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The Best City Lego Sets

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by Donna Freydkin
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LEGO City Sets make up one of the core extensions of the LEGO brand. Since its launch in 1955, it has retained its spot as one of the brand’s most popular lines. As the name indicates, LEGO city sets depict aspects of urban life. It features some of the core units of a working city — police station, hospital, fire department — but vary wildly in difficulty, with some that are perfectly suitable for younger, beginner builders. Of all the LEGO sets in the market, the LEGO City Sets are especially suitable for imaginative play. Kids can pretend to be a doctor, a firefighter, or a police officer or whatever role sparks their fancy. Here are some of the best ones worth your money.

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The Best City Lego Sets

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