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Relive the early 90s with this classic 109-piece set! A nostalgic trip for LEGO Town collectors and aviation enthusiasts.

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LEGO Airline Maintenance Vehicle with Trailer set 1773
🏛 Airlines
Set #1773

Airline Maintenance Vehicle with Trailer

Airline Maintenance Vehicle with Trailer is a nostalgic masterpiece of classic Town design.

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Who it's for
Beginner build Nostalgic collectors and fans of classic 90s LEGO Town layouts
Build
109 pieces · about 0.5 hours Build time is an estimate.
Availability
Likely retired
★★★★☆ 4.4 community rating from 7 ratings

Collectors adore this set for its pure nostalgic charm and perfect integration with classic airport layouts, though some note the simple build doesn't justify the high modern collector price.

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📝 Our Take

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Airline Maintenance Vehicle with Trailer is a nostalgic masterpiece of classic Town design. Released in 1992 as part of the beloved Airlines subtheme, this 109-piece set perfectly captures the charm of vintage LEGO with its bold red-and-white color scheme, functional trailer, and delightful retro accessories.

This set is perfect for vintage LEGO collectors and nostalgic builders. The quick, straightforward build offers a satisfying trip down memory lane and makes an ideal display piece for any retro airport layout.

Skip this if you are looking for modern, complex building techniques or high piece counts. At its current high secondary market valuation, contemporary builders will find better value in modern City sets.

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🧱 Building Experience

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109
Pieces
⏱
0.5h
Estimated Build Time
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Beginner
Difficulty
Build Highlights:
  • Classic stud-on-top construction typical of early 90s Town sets
  • Functional trailer coupling and cargo loading playability
  • Charming use of vintage trans-light blue windshield and sunroof elements
  • Straightforward and highly satisfying vintage building techniques

📈 Investment Analysis

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Investment Grade
⏳ Retired
As a retired 1992 release, the Airline Maintenance Vehicle with Trailer has seen its value appreciate significantly, currently commanding a premium price of over $200. This spike is driven by its rarity and the high demand for sealed or complete classic Town Airlines sets. While the target market is niche—primarily consisting of completionists and nostalgic adult fans of LEGO (AFOLs)—the steady rise in price trend indicates that clean, complete examples will continue to hold or increase their value. However, potential investors should note that liquidity may be low compared to mainstream licensed themes, making it a high-value but slow-moving asset.

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Compared to other 1992 airport sets like the larger 6597 Century Skyway, this set offers a focused, budget-friendly entry point (historically) that adds essential ground-support detail. While modern City airport ground vehicles offer more sophisticated curves and realistic styling, 1773-1 stands out for its pure nostalgic aesthetic, vintage printed tiles, and classic 4-stud wide vehicle design.

1 Minifigure Included

Man, Blue Shirt with Buttons and Pockets, Blue Legs, Blue Cap (3626b Head)
Man, Blue Shirt with Buttons and Pockets, Blue Legs, Blue Cap (3626b Head)
4 parts
C+
Features a classic 90s Town worker with a blue shirt, button details, and a blue cap, utilizing the vintage 'blocky' 3626b head style.
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📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count
109
Parts cataloged in this inventory
41 unique parts, 105 pieces
Minifigures
1

The official piece count includes the 4 parts inside the set's minifigures, which this inventory lists separately. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

Missing a piece? Check this set piece by piece, with look-alike colors flagged and element IDs for replacements.

Glass 2 x 3 for Hinge Car Roof 4 x 4 Sunroof with Ridges Glass 2 x 3 for H...
Part #: 2348b 2× Trans-Light Blue
Hinge Vehicle Roof 4 x 4 Sunroof with Ledges Hinge Vehicle Roo...
Part #: 2349b 2× White
Brick 2 x 2 Corner Brick 2 x 2 Corner
Part #: 2357 2× White
Window 1 x 2 x 2 Plane, Solid Studs Window 1 x 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 2377 2× White
Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 2412b 2× Light Gray
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Long Towball Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 2508 1× Black
Lever Small Base with Black Lever Lever Small Base ...
Part #: 298c02 1× White
Brick 2 x 2 Brick 2 x 2
Part #: 3003 2× Light Gray
Brick 1 x 4 Brick 1 x 4
Part #: 3010 1× White
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 1× Red
Plate 2 x 3 Plate 2 x 3
Part #: 3021 1× Black
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 2× Black
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 2× Red
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 8× Red
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 2× Trans-Clear
Plate 4 x 4 Plate 4 x 4
Part #: 3031 1× White
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud Brick Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 3062b 2× Trans-Yellow
Tile 2 x 2 with Groove Tile 2 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3068b 1× White
Tile 2 x 2 with Groove Tile 2 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3068b 2× Red
Tile 1 x 1 with Groove Tile 1 x 1 with G...
Part #: 3070b 4× Trans-Red
Tile 1 x 1 with Groove Tile 1 x 1 with G...
Part #: 3070b 2× White
Tile 1 x 1 with Black '3' Print Tile 1 x 1 with B...
Part #: 3070bpr0028 2× Yellow
Plate 1 x 3 Plate 1 x 3
Part #: 3623 2× White
Tyre 15 x 6 Offset Tread Small Tyre 15 x 6 Offse...
Part #: 3641 4× Black
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 3× Red
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 2× White
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Towball Socket, Short, 4 Slots Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 3730 1× Black
Wheel Arch, Mudguard 2 x 4 Studded Wheel Arch, Mudgu...
Part #: 3788 4× Red
Plate 2 x 6 Plate 2 x 6
Part #: 3795 1× Black
Door 1 x 3 x 1 Right Door 1 x 3 x 1 Right
Part #: 3821 1× Red
Door 1 x 3 x 1 Left Door 1 x 3 x 1 Left
Part #: 3822 1× Red
Windscreen 2 x 4 x 2 Windscreen 2 x 4 x 2
Part #: 3823 1× Trans-Light Blue
Steering Stand 1 x 2 with Black Steering Wheel Steering Stand 1 ...
Part #: 3829c01 1× White
Equipment Radio [Extended Handle, Compact Speaker Grille] Equipment Radio [...
Part #: 3962b 1× Black
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Headlight Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 4070 4× White
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Headlight Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 4070 2× Red
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Light, Bar Hole [Thick Ring] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 4081b 2× Black
Tyre 21 x 8 Offset Tread Medium Tyre 21 x 8 Offse...
Part #: 4084 4× Black
Vehicle Base 4 x 10 x 2/3 with 2 x 2 Recessed Center with Smooth Underside, 1 x 2 Cutouts, No Center Hole Vehicle Base 4 x ...
Part #: 4212b 1× Red
Hinge Vehicle Roof 4 x 4 Hinge Vehicle Roo...
Part #: 4213 1× White
Hinge Vehicle Roof Holder 1 x 4 Hinge Vehicle Roo...
Part #: 4315 3× White
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Wheel Holders Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 4600 4× Black
Wheel 8 x 6 Wheel 8 x 6
Part #: 4624 8× White
Glass for Window 1 x 2 x 2 Plane Glass for Window ...
Part #: 4862 2× Trans-Light Blue
Panel 1 x 2 x 2 [Solid Studs] Panel 1 x 2 x 2 [...
Part #: 4864a 6× White
🧱 Sticker Sheet for...
Part #: stickerupn0028 1× [No Color/Any Color]
Excellent source of vintage elements, including classic trans-light blue glass pieces and rare printed 1x1 yellow number tiles.

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💎 Notable Parts

Yellow Tile 1 x 1 with Black '3' Print (2x) $3.00
Trans-Light Blue Glass 2 x 3 for Hinge Car Roof 4 x 4 Sunroof with Ridges (2x) $4.00
White Hinge Vehicle Roof 4 x 4 Sunroof with Ledges (2x) $3.00
White Panel 1 x 2 x 2 [Solid Studs] (6x) $1.80
Est. BrickLink Part Value
$11.80

💡 MOC Potential

🚗 Retro airport luggage tug or fuel tanker variant using the classic white and red color scheme.

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Charts Inventory Statistics

41
Unique Parts
109
Official Piece Count
105
Cataloged Inventory Pieces
1
Minifigures

The official piece count includes the 4 parts inside the set's minifigures, which this inventory lists separately. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

Inventory Version: 1

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