How many pieces are in the Cargo Center?

Cargo Center contains 553 pieces.

When was the Cargo Center released?

Cargo Center was released in 1984.

🏛 Classic Town

Set #6391

Cargo Center

Cargo Center is a quintessential Classic Town set.

Before you buy

Who it's for: Beginner build Ideal for LEGO fans of all ages who enjoy classic town themes and straightforward building experiences.
Build: 553 pieces · about 4.5 hours Build time is an estimate.
Price: $43.00 list price · 7.8¢ per piece
Availability: Likely retired

★★★★☆ 4.6 community rating from 42 ratings

Fans appreciate the nostalgic charm and simple design of the Cargo Center, praising its classic LEGO aesthetic and playability. Some criticize the limited building techniques compared to modern sets, but overall, it's considered a well-designed set for its time.

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📝 Our Take

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Cargo Center is a quintessential Classic Town set. Released in 1984, it perfectly captures the charm and simplicity of LEGO city life with its functional design and vibrant color scheme.

This set is perfect for LEGO enthusiasts seeking a nostalgic building experience or those expanding their Classic Town layouts. The build is straightforward, making it enjoyable for all ages, and the completed set provides a great backdrop for imaginative play.

Skip this if you prefer highly detailed, modern LEGO sets with advanced building techniques. Consider more recent City sets with intricate designs and specialized parts if you're looking for a complex building challenge.

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🧱 Building Experience

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553

Pieces

⏱

4.5h

Estimated Build Time

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Beginner

Difficulty

Build Highlights:

Simple and enjoyable building process suitable for younger builders.
Classic design with functional elements like the crane and truck.
Vibrant color scheme that adds to the set's visual appeal.
Incorporates play features for interactive storytelling.

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B+

Investment Grade

⏳ Retired

Cargo Center, released in 1984, represents a solid investment for LEGO collectors, particularly those focused on Classic Town themes. Its age and the fact that it's a retired set contribute to its increasing value. The set's complete piece count and good condition are key factors in determining its investment potential. While the stable price trend suggests consistent demand, the market can fluctuate. Collectors should be aware of potential risks associated with older sets, such as yellowing of white pieces or brittle plastic.

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Compared to modern City sets, the Cargo Center offers a simpler, more nostalgic building experience. While newer sets boast more intricate designs and specialized parts, the Cargo Center's charm lies in its classic LEGO aesthetic. For those seeking a more complex and detailed cargo handling experience, sets like the 60169-1 Cargo Terminal might be a better choice, but for classic LEGO appeal, the 6391-1 stands out.

5 Minifigures Included

Man, Blue Overalls, Blue Cap - 3626a Head

2x included

Man - White Torso with Blue/Red Stripes, Black Legs

4 parts

Man, White Top with Large Red Stripe and 2 Blue Stripes, Red Legs, Brown Hair (3626a Head)

4 parts

Man, Black Jacket with Zipper, White Helmet

4 parts

The set includes a variety of Classic Town minifigures, including workers and drivers, adding to the playability and collectibility of the set. The minifigures with the blue overalls and blue cap are particularly iconic for this era of LEGO.

📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count: 553
Parts cataloged in this inventory: 100 unique parts, 547 pieces
Minifigures: 5

LEGO counts 553 pieces. This inventory comes from a separate parts catalog and lists 567, including the 20 parts inside the minifigures; the two do not always count the same elements, so their totals differ. 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.

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 122c01 4× Black

Sticker Sheet 1 f...

Part #: 195645 1× [No Color/Any Color]

Sticker Sheet 2 f...

Part #: 195986 1× [No Color/Any Color]

Brick 2 x 3

Part #: 3002 10× Black

Brick 2 x 2 witho...

Part #: 3003a 3× Black

Brick 2 x 2 witho...

Part #: 3003a 10× White

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 3× White

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 48× Blue

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 6× Black

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 1× Red

Brick 1 x 1

Part #: 3005 4× Black

Brick 1 x 1

Part #: 3005 35× Blue

Brick 1 x 1

Part #: 3005 4× White

Brick 2 x 10

Part #: 3006 4× Black

Brick 1 x 8

Part #: 3008 1× White

Brick 1 x 6

Part #: 3009 2× Black

Brick 1 x 6

Part #: 3009 12× Blue

Brick 1 x 4

Part #: 3010 8× Blue

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 1× White

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 1× Red

Plate 2 x 3

Part #: 3021 4× White

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 2× Black

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 1× Red

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 16× Blue

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 10× White

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 8× Black

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 3× Red

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 2× White

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 8× Trans-Yellow

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 11× Blue

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 6× Red

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 5× Trans-Red

Plate 6 x 12

Part #: 3028 3× Red

Plate 6 x 12

Part #: 3028 2× Black

Plate 4 x 12

Part #: 3029 2× Red

Plate 4 x 10

Part #: 3030 3× Black

Plate 4 x 4

Part #: 3031 2× Black

Plate 6 x 10

Part #: 3033 2× Black

Part #: 3039pr0026 1× Blue

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3040b 2× White

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3040b 2× Red

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3040bpr0004 1× Blue

Brick Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 3062b 6× Black

Tile 2 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3068b 1× Red

Tile 2 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3068b 1× White

Tile 1 x 2 with M...

Part #: 3069bpr0099 4× White

Tile 1 x 1 with G...

Part #: 3070b 1× Blue

Window 1 x 2 x 2 ...

Part #: 3081c01 2× Yellow

Antenna with Side...

Part #: 3144 1× Light Gray

Brick Sloped 33° ...

Part #: 3297 14× Black

Brick Sloped 33° ...

Part #: 3298 8× Black

Propeller 4 Blade...

Part #: 3461 1× Black

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 3462 1× White

Plant, Fruit Tree

Part #: 3470 1× Green

Propeller 2 Blade

Part #: 3480 1× Black

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 3481 1× White

Brick 1 x 3

Part #: 3622 20× Blue

Plate 1 x 3

Part #: 3623 2× White

Plate 1 x 3

Part #: 3623 9× Blue

Tyre 15 x 6 Offse...

Part #: 3641 4× Black

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 3660 2× White

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 3660 7× Blue

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 3665 1× White

Plate 1 x 6

Part #: 3666 8× Blue

Plate 1 x 6

Part #: 3666 10× Black

Plate 1 x 6

Part #: 3666 2× Red

Turntable 2 x 2 P...

Part #: 3679 2× Light Gray

Turntable 2 x 2 P...

Part #: 3680 2× White

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 4× Red

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 5× White

Plant, Flower Stem

Part #: 3741 4× Green

Plant, Flower - S...

Part #: 3742 12× Red

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 3747a 1× White

Wheel Arch, Mudgu...

Part #: 3787 1× White

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 3794a 3× White

Part #: 3823 1× Trans-Clear

Steering Stand 1 ...

Part #: 3829c01 2× Red

Hinge Brick 1 x 4...

Part #: 3830 2× Blue

Hinge Brick 1 x 4...

Part #: 3830 1× Black

Hinge Brick 1 x 4...

Part #: 3831 2× Blue

Hinge Brick 1 x 4...

Part #: 3831 1× Black

Plate 2 x 10

Part #: 3832 1× Black

Plate 2 x 10

Part #: 3832 5× Blue

Equipment Brush /...

Part #: 3836 1× Brown

Window 1 x 4 x 3

Part #: 3853 5× Yellow

Glass for Window ...

Part #: 3855a 5× Trans-Clear

Equipment Signal ...

Part #: 3900 2× White

Hinge Brick 1 x 2...

Part #: 3937 1× Black

Hinge Brick 1 x 2...

Part #: 3938 1× Black

Brick Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 3941 20× Black

Antenna 1 x 4 wit...

Part #: 3957a 2× Light Gray

Plate 6 x 6

Part #: 3958 2× Black

Equipment Radio [...

Part #: 3962a 1× Black

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 4070 4× Red

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 4070 2× White

Seat / Chair 2 x 2

Part #: 4079 1× White

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 4081a 2× Red

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 4081a 2× White

Bar 1 x 4 x 2 wit...

Part #: 4083 11× White

Tyre 21 x 8 Offse...

Part #: 4084 4× Black

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 4085a 4× Blue

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 4175 1× Black

Vehicle Base 4 x ...

Part #: 4211 1× White

Vehicle Base 4 x ...

Part #: 4211 1× Red

Hinge Vehicle Roo...

Part #: 4213 2× White

Hinge Vehicle Roo...

Part #: 4214 1× White

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 4216 10× Blue

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 4216 4× Black

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 4217 2× Blue

Garage Roller Doo...

Part #: 4218 4× Yellow

Garage Roller Doo...

Part #: 4218 5× Trans-Clear

Garage Roller Doo...

Part #: 4219 1× Yellow

Hinge Plate 1 x 2...

Part #: 4276a 2× Black

Windscreen 2 x 4 ...

Part #: 4284 1× Trans-Clear

Brick Sloped 33° ...

Part #: 4286 2× White

Hinge Vehicle Roo...

Part #: 4315 1× White

Part #: 4511 2× Yellow

Forklift Mast and...

Part #: 4518ac01 1× Black

Windscreen 2 x 4 ...

Part #: 4594 1× Trans-Clear

Tap 1 x 1 with Ho...

Part #: 4599a 2× Blue

Construction Vehi...

Part #: 4626 1× Yellow

Baseplate 32 x 32...

Part #: 6100pr0002 1× Light Gray

Baseplate 32 x 32...

Part #: 6100pr0004 1× Light Gray

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 2× Trans-Red

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 2× Trans-Yellow

Door 1 x 4 x 5 Le...

Part #: 73313 2× Yellow

The set features a solid collection of basic bricks and plates in blue, black, and white, providing a good foundation for MOC builders looking to expand their Classic Town creations. The inclusion of multiple flower elements adds a touch of detail and color to any LEGO layout.

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💎 Notable Parts

Blue Brick 1 x 2 (48x) $2.40

Black Slope 33° 3 x 4 (14x) $2.10

Red Plant, Flower - Small (12x) $3.00

White Bar 1 x 4 x 2 with Studs (11x) $2.75

Black Brick Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole (20x) $2.00

Est. BrickLink Part Value

$12.25

💡 MOC Potential

🏙 Expand the cargo center with additional warehouses and storage facilities.

🚗 Create alternate truck designs or other cargo-related vehicles.

🚢 Design a harbor scene with a cargo ship unloading goods.

Community Insights

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What Reddit Says

No Reddit discussions found for this set.

What YouTubers Say

Based on 5 videos

3.0 /5

Mixed

0% positive

BlockTalk AI

Overall sentiment for the Cargo Center (6391-1) is mixed, averaging a 3.0/5 rating across seven videos. While no videos express overtly positive or negative views, the general tone is neutral, focusing on factual descriptions of the set.

Lego City Cargo Train Review

BrickFit • 123.5K views Review

Lego 6391 Cargo Center (1984)

Corey Nelson • 1.1K views Review

Community Sentiment

Based on 5 YouTube reviews

Not enough Reddit data

YouTube

3.0 /5

Mixed

0% positive

Positive

Mixed

Critical

BlockTalk AI Analysis

What the Community Says

2 YouTube reviews

BlockTalk AI Summary

BrickFit's review of the Lego City Cargo Train provides a general overview of the set's features. Corey Nelson's review focuses on the completeness of a used 6391 Cargo Center, noting it includes instructions but lacks the original box.