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Fire Engine

8280-1·LEGO·1995·3 minifigs·117 parts

Used Avg

$41.03

New Avg

$143.59

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About Fire Engine

Fire Engine (8280-1) is a LEGO LEGO set from 1995 that sells for around $41.03 used on BrickLink. It includes 3 minifigures with a combined resale value of $34.54 — that's 84% of the set's price in figures alone. The most valuable is Technic Figure Red/Black Legs, Red Top, Black Hair (Fireman), White Helmet at $13.90. For sellers buying complete sets to part out, the minifig value here makes this one worth considering.

Part-out value

The minifigures in this set are worth $34.54 individually on BrickLink — 84% of the complete set price ($41.03). The figs carry almost all the value here. If you find this set incomplete or are buying to part out, the minifigures are where the money is.

Seller notes

Sealed copies sell for $143.59 vs $41.03 used — a 250% premium. If you have this set new in sealed box (NISB), price it accordingly.

Minifigures in Fire Engine (3)

Technic Figure Red/Black Legs, Red Top, Black Hair (Fireman)

tech008$8.68

Technic Figure Red/Black Legs, Red Top, Black Hair (Fireman), White Helmet

tech008a$13.90

Technic Figure Red/Black Legs, Red Top, Brown Hair (Fireman), White Helmet

tech009a$11.97

Parts (117)

Tire 30 x 10.5 Offset Tread

×2

Tile, Modified 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove

Plate 2 x 2 Corner

×4

Plate, Modified 2 x 2 with Pin Hole

×2

Plate 2 x 12

×2

Technic, Plate 1 x 5 with Toothed Ends, 2 Studs and Center Axle Hole

×2

Technic, Figure Accessory Helmet

Technic, Figure Accessory Helmet Visor

Technic Seat 3 x 2 Base

×2

Technic, Brick 1 x 10 with Holes

×4

Technic, Brick 1 x 10 with Holes

×2

Technic Slope 6 x 1 x 1 2/3

×2

Technic, Pin with Short Friction Ridges

×49

Technic, Steering Rack

Technic, Steering Gear Holder

Technic, Steering Rack Top

Technic, Steering Wheel Small, 3 Studs Diameter

×2

Technic, Liftarm, Modified Stud Connector Thin 1 x 4

×5

Technic, Liftarm, Modified Triangle Thin 3 x 5 with Full Supports

×2

Brick 1 x 2

×2

Brick 1 x 2

×4

Brick 1 x 1

×6

Brick 1 x 4

Plate 2 x 3

×4

Plate 2 x 3

Plate 2 x 2

×6

Plate 2 x 2

Plate 1 x 2

×12

Plate 1 x 2

×2

Plate 1 x 2

×6

Plate 1 x 1

×2

Plate 4 x 6

Plate 6 x 10

×2

Slope 45 2 x 2

×2

Slope 45 2 x 1

×2

Brick 1 x 2 without Bottom Tube

×2

Tile 2 x 2

×2

Tile 2 x 2

×3

Tile 1 x 2

Plate, Modified 2 x 3 with Hole

×2

Plate 1 x 8

×4

Wheel with Split Axle Hole

×3

Brick 1 x 3

×4

Plate 1 x 3

×6

Technic, Gear 8 Tooth

×2

Technic, Axle and Pin Connector

×4

Slope, Inverted 45 2 x 2 with Flat Bottom Pin

×2

Slope, Inverted 45 2 x 1

×4

Slope, Inverted 45 2 x 1

×2

Slope, Inverted 45 2 x 1

×2

Plate 1 x 6

×2

Plate 1 x 6

×2

Technic, Pin without Friction Ridges

×2

Slope, Inverted 45 2 x 2 Double Convex

×2

Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Hole

×8

Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Hole

×2

Technic, Brick 1 x 4 with Holes

×2

Technic, Brick 1 x 4 with Holes

×4

Technic, Brick 1 x 4 with Holes

×3

Technic, Brick 1 x 8 with Holes

×4

Technic, Brick 1 x 8 with Holes

×2

Technic, Brick 1 x 16 with Holes

×2

Technic, Brick 1 x 16 with Holes

×4

Technic, Axle 2L

×6

Technic, Axle 4L

×7

Technic, Axle 6L

×5

Technic, Axle 8L

×4

Technic, Axle 12L

×3

Technic, Plate 2 x 4 with 3 Holes

×2

Technic, Plate 2 x 4 with 3 Holes

×2

Plate 1 x 4

×2

Plate 1 x 4

Technic Bush

×18

Technic, Axle 10L

×6

Technic, Axle 1L with Pin without Friction Ridges with Round Hole

×10

Plate 2 x 6

Technic, Brick 1 x 6 with Holes

×3

Technic, Brick 1 x 6 with Holes

×4

Technic, Brick 1 x 12 with Holes

×8

Technic, Brick 1 x 12 with Holes

×2

Technic, Gear 16 Tooth - Axle Hole with Open Sides

×2

Plate, Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole

×2

Brick, Modified 1 x 1 with Headlight

×4

Technic Wedge Belt Wheel (Pulley)

×4

Technic Hub / Handle 1 x 1

×5

Technic, Steering Arm with 2 Pin 1/4, Pin Hole, and Axle Hole

×2

Technic Bush 1/2 Toothed with 2 Interior Ridges

×17

Technic, Pin 1/2 without Friction Ridges

×7

Technic, Plate 1 x 8 with Toothed Ends

Slope 75 2 x 1 x 3 - Open Stud

×4

Plate 1 x 10

×4

Technic, Axle 3L

×6

Cone 1 x 1

×2

Technic, Gear Worm Screw, Long

Arch 1 x 4 x 2

Technic, Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular

×20

Technic, Axle Connector 2L (Ridged with + Hole + Orientation)

×6

Technic, Brick 1 x 1 with Hole

×2

Technic, Axle 2L with Reverser Handle Axle Connector

×3

Technic, Pin 3L with Friction Ridges

×9

Technic Cam

×4

Tire 20 x 30 Balloon Medium

×4

Wheel 20 x 30 Balloon Medium

×4

Technic, Gearbox 4 x 4 x 1 2/3

Technic, Axle 3L with Stud

×3

Technic, Gearbox 2 x 4 x 3 1/3

Technic, Gear 12 Tooth Bevel

×4

Hose, Flexible 8.5L with Black Tabbed Ends

×2

Technic, Pin Connector Round 2L without Slot (Pin Joiner Round)

×2

Sticker Sheet for Set 8280 - (169735)

Technic, Gear 24 Tooth with 3 Axle Holes

String, Cord Thick (4mm) 50cm

Common questions about Fire Engine

How much is LEGO Fire Engine (8280-1) worth?

Fire Engine sells for an average of $41.03 used and $143.59 new/sealed on BrickLink based on 6 months of completed sales. As a retired set, prices tend to hold steady or appreciate over time, especially for complete sets with original packaging. Actual prices vary with completeness — missing minifigures or key parts will lower the value.

What minifigures come in LEGO set 8280-1?

This set includes 3 minifigures: Technic Figure Red/Black Legs, Red Top, Black Hair (Fireman) ($8.68), Technic Figure Red/Black Legs, Red Top, Black Hair (Fireman), White Helmet ($13.90), Technic Figure Red/Black Legs, Red Top, Brown Hair (Fireman), White Helmet ($11.97). The minifigures have a combined BrickLink value of $34.54. Each figure is linked above with individual pricing if you're looking to buy or sell specific characters.

Is it worth parting out LEGO Fire Engine?

The minifigures alone are worth $34.54 (84% of the $41.03 set price), so parting out the figs individually on BrickLink can be profitable. Start with Technic Figure Red/Black Legs, Red Top, Black Hair (Fireman), White Helmet at $13.90 — it's the highest-value figure in the set.

Is LEGO Fire Engine (8280-1) retired?

Yes, Fire Engine was released in 1995 and has been retired from retail for several years. Retired LEGO sets are only available on the secondary market through BrickLink, eBay, or other resale platforms.

How do I check if my Fire Engine set is complete?

Use the parts list on this page to check every piece and all 3 minifigures. For the minifigures specifically, you can use the brick'em scanner to identify each figure from a photo and confirm it matches what should be in this set. Missing pieces can be individually sourced on BrickLink.

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