About LEGO Town Maintenance
The LEGO Town Maintenance theme, active from 1980 to 1998, focused on city upkeep and public services. Key sets include 6383 Public Works Center, which served as a hub for various maintenance activities, 6693 Refuse Collection Truck, essential for waste management, and 6653 Highway Maintenance Truck, used for road repairs and upkeep. These sets highlighted the essential services that keep a town running smoothly, adding a layer of realism to the LEGO Town series.
1997 LEGO Sets
In 1997, the LEGO Group faced significant challenges as it grappled with a changing toy market and internal organizational shifts. While the company introduced its first-ever licensed theme, "Star Wars," laying the groundwork for one of its most successful and enduring lines, it also experienced a dip in sales for the first time since its inception. The LEGO Group recognized the need to innovate and diversify its product offerings beyond traditional brick sets, leading to endeavors in new areas like software and video games, with the launch of LEGO Island, its first PC game. This year marked a period of introspection and transformation for the iconic toy company.