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7638 LEGO City Tow Truck
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LEGO 7638 Tow Truck is a City set valued at $34 for new and sealed sets, up 164% from an original retail price of $12.99. The set retired in November 2010 with annual appreciation averaging 3.94% since. Used copies are valued between $15 and $19 depending on condition. Secondary market prices for new and sealed sets typically fall between $30 and $46.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Tow Truck since August 2016. Very high accuracy
LEGO 7638 Tow Truck is a City Traffic set released in 2009, containing 129 pieces and 1 minifigure. The build depicts a roadside tow truck with a working rear hook, functional doors, a removable roof for interior access, and emergency warning lights. Accessories are included for roadside assistance play, and the finished model measures approximately 6 inches (15.2 cm) long and 2.5 inches (6.4 cm) tall. Box art and instructions depict the truck towing set 8402 Sports Car.

A new and sealed Tow Truck is currently valued at around $34, with annual growth of 3.9% that is expected to level off to around 2.6% in the coming year. The average used price is $15 for those in good overall condition. Recent market trends show a period of price correction, with values declining over the past year. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $35 within the next year. The set was available for 18 months, from May 2009 to November 2010.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (US) *** Best US listing for Tow Truck ***
BrickEconomy Choice
$39.97
(HK) Tow Truck from BrickLink seller brick_bros $29.99
-12.7%
(ES) New in sealed box. Excellent condition, no damages $30.37
-11.6%
(NL) MISB. Very good to excellent boxes. May contain price sticker. $30.37
-11.6%
(SE) BrickLink store Bricks in Sweden $35.91
+4.6%
(US) Amazon listing for Tow Truck $36.06
+5.0%
(NL) BrickLink store SpecialBricks $36.42
+6.1%
(US) Brand New Sealed LEGO CITY - Tow Truck with Driver - Set 7638 - 129 Pieces $39.97
+16.4%
(AU) BrickLink store Bricks-A-Million $44.78
+30.4%
(US) 7638 - Tow Truck - 129 pcs F50 $64.98
+89.2%
(US) CITY: Tow Truck (7638), Traffic Subtheme, Complete Set, 129 Pieces, Boxed $65.00
+89.3%

Sales Distribution (Last 90 Days)

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Sale Trends

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Minifigs

Tow Truck contains 1 minifig. The minifigure is exclusive to this set.
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Male in Blue Jacket with Orange Stripes
Minifigure with blue jacket with pockets and orange stripes, blue legs, cap, silver sunglasses, eyebrows, and thin grin - cty0148
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Value $5.09

City Tow Truck Sets

60081 Pickup Tow Truck

Theme / Subtheme City / Traffic
Year 2015
Pieces / Minifigs 209 / 2
Availability Retired
60081 LEGO City Pickup Tow Truck
Retail $19.99
Value $47.48
Growth  +137.5%
Annual growth 7.2%

60056 Tow Truck

Theme / Subtheme City / Traffic
Year 2014
Pieces / Minifigs 227 / 1
Availability Retired
60056 LEGO City Tow Truck
Retail $19.99
Value $101.93
Growth  +409.9%
Annual growth 15.1%

Sets in City / Traffic

7642 Garage

Theme / Subtheme City / Traffic
Year 2009
Pieces / Minifigs 953 / 4
Availability Retired
7642 LEGO City Garage
Retail $99.99
Value $356.82
Growth  +256.9%
Annual growth 5.2%

7641 City Corner

Theme / Subtheme City / Traffic
Year 2009
Pieces / Minifigs 483 / 5
Availability Retired
7641 LEGO Traffic City Corner
Retail $59.99
Value $119.98
Growth  +100.0%
Annual growth 2.5%

7747 Wind Turbine Transport

Theme / Subtheme City / Traffic
Year 2009
Pieces / Minifigs 444 / 2
Availability Retired
7747 LEGO City Wind Turbine Transport
Retail $59.99
Value $146.44
Growth  +144.1%
Annual growth 6.3%

7686 Helicopter Transporter

Theme / Subtheme City / Traffic
Year 2009
Pieces / Minifigs 377 / 3
Availability Retired
7686 LEGO City Helicopter Transporter
Retail $39.99
Value $85.90
Growth  +114.8%
Annual growth 5.0%

7639 Camper

Theme / Subtheme City / Traffic
Year 2009
Pieces / Minifigs 165 / 2
Availability Retired
7639 LEGO City Camper
Retail $16.99
Value $57.90
Growth  +240.8%
Annual growth 8.7%

8402 Sports Car

Theme / Subtheme City / Traffic
Year 2009
Pieces / Minifigs 68 / 1
Availability Retired
8402 LEGO City Sports Car
Retail $9.99
Value $18.83
Growth  +88.5%
Annual growth 3.5%

My Collection

Tow Truck Reviews

45 reviews
4.7
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Eurobricks
“Well it's a nice little tow truck. It's a bit bigger (Okay a lot) than the ones I've had in the past but it is what it is, a tow truck. I might have preferred a different color (Like red) but the orange is growing on me. I think the price is fair, I wouldn't have paid 20 for... More this set though.”
Full review at www.eurobricks.com
BrickEconomy Expert Review
“This LEGO set, designed as a complement to a recently acquired garage set, features a tow truck that's notably more compact than the larger wrecker, making it a fitting addition to the city's 4-stud wide vehicle scale. The set's color scheme is distinct and vibrant, ensuring it stands out from typical municipal or emergency vehicles, despite the unconventional blue lights paired with orange bricks.”
 

About City Traffic

The LEGO City Traffic theme focuses on transportation and vehicles commonly found in a city setting. The sets feature cars, trucks, buses, and related infrastructure like gas stations and repair shops.

Traffic was introduced in 2007 and currently consists of 103 sets. As of today, 7642 Garage is the most valuable Traffic set with an estimated new/factory sealed value of $357.
Summary
City Traffic Tow Truck set 7638 was released on May 30, 2009, retailing for $13, it has since been retired. New, unopened sets are valued at $34, while used sets sell around $15.
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Rescue on the road!When cars break down in LEGO City, the tow truck speeds to the scene! Attach a car to the hook and tow it back to the garage for repairs. Includes roadside emergency lights, too!
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