Metro PD Station

The Metro PD Station, set number 6598-1, was released by The LEGO Group in 1996 as part of the short-lived Town: Divers category. Designed to provide a central base for the police branch of the city theme, the set features a functional design including a dispatch office, a holding cell, and a small boat dock, reflecting the nautical focus of the sub-theme. It represents a period where LEGO designers were increasingly experimenting with integrated play features and specialized baseplates to create more expansive, cohesive environments.

The set was illustrated and engineered to emphasize the versatility of the police force, incorporating a police cruiser and a patrol boat to encourage land and sea play. While the Town theme was a staple of the company for decades, the specific design language of the mid-1990s was characterized by a transition toward more modular, accessory-heavy builds. Upon its release, it was well-received by the building community for its utility, acting as a foundational piece for child-led dioramas and maintaining a classic aesthetic that remains recognizable to collectors of late-20th-century plastic construction sets.