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1248 LEGO City Fire Boat

Name: LEGO City Fire Boat
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 1248-1
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.5 (16 reviews)

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LEGO 1248 Fire Boat is a Town set from 1999 valued at $10 for new and sealed sets, up 501% from an original retail price of $1.70. Annual appreciation has averaged 5.85% since release. On the used market, values range from $8 to $12 based on condition. Secondary market prices for new and sealed sets typically fall between $10 and $12.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Fire Boat since September 2016. Very high accuracy

LEGO 1248-1 Fire Boat is a Town/City set released in 1999, containing 24 pieces and 1 minifigure. The set includes a small white-and-red fire boat with a hose mounted at the front and a firefighter minifigure. It was issued as Shell promotion set number 3 and was sold at Shell gas stations in the United States as part of a 1999 LEGO and Shell collaboration tied to qualifying fuel purchases. Fire Boat was also among the early sets to use the City Center name.

A new and sealed Fire Boat is currently valued at around $10, with annual growth of approximately 4%. The average used price is $9 for those in good overall condition. New and sealed listings currently range from $10 to $12. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $11 within the next year.

All regions

All regions 12
United States 12

For Sale (New/Sealed)

	(US) vintage Shell promo set NISB 1248 Fire boat fireman minifig vehicle	BrickEconomy Choice $9.99
	(US) 1248 Fire Boat Building Toy	$10.00 -2.1%
	(US) BrickLink store Ozark Elements	$10.00 -2.1%
	(US) Box shows minor shelf wear	$10.00 -2.1%
	(US) Box is in Great shape. Has a KB Toys price sticker on front.	$10.00 -2.1%
	(US) Amazon listing for Fire Boat	$10.72 +5.0%
	(US) - Box has price sticker.	$11.29 +10.6%
	(US) Sealed. Box is in great condition.	$11.99 +17.4%
	(US) Excellent condition. Collectors piece. 10/10	$11.99 +17.4%
	(US) BrickLink store Gotta Pay For College	$12.00 +17.5%
	(US) 1248 Fire Boat Building Toy - NEW SEALED	$12.99 +27.2%
	(US) LEGO: "FIRE BOAT" #1248 ~ SHELL PROMO/VINTAGE 1999 ~ FACTORY SEALED ~ NICE	$18.00 +76.3%

Sales Distribution (Last 90 Days)

This chart shows the distribution of sales for the past three months of new/sealed 1248 Fire Boat.

Minifigs

Fire Boat contains 1 minifig. The minifigure is exclusive to this set.

Shell City Sets


	1246 Helicopter Theme / Subtheme Town / City Year 1999 Pieces / Minifigs 26 / 1 Availability Retired Buy this set at Amazon eBay Bricklink	Retail $1.70 Value $12.36 Growth +627.1% Annual growth 8.3% I own this set I want this set

	1247 Patrol Car Theme / Subtheme Town / City Year 1999 Pieces / Minifigs 32 / 1 Availability Retired Buy this set at Amazon eBay Bricklink	Retail $1.70 Value $10.00 Growth +488.2% Annual growth 5.5% I own this set I want this set

	1249 Tri-motorbike Theme / Subtheme Town / City Year 1999 Pieces / Minifigs 14 / 1 Availability Retired Buy this set at Amazon eBay	Retail $1.70 Value $15.77 Growth +827.6% Annual growth 7.2% I own this set I want this set

	1250 Dragster Theme / Subtheme Town / City Year 1999 Pieces / Minifigs 25 / 1 Availability Retired Buy this set at Amazon eBay Bricklink	Retail $1.70 Value $10.44 Growth +514.1% Annual growth 13.5% I own this set I want this set

	1251 Go-Cart Theme / Subtheme Town / City Year 1999 Pieces / Minifigs 26 / 1 Availability Retired Buy this set at Amazon eBay	Retail $1.70 Value $16.38 Growth +863.5% Annual growth 6.3% I own this set I want this set

Sets in Town / City


	6464 Super Rescue Complex Theme / Subtheme Town / City Year 1999 Pieces / Minifigs 334 / 6 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay Bricklink	Retail $75.99 Value $364.41 Growth +379.5% Annual growth 4.6% I own this set I want this set

	6435 Coast Guard HQ Theme / Subtheme Town / City Year 1999 Pieces / Minifigs 219 / 6 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay Bricklink	Retail $66.00 Value $174.03 Growth +163.7% Annual growth 3.6% I own this set I want this set

	6434 Roadside Repair Theme / Subtheme Town / City Year 1999 Pieces / Minifigs 210 / 5 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay	Retail $49.99 Value $59.89 Growth +19.8% Annual growth 1.8% I own this set I want this set

	6432 Speedway Transport Theme / Subtheme Town / City Year 1999 Pieces / Minifigs 134 / 2 Availability Retired Buy this set at Amazon eBay Bricklink	Retail $21.99 Value $56.00 Growth +154.7% Annual growth 3.5% I own this set I want this set

	6433 Coast Watch Theme / Subtheme Town / City Year 1999 Pieces / Minifigs 90 / 3 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay	Retail $29.99 Value $71.01 Growth +136.8% Annual growth 2.1% I own this set I want this set

	6467 Power Pitstop Theme / Subtheme Town / City Year 1999 Pieces / Minifigs 66 / 2 Availability Retired Buy this set at Amazon eBay	Retail $9.99 Value $51.87 Growth +419.2% Annual growth 3.9% I own this set I want this set

	6468 Tow-n-Go Value Pack Theme / Subtheme Town / City Year 1999 Pieces / Minifigs 50 / 2 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay	Retail $6.99 Value $9.02 Growth +29.0% I own this set I want this set

	6447 Dumper Theme / Subtheme Town / City Year 1999 Pieces / Minifigs 49 / 2 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay Bricklink	Retail $2.99 Value $41.36 Growth +1283.3% Annual growth 7.0% I own this set I want this set

	6429 Blaze Responder Theme / Subtheme Town / City Year 1999 Pieces / Minifigs 45 / 2 Availability Retired Buy this set at Amazon eBay Bricklink	Retail $12.99 Value $67.15 Growth +416.9% Annual growth 3.6% I own this set I want this set

	6425 TV Chopper Theme / Subtheme Town / City Year 1999 Pieces / Minifigs 37 / 1 Availability Retired Buy this set at Amazon ebay Bricklink	Retail $3.99 Value $37.00 Growth +827.3% Annual growth 6.4% I own this set I want this set

	6439 Mini Dumper Theme / Subtheme Town / City Year 1999 Pieces / Minifigs 30 / 1 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay Bricklink	Retail $2.99 Value $19.95 Growth +567.2% Annual growth 5.6% I own this set I want this set

	6437 Beach Buggy Theme / Subtheme Town / City Year 1999 Pieces / Minifigs 28 / 1 Availability Retired Buy this set at Amazon eBay	Retail $2.99 Value $16.68 Growth +457.9% Annual growth 4.5% I own this set I want this set

	6446 Crane Truck Theme / Subtheme Town / City Year 1999 Pieces / Minifigs 26 / 1 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay Bricklink	Retail $1.99 Value $25.12 Growth +1162.3% Annual growth 4.4% I own this set I want this set

My Collection

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Set Details

Set number

1248-1

Name

Fire Boat

Theme

Town

Subtheme

City

Year

1999

Availability

Retired

Pieces

24 (PPP $0.07)

Minifigs

1 (Value $46.59)

(Exclusive)

Set Pricing

Retail price

$1.70

New/Sealed

Value

$10.21

Growth

+500.59%

Annual growth

+5.85% Decreasing

Rolling growth

+2.41% (Previous 12 months)

90-day change

-3.82%

Used

Value

$8.91

Range

$7.99 - $11.84

Quick Buy

eBay

Buy

Lowest price

$9.99

Highest price

$18.00

Amazon

Buy

Price

$10.72

Bricklink

Buy

Lowest price

$10.00

Highest price

$12.00

*Listings are for new/sealed sets.

Set Predictions

New/Sealed

Today's value

$10.21

1 year forecast

$10.81+5.85%

5 year forecast

$13.17+28.99%

$13

$14

1248 Fire Boat is projected to be valued between $13 - $14 within five years.

Insights

A late-90s Shell promotional Fire Boat, retired and tied to the classic Town/City era, draws nostalgia and brand co-branding interest that has supported demand for sealed copies, and its promotional regional distribution increases scarcity while its modest, non-unique design limits liquidity and upside.

Set Facts

The set was part of Shell promotion in the US and was sold at shell gas stations.
The LEGO Shell promotion in 1999 was a collaboration between LEGO and Shell gas stations, where customers could collect small, exclusive LEGO sets with qualifying fuel purchases.
The Fire Boat was one of the first sets to with the City Center name.
Fire Boat was designed by LEGO designer Bjarke Lykke Madsen.
It is a co-branded set with Shell.

Barcodes

UPC

042884124809

Fire Boat Reviews

16 reviews

4.5

Collectors

Investors

BrickEconomy Member Review

“The build features a fire hose, water mechanisms, a basic yet functional interior, and a classic minifigure with a unique gray walkie-talkie and old-style life jacket, which is a great throwback.”

Subtheme Analysis

Town / City

Sets

Years

1997 - 2000

Annual growth

+3.95% (this set +5.85%)

This set's annual growth (CAGR) vs. subtheme

Community Stats

Fire Boat currently ranks #19 out of the top most owned sets in Town City.

#1Mini Dump Truck

#2Beach Buggy

#34-Wheeled Front Shovel

#4TV Chopper

#5Blaze Responder

#19Fire Boat

#20Helicopter

#21Mini Dumper

About Town City

LEGO City was a Town subtheme that was centered around various aspects of city life from police, fire to construction. The theme was the precursor to the City theme and ran from 1997 to 2000 and contained 37 sets.

City consists of 37 sets that ran from 1997 to 2000. As of today, 6464 Super Rescue Complex is the most valuable City set with an estimated new/factory sealed value of $364.

Set Pricing Models

BrickEconomy uses a number of methods to determine the value of a set.

New/Sealed

Machine Learning/AI Model

Value (today)

$10.21

Value (in a year)

$10.81

Value (in 2 years)

$11.41

Accuracy

0.961100 Very high

Statistical Model

Value (today)

$10.93

Value (in a year)

(Possible plateau)

Value (in two years)

(Possible plateau)

Accuracy

0.262848 Very low

Used

Machine Learning/AI Model

Value (today)

$8.91

Value (low range)

$7.99

Value (high range)

$11.84

Accuracy

0.906100 High

To learn more about how we calculate pricing and forecasting, check out our article on BrickEconomy’s Approach to LEGO Pricing and Future Value Predictions.

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