The LEGO Education Community sets are designed to teach children about community roles and interactions through hands-on play. The "Community Starter Set" (9389) includes a variety of buildings, vehicles, and figures, allowing children to construct a detailed community and explore different aspects of daily life. The "Community Workers" (9247) set features minifigures representing various professions such as firefighters, doctors, and construction workers, aimed at helping children understand different community roles. The "Community Transport Set" (9132) focuses on transportation within a community, including vehicles like buses, cars, and bikes along with relevant accessories. The "Community Minifigure Set" (9348) provides a wide range of minifigures from diverse professions and walks of life, encouraging children to engage in imaginative play and learn about the people who make up a community. These sets are typically used in educational settings to promote social studies and community awareness.
2006 LEGO Sets
2006 was a year of creative resurgence, adding major themes while closing older ones. LEGO Batman debuted as the first full DC Comics collaboration, joined by Avatar: The Last Airbender, Exo-Force, and SpongeBob SquarePants. LEGO Mindstorms NXT modernized the robotics platform with sensors and wireless control, and Remote Control Trains replaced the 9V system. Vikings and Clikits ended, while standout collector sets such as the Technic Tow Truck (8285) and Boeing 787 Dreamliner (10177) strengthened LEGO’s appeal among adult fans.