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Snorkel Pumper

6690 LEGO Fire Snorkel Pumper

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

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LEGO 6690 Snorkel Pumper is a vintage Town set from 1980 valued at $300 for new and sealed sets, up 2302% from an original retail price of $12.49. Annual appreciation has averaged 5.58% since release. Used copies are valued between $12 and $16 depending on condition.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Snorkel Pumper since June 2016. 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 $300, with annual growth of approximately 6%, which is higher than other Fire sets. The average used price is $13 for those in good overall condition. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $317 within the next year. New and sealed listings currently range from $283 to $383.

All regions

All regions 4
United States 4

For Sale (New/Sealed)

	(US) Town: Snorkel Pumper (6690) - Brand New In Factory Sealed Box	BrickEconomy Choice $280.00
	(US) New in sealed box. Some war and a dent on right side. Pictures upon request.	$300.00
	(US) Amazon listing for Snorkel Pumper	$315.00 +5.0%
	(US) NEW. SEALED. Box is good for it's age. Has a very slight and hardly noticeable pen...	$400.00 +33.3%

All regions

All regions 6
United States 3
European Union 2
Germany 1

For Sale (Used)

	(NL) Used - with nice instructions no box, set is in good condition	$11.63
	(US) Used - eBay listing for 6690 Snorkel Pumper	$11.83
	(US) Used - No box or instructions. Parts in good/great condition.	$11.95
	(US) Used - Complete. A couple of the stickers are on the wrong parts. Extra parts include...	$12.99
	(DE) Used - BrickLink store Buchanka Bricks	$13.24
	(NL) Used - Complete, Used with instruction No box	$13.94

Minifigs

Snorkel Pumper contains 2 minifigs.

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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

$300.00

Growth

+2301.92%

Annual growth

+5.58%

90-day change

-2.03%

Used

Value

$13.15

Range

$12.02 - $15.78

Quick Buy

eBay

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Lowest price

$280.00

Amazon

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Price

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Bricklink

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Lowest price

$300.00

Highest price

$400.00

*Listings are for new/sealed sets.

Set Predictions

New/Sealed

Today's value

$300.00

1 year forecast

$316.73+5.58%

5 year forecast

$382.84+27.61%

$364

$395

6690 Snorkel Pumper is projected to be valued between $364 - $395 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

+4.12% (this set +5.58%)

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

Community Stats

Snorkel Pumper currently ranks #18 out of the top most owned sets in Town Fire.

#1Flame Chaser

#2Fire Control Center

#18Snorkel Pumper

#20Jetport Fire Squad

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.

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+.

Set Pricing Models

BrickEconomy uses a number of methods to determine the value of a set.

New/Sealed

Machine Learning/AI Model

Value (today)

$300.00

Value (in a year)

$316.73

Value (in 2 years)

$333.50

Accuracy

0.960300 Very high

Statistical Model

Value (today)

$338.38

Value (in a year)

$354.83

Value (in two years)

$371.32

Accuracy

0.431602 Low

Used

Machine Learning/AI Model

Value (today)

$13.15

Value (low range)

$12.02

Value (high range)

$15.78

Accuracy

0.905300 High

To learn more about how we calculate pricing and forecasting, check out our article on BrickEconomy’s Approach to LEGO Pricing and Future Value Predictions.

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