How many pieces does the LEGO Tow Truck (7638-1) have?

The LEGO Tow Truck set (7638-1) contains 129 pieces. It was released in 2009 as part of the LEGO City theme.

How can I find missing parts for LEGO set 7638-1?

On BrickMissing you can check which parts from the LEGO Tow Truck (7638-1) you already own. Add your LEGO collection and we'll show exactly which of the 129 pieces you're missing and which you already have.

Can I build the LEGO Tow Truck with parts I already have?

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What theme is the LEGO Tow Truck from?

The LEGO Tow Truck (7638-1) belongs to the LEGO City theme. You can browse all City sets on BrickMissing to find more sets from this theme.

Tow Truck

7638-1 City 2009 129 parts 4.8% repair risk Easy

Responding to incidents in LEGO City, the LEGO Traffic Tow Truck 7638-1 ensures vehicles return safely to service. This 2009 set includes a minifigure, ready to operate the tow truck. It features a working wheel lift function, allowing attachment and transport of other LEGO vehicles. The truck is equipped with roadside emergency lights for visibility during call-outs. For access and play, the doors open and the roof removes, revealing the interior. The LEGO Tow Truck measures 15 cm long and 6 cm tall, integrating into street scenes for vital recovery operations.

7638-1

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Parts Inventory

🧱 129 parts

Part	Color	Qty	LEGO price each
Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove 2412b	Dark Bluish Gray	4×	€0,06 View at LEGO → View
Tile Special 1 x 2 with Handle 2432	Light Bluish Gray	2×	€0,11 View at LEGO → View
Plate Special 1 x 2 Side Handle [Free Ends] 2540	Dark Bluish Gray	1×	€0,07 View at LEGO → View
String Reel 2 x 2 Winch Holder 2584	Black	1×	€0,44 View at LEGO → View
String Reel 2 x 2 Winch Drum 2585	Light Bluish Gray	1×	€0,31 View at LEGO → View
Crane Harbor Derrick 10 (Top Part) 2638	Light Bluish Gray	1×	Check price → View
Brick Special 1 x 2 with Grille 2877	Black	2×	€0,16 View at LEGO → View
Brick 2 x 4 3001	Orange	2×	€0,22 View at LEGO → View
Brick 1 x 1 3005	Orange	2×	€0,07 View at LEGO → View
Brick 1 x 6 3009	Orange	2×	€0,25 View at LEGO → View
Brick Curved 2 x 2, Two Top Studs 30165	Yellow	1×	Check price → View
Tool Circular Saw 30194	Dark Bluish Gray	1×	Check price → View

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Repairability

Can you fix Tow Truck if a piece goes missing?

4.8%Moderate repair risk

easy to fixguard this box

3 of the 63 part+color combinations in this set appear in 3 or fewer sets ever made. Lose one of those and a replacement is very hard to find.

Theme average

All sets

6.7%

Hardest to replace

Sticker Sheet for Set 7638-1 · Unknown · only this setCrane Harbor Derrick 10 (Top Part) · Light Bluish Gray · 2 sets everBrick 1 x 2 x 2 · Orange · 3 sets ever

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