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Public Works Center

6383-1·Town / City·1981·1 minifig·100 parts

Used Avg

$85.00

New Avg

$85.00

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About Public Works Center

Public Works Center (6383-1) is a LEGO Town / City set released in 1981, currently averaging $85.00 used on BrickLink. It comes with 1 minifigure worth a combined $7.28. The set has retired from retail, so secondary market is the only option. The full parts inventory runs 100 pieces.

Part-out value

The minifigures make up only 9% of this set's value ($7.28 out of $85.00). The bulk of the value is in the parts or the set being complete. Sell it as a complete set if possible.

Seller notes

This is a vintage set (1981). Condition of the box and instructions significantly affects value. A complete set with original box and instructions can sell for well above the average.

Minifigures in Public Works Center (1)

Shirt with 6 Buttons - Blue, Blue Legs, Red Construction Helmet

but011×4$1.82

Parts (100)

Plate, Modified 2 x 2 with Red Wheels with Black Tires 21mm D. x 9mm Offset Tread Medium (122c01/ 4084)

×5

Brick 2 x 2 without Inside Supports

×6

Brick 2 x 2 without Inside Supports

Brick 1 x 2

×29

Brick 1 x 2

×2

Brick 1 x 2

×18

Brick 1 x 2 with White Down Arrow Pattern

Brick 1 x 1

×20

Brick 1 x 1

×15

Brick 1 x 1

×10

Brick 1 x 8

×3

Brick 1 x 6

×5

Brick 1 x 6

×6

Brick 1 x 6

×2

Brick 1 x 4

×13

Brick 1 x 4

×2

Brick 1 x 4

×5

Brick 1 x 4

Plate 2 x 4

×4

Plate 2 x 4

×2

Plate 2 x 4

×2

Plate 2 x 3

Plate 2 x 2

×2

Plate 2 x 2

×2

Plate 1 x 2

×4

Plate 1 x 2

×2

Plate 1 x 2

×13

Plate 1 x 2

×2

Plate 1 x 1

×3

Plate 1 x 1

×3

Plate 4 x 6

×2

Plate 4 x 6

×2

Plate 2 x 8

Plate 4 x 8

×2

Plate 6 x 8

×6

Slope 45 2 x 4

×2

Slope 45 2 x 3

×4

Slope 45 2 x 2

Slope 45 2 x 1 without Bottom Tube

×2

Slope 45 2 x 1 without Bottom Tube

×10

Brick, Round 1 x 1

×2

Brick, Round 1 x 1

×2

Brick, Round 1 x 1

Tile 2 x 2

×4

Tile 1 x 2

×2

Tile 1 x 2

×2

Hinge Plate 2 x 4

Plate, Modified 2 x 3 with Hole

×2

Vehicle, Digger Bucket Arm, Small - 2 x 6 x 2

Brick, Modified 1 x 2 with Digger Bucket Arm Holder

Hinge Plate 2 x 8

Turntable 4 x 4 Square Base with (Same Color) Top (3403 / 3404)

Vehicle, Digger Bucket Smooth 3 x 5 x 1 1/3 with Digger Bucket Arm Hinge

Vehicle, Tipper End Sloped

×2

Plate 6 x 14

Plant, Tree Pine Large 4 x 4 x 6 2/3

×2

Crane Bucket with Spring and Yellow Handle (3489 / bb0217 / 3490)

Plate 1 x 3

×3

Hinge Plate 2 x 4 with Articulated Joint - Male

Hinge Plate 2 x 4 with Articulated Joint - Female

Slope, Inverted 45 2 x 1

Plate 1 x 6

×8

Plate 1 x 4

×11

Plate 1 x 4

×7

Plate 1 x 4

Plate 2 x 6

×2

Door 1 x 3 x 1 Right

Door 1 x 3 x 1 Left

Windscreen 2 x 4 x 2

Vehicle, Steering Stand 1 x 2 with Black Steering Wheel

×2

Plate 2 x 10

×6

Plate 2 x 10

×2

Plate 2 x 10

×4

Minifigure, Utensil Push Broom

Minifigure, Utensil Shovel / Spade - Handle with Round End

×2

Minifigure, Utensil Pickaxe

Window 1 x 4 x 3

×9

Glass for Window 1 x 4 x 3 with Circle

×9

Door 1 x 4 x 5 with 4 Panes

Antenna 4H - Round Top

Brick, Modified 1 x 1 with Headlight

×2

Minifigure, Utensil Seat / Chair 2 x 2

Vehicle, Tipper Bed 4 x 6

Bar 1 x 4 x 2 with Open Studs

×5

Ladder 1 1/2 x 2 x 2

×2

Brick, Modified 1 x 2 with Channel

×24

Brick, Modified 1 x 14 with Channel

×4

Garage Roller Door Section without Handle

×16

Garage Roller Door End Section with Handle

×2

Baseplate, Road 32 x 32 9-Stud Curve with Road Pattern

Baseplate, Road 32 x 32 with 3 Driveways, '1' center, '2' right Pattern

Sticker Sheet for Set 6383 - (193445)

String Reel Winch 2 x 4 x 2 with Light Gray Drum

Train Level Crossing Center Rail Cap Insert 2 x 14 x 2/3

×3

String, Cord Thin 75cm

Common questions about Public Works Center

How much is LEGO Public Works Center (6383-1) worth?

Public Works Center sells for an average of $85.00 used 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 6383-1?

This set includes 1 minifigure: Shirt with 6 Buttons - Blue, Blue Legs, Red Construction Helmet ($1.82). The minifigures have a combined BrickLink value of $7.28. Each figure is linked above with individual pricing if you're looking to buy or sell specific characters.

Is it worth parting out LEGO Public Works Center?

The minifigures make up about 9% of the set value ($7.28 out of $85.00). Most of the value is in the complete set package, so selling it whole is likely the better move unless you have buyers lined up for specific figures.

Is LEGO Public Works Center (6383-1) retired?

Yes, Public Works Center was released in 1981 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 Public Works Center set is complete?

Use the parts list on this page to check every piece and all 1 minifigure. 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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