No minifigs are recorded for this set.

How many pieces does it have?

277 pieces in 41 different types.

Building Set with People

LEGO® Firemen

Firemen 218-1 belongs to the Building Set with People range and dates from 1977. It has 277 pieces and no minifigs are recorded.

Set number: 218
Year: 1977
Pieces: 277
Minifigures: 0
Theme: Building Set with People
Different parts: 48

What can I build with it?

Parts list 48

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Description

A set for fire brigade scenes

The name gives away the theme: this is about the fire brigade. With 277 pieces you can put together a small station, a fire engine or both, as you like. Red is the obvious colour for fire service models and it comes first here. There are no minifigs in the box, but if you have figures of your own they can serve as the crew, letting you stage an emergency scene that you can expand as far as you wish. A street of grey or black plates in front instantly turns the bricks into a place of action.

Colours that signal urgency

Red, black, yellow and blue are the main colours. Red forms the bodywork, black sets off wheels and windows, and yellow and blue provide accents for ladders, hoses or the station itself. At first glance this looks uniform, yet it can be varied freely. Because the range is limited to 41 types, the overall impression stays coherent and no single colour pushes itself to the front. Together they give the set a clear, lively look.

Building with a limited stock

With only 41 different types among 277 pieces there are many identical bricks and few special parts. Solid walls and simple vehicles are easy, while fine detail is harder. For children that is an advantage, as they do not spend long looking for special shapes. Collectors will value the historic character above all. Emergency vehicles were already among the most popular themes in brick building back then and have remained so ever since.

Check and combine

The parts list on this page shows each type with its quantity and helps when comparing a used copy. The “What can I build?” tool on this site also shows which models can be assembled from your whole collection, so this box can become part of a larger scene, perhaps with a street, a house or other emergency vehicles you already own and would like to add to.

FAQ

Are there minifigs?: No minifigs are recorded for this set.
How many pieces does it have?: 277 pieces in 41 different types.
Which colours dominate?: Red, black, yellow and blue.

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