Take a trip back to '93!
The Rocky River Retreat awaits!

Build this charming Classic Town set with 241 pieces and relive the nostalgia of LEGO town life.

🏛 Classic Town
Set #6552

Rocky River Retreat

Rocky River Retreat is a charming snapshot of 1990s LEGO Town life.

🏆 Best For: Perfect for LEGO fans of all ages who enjoy classic Town themes and simple, enjoyable builds. ⏱ 2.0 hr build 🧩 241 pcs
★★★★☆ 4.0

Fans appreciate the set's nostalgic charm and simple, enjoyable build. Some find the design basic compared to modern sets, but its vintage appeal and compatibility with other Classic Town sets are widely praised.

📝 Our Take

Rocky River Retreat is a charming snapshot of 1990s LEGO Town life. Its simple design, appealing color scheme, and focus on everyday scenarios make it a nostalgic favorite for many collectors. The set perfectly captures the essence of a relaxing getaway, with its cozy cabin, river, and outdoor activities.

This set is perfect for LEGO enthusiasts who appreciate classic Town themes and vintage sets. The build is straightforward and enjoyable, ideal for both younger builders and adults looking for a quick and satisfying project. It's also a great addition to any LEGO Town layout, adding a touch of rustic charm.

Skip this if you're seeking complex building techniques or highly detailed models. Modern LEGO sets offer more intricate designs and advanced features. Consider sets from the LEGO City or Creator series for a more challenging and detailed building experience.

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🧱 Building Experience

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241
Pieces
2.0h
Build Time
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Beginner
Difficulty
Build Highlights:
  • Simple yet effective building techniques create a cozy cabin atmosphere.
  • The use of brown and black bricks with green accents creates a natural, outdoorsy feel.
  • Includes a small river section, adding to the overall scenic appeal.
  • Features functional elements like opening doors and windows.

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Rocky River Retreat, released in 1993, benefits from its status as a vintage LEGO Town set. The set's relatively low piece count makes it accessible to collectors, and its charming design contributes to its appeal. While not a particularly rare set, its age and the enduring popularity of the Classic Town theme suggest a moderate potential for appreciation. However, condition is critical; a complete set in excellent condition will command a premium.

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Compare Similar Sets

Compared to modern LEGO City sets, Rocky River Retreat offers a simpler, more nostalgic building experience. While newer sets may feature more advanced building techniques and intricate details, this set's charm lies in its classic design and focus on everyday scenarios. For those seeking a similar vintage feel, consider other sets from the Classic Town theme. For a more modern take on outdoor adventures, look at sets from the LEGO City Great Vehicles subtheme.

2 Minifigures Included

The set includes two minifigures: a man in a green jacket and a woman in a blue and light gray jogging suit. These figures are typical of the Classic Town era, featuring simple designs and accessories that reflect everyday life.

📦 Full Parts Inventory - 107 unique parts • 232 total pieces

Glass 2 x 3 for Hinge Car Roof 4 x 4 Sunroof with Ridges Glass 2 x 3 for H...
Part #: 2348b Trans-Light Blue
Hinge Vehicle Roof 4 x 4 Sunroof with Ledges Hinge Vehicle Roo...
Part #: 2349b Yellow
Brick 2 x 2 Corner Brick 2 x 2 Corner
Part #: 2357 Black
Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 2412b White
Tile 1 x 4 with Groove Tile 1 x 4 with G...
Part #: 2431 Yellow
Tile Special 1 x 2 with Handle Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 2432 Yellow
Tile Special 1 x 2 with Handle Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 2432 Red
Hinge Bar with 3 Fingers and End Stud (Control Lever) Hinge Bar with 3 ...
Part #: 2433 Black
Plant, Pine Tree - Small 2 x 2 x 4 Plant, Pine Tree ...
Part #: 2435 Green
Slope Inverted 75° 2 x 1 x 3 Slope Inverted 75...
Part #: 2449 Black
Brick 1 x 1 x 5 with Blocked Open or Hollow Stud Brick 1 x 1 x 5 w...
Part #: 2453a Light Gray
Brick 1 x 1 x 5 with Blocked Open or Hollow Stud Brick 1 x 1 x 5 w...
Part #: 2453a Black
Brick 1 x 2 x 5 with Blocked Open Studs and Bottom Stud Holder with Asymmetric Ridges Brick 1 x 2 x 5 w...
Part #: 2454a Light Gray
Barrel 2 x 2 x 2 Barrel 2 x 2 x 2
Part #: 2489 Brown
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Long Towball Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 2508 Black
Plate Special 1 x 2 Side Handle [Free Ends] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 2540 Black
Animal, Bird, Parrot [Plain] Animal, Bird, Par...
Part #: 2546 Dark Gray
Rope Bridge Rope Bridge
Part #: 2549 Brown
Tile Special 1 x 1 with Clip and Straight Tips Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 2555 White
Minifig Neckwear Life Jacket [Old Style] Minifig Neckwear ...
Part #: 2610 Yellow
Equipment Fishing Rod 12L, Horizontal Line Hole Equipment Fishing...
Part #: 2614a Black
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Rounded Bottom [Boat Stud] Plate Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 2654 Black
Brick Special 1 x 2 with Grille Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 2877 Light Gray
Plate Special 1 x 4 with Wheels Holder Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 2926 Black
Lever Small Base with Black Lever Lever Small Base ...
Part #: 298c02 Red
Brick 2 x 4 Brick 2 x 4
Part #: 3001 Light Gray
Brick 2 x 4 Brick 2 x 4
Part #: 3001 Black
Brick 2 x 2 Brick 2 x 2
Part #: 3003 White
Brick 2 x 2 Brick 2 x 2
Part #: 3003 Black
Brick 1 x 2 Brick 1 x 2
Part #: 3004 Red
Brick 1 x 2 Brick 1 x 2
Part #: 3004 Brown
Brick 1 x 2 Brick 1 x 2
Part #: 3004 Black
Brick 1 x 1 Brick 1 x 1
Part #: 3005 Red
Brick 1 x 1 Brick 1 x 1
Part #: 3005 10× Black
Brick 1 x 1 Brick 1 x 1
Part #: 3005 Brown
Brick 1 x 1 Brick 1 x 1
Part #: 3005 Light Gray
Brick 1 x 6 Brick 1 x 6
Part #: 3009 Red
Brick 1 x 6 Brick 1 x 6
Part #: 3009 Black
Brick 1 x 6 Brick 1 x 6
Part #: 3009 Light Gray
Brick 1 x 4 Brick 1 x 4
Part #: 3010 Black
Brick 1 x 4 Brick 1 x 4
Part #: 3010 Light Gray
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 Yellow
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 Black
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 Light Gray
Plate 2 x 3 Plate 2 x 3
Part #: 3021 Red
Plate 2 x 3 Plate 2 x 3
Part #: 3021 Light Gray
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 Black
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Light Gray
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Yellow
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Blue
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 White
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Black
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 Trans-Red
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 Black
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 Trans-Clear
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 Yellow
Plate 4 x 10 Plate 4 x 10
Part #: 3030 Light Gray
Plate 4 x 6 Plate 4 x 6
Part #: 3032 Light Gray
Plate 2 x 8 Plate 2 x 8
Part #: 3034 Dark Gray
Slope 45° 2 x 1 with Bottom Pin Slope 45° 2 x 1 w...
Part #: 3040b Light Gray
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud Brick Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 3062b Light Gray
Tile 2 x 2 with Groove Tile 2 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3068b Yellow
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b Brown
Tile 1 x 1 with Groove Tile 1 x 1 with G...
Part #: 3070b Trans-Dark Blue
Window 1 x 2 x 2 Classic, Short Lip [with Glass] Window 1 x 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 3081c01 Yellow
Baseplate 32 x 32 Split with 2 x 14 Center Studs, Island with River Print Baseplate 32 x 32...
Part #: 309pr0002 Green
Plate 1 x 8 Plate 1 x 8
Part #: 3460 Black
Brick Special 1 x 1 x 2 with Shutter Holder Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 3581 Brown
Window 1 x 2 x 2 Shutter Window 1 x 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 3582 Red
Brick 1 x 3 Brick 1 x 3
Part #: 3622 Black
Plate 1 x 3 Plate 1 x 3
Part #: 3623 Yellow
Plate 1 x 3 Plate 1 x 3
Part #: 3623 Black
Tyre 15 x 6 Offset Tread Small Tyre 15 x 6 Offse...
Part #: 3641 Black
Slope Inverted 45° 2 x 2 [Ovoid Bottom Pin, Bar-sized Stud Holes] Slope Inverted 45...
Part #: 3660 Black
Plate 1 x 6 Plate 1 x 6
Part #: 3666 White
Slope 75° 2 x 2 x 3 [Hollow Studs] Slope 75° 2 x 2 x...
Part #: 3684 Light Gray
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 Yellow
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Towball Socket, Short, 4 Slots Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 3730 Black
Wheel Arch, Mudguard 2 x 4 Studded Wheel Arch, Mudgu...
Part #: 3788 Red
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud without Groove (Jumper) Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 3794a Yellow
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud without Groove (Jumper) Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 3794a Red
Plate 2 x 6 Plate 2 x 6
Part #: 3795 Blue
Plate 2 x 6 Plate 2 x 6
Part #: 3795 Green
Door 1 x 3 x 1 Right Door 1 x 3 x 1 Right
Part #: 3821 Yellow
Door 1 x 3 x 1 Left Door 1 x 3 x 1 Left
Part #: 3822 Yellow
Windscreen 2 x 4 x 2 Windscreen 2 x 4 x 2
Part #: 3823 Trans-Light Blue
Steering Stand 1 x 2 with Black Steering Wheel Steering Stand 1 ...
Part #: 3829c01 Light Gray
Steering Stand 1 x 2 with Black Steering Wheel Steering Stand 1 ...
Part #: 3829c01 Red
Equipment Brush / Push Broom Equipment Brush /...
Part #: 3836 Brown
Tool Pickaxe Tool Pickaxe
Part #: 3841 Dark Gray
Door 1 x 4 x 5 with 4 Panes, Squared Base Door 1 x 4 x 5 wi...
Part #: 3861b Yellow
Equipment Cup / Mug [Plain] Equipment Cup / M...
Part #: 3899 Yellow
Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Base Hinge Brick 1 x 2...
Part #: 3937 Light Gray
Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Top Plate Thin Hinge Brick 1 x 2...
Part #: 3938 Red
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 (+ Opening) Plate Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 4032a Yellow
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 (+ Opening) Plate Round 2 x 2...
Part #: 4032a Green
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Headlight Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 4070 Yellow
Seat / Chair 2 x 2 Seat / Chair 2 x 2
Part #: 4079 Blue
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Light, Bar Hole [Thick Ring] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 4081b Light Gray
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Vertical [Thick U Clip] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 4085c Red
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 Red
Hinge Vehicle Roof 4 x 4 Hinge Vehicle Roo...
Part #: 4213 Yellow
Slope 33° 3 x 1 Slope 33° 3 x 1
Part #: 4286 Light Gray
Hinge Vehicle Roof Holder 1 x 4 Hinge Vehicle Roo...
Part #: 4315 Yellow
Equipment Weapon, Loudhailer / Speaker / Blaster / Space Gun Equipment Weapon,...
Part #: 4349 Light Gray
Panel 2 x 5 x 6 Wall with Arched Window Panel 2 x 5 x 6 W...
Part #: 4444 Light Gray
Bag / Briefcase Bag / Briefcase
Part #: 4449 Brown
Equipment Metal Detector Equipment Metal D...
Part #: 4479 Light Gray
Animal / Creature Accessory, Saddle [Two Clips] Animal / Creature...
Part #: 4491b Red
Animal, Horse, Movable Head, Black Eyes, Red Bridle, Black Mane Print Animal, Horse, Mo...
Part #: 4493c01pr0001 Brown
Slope 10° 6 x 8 with Slate Roof Print Slope 10° 6 x 8 w...
Part #: 4515pr0002 Light Gray
Equipment Frying Pan Equipment Frying Pan
Part #: 4528 Black
Cone 1 x 1 [No Top Groove] Cone 1 x 1 [No To...
Part #: 4589 Trans-Yellow
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Wheel Holders Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 4600 Light Gray
Wheel 8 x 6 Wheel 8 x 6
Part #: 4624 Light Gray
Hinge Tile 1 x 4 Hinge Tile 1 x 4
Part #: 4625 Yellow
Slope Inverted 45° 4 x 4 Double with 4 x 2 Recessed Slope Inverted 45...
Part #: 4854 Light Gray
Wedge Sloped Inverted 4 x 4 Triple [2 Connections between Front Studs] Wedge Sloped Inve...
Part #: 4855 Light Gray
Wedge Plate 3 x 4 without Stud Notches Wedge Plate 3 x 4...
Part #: 4859 Yellow
Glass for Window 1 x 2 x 2 Plane Glass for Window ...
Part #: 4862 Trans-Light Blue
Window 1 x 4 x 2 Plane, Solid Studs Window 1 x 4 x 2 ...
Part #: 4863 Yellow
Slope Inverted 45° 4 x 2 Double with 2 x 2 Recessed Slope Inverted 45...
Part #: 4871 Light Gray
String Cord Thin (0.5mm) 30cm String Cord Thin ...
Part #: 56823c30 Black
Wheel 11 x 12 with Hole Round for Wheels Holder Pin Wheel 11 x 12 wit...
Part #: 6014a Light Gray
Tyre 21 x 12 with Offset Tread Small Wide Tyre 21 x 12 with...
Part #: 6015 Black
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Horizontal [Thick U Clip] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 6019 Light Gray
Bar 7 x 3 with Double Clips (Ladder) [Straight Clips] Bar 7 x 3 with Do...
Part #: 6020 Brown
Plant, Bush 2 x 2 x 4 Plant, Bush 2 x 2...
Part #: 6064 Green
Fence 1 x 8 x 2 2/3 Fence 1 x 8 x 2 2/3
Part #: 6079 White
Rock Panel Rectangular 4 x 10 x 6 (aka BURP) Rock Panel Rectan...
Part #: 6082 Dark Gray
Rock Panel Triangular 3 x 8 x 7 (aka LURP) Rock Panel Triang...
Part #: 6083 Dark Gray
Brick 1 x 12 Brick 1 x 12
Part #: 6112 Black
Tool Chainsaw Blade Tool Chainsaw Blade
Part #: 6117 Light Gray
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Red
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Trans-Red
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Trans-Yellow
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Blue
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Trans-Clear
The parts inventory includes a good selection of basic bricks, plates, and slopes in classic colors like black, light gray, and brown. The brown bricks with shutter holders add a unique touch to the cabin's design.

💎 Notable Parts

Black Brick 1 x 1 (10x) $0.50
Brown Brick Special 1 x 1 x 2 with Shutter Holder (9x) $1.35
Green Plant, Pine Tree - Small 2 x 2 x 4 (4x) $1.00
Trans-Light Blue Glass for Window 1 x 2 x 2 Plane (4x) $0.60
Brown Barrel 2 x 2 x 2 (2x) $0.70
Est. BrickLink Part Value
$4.15

💡 MOC Potential

🌳 Expanded river scene with more landscaping and wildlife.
🏙 Add-on modules for a larger town layout, such as a campsite or fishing dock.
🚗 Alternate vehicles like a pickup truck or ATV.

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Robert's review of the LEGO 6552 Rocky River Retreat praises its simple, imaginative design and playability, noting its appeal as a collectible. He favorably compares it to modern LEGO camping sets, emphasizing its unique retro charm.

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Robert's review of the LEGO 6552 Rocky River Retreat praises its simple, imaginative design and playability, noting its appeal as a collectible. He favorably compares it to modern LEGO camping sets, emphasizing its unique retro charm.

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Charts Inventory Statistics

107
Unique Parts
232
Total Pieces
2
Minifigures
Inventory Version: 1