This week, The Brick Stand shines a spotlight on the retired LEGO set, the Fire Boat (60109) from the City theme. Released in December 2017, this set has been a beloved part of many LEGO collections. Join us as we take a closer look at this impressive set that has now become a sought-after gem for LEGO enthusiasts.
Unveiling the Fire Boat Set: A Closer Look at the City Theme Marvel
The Fire Boat set from the City theme is an impressive LEGO set with a piece count of 4124. It features a movable crane arm, a stud-shooting water cannon to extinguish flames, a dinghy, firefighting gear, kitchen, medical station, and lighthouse jetty. The set includes 5 minifigures: the Captain, 2 male firefighters, a female firefighter, and the lighthouse keeper. Notable design elements include a detailed bridge, searchlights, and a stud-launching water cannon with a movable crane arm. In addition, the set comes with a buildable lighthouse equipped with a pier and shack. The set was designed for boys and girls aged between 6 and 12 years old and was first made available in December 2015, with a price range of £64.99 / 69.99 € / $79.99 US / $99.99 CAD.
Legacy Delights: Celebrating Timeless LEGO City Sets
The LEGO City Fire Boat (60109) was released in 2016 as part of the City theme. It was well-received by fans and was considered a fantastic addition to any fire station or city layout. The set featured a detailed build of the fire boat, a lighthouse, a shack, and four minifigures, making it a complete playset. The set’s inclusion of a variety of functionalities such as a water cannon with a stud shooter added to its playability. It was noted by reviewers and fans for being a bit pricey but well-executed. The set remains popular among Adult Fans of LEGO (AFOLs) for its detailed design and play features, making it a sought-after retired set in the secondary market.
Brick Buzz: Reviews and Reactions
The Fire Boat set (60109) from LEGO City has received high praise from reviewers. RoboticBricks states, “60109 Fire Boat is an incredible set and a great addition to any fire station/city layout. As a big fan of LEGO boats, this set was a must-have and I can say I am quite pleased with the execution of this set.” Commenting on the finished product, the reviewer adds, “The lighthouse and shack are both very simple builds helping the set be a more complete playset. While the included lighthouse and shack are nice additions, I’ve found this set pairs very nicely with 31051: Lighthouse Point.” Furthermore, they note, “The main yellow water cannon has a great range of motion and even includes a stud-shooter for added playability.” Despite pointing out the high price, the reviewer concludes, “This set was greatly executed and I look forward to more boats to come from the LEGO group. If you can afford it, I’d highly recommend this set!” (RoboticBricks)
All the reviews for this article were provided by Brickset.com: Fire Boat Reviews
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In this week’s spotlight, we’ve revisited the retired LEGO City set, Fire Boat (60109), which was officially retired on December 13th, 2017. As part of our new weekly series, we’ll continue to showcase other previously retired sets, so be sure to check back in with us next week for another blast from the past!
