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LEGO 381 Police Headquarters is a vintage Town set from 1979 valued at $1,159 for new and sealed sets, up 3260% from an original retail price of $34.50. Annual appreciation has averaged 5.09% since release. Used copies are valued between $73 and $90 depending on condition.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Police Headquarters since April 2020. Medium accuracy
LEGO 381-2 Police Headquarters is a Town Classic set released in 1979, containing 372 pieces and 4 minifigures. The set builds a two-story police station with an office and control area, a small jail cell, a helipad, and a light gray road baseplate. It also includes three police vehicles: a patrol car, a motorcycle, and a helicopter, along with three police officers and one civilian minifigure. This set was the U.S. version of set 588 Police Headquarters, which was released in Europe in 1978, and the builds are the same between the two versions.

A new and sealed Police Headquarters is currently valued at around $1,159, with annual growth of approximately 5%, which is lower than other Classic sets. The average used price is $75 for those in good overall condition. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $1,218 within the next year.

For Sale (New/Sealed)

There are currently no new/sealed listings available for 381-2 Police Headquarters at this time.
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For Sale (Used)

 (CH) Used - Complete with instructions (very good, no punch-holes), no box. Prints, minifi... $71.11
(US) Used - eBay listing for 381-2 Police Headquarters $74.99
(UK) Used - 100% complete, all original parts in amazing condition, found complete in a sm... $76.14
(NL) Used - - Instructions 8/10 - Great poster version- Several minor wrinkles- Several t... $91.51

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Police Headquarters Reviews

21 reviews
4.9
Collectors
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Firestar Toys
“Actually, I think the setup of this set was excellent and it would really look good with modern pieces. There were nice touches on every floor. On the first floor, there was an office with a regular desk and a phone, a cell block with a single bed and two car garages. On the... More second floor, the interior of the office was identical, but the walkway to the helipad looked amazing. No other set paid this much attention to a helipad. The brick-built motorcycle looked outdated even then, yet the convertible police car, despite not having headlights, would become the staple of LEGO police cars to come.”
Full review at blog.firestartoys.com
BrickEconomy Member Review
“This LEGO Police Headquarters set from 1979 stands out as the first to feature minifigures with movable limbs and printed torsos, making it a milestone in LEGO history. The build includes a police station, helicopter, car, and motorcycle, all featuring printed elements rather than stickers, which adds to the set's durability. Despite some asymmetry in the design and minor critiques about the layout, its unique yellow and green accents, variety of bricks, and historically significant elements make it a noteworthy addition to any collection.”
 

About Town Classic

The LEGO Town Classic theme, active from 1978 to 1981, introduced foundational sets that established the urban layout concept in the LEGO world. Notable sets include 1592 Town Square Castle Scene, which combined medieval and modern elements, and 381-2 Police Headquarters, a prominent city infrastructure piece. The 379 Bus Station provided public transport centrality, while 600-2 Police Car offered essential city law enforcement. These sets, among others, played a critical role in defining the classic LEGO town aesthetic.

Classic consists of 45 sets that ran from 1978 to 1981. As of today, 1592 Town Square Castle Scene is the most valuable Classic set with an estimated new/factory sealed value of $2,573.
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