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Set #7731

Mail Van

Mail Van is a charming slice of classic LEGO City life that delivers pure nostalgia in a tiny 66-piece package.

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Who it's for: Ages 5+ · Beginner build Perfect for younger builders or nostalgic fans looking for a quick, charming blast from the past.
Build: 66 pieces · about 0.3 hours Build time is an estimate.
Price: $7.99 list price · 12.1¢ per piece
Availability: Retired at LEGO

★★★☆☆ 3.9 community rating from 171 ratings

Fans love the charming vintage aesthetic and printed mail accessories, though some note it's a very simple and straightforward build by today's standards.

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Mail Van is a charming slice of classic LEGO City life that delivers pure nostalgia in a tiny 66-piece package. Originally released in 2008 under the Traffic subtheme, this little postal cruiser captures the everyday hustle of the classic LEGO town era with its bright yellow aesthetic and dedicated postal worker.

This set is perfect for vintage City collectors and fans of classic town layouts. Clocking in at a quick 15-minute build, it's a delightful throwback that brings immediate character and play value to any street scene without breaking the bank or taking up massive shelf space.

Skip this if you are looking for complex building techniques or modern City scale detail. With only 66 pieces, it is quite simplistic by modern standards, so advanced builders might find the construction a bit too basic compared to today's vehicles.

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🧱 Building Experience

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0.25h

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Beginner

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5-12

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Build Highlights:

Quick and satisfying build characteristic of classic 2000s Town sets
Features classic opening doors for mail delivery access
Includes printed mail envelope and letter tiles that add great play value
Compact footprint that easily slides into any modular or street layout

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Investment Grade

⏳ Retired

As a retired 2008 City set with a low piece count, the Mail Van has shown surprisingly strong performance on the secondary market, climbing from its modest $7.99 MSRP up to over $45. Nostalgia for the classic town era is at an all-time high among adult fans, driving steady demand for complete, sealed, or even good-condition used copies. While it won't yield massive absolute dollar gains like a large modular building, its percentage growth is quite respectable for a impulse-buy set. The inclusion of printed mail tiles and a dedicated postal worker keeps collector interest alive, making it a safe, stable micro-investment for vintage City enthusiasts.

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📖 About This Set

The LEGO City postman is always busy! Drive the Mail Van through town and pick up all the mail on your route along the way. Truck doors really open! Includes bright yellow mail van, letters, red mailbox and postman minifigure! Open the back door of the mail van to deliver the letters! Open the mailbox to pick up and drop off the mail!

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Compared to larger modern delivery trucks, the 7731 Mail Van is much more compact and fits neatly on older baseplates and narrower streets. While newer sets feature more specialized vehicle chassis and sleek curves, this 2008 model relies on classic brick-built charm.

1 Minifigure Included

Postal Worker, Red Jacket with Zipper and Letter Logo, Black Legs, Red Cap, Beard and Glasses

4 parts

The postal worker minifigure features a classic red jacket with a zipper and letter logo, perfectly capturing the classic 2000s City aesthetic. While standard for its era, the torso print remains a nostalgic favorite for town collectors.

📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count: 66
Parts cataloged in this inventory: 35 unique parts, 62 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.

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 2877 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Lever Small Base ...

Part #: 298c02 1× Light Bluish Gray

Brick 1 x 4

Part #: 3010 2× Yellow

Brick Curved 2 x ...

Part #: 30165 1× Red

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 1× Yellow

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 3× Yellow

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 2× Trans-Red

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3037 1× Yellow

Tile 1 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3069b 2× Red

Tile 1 x 2 with M...

Part #: 3069bpr0099 2× White

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 32028 4× Yellow

Brick 1 x 2 x 2 w...

Part #: 3245b 2× Yellow

Plate 1 x 3

Part #: 3623 2× Yellow

Part #: 3829c01 1× Blue

Support Round 2 x...

Part #: 3940b 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 4070 2× Yellow

Part #: 42610 4× Light Bluish Gray

Panel 1 x 4 x 1 w...

Part #: 43337 2× Yellow

Part #: 45677 1× Yellow

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 47720 2× Black

Panel 1 x 2 x 2 [...

Part #: 4864b 1× Light Bluish Gray

Wheel Arch, Mudgu...

Part #: 50745 4× Yellow

Tyre 17.5 x 6 wit...

Part #: 51011 4× Black

Windscreen 3 x 4 ...

Part #: 57783 1× Trans-Light Blue

Window 1 x 4 x 3 ...

Part #: 60594 1× Yellow

Door 1 x 2 x 3 wi...

Part #: 60614 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 2× Trans-Yellow

Sticker Sheet for...

Part #: 61968 1× [No Color/Any Color]

Panel 1 x 1 x 1 C...

Part #: 6231 2× Yellow

The parts inventory is packed with bright yellow elements and features the highly desirable printed mail tile, making it a fun parts pack for anyone wanting to build a classic post office.

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💎 Notable Parts

White Tile 1 x 2 with Mail Envelope, Letter, Address and Red Stamp Print (2x) $1.50

Dark Bluish Gray Door 1 x 2 x 3 with Vertical Handle, Round Handle Holes on Back (2x) $0.80

Yellow Wheel Arch, Mudguard 4 x 2 1/2 x 2 with 2 x 2 Plate (4x) $1.20

Black Tyre 17.5 x 6 with Shallow Staggered Treads (4x) $0.60

Est. BrickLink Part Value

$4.10

💡 MOC Potential

🏙 Custom modern delivery trucks or expanded postal fleet variations

🚗 Vintage 1950s-style delivery van conversions

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📖 Building Instructions 2

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Inventory Statistics

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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.

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