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3638 LEGO Fabuland Fire Engine
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3638 LEGO Fabuland Fire Engine
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LEGO 3638 Fire Engine is a vintage Fabuland set from 1983 valued at $114 for new and sealed sets, up 2065% from an original retail price of $5.25. Annual appreciation has averaged 4.10% since release. Used copies are valued between $16 and $23 depending on condition.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Fire Engine since November 2016. High accuracy
LEGO 3638-1 Fire Engine is a Fabuland set released in 1983, containing 17 pieces and 1 figure. The set includes Buster Bulldog, a firefighter character with a molded bulldog head, along with a red-and-yellow fire engine. The vehicle has a movable, rotating ladder, a front hood with suggested headlights, and a driver’s tray for Buster to sit in. Accessories include an axe and other firefighting tools.

A new and sealed Fire Engine is currently valued at around $114, with annual growth of approximately 4%, which is lower than other Fabuland sets. The average used price is $19 for those in good overall condition. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $118 within the next year. The 1 included fabufig account for approximately 18% of the set's total value.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (US) eBay listing for Fire Engine $110.25
-3.0%
(SG) Mild staining and shelfwear on hanging card. Open set but all brand new inside. Clams... $117.46
+3.3%
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For Sale (Used)

 (UK) Used - BrickLink store Gibson GETS Bricks $16.81
(BE) Used - Complete set in normal used condition. Bulldog head and legs are loose. The h... $18.50
(CH) Used - Very good used condition. 100% complete with all parts. No box, no instruction... $21.45
(DE) Used - (L-1/FK) Lego Fabuland 3638 Bernie Bulldog Fire Truck
$22.30
(DE) Used - Fabuland - 3638 - Fire Truck / Buster Bulldog's Fire Engine - COMPLETE
$23.20

FabuFigs

Fire Engine contains 1 fabufig. The fabufig is also included in 1 other set.
fab2h
Fabuland Buster Bulldog
Bulldog Fabuland figure number 8 wearing a fire helmet - fab2h
2 sets
Value $20.40

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Annual growth 4.7%

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3626 Roger Racoon and His Sports Car

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Growth  +2651.8%
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3637 Gertrude Goat the Painter

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3788 Paulette Poodles' Living Room

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3787 Hannah Hippopotamus the Public Gardener

Theme Fabuland
Year 1983
Pieces / FabuFigs 8 / 1
Availability Retired
3787 LEGO Fabuland Hannah Hippopotamus the Public Gardener
Retail $5.50
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Growth  +1604.9%
Annual growth 6.8%

3709 Henry Horse the Carpenter

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Pieces / FabuFigs 2 / 1
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3709 LEGO Fabuland Henry Horse the Carpenter
Retail $5.25
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Growth  +1461.5%
Annual growth 6.5%

3710 Patrick Panda

Theme Fabuland
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Pieces / FabuFigs 2 / 1
Availability Retired
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Growth  +848.0%
Annual growth 4.3%

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Fire Engine Reviews

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“LEGO set 3638 "Buster Bulldog and Fire Engine" from 1983 is a delightful Fabuland classic with a nostalgic charm. Featuring the firefighter Buster Bulldog figure, complete with a molded head and simple yet effective printing, the set also includes a functional fire engine with a rotating ladder and large, distinctive elements.”
 

About Fabuland

The Fabuland theme included sets that depicted the land of Fabuland and introduced Fabuland Figures, characters with human-like bodies with various animal heads. Fabuland was the first LEGO theme to introduce named characters that focused around a story and was the first LEGO theme to feature licensed products such as storybooks, playing cards, children’s clothing and animated TV series to enhance the playing experience through storytelling and role play. The FABULAND figures have heads of a mammal, a reptile or a bird sometimes topped by a peaked hat, and arms and legs with motion very similar to LEGO minifigures.
Summary
Fabuland Fire Engine set 3638 was released in June 1983, retailing for $5, but has since been retired. New, unopened Fire Engine sets are valued at $114, while used sets can be found for $19 in good condition.
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Stories to build FABULAND Sets for children from 3 years. A little society populated by friendly animal figures, who live in easy-to-build houses. The animal figures each have their own name and personality. They all have tools or equipment that indicate their personality and role in society, which makes playing even more fun. Big building elements make it easy for young children to make a setting for their FABULAND stories. The FABULAND figures are fun to collect. And are therefore sold separately to make collection easy.
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