How many pieces are in the Crisis News Crew?

Crisis News Crew contains 133 pieces.

When was the Crisis News Crew released?

Crisis News Crew was released in 1997.

🏛 Outback

Set #6553

Crisis News Crew

Crisis News Crew is a charming slice of 90s LEGO town life.

Before you buy

Who it's for: Beginner build Perfect for kids and adult LEGO City fans who enjoy classic designs
Build: 133 pieces · about 1.5 hours Build time is an estimate.
Price: $11.99 list price · 9.0¢ per piece
Availability: Likely retired

★★★★☆ 4.2 community rating from 55 ratings

Fans appreciate the set's nostalgic charm and its perfect representation of a 90s news crew. Some find the build simple, but the overall design and minifigure selection are well-received.

$11.99

Best Price

$22.99

📝 Our Take

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Crisis News Crew is a charming slice of 90s LEGO town life. This set captures the essence of a mobile news team perfectly, complete with a satellite dish-equipped vehicle and a dedicated camera operator. The bright colors and functional design make it instantly appealing.

This set is perfect for LEGO City enthusiasts and collectors of vintage themes. It offers a quick and enjoyable building experience and adds a unique touch to any LEGO town display. Its manageable size makes it easy to integrate into existing layouts.

Skip this if you're looking for complex building techniques or advanced features. This set is relatively simple in its construction and design. Consider more modern City vehicles if you want more sophisticated builds.

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🧱 Building Experience

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133

Pieces

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1.5h

Estimated Build Time

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Beginner

Difficulty

Build Highlights:

Simple and straightforward build
Functional vehicle design with opening doors
Inclusion of a satellite dish for added realism
Easy integration into LEGO City layouts

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Investment Grade

⏳ Retired

Crisis News Crew offers moderate investment potential. Its age (released in 1997) and relatively low piece count make it accessible to collectors. The Outback theme has a nostalgic appeal, and complete sets in good condition are likely to appreciate over time. However, its widespread availability might limit significant price increases. Keep an eye on demand and condition when considering it as an investment.

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⚖ Compare Similar Sets

Compared to modern LEGO City vehicles, the Crisis News Crew is simpler in design but offers a nostalgic charm. Sets like the 60385-1 Buggy and Farmer's Market offer more advanced building techniques and contemporary features, but the Crisis News Crew stands out with its classic 90s aesthetic and affordable price point.

3 Minifigures Included

Man, White Shirt with TV Logo, Blue Cap, Sunglasses

2x included

C+

Woman, Blue Top with TV Logo, White Legs, Black Hair

4 parts

The set includes three minifigures: two identical male reporters and a female reporter. The reporters' torsos with the TV logo are unique to this set and add to its collectible appeal.

📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count: 133
Parts cataloged in this inventory: 63 unique parts, 124 pieces
Minifigures: 3

LEGO counts 133 pieces. This inventory comes from a separate parts catalog and lists 136, including the 12 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.

Brick Wedged 3 x ...

Part #: 2399 2× Blue

Propeller 3 Blade...

Part #: 2421 1× Black

Hinge Bar with 3 ...

Part #: 2433 1× Black

Propeller 4 Blade...

Part #: 2479 1× Black

Tile Special 1 x ...

Part #: 2555 2× Red

Tile Special 1 x ...

Part #: 2555 1× Black

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 2877 1× White

Wheel 8 x 9 with ...

Part #: 30027a 4× White

Tyre 14 x 9 Smoot...

Part #: 30028 4× Black

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 30043 2× Black

Brick 1 x 4

Part #: 3010 1× Blue

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 4× White

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 1× Blue

Plate 2 x 3

Part #: 3021 1× Light Gray

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 3× Light Gray

Part #: 3024 2× Trans-Red

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 5× Trans-Yellow

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3037 1× Blue

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3039pr9969 1× Light Gray

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3040b 1× Red

Brick Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 3062b 2× Black

Tile 1 x 2 with V...

Part #: 3069bpr0020 3× Light Gray

Tile 1 x 1 with T...

Part #: 3070bpr0035 1× White

Plate Special 3 x...

Part #: 3176 1× Black

Brick Sloped 33° ...

Part #: 3298 1× White

Plate 1 x 8

Part #: 3460 2× Light Gray

Plate 1 x 3

Part #: 3623 1× Black

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 3665 1× White

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 3× White

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 3794a 1× White

Plate 2 x 6

Part #: 3795 1× Red

Plate 2 x 6

Part #: 3795 1× Black

Part #: 3823 2× Trans-Light Blue

Steering Stand 1 ...

Part #: 3829c01 1× Red

Plate 2 x 10

Part #: 3832 1× Black

Antenna 1 x 4 wit...

Part #: 3957a 1× Black

Dish 4 x 4 Invert...

Part #: 3960 1× White

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 4070 2× Black

Vehicle Base 4 x ...

Part #: 4211 2× White

Hinge Vehicle Roo...

Part #: 4213 3× White

Hinge Vehicle Roo...

Part #: 4214 1× Blue

Panel 1 x 4 x 3 [...

Part #: 4215b 2× Blue

Hinge Vehicle Roo...

Part #: 4315 1× White

Equipment Weapon,...

Part #: 4349 1× White

Equipment Camera ...

Part #: 4360 1× Black

Plate 1 x 10

Part #: 4477 2× Black

Plate 1 x 10

Part #: 4477 1× White

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 4488 1× Red

Hinge Tile 1 x 2 ...

Part #: 4531 1× Light Gray

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 4595 1× Black

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 4600 2× Light Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 4623 1× Black

Hinge Tile 1 x 4

Part #: 4625 1× White

Brick Special 2 x...

Part #: 4729 1× White

Bar 1 x 3 [Clip /...

Part #: 4735 2× Black

Dish 2 x 2 Invert...

Part #: 4740 2× Black

Dish 2 x 2 Invert...

Part #: 4740 1× Trans-Dark Blue

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 4854 1× White

Brick Wedged, Slo...

Part #: 4855 2× White

Brick Wedged, Slo...

Part #: 4856a 1× Black

Brick Wedged, Slo...

Part #: 4858pr0002 1× Blue

Wedge Plate 3 x 4...

Part #: 4859 1× Black

Wedge Plate 3 x 4...

Part #: 4859 1× White

Panel 1 x 2 x 2 [...

Part #: 4864a 2× Trans-Light Blue

Panel 1 x 2 x 2 [...

Part #: 4864a 2× Blue

Bar 1 x 6 [Closed...

Part #: 6140 3× Light Gray

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 4× Trans-Red

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 1× Trans-Green

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 2× Trans-Clear

Sticker Sheet for...

Part #: 71472 1× [No Color/Any Color]

The set contains a good selection of basic bricks and plates in white, blue, and light gray, useful for general building. The printed video tape tiles are a nice touch and are desirable for adding detail to LEGO City layouts.

🛒 Where to Buy

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✓ In Stock

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💎 Notable Parts

Light Gray Tile 1 x 2 with Video Tape and Reels Print (3x) $2.25

White Vehicle Base 4 x 5 with Wheel Arches, 2 x 2 Opening (2x) $3.00

Trans-Light Blue Windscreen 2 x 4 x 2 (2x) $4.00

White Hinge Vehicle Roof 4 x 4 (3x) $1.50

Black Brick Special 1 x 1 with Headlight (2x) $0.60

Est. BrickLink Part Value

$11.35

💡 MOC Potential

🚗 Convert the news van into a mobile repair truck

🏙 Expand the set into a larger news station diorama

🚀 Rebuild the vehicle as a support vehicle for a space exploration team

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BlockTalk AI

Minifig Jez provides a positive review of LEGO set 6553 (Crisis News Crew) alongside set 6661 (Mobile TV Studio). The video highlights the printed pieces and build techniques, praising the quality and condition of set 6553's printed TV logo pieces.