LEGO CITY is one of the most popular and long-standing series of bricks produced by LEGO. The sets in this line depict a variety of scenes and elements from urban life, such as police stations, fire stations, hospitals, train stations, airports and much more. This gives children the opportunity to recreate everyday situations and create their own stories in an urban setting. The LEGO CITY series not only develops creativity, but also allows younger builders to understand and learn about different aspects of city life.
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- A long-running series: The LEGO CITY line, formerly known as LEGO Town, has been around since the 1970s, making it one of the longest-produced series of bricks by LEGO.
- Variety of sets: The LEGO CITY series features virtually everything related to daily city life - from vehicles (cars, trains, planes) to buildings (police stations, fire stations, hospitals) and various workplaces.
- Educational value: These sets teach children about different professions and functions in the urban environment. Thanks to them you can learn how the fire department works, what are the duties of a policeman or what is the work in the port.
- Extension to new technologies: With the development of technology, some LEGO CITY sets have been equipped with additional features such as working lights, sounds or even remote control.
- Special editions: From time to time, LEGO CITY releases special editions focusing on specific themes, such as space exploration, deep-sea exploration or rescue operations in harsh environments.
- Create your own city: With a wide range of available sets, children can create their own unique cities, expanding them with new buildings, roads and vehicles.
- Interactive elements: Many LEGO CITY sets contain moving elements - from working cranes to rotating helicopter propellers - which adds extra dynamism to the fun.
- Minifigure characters: The LEGO CITY series is known for its wide range of minifigures depicting a variety of characters, from firefighters and police officers to astronauts and construction workers.
- Sustainability: Like other LEGO products, CITY sets are produced with care for the environment. The company aims to have all bricks sustainably produced by 2030.
- Inspiration from reality: Many sets in the CITY series have been inspired by actual buildings, vehicles or events, making them even more realistic and educational for young builders.
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- Origins: Before the name LEGO CITY, the series was known as LEGO Town. Initially, it focused on the basic buildings and vehicles that can be found in any city.
- Evolution of transportation: Over the years, LEGO CITY has depicted various modes of transportation - from simple cars and trains to advanced modes of transportation such as spaceships and underwater boats.
- Space adventure: In the 1970s and 1980s, LEGO CITY had a sub-series dedicated to space before it became a separate product line. It included rockets, astronauts and space stations.
- A nod to adult fans: In some LEGO CITY sets, you can find references and jokes intended for older brick lovers, which shows that LEGO appreciates its older audience.
- Actual inspiration: Many of the buildings and vehicles in the CITY series are designed based on real structures, making them more realistic.
- Minifigures with a story: Although LEGO minifigures are generally considered anonymous, some appear in many sets, suggesting an interesting story or profession they have in the LEGO CITY world.
- Dynamic development: In response to real changes in the world, such as developments in technology or new environmental challenges, LEGO CITY is introducing sets that reflect these changes, such as sets related to renewable energy sources.
- Interactive features: Today's LEGO CITY sets often include interactive features, such as smartphone apps that allow remote control of vehicles or buildings.
- Exclusive sets: From time to time, LEGO releases limited editions of CITY sets that are only available for a short time or in specific locations. These often become objects of desire for collectors.
- Cooperation with other brands: Although LEGO CITY is mainly an original series, there have been some sets created in collaboration with other brands, such as promotional sets with specific gas stations or airlines.