LEGO 6690 Fire Snorkel Pumper

Name: LEGO Fire Snorkel Pumper
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 6690-1
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.80 (17 reviews)

LEGO 6690 Snorkel Pumper is a vintage Town set from 1980 valued at $391 for new and sealed sets, up 3028% from an original retail price of $12.49. Annual appreciation has averaged 5.93% since release. Used copies are valued between $12 and $16 depending on condition. Signals for the set point upward at the moment, led by recent gains in value, together with growth that outpaces similar sets.

Snorkel Pumper Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Snorkel Pumper since June 2018. Very high accuracy

LEGO 6690 Snorkel Pumper is a Town Fire set released in 1980, containing 91 pieces and 2 minifigures. The set builds a fire truck towing a trailer-mounted hydraulic platform with a seated basket, and the arm assembly rotates 360 degrees on its platform. It includes two firefighter minifigures with black helmets and torso stickers.

A new and sealed Snorkel Pumper is currently valued at around $391, with annual growth of approximately 4%. The average used price is $14 for those in good overall condition. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $414 within the next year. New and sealed listings currently range from $300 to $509.

For Sale (New/Sealed)

	(US) Vintage LEGO 6690 Legoland Town Snorkel Pumper Fire Truck Set 1979 New Sealed	BrickEconomy Choice $299.99
	(US) Snorkel Pumper from BrickLink seller Rocknbricks	$300.00 -23.2%
	(CA) Snorkel Pumper from BrickLink seller stu_factory	$302.96 -22.5%
	(US) Snorkel Pumper from BrickLink seller jedifireman219	$500.00 +28.0%
	(FR) 6690 Snorkel Pumper MISB (1980) New and Sealed Legoland	$611.88 +56.6%
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For Sale (Used)

	(US) Used - No box or instructions. Parts in good/great condition.	$11.95
	(DE) Used - BrickLink store Buchanka Bricks	$13.24
	(NL) Used - Complete, Used with instruction No box	$13.94
	(US) Used - 6690 Snorkel Pumper Instructions ONLY - slightly wrinkled	$15.00
	(NL) Used - instructions 7/10 - complete - no box	$15.75

Market Momentum

Bullish

More listings are appearing, but this set's value is climbing.

BearishBullish

SupplyTypical for Town

About as many as a year ago

12 months agoToday

Growth vs peers+0% typical for Fire

+39% over the past year

12 months agoToday

Outlook:39% bearish·0% neutral·61% bullish

Why it's moving, signals and outlook

Snorkel Pumper Minifigs

Snorkel Pumper contains 2 minifigures.

Compared with other Fire sets

Snorkel Pumper ranks among the strongest Fire sets, largely because it kept gaining over the last twelve months as similar sets stalled.

#4 of 27

By growth since retail, +3,028%

+211%+4,354%

In the top quarter of the group.

$4.29 a piece

New and sealed value per piece

This set

$4.29

Typical

$1.50

About 3 times the group's typical value per piece.

Top sets by growth		Year	Since retail
1	6650 Fire and Rescue Van	1981	+4,354%
2	6382 Fire Station	1981	+3,501%
3	6366 Fire and Rescue Squad	1984	+3,236%
4	6690 Snorkel Pumper	1980	+3,028%

Snorkel Pumper Questions

How much is LEGO 6690 Snorkel Pumper worth today?

Today's value for a new, sealed copy of Snorkel Pumper is $391. On the used market, expect to pay around $14.

Has LEGO 6690 Snorkel Pumper been retired?

Yes. Snorkel Pumper is retired. New copies now come only from the secondary market, where sellers on eBay and BrickLink set the price.

Has LEGO 6690 Snorkel Pumper increased in value?

Yes, by a wide margin. Snorkel Pumper is now worth 3,028% more than its $12.49 retail price, about 5.9% a year. That is well ahead of the Fire average of 4.2% a year.

How much could LEGO 6690 Snorkel Pumper be worth in a year?

If its long-run trend holds, Snorkel Pumper should be valued near $414 next year, about 6% more than today. The short-term reading agrees, with the market reading bullish. Like any forecast, this is an estimate.

How many pieces does LEGO 6690 Snorkel Pumper have, and which minifigures are included?

Snorkel Pumper is built from 91 pieces ($0.14 a piece at its retail price). The 4 minifigures included are Firefighter (4).

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Set Details

Set number

6690-1

Name

Snorkel Pumper

Theme

Town

Subtheme

Fire

Year

1980

Availability

Retired

Pieces

91 (PPP $0.14)

Minifigs

Set Pricing

Retail price

$12.49

New/Sealed

Value

$390.67

Growth

+3027.86%

Annual growth

+5.93%

Used

Value

$13.58

Range

$12.28 - $16.29

Quick Buy

eBay

In stockBuy

Best price

$299.99

BrickLink

Buy

Lowest price

$300.00

*Listings are for new/sealed sets.

Set Predictions

New/Sealed

Today's value

$390.67

1 year forecast

$413.82+5.93%

5 year forecast

$505.32+29.35%

$481

$521

6690 Snorkel Pumper is projected to be valued between $481 - $521 within five years.

Insights

Released in the early Classic Town era and now retired, Snorkel Pumper is an early Town fire release whose scarce sealed examples attract vintage collectors, and while nostalgia and limited surviving boxes support long-term interest, frequent modern fire remakes add category volatility and some risk.

Set Facts

It features a fire truck with a hydraulic platform on a trailer and includes two firemen.
The set includes two minifigures with black helmets and torso stickers.
It is divided into three main parts: the truck, the trailer, and the arm with a seat, which rotates 360 degrees on a platform.
Notable stickered elements include four fire-themed decals and a grille design sticker that appeared in only one other LEGO set from the era.
The set features unique stickered bricks, including four fire-themed stickers and one grille design, with the grille sticker appearing in only one other LEGO set from that era.

Snorkel Pumper Reviews

17 reviews

4.8

Collectors

Investors

BrickEconomy Member Review

“This 1980 fire-themed set features a unique three-part design with a truck, trailer, and swiveling arm with a seat, showcasing a creative build that was innovative for its time. The inclusion of rare stickers and a colorful red, black, yellow, and blue palette enhances its appeal. While the absence of a fire hose is a minor drawback, the set remains an excellent addition to any collection with its distinctive design elements and historical significance.”

Subtheme Analysis

Town / Fire

Sets

Years

1980 - 1997

Annual growth

+4.24% (this set +5.93%)

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

Community Stats

Snorkel Pumper currently ranks #17 out of the top most owned sets in Town Fire.

#1Flame Chaser

#2Fire Control Center

#3Fire Station

#4Blaze Battler

#5Rescue Runabout

#17Snorkel Pumper

#18Fire Chief's Truck

#19Fire Chief's Car

About Town Fire

The LEGO Town Fire theme, spanning from 1980 to 1997, focused on firefighting and fire safety in an urban setting. Key sets in this theme include 6382 Fire Station, a central hub for fire operations, and 6385 Fire House-I, which provided an expanded base of operations. The 6554 Blaze Brigade featured a fire response unit, and 6480 Hook and Ladder Truck offered advanced firefighting capabilities with its extendable ladder. .

Fire consists of 27 sets that ran from 1980 to 1997. As of today, 6382 Fire Station is the most valuable Fire set with an estimated new/factory sealed value of $900.

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Lower the outriggers and rotate and raise the boom to get the basket near the blaze! Includes two fireman minifigures. Contains 91 pieces, for ages 6+.


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6690 LEGO Fire Snorkel Pumper