortunately, I don't have access to a scanner, so I can't post a picture of it. I can make an entry for Idea books if you can find it. I seem to recall a coffee machine in a hospital of another idea book, but I'm not sure. > Rook. See links in OP for examples. Edited April 5, 2011 by Lasse D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LEGO Guy Bri Posted April 5, 2011 I suppose it makes sense that Lego has so many sets with coffee machines.. I haven't seen one of my minifigs take a nap since I assembled them Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Blockbeard Posted April 5, 2011 There's a coffee machine (actually a small coffee shop and chef to go with it) inside the Metro Station (4554) from 1991. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aanchir Posted April 5, 2011 How have I missed seeing a coffe machine!? Are they just brick built or is it a special piece(s)? They're brick-built. Generally, it's as simple as 1x1 brick and 1x1 plate on top of each other, with a 1x2 tile on top and a 1x2 plate on the bottom. When I saw the coffee machine in Power Miners, I thought it was just another thing meant to make the Power Miners look like average joes (just like the bananas in various sets, the sausage in the Claw Catcher, and the soda machine in Lavatraz). Didn't realize it was a running joke of its own. Kind of funny to learn that, though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clone OPatra Posted April 5, 2011 Don't forget 10027 Train Engine Shed. That was the first set where I noticed the coffee machine. I had no idea it dated so far back! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
165your4 Posted April 6, 2011 (edited) -snip- Edited November 5, 2016 by 165your4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonwil Posted April 6, 2011 Are the Power Miners and Space Police examples the only examples of Coffee Machines in sets with minifigs that arent town/train? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
