How big is the Super Tow Truck?

It consists of 80 pieces in 34 different shapes, which makes it one of the smaller vehicle sets.

Is a minifigure included?

Yes, one minifigure comes with the set.

Which range is it from?

The set was released in 1986 in the Town / Classic Town range.

Town Classic Town

LEGO® Super Tow Truck

Super Tow Truck 1572-1 belongs to the Town / Classic Town range and came out in 1986. It has 80 pieces in 34 different shapes and carries one minifigure.

Set number: 1572
Year: 1986
Pieces: 80
Minifigures: 1
Theme: Classic Town
Different parts: 41

What can I build with it?

Parts list 41

As BrickLink list (XML)

Import on BrickLink: Wanted → Upload, upload the file (or paste its content), pick a Wanted List and add the parts.

Minifigures 1

Man, Blue Overalls, Red Cap (3626a Head) fig-0002214 pieces × 1

Description

Help for stranded cars

A tow truck belongs in every play town, because somewhere a vehicle is bound to break down. This 1986 set supplies the right machine, built in the plain style of the Classic Town era. It works especially well in scenes with several vehicles, for example at a junction or outside a garage. If you already own cars from other Town sets, this is a sensible addition that starts a story right away. A crane or a garage from the toy box next to it is already enough.

Black, white, blue and red

The main colours are black, white, blue and red. That makes a contrasty truck that stands out in a row of parked cars. With 80 pieces in 34 different shapes the model is compact, and many bricks appear more than once. The build is therefore easy to follow and quick to finish. What stays appealing is working out how the truck could be changed with your own ideas, such as other colours or extra add-ons from your own box.

On duty with one figure

One minifigure is included and takes the role of driver or mechanic. No further figures come with the set, so any stranded customers have to come from other boxes. As a toy the truck works well because it gets clear tasks in a scene. For collectors it is a small piece of Classic Town that needs little room and looks good beside other vehicles from the 1986 line-up. The charm of simplicity plays its part here too.

Checking and reusing the parts

The complete parts list with all 80 pieces is on this page. With the “What can I build?” tool you can find out what your existing bricks add up to. The mix of black, white and red parts suits many vehicles, so the comparison often returns more matches than you might expect. That quickly turns the tow truck into the starting point for your next rebuild, without having to buy anything new.

FAQ

How big is the Super Tow Truck?: It consists of 80 pieces in 34 different shapes, which makes it one of the smaller vehicle sets.
Is a minifigure included?: Yes, one minifigure comes with the set.
Which range is it from?: The set was released in 1986 in the Town / Classic Town range.

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