About LEGO Town Construction
LEGO Construction is a subtheme of the Town introduced in 1980 and ran until 1997 that was based around various types of construction. Town Construction was later moved to the City theme.
1988 LEGO Sets
In 1988, LEGO continued its expansion and innovation, further solidifying its status as a global leader in creative play. This year saw the introduction of the LEGO Pirates theme, one of the most groundbreaking additions to LEGO’s lineup. Unlike previous themes, which primarily focused on medieval knights, space explorers, and city life, LEGO Pirates introduced an adventurous, high-seas setting featuring pirates, imperial soldiers, island forts, and iconic pirate ships. This theme also revolutionized LEGO minifigures by introducing character-specific facial expressions, departing from the classic smiley face to include eyepatches, beards, and mischievous grins, adding a new level of personality to LEGO storytelling.