LEGO 1997 / Service Packs / Western Sets

The LEGO Service Packs for the Western theme provided additional pieces and accessories to enhance the main Western sets, which were produced from 1996 to 1997. These service packs typically included extra minifigures such as cowboys, Native Americans, and lawmen, as well as accessories like weapons, horses, hats, and various frontier-themed items. The packs often contained additional elements like campfires, cacti, and gold pieces.

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.