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381-2 LEGO Police Headquarters
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Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Police Headquarters since June 1979. Medium accuracy
LEGO 381-2 Police Headquarters was a 372 piece Town set with 4 minifigs released in 1979. This was the US version of the Police Station. The set features a police station with a helipad, a light gray baseplate with road markings, and three vehicles: a buildable motorcycle, a police car, and a helicopter.

The current value for a new and sealed Police Headquarters is estimated at $2,258, with an average annual growth of approximately 10%, which is higher than other Classic sets. On the open market, a used set will sell in the range of $76 and $102, depending on its condition.
Police Headquarters (set 381-2) is an extremely old and rare LEGO set. It has not been seen for sale online or in retail stores in good/new condition in over 2 years. Due to its rarity, the current estimated value of $2,257.69 may be much lower than its true value, assuming it can be found for sale. As this set was released in 1979, finding it sealed and in good condition is particularly challenging, likely driving its true value even higher.

For Sale (New/Sealed)

There are currently no new/sealed listings available for 381-2 Police Headquarters at this time.
All regions

For Sale (Used)

 (SI) Used - Complete in good condition, with instructions in good condition, with box in 3... $73.57
(US) Used - 588/381: POLICE HEADQUARTERS (NEARLY COMPLETE)
$75.00
--11.8%
(US) Used - Police Headquarters 381
$100.00

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My Collection

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 The brick-built motorcycle looked outdated even then, yet the convertible police car, despite not having headlights, would become the staple of LEGO police cars to come.”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 $2,538.
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