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LEGO 10197 Fire Brigade is a Advanced Models set valued at $688 for new and sealed sets, up 359% from an original retail price of $149.99. The set retired in December 2013 with annual appreciation averaging 8.46% since. Used copies are valued between $390 and $522 depending on condition. Secondary market prices for new and sealed sets typically fall between $648 and $794. Listings are thinning out, but the market holds steady as rising member interest balances with growth that tracks similar retired sets.

Fire Brigade Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Fire Brigade since November 2016. Very high accuracy
LEGO 10197 Fire Brigade is an Advanced Models Modular Buildings set released in 2009, containing 2231 pieces and 4 minifigures. It builds a 1930s-style fire station with a period fire truck, featuring an opening garage door, a removable roof, and two fully furnished floors. The set also includes a fire dog to complete the station scene.

At around $688 for a sealed copy, Fire Brigade has averaged 8.5% a year since retirement. Our forecast sees it reaching about $864 within five years. The average used price is $435 for those in good overall condition. The 4 included minifigs account for approximately 10% of the set's total value. New and sealed listings currently range from $698 to $857. The set was available for 51 months, from September 2009 to December 2013.
Collector and Investor Standing
The ponytail figure and the firefighter in a cook's hat appear nowhere else, making this station a key piece for completing the street. These exclusive minifigures define its high collector standing.
94/100
Collector
In very high demand
Exclusive figures complete the modular street set
63/100
Investor
In the middle of the pack
Modular line holds value with steady turnover
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (US) Advanced Models: Fire Brigade (10197) UNOPENED
BrickEconomy Choice
$625.00
(US) Advanced Models 10197 Fire Brigade - BRAND NEW - FACTORY SEALED - RETIRED $645.55
-6.1%
(US) Advanced Models: Fire Brigade (10197) $650.00
-5.5%
(US) Fire Brigade from BrickLink seller lar $590.00
-14.2%
(US) Fire Brigade from BrickLink seller cBricks $590.00
-14.2%
(US) Fire Brigade from BrickLink seller premiumminifigs $607.49
-11.7%
(US) NIB LEGO Advanced Models: Fire Brigade (10197) $650.00
-5.5%
(KR) 10197 Creator Fire Brigade Modular Building Retired Factory Sealed New $663.48
-3.5%
(US) 10197 Creator Fire Brigade BRAND NEW FACTORY SEALED BOX $669.00
-2.7%
(KR) 10197 Fire Brigade NEW SEALED Retired 2009 Modular Building Creator Rare . $670.00
-2.6%
(US) Advanced Models: Fire Brigade (10197) - Check Box Condition $670.00
-2.6%
(US) Advanced Models: Fire Brigade (10197) NEW CONDITION FACTORY SEALED $674.99
-1.9%
(US) Advanced Models: Fire Brigade (10197) $679.99
-1.1%
(US) 10197 CREATOR FIRE BRIGRADE - New - Factory Sealed - Genuine - Rare $685.00
-0.4%
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Sales Distribution (Last 90 Days)

This chart shows the distribution of sales for the past three months of new/sealed 10197 Fire Brigade.

Sale Trends

This chart shows the sales trends of new/sealed 10197 Fire Brigade.

Market Momentum

Neutral
This set's value is climbing and member demand is rising, but momentum is holding level for now.
DemandTop 10% in Advanced Models
Very high demand and rising
12 months agoToday
SupplyMore than most in Advanced Models
Listings down 3% this month
12 months agoToday
Growth vs peers+5% typical for Modular Buildings
+10% over the past year
12 months agoToday
Outlook:7% bearish·66% neutral·27% bullish
Why it's moving, signals and outlook

Compared with other Modular Buildings sets

The market holds more copies of Fire Brigade than of any set ranked higher, which goes a long way to explain why it places in the middle of the pack among the Modular Buildings sets.

#4 of 7
By growth since retail, +359%
+100%+2,305%
In the top half of the group.
$0.31 a piece
New and sealed value per piece
This set
$0.31
Typical
$0.31
Close to the group's typical value per piece.
#2 of 7
Used value as a share of new, 63%
20%65%
In the top quarter of the group.
#5 of 7 retired
Wanted for each member who owns it
This set
Typical
About 25% below the rate of the group's retired sets.
All Modular Buildings setsValueSince retail
10182 Cafe Corner$3,367+2,305%
10185 Green Grocer$1,901+1,168%
10224 Town Hall$1,061+430%
10197 Fire Brigade$688+359%
10211 Grand Emporium$485+223%
10218 Pet Shop$300+100%
10230 Mini Modulars$195+144%

Sets in Advanced Models / Modular Buildings

10224 Town Hall

Theme / Subtheme Advanced Models / Modular Buildings
Year 2012
Pieces / Minifigs 2,766 / 8
Availability Retired
10224 LEGO Town Hall
Retail $199.99
Value $1,060.76
Growth  +430.4%
Annual growth 8.6%

10185 Green Grocer

Theme / Subtheme Advanced Models / Modular Buildings
Year 2008
Pieces / Minifigs 2,352 / 4
Availability Retired
10185 LEGO Green Grocer
Retail $149.99
Value $1,901.45
Growth  +1167.7%
Annual growth 7.6%

10211 Grand Emporium

Theme / Subtheme Advanced Models / Modular Buildings
Year 2010
Pieces / Minifigs 2,182 / 7
Availability Retired
10211 LEGO Grand Emporium
Retail $149.99
Value $485.00
Growth  +223.4%
Annual growth 10.2%

10182 Cafe Corner

Theme / Subtheme Advanced Models / Modular Buildings
Year 2007
Pieces / Minifigs 2,056 / 3
Availability Retired
10182 LEGO Cafe Corner
Retail $139.99
Value $3,366.67
Growth  +2304.9%
Annual growth 9.5%

10218 Pet Shop

Theme / Subtheme Advanced Models / Modular Buildings
Year 2011
Pieces / Minifigs 2,032 / 4
Availability Retired
10218 LEGO Pet Shop
Retail $149.99
Value $299.86
Growth  +99.9%
Annual growth 7.2%

10230 Mini Modulars

Theme / Subtheme Advanced Models / Modular Buildings
Year 2012
Pieces 1,356
Availability Retired
10230 LEGO Mini Modulars
Retail $79.99
Value $194.95
Growth  +143.7%
Annual growth 6.1%

Fire Brigade Questions

What is the current value of LEGO 10197 Fire Brigade?

A new, sealed copy of Fire Brigade is worth about $688 today, and most sealed copies sell for between $648 and $794. Its value has climbed 5% over the last 90 days. A used copy in good condition goes for about $435.

When did LEGO 10197 Fire Brigade retire?

Fire Brigade left LEGO's shelves in December 2013 after a run of about 4 years, 19 months longer than the typical Modular Buildings set. New copies now come only from the secondary market, where sellers on eBay and BrickLink set the price.

Is LEGO 10197 Fire Brigade worth more than it cost?

Yes, by a wide margin. Fire Brigade is now worth 359% more than its $149.99 retail price, about 8.5% a year. That edges past the Modular Buildings average of 7.6% a year.

Will LEGO 10197 Fire Brigade go up in value?

Our forecast says yes. In twelve months, Fire Brigade could be worth around $713, about 4% more than today. The short-term market reading is neutral. Signals from demand, supply and price are mixed. Like any forecast, this is an estimate.

How many pieces does LEGO 10197 Fire Brigade have, and which minifigures are included?

Fire Brigade is built from 2,231 pieces, about $0.07 each at retail. The 4 minifigures included are Firefighter (3) and Female with Plain Sand Blue Torso. As a group the minifigures are valued at around $70, about 10% of the set's value, led by Female with Plain Sand Blue Torso at $28. Every one of them is exclusive to this set.

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Fire Brigade Reviews

43 reviews
4.9
Collectors
Investors
Playing with Bricks
“The Fire Brigade set is essentially two things: First, you get a small fire truck and then the meat of the set is the fire department building. However, unlike the Pet Shop, the Fire Brigade is only two stories tall (though the finished model actually is a bit higher than... More the Pet Shop buildings).”
Full review at playingwithbricks.blogspot.com
Eurobricks
“The overall design of this set really hits the point: This is an old fire station from the 30's which - from my experience belongs to the picture of Downtown Anywhere in the US. No question that you can improve or add some details - tiles on the floors, a better fire engine,... More but the existing details are really oiutstanding”
Full review at www.eurobricks.com
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About Advanced Models Modular Buildings

The Modular Buildings subtheme is a Creator/Advanced Models series of sets introduced in 2007 that feature larger detailed buildings, primarily aimed at older teenagers and adult fans of LEGO. many of the sets in the series are designed to connect together via TECHNIC pins to form the 'The Street Layout'. Café Corner, Grand Emporium, Palace Cinema, and Brick Bank are connecting corners by which two sides of the layout can be joined together. Typically new sets in this series are released once or twice a year.

Modular Buildings consists of 7 sets that ran from 2007 to 2012. As of today, 10182 Cafe Corner is the most valuable Modular Buildings set with an estimated new/sealed value of $3,367.
Summary
Advanced Models Modular Buildings Fire Brigade set 10197 was released on September 12, 2009, retailing for $150, it has since been retired. New, unopened sets are valued at $688, while used sets sell around $435.
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Ding ding ding! There’s a fire in town! The fire brigade drives to the scene from this detailed and realistic 1930’s fire station. Designed to fit with other modular buildings like 10211 Grand Emporium and 10185 Green Grocer, the station features rare LEGO® pieces and innovative construction techniques. It includes a ‘30s-style fire truck, 4 minifigures, a fire-dog, an opening station garage door, and a removable building roof for interior access. It also includes 2 fully-furnished floors with fire-fighting tools, racks for the firemen's helmets, fire-pole, ping-pong table, kitchen with fully-stocked fridge, couch, bookshelf and a roof with a water tower and bell. Measures 14" (35cm) high and 10" (25cm) wide. Includes a 1930’s-style fire truck, 4 minifigures and a fire-dog!

Features lots of realistic details including fire-fighting tools, racks for firemen’s helmets and even a fire-pole! The station house features an opening station garage door and 2 fully-furnished floors...
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