LEGO 1980 / Town Sets

In 1980 LEGO released 17 Town sets across 11 subthemes. The largest Town set from 1980 was 6390 Main Street with a piece count of 591 and a retail price of $69.99. The current estimated value of all these Town sets from this year is about $14,596.19 which represents a 6972.5% growth.

LEGO Town was one of the LEGO Group's core themes which was based on town life and included sets such as emergency services like police and fire and civilian sets such as cars. LEGO Town incorporates many subthemes, which focus on a specific area of Town such as airport, artic, city, divers, flight, rescue, space and various others.

1980 LEGO Sets

In 1980, LEGO introduced the LEGO Train theme, building upon previous train sets but now incorporating 12-volt systems for electrification. The year also marked the debut of the LEGO Classic Space theme, adding a new dimension to LEGO's portfolio with sets that focused on futuristic and extraterrestrial exploration. Additionally, the Technic line, which emphasized more advanced building techniques with specialized parts, continued its growth.