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LEGO 3642 Fire Engine is a vintage Fabuland set from 1985 valued at $97 for new and sealed sets, up 1754% from an original retail price of $5.25. Annual appreciation has averaged 4.71% since release. On the used market, values range from $19 to $24 based on condition.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Fire Engine since November 2016. Medium accuracy
LEGO 3642-1 Fire Engine is a Fabuland set released in 1985, containing 18 pieces and 1 figure. The set includes Buster Bulldog, a Fabuland firefighter figure with a molded bulldog head, red torso, and black legs, along with a small fire engine. The vehicle features a movable ladder and comes with firefighting accessories including an axe and other tools. This set is the same model as set 3638 Buster Bulldog's Fire Engine, which was released earlier in 1983.

A new and sealed Fire Engine is currently valued at around $97, with annual growth of approximately 5%, which is lower than other Fabuland sets. The average used price is $20 for those in good overall condition. The 1 included fabufig account for approximately 21% of the set's total value. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $102 within the next year.
Fire Engine has become a rare set, as set 3642-1 has not been seen for sale in new/good condition online or in retail for over one year. Its actual value is likely above the current estimate. The last brand new Fire Engine was sold on eBay.
There are currently no new/sealed listings available for Fire Engine at this time.
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FabuFigs

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

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Year 1983
Pieces / FabuFigs 17 / 1
Availability Retired
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Annual growth 4.1%

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Fire Engine Reviews

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“The Fabuland Fire Engine is a charming Fabuland set that evokes nostalgia with its simple yet appealing design. The standout features include the articulated fire engine with a movable and rotatable ladder, as well as the unique Buster Bulldog figure with classic molded details. While not overly complex, this set is a delightful piece of LEGO history and a fun throwback for fans.”
 

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 3642 was released in September 1985, retailing for $5, but has since been retired. New, unopened Fire Engine sets are valued at $97, while used sets can be found for $20.
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In the FABULAND Village anything can happen. Just ask your child! After building the easily-made surroundings for the story, the play is about to begin - with your child as the storyteller. All the bigger boxes come with a let for parents to read aloud, so children can have fun and action FABULAND?® village of make believe. Whatever story inspires you the FABULAND village is all fun! Of course, the pieces for the little FABULAND community fit with all other LEGO bricks.
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