How many pieces are in the Hook & Ladder?

Hook & Ladder contains 177 pieces.

When was the Hook & Ladder released?

Hook & Ladder was released in 1994.

🏛 Classic Town

Set #6340

Hook & Ladder

Hook & Ladder is a shining example of the Golden Age of Classic Town.

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Who it's for: Beginner build Perfect for Classic Town enthusiasts, nostalgic adult collectors, and younger builders wanting a taste of 90s LEGO history.
Build: 177 pieces · about 1 hours Build time is an estimate.
Price: $19.99 list price · 11.3¢ per piece
Availability: Likely retired

★★★★☆ 4.2 community rating from 96 ratings

Fans deeply cherish the nostalgic 90s design and classic play features, though some note the build is very simple and secondary market prices have climbed significantly.

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📝 Our Take

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Hook & Ladder is a shining example of the Golden Age of Classic Town. Released in 1994, this iconic red-and-white fire engine delivers incredible nostalgia, featuring classic operational features like extending ladders and chunky, dependable construction that defined an entire era of LEGO building.

This set is perfect for retro Town collectors and nostalgic 90s kids. The build is straightforward and quick, taking you right back to the days of simple brick-built vehicles without complex Technic internals, resulting in a robust model that holds up great on a display shelf.

Skip this if you are looking for modern detailing or sophisticated building techniques. With only 177 pieces, contemporary builders might find the construction a bit blocky and basic compared to modern City or Modular sets.

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🧱 Building Experience

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177

Pieces

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1.0h

Estimated Build Time

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Beginner

Difficulty

Build Highlights:

Classic 90s chassis construction with traditional wheel holders
Extending white ladder mechanism mounted on the truck bed
Authentic use of classic printed tiles and hazard patterns
Includes two classic Town firefighters with classic white helmets

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⏳ Retired

Classic Town sets from the mid-90s have quietly become some of the most sought-after nostalgia pieces on the secondary market. With an original MSRP of just $19.99 and a current market value sitting around $120, Hook & Ladder has demonstrated steady, impressive appreciation over the decades, driven by strong collector demand for complete-in-box vintage sets.

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Compared to larger Classic Town stations like Set 6382, Hook & Ladder offers a focused, budget-friendly vehicle build that captures the quintessential emergency aesthetic of 1994 without taking up a massive footprint.

2 Minifigures Included

Fireman, Black Fire Jacket with Red Belt and Badge, White Helmet

4 parts

Fireman, Shirt with Gauge and Pocket, Light Gray Legs, White Helmet

4 parts

Includes two classic Town firefighters featuring classic smiling faces, classic torso prints (one with a gauge and pocket, one with a red belt and badge), and classic white helmets.

📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count: 177
Parts cataloged in this inventory: 64 unique parts, 169 pieces
Minifigures: 2

The official piece count includes the 8 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.

Equipment Hose No...

Part #: 194c03 1× Light Gray

Part #: 2420 4× Black

Plate 2 x 2 Corner

Part #: 2420 2× Red

Tile 1 x 4 with G...

Part #: 2431 1× Light Gray

Tile 1 x 4 with G...

Part #: 2431 6× Red

Hinge Bar with 3 ...

Part #: 2433 2× Yellow

Bracket 1 x 2 - 1...

Part #: 2436 1× Black

Plate 2 x 12

Part #: 2445 1× Red

Plate 2 x 12

Part #: 2445 1× Black

Headwear Accessor...

Part #: 2447 1× Trans-Light Blue

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 2540 1× White

Tile Special 1 x ...

Part #: 2555 2× Red

Technic Axle Towball

Part #: 2736 1× Light Gray

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 2877 1× Black

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 1× Red

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 1× Black

Plate 2 x 3

Part #: 3021 1× Black

Plate 2 x 3

Part #: 3021 1× White

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 1× Black

Part #: 3023 6× Black

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 1× White

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 2× Trans-Red

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 1× White

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 2× Trans-Yellow

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 2× Trans-Dark Blue

Part #: 3032 2× Black

Part #: 3069b 2× White

Tile 1 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3069b 2× Black

Tile 1 x 1 with G...

Part #: 3070b 3× Trans-Dark Blue

Tile 1 x 1 with G...

Part #: 3070b 2× Black

Tile 1 x 1 with G...

Part #: 3070b 2× Trans-Red

Hinge Plate 2 x 5...

Part #: 3149bc01 1× Red

Turntable 4 x 4 S...

Part #: 3403c01 1× Red

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 3491 1× Black

Plate 1 x 3

Part #: 3623 2× Red

Minifig Head [Pla...

Part #: 3626b 1× Black

Part #: 3666 1× Light Gray

Technic Plate 2 x...

Part #: 3709 1× Black

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 4× Red

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 1× White

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 4× Black

Part #: 3795 1× Light Gray

Windscreen 2 x 4 x 2

Part #: 3823 1× Trans-Light Blue

Steering Stand 1 ...

Part #: 3829c01 2× Red

Plate 2 x 10

Part #: 3832 1× Black

Weapon Axe

Part #: 3835 1× Black

Minifig Neckwear ...

Part #: 3838 1× Yellow

Part #: 4083 2× White

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 4085c 6× Red

Ladder 14 x 2.5

Part #: 4207 4× White

String Reel 2 x 4...

Part #: 4208 1× Black

Part #: 4276b 2× Black

Cupboard 2 x 3 x ...

Part #: 4532 1× Red

Cupboard 2 x 3 x ...

Part #: 4533 1× Light Gray

Tap 1 x 1 with Ho...

Part #: 4599a 2× White

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 4600 3× Light Gray

Wedge Plate 3 x 4...

Part #: 4859 1× Red

Panel 1 x 2 x 1 [...

Part #: 4865a 1× Trans-Light Blue

Wheel 11 x 12 wit...

Part #: 6014a 6× White

Tyre 21 x 12 with...

Part #: 6015 6× Black

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 6019 2× Light Gray

Bracket 5 x 2 x 2...

Part #: 6087 1× Black

Brick 1 x 12

Part #: 6112 2× Light Gray

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 2× Yellow

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 2× Black

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 2× Trans-Dark Blue

Minifig Neckwear ...

Part #: 6158 1× Black

Hinge Plate 1 x 4...

Part #: 73983 2× Black

A fantastic parts pack for classic red and black bricks, featuring traditional vehicle wheel holders, jumpers, inverted slopes, and iconic white extension ladders.

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💎 Notable Parts

White Ladder 14 x 2.5 (4x) $12.00

Black Tyre 21 x 12 with Offset Tread Small Wide (6x) $4.50

Red Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove (4x) $2.00

Trans-Dark Blue Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud (2x) $1.00

Est. BrickLink Part Value

$19.50

💡 MOC Potential

🏙 Classic 1994 Town fire station MOC expansion

🚗 Retro-styled vintage municipal service fleet

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Inventory Statistics

Unique Parts

177

Official Piece Count

169

Cataloged Inventory Pieces

Minifigures

Spare Parts

The official piece count includes the 8 parts inside the set's minifigures, which this inventory lists separately. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

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