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LEGO 556 Emergency Van is a vintage Town set from 1979 valued at $211 for new and sealed sets, up 4872% from an original retail price of $4.25. Annual appreciation has averaged 8.67% since release. Used copies are valued between $22 and $35 depending on condition.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Emergency Van since June 1979. Medium accuracy
LEGO 556 Emergency Van is a Town Classic set released in 1979, containing 70 pieces and 1 minifigure. The set builds a small fire engine (van) with a towable trailer and includes period elements such as mudguards, a tow bar plate, and side shutters. Due to its design, the minifigure cannot be seated inside the vehicle. This U.S. release corresponds to the European set 672 Fire Engine from 1978.

A new and sealed Emergency Van is currently valued at around $211, with annual growth of approximately 9%, which is higher than other Classic sets. The average used price is $27 for those in good overall condition. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $228 within the next year.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (US) Legoland 556 Town System Emergency Van sealed
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$200.00
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For Sale (Used)

 (US) Used - No Box No Instructions $25.00
(US) Used - 100% complete, all parts and minifig in good condition. Instructions included... $30.00
(US) Used - Vintage LEGO Sets 558 Road Crane & 556 Emergency Van NEAR Complete Mini Figs
$40.00
(US) Used - Vintage LEGO Sets 558 Road Crane & 556 Emergency Van NEAR Complete Mini Figs
$40.00

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560 Town House

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Pieces / Minifigs 221 / 2
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361-2 Garage

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554 Exxon Fuel Tanker

Theme / Subtheme Town / Classic
Year 1979
Pieces / Minifigs 79 / 1
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Annual growth 6.5%

675 Snack Bar

Theme / Subtheme Town / Classic
Year 1979
Pieces / Minifigs 64 / 2
Availability Retired
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Retail $6.95
Value $515.26
Growth  +7313.8%
Annual growth 6.0%

645 Police Helicopter

Theme / Subtheme Town / Classic
Year 1979
Pieces / Minifigs 57 / 1
Availability Retired
645 LEGO Police Helicopter
Retail $6.95
Value $254.42
Growth  +3560.7%
Annual growth 4.8%

558 Road Crane

Theme / Subtheme Town / Classic
Year 1979
Pieces / Minifigs 55 / 1
Availability Retired
558 LEGO Road Crane
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Growth  +8533.1%
Annual growth 6.6%

540-2 Police Units

Theme / Subtheme Town / Classic
Year 1979
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Availability Retired
540-2 LEGO Police Units
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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
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Growth  +4293.7%
Annual growth 6.3%

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Year 1979
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Availability Retired
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Growth  +11001.5%
Annual growth 7.1%

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Annual growth 3.9%

My Collection

Emergency Van Reviews

13 reviews
4.8
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Brickipedia
“The fire engine that included a hose. Unfortunately it lacked a reel for it. The truck also had a water tap inside and ladders on the roof. The driver's cabin is too small to seat a minifig in it.”
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BrickEconomy Member Review
“This classic fire engine set from 1978 features a simple yet effective design with a detachable trailer and functioning shutters for added detail. While the inclusion of a minifigure is appreciated, it lacks compatibility with the vehicle's interior, limiting its integration. The vintage build quality and use of solid studded bricks reflect its era of production.”
 

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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