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LEGO 540 Police Units is a vintage Town set from 1979 valued at $259 for new and sealed sets, up 5998% from an original retail price of $4.25. Annual appreciation has averaged 9.15% since release. On the used market, values range from $19 to $25 based on condition.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Police Units since June 1979. Medium accuracy
LEGO 540-2 Police Units is a Town Classic set released in 1979, containing 49 pieces and 1 minifigure. This U.S.-only version is identical to the European release, set 644 Police Mobile Patrol from 1978. The set includes a small police car, a basic motorcycle, and a policeman minifigure with a solid black torso and legs, decorated with a sticker showing five buttons and a police shield. The car has printed "Police" and headlight details, while the motorcycle uses thick tread wheels and a simple early design.

A new and sealed Police Units is currently valued at around $259, with annual growth of approximately 9%, which is higher than other Classic sets. The average used price is $20 for those in good overall condition. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $281 within the next year.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (US) Legoland 540-2 Town System Police Units Very Rare New Sealed In Box
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$425.00
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For Sale (Used)

 (US) Used - complete, no instructions/box $18.00
(US) Used - 540 540-2 Police Units 100% Complete w/Manual, no box - VTG 1979
$19.99
--1.7%
(US) Used - All parts included but no instructions or box. Due to aging parts may be disc... $20.00
(US) Used - Fair/good condition wear on parts. Includes instructions, no box. $24.95
(US) Used - Set is complete and includes manual as well. Box is included but not in great ... $25.25

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554 Exxon Fuel Tanker

Theme / Subtheme Town / Classic
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556 Emergency Van

Theme / Subtheme Town / Classic
Year 1979
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675 Snack Bar

Theme / Subtheme Town / Classic
Year 1979
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Availability Retired
675 LEGO Snack Bar
Retail $6.95
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Annual growth 6.0%

645 Police Helicopter

Theme / Subtheme Town / Classic
Year 1979
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Availability Retired
645 LEGO Police Helicopter
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Growth  +3560.7%
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558 Road Crane

Theme / Subtheme Town / Classic
Year 1979
Pieces / Minifigs 55 / 1
Availability Retired
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542 Street Crew

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Year 1979
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Annual growth 7.4%

646 Auto Service

Theme / Subtheme Town / Classic
Year 1979
Pieces / Minifigs 43 / 1
Availability Retired
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Retail $3.95
Value $173.55
Growth  +4293.7%
Annual growth 6.3%

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Police Units Reviews

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“This 1979 police-themed LEGO set offers a classic design with a basic minifigure, a simple police car, and a small motorcycle. While the vehicles are minimalistic, they feature printed pieces for added detail. However, the minifigure's inability to fit inside the car reflects the design limitations of that era.”
 

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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