LEGO 1987 / Town Sets

In 1987 LEGO released 24 Town sets across 11 subthemes. The largest Town set from 1987 was 6393 Big Rig Truck Stop with a piece count of 621 and a retail price of $52.75. The current estimated value of all these Town sets from this year is about $9,731.21 which represents a 4000.7% growth.

LEGO Town was one of the LEGO Group's core themes which was based on town life and included sets such as emergency services like police and fire and civilian sets such as cars. LEGO Town incorporates many subthemes, which focus on a specific area of Town such as airport, artic, city, divers, flight, rescue, space and various others.

1987 LEGO Sets

In 1987, LEGO continued its trajectory of innovation and expansion. A significant highlight of this year was the introduction of the LEGO Technic Computer Control, which allowed enthusiasts to combine traditional LEGO building with basic programming. This set marked one of LEGO's early forays into blending physical brick construction with digital technology, laying foundational stones for more advanced robotics and programmable sets in the years to come. The DUPLO line, designed for younger children, saw consistent growth, reinforcing LEGO's commitment to catering to various age groups.