About LEGO Town Res-Q
LEGO Res-Q is a subtheme of Town that focused on rescue missions that ran from 1998 to 1999 with most sets released in 1999. The Res-Q sets consist of a total of 6 land vehicles and two motorcycles. Most Res-Q sets, except for the Speedboat, had a bright yellow and black color scheme. After the theme's discontinuation, the Res-Q organization made a few cameo appearances in other LEGO themes.
1999 LEGO Sets
1999 was a landmark year with the launch of LEGO Star Wars, the company’s first licensed theme, debuting alongside The Phantom Menace. This partnership with Lucasfilm transformed LEGO’s strategy and ushered in the era of licensed themes. New original lines included Rock Raiders, Slizers (Throwbots), and Adventurers: Jungle, while LEGO Education was formally established from LEGO Dacta. Several older themes—Cyberslam, TechPlay, UFO, Insectoids, Znap, and Model Team—were retired, marking a clear generational shift toward modern play concepts and digital engagement.