LEGO 6681 Police Van | BrickEconomy

Name: LEGO Police Van
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 6681-1
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.80 (14 reviews)

LEGO 6681 Police Van is a vintage Town set from 1981 valued at $177 for new and sealed sets, up 3839% from an original retail price of $4.49. Annual appreciation has averaged 8.97% since release. On the used market, values range from $19 to $24 based on condition. Secondary market prices for new and sealed sets typically fall between $152 and $206. Signals for it are pulling both ways, with recent gains in value against a growing number of listings.

Police Van Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Police Van since June 2017. Very high accuracy

LEGO 6681 Police Van is a Town/Police set released in 1981, containing 82 pieces and 1 minifigure. The build depicts a black-and-white police van with stickered police markings and opening doors on the sides and rear for equipment access. Accessories include a walkie-talkie, a handheld stop paddle with a red light, two red traffic cones with blue lights, and a road barrier with red stickered lines. The included Classic Town-era police officer features a solid stud head, a black uniform with a printed badge, and a white hat.

Police Van has gained about 9.0% a year since it left store shelves, and a sealed copy now sits near $177. We forecast roughly 3% more over the next year. The average used price is $20 for those in good overall condition. New and sealed listings currently range from $157 to $465.

For Sale (New/Sealed)

	(US) LEGOLAND Town System Police Van 6681 Vintage Sealed	BrickEconomy Choice $150.00
	(US) LEGOLAND Town System Police Van 6681 Vintage 75 pcs Ages 6-12	$155.00 -12.4%
	(AU) Police Van from BrickLink seller Gratrac75	$163.70 -7.4%
	(US) LEGOLAND Town System Police Van 6681 Vintage Sealed	$168.00 -5.0%
	(US) Police Van from BrickLink seller gunga	$175.00 -1.1%
	(ES) Police Van from BrickLink seller Valera.L	$221.62 +25.3%
	(DE) Police Van from BrickLink seller SteineHannes	$226.59 +28.1%
	(US) Police Van 6681 Vintage Town Set Factory Sealed RARE	$299.99 +69.6%
	(DE) Police Van from BrickLink seller Akte_Bricks	$443.23 +150.6%
	(DE) Town 6681 Police Van New Sealed Unopened Vintage 1981	$497.46 +181.3%
	(US) Police Van 6681 Vintage 1981s Original New	$499.99 +182.7%
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Sales Distribution (Last 90 Days)

This chart shows the distribution of sales for the past three months of new/sealed 6681 Police Van.

Market Momentum

Neutral

This set's value is climbing, but more listings are appearing, so momentum is holding level.

BearishBullish

SupplyMore than most in Town

Listings up 20% this month

12 months agoToday

Growth vs peers-1% typical for Police

-1% over the past year

12 months agoToday

Outlook:39% bearish·8% neutral·53% bullish

Why it's moving, signals and outlook

Police Van Minifigs

Police Van contains 1 minifigure. Police Officer is also included in 3 other sets.

Compared with other Police sets

What lifts Police Van here is that its launch price was a fraction of what most sets ranked lower cost.

#7 of 30

By growth since retail, +3,839%

+273%+11,074%

In the top quarter of the group.

$2.16 a piece

New and sealed value per piece

This set

$2.16

Typical

$1.42

About 50% above the group's typical value per piece.

#18 of 30

Used value as a share of new, 11%

2%36%

In the bottom half of the group.

#12 of 30 retired

Wanted for each member who owns it

This set

Typical

Close to the rate of the group's retired sets.

Top sets by growth		Year	Since retail
1	6522 Highway Patrol	1987	+11,074%
2	6623 Police Car	1983	+8,768%
3	6632 Tactical Patrol Truck	1985	+6,072%
7	6681 Police Van	1981	+3,839%

Police Van Questions

What does LEGO 6681 Police Van sell for now?

Sealed in its box, Police Van is valued at $177, with most sales landing between $152 and $206. That is up 20% on three months ago. A used copy in good condition goes for about $20.

Is LEGO 6681 Police Van still available?

No. LEGO no longer makes Police Van. Sealed copies are now found only on the secondary market, so the price follows what collectors will pay.

How has LEGO 6681 Police Van performed since its release?

Police Van has gained 3,839% on its original retail price of $4.49, or roughly 9% a year on average. That beats the Police average of 5% a year by a clear margin.

What is the one-year forecast for LEGO 6681 Police Van?

BrickEconomy's forecast puts Police Van near $182 in twelve months, about 3% more than today. In the short term the market reads neutral. The market signals are balanced for now. This is an estimate and markets can change.

How many pieces and minifigures are in LEGO 6681 Police Van?

The set contains 82 pieces, about $0.05 each at retail, with 1 minifigure: Police Officer. On its own, Police Officer is worth around $12.

Top lists

Most Valuable LEGO Town Sets Top LEGO Town Sets by Growth Top LEGO Sets by Growth 1980s

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Set Details

Set number

6681-1

Name

Police Van

Theme

Town

Subtheme

Police

Year

1981

Availability

Retired

Pieces

82 (PPP $0.05)

Minifigs

1 (Value $11.69)

Set Pricing

Retail price

$4.49

New/Sealed

Value

$176.87

Growth

+3839.20%

Annual growth

+8.97% Decreasing

2025 growth

+2.59%

90-day change

19.77%

1-year growth

+2.63% (12 month outlook)

Future growth

+3.98% (2-5 year outlook)

Used

Value

$19.70

Range

$19.30 - $23.63

Quick Buy

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Best price

$150.00

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Lowest price

$175.00

*Listings are for new/sealed sets.

Set Predictions

New/Sealed

Today's value

$176.87

1 year forecast

$181.52+2.63%

5 year forecast

$212.19+19.97%

Weaker outlook

Stronger outlook

The forecast puts 6681 Police Van at about $212.19 in five years. The outlook trails most other sets.

Insights

Released in the early 1980s and long retired, Police Van (set 6681) carries vintage Town police styling and nostalgic printed elements that sustain collector interest, and decades of scarce sealed supply support steady demand while modern police releases may limit upside.

Set Facts

It features a police van, a police officer, two red traffic cones, and a police barrier.
The set includes a single police officer minifigure, featuring a solid stud head, a black uniform with a printed police badge, and a white hat.
The van is built in black and white, includes stickers for police logos, and has opening doors on the sides and rear for equipment access.
Accessories include a walkie-talkie, a paddleboard with a red light, red cones with blue square lights, and a road barrier with red stickered lines.

Police Van Reviews

14 reviews

4.8

Collectors

Investors

BrickEconomy Member Review

“This 1981 police van set offers a detailed and functional design for its era, featuring a white-and-black color scheme, opening doors, and storage space for included accessories like a walkie-talkie and road barrier. The minifigure, while simple, reflects the time period's style.”

Subtheme Analysis

Town / Police

Sets

Years

1981 - 2002

Annual growth

+4.98% (this set +8.97%)

This set's annual growth (CAGR) vs. subtheme

Community Stats

Police Van currently ranks #19 out of the top most owned sets in Town Police.

#1Police Command Base

#19Police Van

About Town Police

The LEGO Town Police theme, spanning from 1981 to 2002, focused on law enforcement and maintaining order in a LEGO city. Significant sets include 6598 Metro PD Station, a detailed and expansive police headquarters, and 6384 Police Station, a classic representation of a city police base. The 6398 Central Precinct HQ offered a comprehensive police command center, while 6386 Police Command Base featured advanced policing capabilities and mobile command units.

Police consists of 30 sets that ran from 1981 to 2002. As of today, 6598 Metro PD Station is the most valuable Police set with an estimated new/sealed value of $849.

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