Set 277-1 Fireplace

The bigger Homemaker sets contain a smooth baseplate, some furniture and off course maxifigs. In addition LEGO also released other elements, like a fireplace or book cases. Kids were free to add these in their favourite rooms. Whatever fit the stories they were playing out.

Description

This set came out in 1977. It contains a log holder, a female sitting on her knees, grabbing the wood and building a fire in the fireplace.

Striking features

Remarkable is the use of the minifig head: the fireplace stands on 4 black heads. And 5 red pieces are used to make up the flower vase and the legs of the log holder. A great way to use a part for something else than it’s original purpose! Also known as Nice Part Use (NPU).

The use of tiles with or without grooves vary in Homemaker sets. Moreover, sources like Bricklink and Rebrickable may show different inventories. LEGO had both types of tiles in use in the late 1970s, being the main source of this confusion. In this case I followed Rebrickable, but the instructions and box art clearly show the use of tiles with groove.

Saving the set

We saved this set from a LEGO haul. We put it back together with the time-appropriate patent pending parts. Unfortunately, we are still missing the instructions. But regardless, we have added the set to our private collection.

Space Squad adventures with the Fireplace

The Fireplace appears in one Space Squad adventure:

Kenny loves hot chocolate!