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The 1978 Factory is here!

Relive the nostalgia of Classic Town with this 234-piece set. A vintage treat for LEGO lovers!

🏛 Classic Town
Set #1620-2

Factory

The Factory set is a charming glimpse into classic LEGO Town.

Before you buy

Who it's for
Beginner build Ideal for LEGO collectors seeking a nostalgic building experience and a charming vintage display piece
Build
234 pieces · about 2 hours Build time is an estimate.
Availability
Likely retired
★★★★☆ 4.1 AI-generated review score, not a customer rating

Fans appreciate the Factory set for its nostalgic value and simple, charming design. It's considered a great addition to any Classic Town collection, although some may find the building techniques basic compared to modern sets.

📝 Our Take

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The Factory set is a charming glimpse into classic LEGO Town. Released in 1978, it captures the essence of simple yet imaginative building with its bright colors and functional design, representing a bygone era of LEGO creativity.

This set is perfect for vintage LEGO enthusiasts and collectors. The build is straightforward, offering a nostalgic experience and a delightful display piece that evokes a sense of classic LEGO charm.

Skip this if you prefer highly detailed or complex builds. Consider modern City sets like the modular buildings for a more intricate and elaborate building experience.

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🧱 Building Experience

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234
Pieces
⏱
2.0h
Estimated Build Time
📊
Beginner
Difficulty
Build Highlights:
  • Simple and straightforward building techniques
  • Classic LEGO Town aesthetic with vibrant colors
  • Functional design representing a factory setting
  • Easy to modify and expand with other classic sets

📈 Investment Analysis

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Investment Grade
⏳ Retired
The Factory set (1620-2) presents a moderate investment opportunity. As a vintage set from 1978, its rarity increases with time, appealing to collectors seeking nostalgic pieces. The presence of minifigures and a decent piece count contribute to its potential value. However, condition is paramount; a complete set in excellent condition will command a premium. While not as high-profile as some licensed themes, the enduring appeal of Classic Town LEGO ensures a steady demand among a niche collector base. Potential investors should carefully assess the set's condition and completeness before purchasing, as these factors heavily influence its long-term appreciation.

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⚖ Compare Similar Sets

Compared to modern LEGO City sets, the Factory set offers a simpler and more nostalgic building experience. While newer sets offer more detail and complexity, the Factory set stands out for its classic charm and vintage appeal. Collectors looking for a piece of LEGO history may prefer this set over contemporary alternatives. Consider sets like 6394-1 Metro Park & Service or 6393-1 Big Rig Truck Stop for similarly-themed Classic Town sets.

3 Minifigures Included

The set includes three classic minifigures: a woman with a blue torso and red legs, and two men, one in plain blue with a red hat and another in plain black with a black cowboy hat. These figures are representative of the early LEGO minifigure design and add to the set's vintage charm.

📦 Parts Inventory

Piece count
234
Parts cataloged in this inventory
53 unique parts, 222 pieces
Minifigures
3

The piece count includes the 12 parts inside the set's minifigures, which this inventory lists separately. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

Plate Special 2 x 2 with Wheels Red Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 122c01 2× Light Gray
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Wheels Red Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 122c01 1× Black
Brick 1 x 2 Tapered (Legs Old) Brick 1 x 2 Taper...
Part #: 15 1× Black
Brick 2 x 4 without Cross Supports Brick 2 x 4 witho...
Part #: 3001a 1× Black
Brick 2 x 2 without Inside Ridges Brick 2 x 2 witho...
Part #: 3003a 1× Black
Brick 2 x 2 without Inside Ridges Brick 2 x 2 witho...
Part #: 3003a 1× Trans-Clear
Brick 2 x 2 without Inside Ridges Brick 2 x 2 witho...
Part #: 3003a 2× Red
Brick 1 x 2 Brick 1 x 2
Part #: 3004 1× Trans-Clear
Brick 1 x 2 Brick 1 x 2
Part #: 3004 14× Red
Brick 1 x 2 Brick 1 x 2
Part #: 3004 2× White
Brick 1 x 1 Brick 1 x 1
Part #: 3005 2× Black
Brick 1 x 1 Brick 1 x 1
Part #: 3005 16× Red
Brick 1 x 1 Brick 1 x 1
Part #: 3005 4× White
Brick 1 x 1 Brick 1 x 1
Part #: 3005 2× Yellow
Brick 2 x 8 Brick 2 x 8
Part #: 3007 1× Red
Brick 1 x 8 Brick 1 x 8
Part #: 3008 2× Red
Brick 1 x 6 Brick 1 x 6
Part #: 3009 13× Red
Brick 1 x 6 Brick 1 x 6
Part #: 3009 1× White
Brick 1 x 4 Brick 1 x 4
Part #: 3010 4× Red
Brick 1 x 4 Brick 1 x 4
Part #: 3010 4× Yellow
Brick 1 x 4 with Chrome Silver Car Grill Print Brick 1 x 4 with ...
Part #: 3010apr0008 1× Blue
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 2× Yellow
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 2× Black
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 3× White
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 3× Blue
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 1× Trans-Clear
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 1× Black
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 8× Red
Plate 4 x 6 Plate 4 x 6
Part #: 3032 1× Yellow
Plate 2 x 8 Plate 2 x 8
Part #: 3034 1× Red
Plate 4 x 8 Plate 4 x 8
Part #: 3035 2× Black
Plate 4 x 8 Plate 4 x 8
Part #: 3035 1× Blue
Plate 6 x 8 Plate 6 x 8
Part #: 3036 1× Red
Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 4 Brick Sloped 45° ...
Part #: 3037 6× Black
Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 2 Brick Sloped 45° ...
Part #: 3039 6× Black
Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 1 with Bottom Pin Brick Sloped 45° ...
Part #: 3040b 1× Black
Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 1 with Bottom Pin Brick Sloped 45° ...
Part #: 3040b 6× White
Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 2 Double Brick Sloped 45° ...
Part #: 3043 2× Black
Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 1 Triple with Hollow Underside Brick Sloped 45° ...
Part #: 3048a 2× Black
Brick Round 1 x 1 Solid Stud Brick Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 3062a 3× White
Brick Round 1 x 1 Solid Stud Brick Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 3062a 3× Black
Brick Round 1 x 1 Solid Stud Brick Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 3062a 9× Light Gray
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b 2× Black
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b 1× Red
Hook, Plate 1 x 2 with Crane Hook Left Hook, Plate 1 x 2...
Part #: 3127 1× Light Gray
Plate Special 3 x 2 with Rounded End, Hole Plate Special 3 x...
Part #: 3176 1× Black
Plate Special 3 x 2 with Rounded End, Hole Plate Special 3 x...
Part #: 3176 1× Red
Fence Lattice 1 x 4 x 2 Fence Lattice 1 x...
Part #: 3185 1× Black
Brick Arch 1 x 8 x 2 Brick Arch 1 x 8 x 2
Part #: 3308 2× Red
Plant, Fruit Tree Plant, Fruit Tree
Part #: 3470 1× Green
Brick 1 x 3 Brick 1 x 3
Part #: 3622 4× Red
Minifig Head [Plain] [Solid Stud] Minifig Head [Pla...
Part #: 3626a 2× Black
Fence Lattice 1 x 4 x 1 Fence Lattice 1 x...
Part #: 3633 2× Black
Fence Lattice 1 x 4 x 1 Fence Lattice 1 x...
Part #: 3633 2× Yellow
Tyre 15 x 6 Offset Tread Small Tyre 15 x 6 Offse...
Part #: 3641 6× Black
Brick Sloped Inverted 45° 2 x 2 [Ovoid Bottom Pin, Bar-sized Stud Holes] Brick Sloped Inve...
Part #: 3660 2× Red
Brick Sloped Inverted 45° 2 x 1 Brick Sloped Inve...
Part #: 3665 2× Red
Brick Sloped Inverted 45° 2 x 1 Brick Sloped Inve...
Part #: 3665 4× White
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 2× Red
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 3× Blue
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 5× White
Plant, Flower Stem Plant, Flower Stem
Part #: 3741 3× Green
Plant, Flower - Small Plant, Flower - S...
Part #: 3742 6× Red
Plant, Flower - Small Plant, Flower - S...
Part #: 3742 3× Yellow
Wheel Arch, Mudguard 2 x 4 [Smooth] Wheel Arch, Mudgu...
Part #: 3787 1× Light Gray
Wheel Arch, Mudguard 2 x 4 Studded Wheel Arch, Mudgu...
Part #: 3788 1× Blue
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud without Groove (Jumper) Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 3794a 2× White
Plate 2 x 6 Plate 2 x 6
Part #: 3795 1× Black
Plate 2 x 6 Plate 2 x 6
Part #: 3795 2× Light Gray
Windscreen 2 x 4 x 2 Windscreen 2 x 4 x 2
Part #: 3823 1× Trans-Clear
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Handles [Flat Ends / Low Attachment] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 3839b 1× Light Gray
Window 1 x 4 x 3 Window 1 x 4 x 3
Part #: 3853 4× White
Window 1 x 2 x 3 Pane Window 1 x 2 x 3 ...
Part #: 3854 8× White
Door 1 x 4 x 5 with 4 Panes, Squared Base Door 1 x 4 x 5 wi...
Part #: 3861b 1× White
String Cord Thin (0.5mm) [Undetermined Length] String Cord Thin ...
Part #: 56823 1× Black
Baseplate 32 x 32 with 9-Stud T Intersection with Road Print Baseplate 32 x 32...
Part #: 608pr0001 1× Light Gray
Road Sign Octagon with Stop Sign Print Road Sign Octagon...
Part #: 739pr0001 1× White
🧱 Sticker Sheet for...
Part #: 3428stk 1× [No Color/Any Color]
This set features a good selection of basic bricks and slopes in red, black, and white, making it useful for MOC builders looking to create classic town-style buildings. The inclusion of windows and tires adds to the versatility of the parts inventory.

🛒 Where to Buy

💎 Notable Parts

Black Slope 45° 2 x 4 (6x) $0.90
White Window 1 x 4 x 3 (4x) $1.20
Red Brick 1 x 6 (13x) $1.30
Red Brick 1 x 2 (14x) $0.70
Black Tyre 15 x 6 Offset Tread Small (6x) $1.80
Est. BrickLink Part Value
$5.90

💡 MOC Potential

🏙 Expand the factory into a larger industrial complex
🚗 Create a vintage delivery truck or forklift
🌳 Design a small park or garden adjacent to the factory

📰 Classic Town News

Community Insights

Real opinions from Reddit and YouTube

What Reddit Says

No Reddit discussions found for this set.

What YouTubers Say

Based on 4 videos
3.5 /5
Positive
25% positive
BlockTalk AI

The LEGO Factory (1620-2) from 1978 is viewed as a classic vintage set, part of early LEGO City, as noted by BrickTsar. Sentiment is generally neutral, focusing on the set's historical significance rather than in-depth critique.

Community Sentiment

Based on 4 YouTube reviews

Reddit

Not enough Reddit data

YouTube

3.5 /5
Positive
25% positive
1
Positive
3
Mixed
0
Critical
BlockTalk AI Analysis

The LEGO Factory (1620-2) from 1978 is viewed as a classic vintage set, part of early LEGO City, as noted by BrickTsar. Sentiment is generally neutral, focusing on the set's historical significance rather than in-depth critique.

What the Community Says

3 YouTube reviews
BlockTalk AI Summary

BrickTsar's review highlights the LEGO TOWN 1620 Chocomel Chocolate Factory, emphasizing its vintage status. Other channels showcase LEGO factory processes in general, or unrelated sets like Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory, indicating a broader interest in LEGO manufacturing and related themes.

Community Content: These reviews are from Reddit and YouTube users sharing their personal experiences. Opinions may vary.

Charts Inventory Statistics

53
Unique Parts
234
Piece Count
222
Cataloged Inventory Pieces
3
Minifigures
3
Spare Parts

The piece count includes the 12 parts inside the set's minifigures, which this inventory lists separately. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

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