Random set of the day: Airline Maintenance Vehicle with Trailer
Posted by Huwbot,
Today's random set is 1773 Airline Maintenance Vehicle with Trailer, released in 1991. It's one of 25 Town sets produced that year. It contains 109 pieces and 1 minifig.
It's owned by 74 Brickset members. If you want to add it to your collection you might find it for sale at BrickLink or eBay.
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I love these little airline-promo one-off sets; Lego never puts out designs like these for the mass market; it's like they used the airline promos to experiment a little with different styles and techniques...
In this set's case, it's a stretch to discover what real-life purpose this vehicle actually performs, but it looks good as a way to flesh out your classic-style airport with some liveried ground vehicles on display. I'm lucky to have sought this out and found it before the prices go up and up and up.
I miss the classic 4-stud wide cars and trucks.
I've seen lots of these airline-only sets on Brickset's database...where were they sold? Granted, my memories of being in airports in the 1990s are pretty fuzzy now, but I feel like I would've latched on to the sight of a LEGO set sold inside an airport somewhere!
The design behind this one is fascinating. For 1991, it shows a fusion between the vehicle designs of the 80s and the 90s. Things like the tires on the main vehicle, the roof, and the hood all indicate this was a "transition" period between the 80s and the Golden Age of the 90s.
^ You're not alone.
I loved all these special edition airport limited releases. They were usually such lovely sets, but so hard to find.
Rare for sure: https://www.ebay.com/itm/LEGO-City-1773-Truck-with-Trailer-1876-Soil-Scooper-6656-Tow-Truck/302856940012?hash=item4683ae29ec%3Ag%3Ai2gAAOSwOgRbgAIZ&LH_BIN=1
Only listing for this set, $39 for 3 older small sets from Germany.
^ the set they’re selling comes without the stickers...there’s no rare parts, so without the stickers or instructions it’s worth next to nothing.
For the longest time, I thought this set contained dark pink parts, based on the picture Lugnet had of it...
Was there 1x2 mail at this time?
I love this minifigure.
@Lego Lord Mayorca, most were sold on-board aircraft from the 'duty free' trolley so, yes, they were hard to find.
And, because of that, they are packed in much smaller boxes than usual.
@Chills Yes, I also miss the 4-stud wide cars. I am so used to them that now I regard suspiciously to those new of 6-stud wide. Fortunately, cars from Cars are 4-stud wide, so the fit perfectly with olders!!!
Missed these growing up as a kid, Really nice vehicles and Im always keeping an eye out for such vehicles (at a affordable price of course)