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The sets you are looking for still exist today. For example: 428-piece, 1-foot cube, $55, 4 minifigs, 1994: https://brickset.com/sets/6571-1/Flame-Fighters ht

The sets you are looking for still exist today. For example: 428-piece, 1-foot cube, $55, 4 minifigs, 1994: https://brickset.com/sets/6571-1/Flame-Fighters https://brickset.com/sets/6571-1/Flame-Fighters 540-piece, 1-foot cube, $69, 5 minifigs, 2022: https://brickset.com/sets/60320-1/Fire-Station https://brickset.com/sets/60320-1/Fire-Station LEGO just has a much much larger catalog now than they did back then (200 sets vs 800 sets.) But the classic style sets are still there for you, if that's what you want.

als0 5y ago
Am I the only one who thinks the 1994 one looks nicer?
- enriquto 5y ago
  Yes, the 1994 Flame Fighters is an outstanding set! My main dislike of the modern version is that the fire truck does not have a ladder (that would offer a lot of playability). The water gun just looks puny. EDIT: still, even if I have a weakness for even older fire sets, I acknowledge that the modern lego fire stations are very good toys. My son has spend countless hours playing with the 2016 version [0], which is incredibly playable, and whose fire truck is the best. [0] https://brickset.com/sets/60110-1/Fire-Station https://brickset.com/sets/60110-1/Fire-Station
- aksss 5y ago
  The modern one reflects some... changes - the more contemporary window style, and the number of minifigs wearing ties in the firehouse has increased. I expect it reflects an assumption of a higher tax base in legoville. In all seriousness, the custom piece count is on full display, where the 90's set is dominated by reusable generic pieces. Those outward-sloping windows in the 90's set were the bomb though, useful in so many cool applications - (star)ship bridges, towers, and the like. :D
2muchcoffeeman 5y ago
There’s also the entire Lego Classic line which is just a box of multi coloured standard bricks.
gowld 5y ago
Parent was exaggerating, but the 2022 set has 25% more pieces (and 50% more distinct pieces), but isn't any larger.

als0 5y ago

Am I the only one who thinks the 1994 one looks nicer?

enriquto 5y ago
Yes, the 1994 Flame Fighters is an outstanding set! My main dislike of the modern version is that the fire truck does not have a ladder (that would offer a lot of playability). The water gun just looks puny. EDIT: still, even if I have a weakness for even older fire sets, I acknowledge that the modern lego fire stations are very good toys. My son has spend countless hours playing with the 2016 version [0], which is incredibly playable, and whose fire truck is the best. [0] https://brickset.com/sets/60110-1/Fire-Station https://brickset.com/sets/60110-1/Fire-Station
aksss 5y ago
The modern one reflects some... changes - the more contemporary window style, and the number of minifigs wearing ties in the firehouse has increased. I expect it reflects an assumption of a higher tax base in legoville. In all seriousness, the custom piece count is on full display, where the 90's set is dominated by reusable generic pieces. Those outward-sloping windows in the 90's set were the bomb though, useful in so many cool applications - (star)ship bridges, towers, and the like. :D

2muchcoffeeman 5y ago

There’s also the entire Lego Classic line which is just a box of multi coloured standard bricks.

gowld 5y ago

Parent was exaggerating, but the 2022 set has 25% more pieces (and 50% more distinct pieces), but isn't any larger.