LEGO 1979 / Town / Classic Sets

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.

1979 LEGO Sets

In 1979, LEGO continued to diversify its product range with the introduction of Fabuland, a new theme aimed at younger children. Fabuland bridged the gap between DUPLO and standard LEGO System sets, featuring a mix of larger, easy-to-handle parts alongside traditional LEGO bricks. The theme was distinguished by its anthropomorphic animal characters, each with unique personalities, encouraging storytelling and imaginative play. Fabuland remained in production until 1989, making it one of LEGO’s longest-running themes at the time.