How many pieces does the Fire Emergency Van 556-1 have?

The set has 66 pieces in 31 different elements and includes one minifigure.

When was it released?

In 1979, in the Town theme and the Classic Town line.

What colours does the model use?

Red, light grey, black and clear parts.

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LEGO® Fire Emergency Van

The Fire Emergency Van 556-1 came out in 1979 in the Classic Town theme, with 66 pieces and one minifigure. Check every part below and see what else your own bricks could build.

Set number: 556
Year: 1979
Pieces: 66
Minifigures: 1
Theme: Classic Town
Different parts: 33

What can I build with it?

Parts list 33

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Minifigures 1

Fireman, Plain Black, Black Helmet fig-0003424 pieces × 1

Description

First on the scene in town traffic

When something happens in a brick-built town, an emergency van is the first to roll out. This 1979 model represents a fire service van and belongs to Classic Town. At 66 pieces it is among the smallest sets of its time, so the build is over quickly. The single minifigure drives the van or steps out to direct the response, which gives the vehicle an instant role in any play scene involving fires, accidents or drills. A second figure from your own collection could even fill out a small team.

Red, light grey, black and clear windows

Red is the fire service's signature colour and dominates here too, joined by light grey and black on the chassis, bumper and details. Clear parts form the windows or screens. The mix looks restrained and functional, just as you would picture a working vehicle. On second-hand copies it pays to inspect the clear elements, since they scratch easily and can be discoloured or cracked after several decades. Compare the shade of the red bricks as well, because old red often fades unevenly in daylight.

Nearly half of the parts are unique

Of the 66 pieces, 31 are different types, which means almost every second element is distinct. For a small vehicle that is plenty of variety and explains why the van shows more detail than its piece count suggests. If you buy a used set, the parts list below pays off: it gives the colour and quantity of each element, so you can quickly see which special shapes are in the box and which might be missing. It also helps to see how many identical bricks there are, because common ones are easy to replace.

Display it, play with it, build on it

Beside a tanker or a garage from the same range, the emergency van looks especially fitting, because it brings a small town to life. If you already own the bricks, use “What can I build?” on this page to find other models in your stock and to see which parts are still missing. That keeps even the red bricks in use. They often turn into roofs, vehicles or walls for completely different scenes.

FAQ

How many pieces does the Fire Emergency Van 556-1 have?: The set has 66 pieces in 31 different elements and includes one minifigure.
When was it released?: In 1979, in the Town theme and the Classic Town line.
What colours does the model use?: Red, light grey, black and clear parts.

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