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Mobile Crane

670 LEGO Mobile Crane

Name: LEGO Mobile Crane
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 670-1
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.80 (17 reviews)

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LEGO 670 Mobile Crane is a vintage Town set from 1978 valued at $511 for new and sealed sets, up 9214% from an original retail price of $5.49. Annual appreciation has averaged 9.91% since release. On the used market, values range from $15 to $21 based on condition.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This represents the current new/sealed value of the set Mobile Crane since January 1978. Medium accuracy

LEGO 670-1 Mobile Crane, also known as Road Crane, is a Town/Classic set released in 1978, containing 55 pieces and 1 minifigure. The set builds a small crane vehicle with a rotating turntable, mini wheels, and a winch operated by string and hooks. It includes a crane operator minifigure with a standard grin, a red helmet, and Chevron vest stickers on a plain torso, with no torso or leg printing. This version was sold in Europe, the UK, Australia, and Canada, while the identical U.S. release was issued as set 558-1.

A new and sealed Mobile Crane is currently valued at around $511, with annual growth of approximately 10%, which is higher than other Classic sets. The average used price is $18 for those in good overall condition. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $558 within the next year.

Mobile Crane has become a rare vintage set, as set 670-1 has not been seen for sale in new/good condition online or in retail for over one year. Its actual value is likely above the current estimate. The last brand new Mobile Crane was sold on eBay.

For Sale (New/Sealed)

There are currently no new/sealed listings available for 670 Mobile Crane at this time.

All regions

All regions 4
United States 1
European Union 2
United Kingdom 1

For Sale (Used)

	(NL) Used - With instructions, no box, stickers starting to peel, string has been replaced...	$16.80
	(NL) Used - Gebouwd in alternatieve verpakking zonder boekje	$18.19
	(UK) Used - Complete with instructions.No box Stickers applied	$18.74
	(US) Used - 490 Town Mobile Crane Vintage 1979 99% Complete Glued Piece w/ manual	$20.00

Minifigs

Mobile Crane contains 1 minifig. The minifig is also included in 2 other sets.

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	603 Motorbike Theme / Subtheme Town / Classic Year 1978 Pieces / Minifigs 26 / 1 Availability Retired Buy this set at eBay Bricklink	Retail $2.89 Value $395.92 Growth +13599.7% Annual growth 5.5% I own this set I want this set

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Set Details

Set number

670-1

Name

Mobile Crane

Theme

Town

Subtheme

Classic

Year

1978

Availability

Retired

Pieces

55 (PPP $0.10)

Minifigs

1 (Value $15.86)

Set Pricing

Retail price

$5.49

New/Sealed

Value

$511.35

Growth

+9214.21%

Annual growth

+9.91%

90-day change

8.48%

Used

Value

$17.50

Range

$14.60 - $21.00

Quick Buy

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Price (new)

$496.01

Price (used)

$20.00

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*Listings are for new/sealed sets.

Set Predictions

New/Sealed

Today's value

$511.35

1 year forecast

$557.99+9.12%

5 year forecast

$704.68+37.81%

$684

$724

670 Mobile Crane is projected to be valued between $684 - $724 within five years.

Insights

Released long before modern Town remakes and now retired, Mobile Crane (670) is an early minifigure-era Classic Town release whose scarce sealed supply and nostalgia-driven collector interest have supported long-term appreciation, and remake risk for this exact configuration is low while demand stays niche.

Set Facts

This version was the European (UK/Australia/Canadian). An identical version, set 558-1 was sold in the United States.
The set includes one minifigure, a crane operator with a standard grin, a red helmet, and stickers for a Chevron vest, with no torso or leg printing.
The crane vehicle features a turntable for rotation, mini wheels with knobs, and a winch system operated by string and hooks.

Mobile Crane Reviews

17 ratings

4.8

Collectors

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Subtheme Analysis

Town / Classic

Sets

Years

1978 - 1981

Annual growth

+6.70% (this set +9.91%)

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

Community Stats

Mobile Crane currently ranks #37 out of the top most owned sets in Town Classic.

#1Snack Bar

#2Shell Petrol Tanker

#3Taxi

#4Shell Service Station

#5Bus Station

#37Mobile Crane

#38Flatbed Truck

#39Police Units

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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