The LEGOLAND Town theme from 1972 to 1978 featured a series of sets that allowed builders to create bustling urban environments. Among the sets in this theme were 355 Town Center Set with Roadways, 354 Police Heliport, 361 Tea Garden Cafe, and 385 Jeep with Steering. These sets offered a diverse array of buildings, vehicles, and accessories, enabling children to construct and role-play scenes commonly found in a town setting
1972 LEGO Sets
In 1972 The LEGO Group officially expanded to the United States. After a licensing disagreement with the Samsonite Corporation, LEGO USA was established in Brookfield, Connecticut and Samsonite ended production of LEGO products in the United States but continued production in Canada. As far as new parts and production, 1972 saw the release of the first boat hull, wing, propeller and helicopter rotor parts as well as new parts including the 1x6 arches. The train theme continued to grow and a number of notable train sets of 1972 included set 181 Train Set with Motor, 180 4.5V Train with 5 Wagons and 724 12V Diesel Locomotive.