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This Fire Engine is a Lego City set, a series that was first developed in 2005. Lego City, in various forms, has been hugely popular with children and has had new themes added since inception. This Fire Engine was part of the 2016 Fire theme, but in general Lego City sets relate to city life with models depicting city and emergency services including police, airport, train, and construction.
Lego was first invented in 1932 in Denmark, the interlocking design of Lego blocks were revolutionary. The simple uniform shape and modular interlocking design reflected a Modernist aesthetic, as well as maintaining a strong educational purpose. Lego has become one of the most successful construction toys in the world, and a staple in the toy box of most New Zealand children.