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What an awesome little set! I really like this engine but don't remember seeing it during the late 80s. It must have been out during my Dark Ages. I love the basket/section for the firemen. Equally nice is the fire hose which extends a good length. The color combination of red with white and the trans. blue windshield looks goos as well. This is a great engine and one that would look perfect in a classic tabletown - and it's 4-studs wide! Very nice review WhiteFang. I look forward to seeing more of your Classic Town reviews.

You make an excellent point WhiteFang. Those who comment should consider the age of these sets and the fact that it's hard to compare these sets to modern-day standards. Pieces were not as specialized and the color palette not as diverse. I think lego did a terrific job in designing sets like this one with the limitations they had to work with. As always, your comments are right on!

You're a tough reviewer!

This looks like an awesome book, but I can't believe they've left out the 80s. I'm glad I saved some catalogues from this era. The 80s introduced so many of the first mini-fig sets: police, fire, town, space, etc. Too important to skip over. But thanks for sharing images Freddie.

Fire Copter 1 This is FC-1, OVER. I'm making my way to Main Street now. The smoke is coming from the Legoland Hotel, OVER. That's a roger. I'm going to shoot the 500 gallon now, OVER... Fire in your Tabletown? No problem. Lego's set 6685 Fire Copter is sure to put it out - classic style. Set #: 6685 Year Released: 1982 Piece Count: 99 Minifigs: 1 List Price: unknown Here's a great fire-themed addition to your classic Legoland display. Starting with the instructions: The set includes one classic fireman with a nicely printed fireman torso: What a great little detailed helicopter. I love the use of the red and yellow colors: The front opens to allow your fireman to quickly climb in: In the back are two round yellow 2x2 bricks for the water supply and a hose connected on each side. Unfortunately, I lost one of the hoses. And the entire set. Isn't she a beauty? 6685 Fire Copter 1 is a great supplement to set 6382 Fire Station released one year earlier. After buying this great little set, I had fun puting out fires all over my Tabletown. Oops, I think I smell one now...

Interesting point Tohst - a good question. I think the figs were new to Lego. These small doors also appeared in Basic sets pre-dating these classic town sets. The basic sets used these same little doors with the very large 2x4 brick-built figs. They really looked awkward with the little doors. The armless figs were a nice new addition to Lego way back when.

My feelings exactly. Considering the age of this set, it was really great for it's time, although it was missing the armless figs contained in some of the sets during the same year (like #555 Hospital).

Good question. I think that these sets prove that simple can be better. It doesn't take a lot of pieces or fancy specialized pieces to make a good set. I would say that Lego's return to City has been great over the past few years. It's just that the sets have gotten much bigger and more expensive.

Thanks for the great feedback Bullet. I'm glad to hear that you appreciate these classic sets. Also, welcome to EB.

Thanks everyone for the comments. It's great to see that you enjoy these classic reviews, esp. this set. Excellent! You've also got some other very nice sets there, like that awesome monorail! You should share a review. It's great to hear that some of you have this classic fire station. It really is a nice set with great vehicles and accessories. I also think the overall design is excellent.

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Fire Station Set #: 6382 Year Released: 1980/1981 Piece Count: 368 Minifigs: 4 List Price: approx. $20 Lego's third fire station was this little gem, 6382. The set offered new design elements not previously offered in previous sets. What really stands out for me is 1x3 car doors and torsos with printed designs. A decal was used for the large sign on the building and the #1 on the hood of one of the vehicles. I think this was also the first set to offer the sliding garage mechanism, a feature that added a great amount of realism and playability. The set also included two blue doors and the new fire hose with pre-connected faucet/spicket. Getting on to the pictures. I saved the cover of the box for this set but lost the instructions over the years. I was able to download some instructions from the web. Here's a shot of the box cover: And the back of the box: The set includes four figs, three of which are fireman, and a lady who can serve as a dispatcher. As mentioned above, the torsos are printed on: My favorite of the two vehicles included, I love the design of Fire Engine #1: I always loved the fire hoses included in this set. No string to have to tie or freyed ends: Engine #2 is this much larger engine with ladder. I like how it contains an oxygen tank and fire axe: On the other side of the engine are two shutter doors that reveal the hose and ladder controls. These are stickers: The ladder is much wider than previous Lego ladders and extends a good length: I like the baseplate of this set which has the numbers ONE and TWO marking each garage: The building is simple but has a nice design. I love the sliding garage doors: NOTE: Notice the two windows of the 2nd floor. The actual set should have blinds on these windows. I've lost one of the stickered windows, so placed the single blinded window on the 1st floor. Each of the two sides of the garages are the same. Here's a shot of the right side: On the first floor is the dispatch area and a classic blue Space computer: The 2nd floor has a bed and a chair: Here's a shot of the entire backside: And lastly, a shot of the entire station: This set is one of my favorite fire stations that offers a great amount of playability. Hope you enjoyed the review.

Rest assured that I'm sure the angels in heaven lifted Daminen's soul by his heavy wings as his body fell to the ground like a Cigar Store Indian. Although I was never fond of his savage taste in clothing and his medicines from the West, I pray for his soul and for my leg. May Damien be granted a quick and enjoyable flight to the pearly gates (and that doesn't mean the Mile High Club ).

Good question, and an interesting topic. Not exactly. Yellow came after white and red. White and red came out about the same time. Most of the first space sets had both. I always understood Lego's choice to make white figs, but I never understood the red. Although I don't think Lego intended to depict different occupations by the color of their uniform, I always liked to use the reds for engineering and mechanical functions.

You're correct. This was the first: Hospital 555

Excellent tankers Panda. These make great additions to the station.

Thanks for posting your comments. I was worried that this review was going to get missed. Posted above. Here's the interior of the 2nd floor: I always thought the phones were awesome to - esp. considering the age of this set.

We have Shell as well. Thanks, but these stickers are in pretty bad shape (esp. those on the fuel pumps). The tires were hard to remove. In regard to the cowboy hat, I think my avatar is still wearing it. I have another gas station, but I think it's an Octan.

Thanks Skipper. Exxon is a big fuel company here in the US. There's a lot of Exxon gas stations throughout the country.

Exxon Gas Station Set #: 6375 Year Released: 1980 Piece Count: 254 Minifigs: 3 List Price: approx. $20 One of the gems of my sets from 1980 has to be the Exxon Gas Station. It has very nice colors, lots of great details, and a high level of playability. Starting with the instructions: The backside with a great picture of the complete set: The set includes three minifigs including two gas station attendants and my favorite, the Urban Cowboy: One of the best things about this set is that it includes not one, but two very detailed 4-stud wide vehicles. Here's a picture of the red one which is a two-seater: The car has two working doors, a hood that opens, and a little holed brick on the other side for pretending to "fill 'er up". Here's another image at an angle: Isn't she a nice set of wheels! Here's the yellow car. I always liked this one better, perhaps it was the color with the black pieces in the back, although it is a one-seater: The set includes four fuel pumps that are numbered (with decals) and included a string as the hose: Here's a little accessory rack for oil and tools: And another rack for tires: The set had a nice Exxon logo on three 1x6 bricks: A large jack allows the cars to be lifted high into the air for tire and under engine repairs: I love the office with its large 5x6 window. Inside is a chair and desk. And the entire set: Happy Motoring in Legoland!

That's harsh. This isn't one of my favorite sets, but I think with the detail that it does have, it's a better than average (esp. considering the fact that it was released in 1979). While red might be a little loud, what color would you use to reprsent a brick house? One must consider the Lego color pallete during the late 70s. Based on the detail during this time, this Town House was pretty good. In regard to the new Yellow Creator House, I could say the same thing -who ever heard of a yellow house with a black roof? At the same time, I think the yellow house is equally nice and has some great details. But thanks for letting us know why you scored it the way you did, rather than just rating it Poor or Below Average. You make a good point Sne. I myself wasn't a big fan after owning it. I like it now though, and appreciate it's value as a classic.

I just can't believe someone would rate this set a 1. It appears to be a trend among these classic reviews, never with a comment of why.

Paramedic Unit Set #: 6364 Year Released: 1980 Piece Count: 140 Minifigs: 2 List Price: unknown Well, let me first say that the English name, "Paramedic Unit" is not really a good name for this set. The function of a paramedic is to take a patient from an emergent situation, and deliver them to a hospital for treatment, generally an Emergency Room. This is a rather small "clinic" that I would imagine is more for family care than an Emergency Room. In addition, the car looks more like a doctor/nurse's car rather than an Ambulance or Emergency Response Vehicle. I would call this a "Clinic" rather than a Paramedic Unit. In any case, it's a great set, esp. for Table Towns that need medical services. What I like is that this set is small enough to place anywhere in your Lego City or Town. Starting with the instructions: Like all the classic town sets, alternate models are pictured, although i never tried building one: I like the little medical bus/van. The set includes two minifigs, that include a female Doctore or Nurse, and what I presume is a patient, based on the torsos: I really like the vehicle. It's a 4-stud wide two seater: The colors work well and I like the use of the white bar between the seats (and the 1x1 blue plates for lights). Unfortunately, the emblems are stickers. Here's a shot of the neat little "Clinic": I like the use of the blinds for the exam room. It shows that Lego considered patient privacy when making this set. The interior includes an exam room, desk, and two blue swivel chairs: And a neat little eye chart: Although the letters L E G O would have made a nice touch. Lastly, a picture of the complete set: I must admit that I remember buying this set back in the 80s and I regreted it after taking it home. I'm not sure what I didn't like about it (perhaps the "girl" back then), but now I really think it's a neat set. Well, there's a line of patients waiting to have their eyes checked... Comments welcome.

Yes. I completely agree with you. I'm really glad I held on to this set over the years. One of the things that did help is during the early 80s when I destroyed all my Classic Lego sets (town & space), I placed most of the space pieces in a separate box. Although the pieces were mixed up, they were at least together and out of the "mass collection". In addition, the instructions were kept separate as well. I only lost a section of the Space Shuttle instructions. I have built the Galaxy Explorer a few times over the past 20 years always having to search for the pieces. This time, I've bagged all the pieces separately and will keep them together. I'd like to hold on to these classics (esp. the Galaxy Explorer) for years to come.

Excellent review Metalandi. It's always great to see early pictures of new sets. This set really reminds me of an oil rig, and could probably be easily modified as one (if one wanted an alternate model). The two components that I like most are the boat crane and the control room, but other sections are pretty slick as well. Are those printed pieces in the control room, or stickers? I'm really starting to gain an appreciation for these new coast guard sets. They've come a long way over the years: 575 Coast Guard Station -Released 1978. I picked up the Control Boat & Tower (7739) a few weeks ago but haven't opened it yet). In any case, thanks for taking the time to review this set and share it over EB.