The LEGOLAND Town theme from 1972 to 1978 featured a series of sets that allowed builders to create bustling urban environments. Among the sets in this theme were 355 Town Center Set with Roadways, 354 Police Heliport, 361 Tea Garden Cafe, and 385 Jeep with Steering. These sets offered a diverse array of buildings, vehicles, and accessories, enabling children to construct and role-play scenes commonly found in a town setting
1972 LEGO Sets
1972 was a pivotal year in LEGO’s U.S. expansion. Following the end of its Samsonite license, LEGO founded LEGO USA in Brookfield, Connecticut, while Samsonite continued production in Canada. The year also brought key new parts—including the first boat hulls, wings, propellers, and helicopter rotors—broadening creative possibilities. Trains remained a major focus with sets such as 181 Train Set with Motor, 180 4.5V Train with 5 Wagons, and 724 12V Diesel Locomotive, continuing to enhance LEGO’s realism and play depth.