#641Town1978

LEGO Excavator

Set #641 · 1978 · 39 pieces · Starter build

LEGO Excavator set 641 instructions

Set Details

Set Number
641
Name
Excavator
Theme
Town
Year
1978
Pieces
39
Complexity
Starter
Build Time
10-20 minutes
Ages
4+
Type
Play-focused

About LEGO Excavator

LEGO Excavator (set #641) is a quick, accessible build with 39 pieces from the Town theme, released in 1978. The Town line features classic urban and suburban life scenes, the predecessor to City. This is a starter-level build suitable for ages 4+, with an estimated build time of 10-20 minutes. This set dates from 1978, the landmark year LEGO introduced the minifigure along with the first Castle and Space themes.

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