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The logo consists of a red and green oval shape and the word ''Octan'', with the first two letters in red and the last three in green. |
The logo consists of a red and green oval shape and the word ''Octan'', with the first two letters in red and the last three in green. |
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− | Octan also appears in ''[[ |
+ | Octan also appears in ''[[DUPLO]]'', ''[[4 Juniors]]'', ''[[Model Team]]'' and ''[[Technic]]'' sets |
== History == |
== History == |
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− | ''Octan'' first appeared in two [[System|LEGO System]] sets from 1992, a gas station ([[6397 Gas N' Wash Express]]) and a tanker truck ([[6594 Gas Transit]]). In the following year the ''Octan'' logo appeared also in racing themed sets and on a rail tanker. [[1994]] brought the first appearances of ''Octan'' outside of ''System'', in a |
+ | ''Octan'' first appeared in two [[System|LEGO System]] sets from 1992, a gas station ([[6397 Gas N' Wash Express]]) and a tanker truck ([[6594 Gas Transit]]). In the following year the ''Octan'' logo appeared also in racing themed sets and on a rail tanker. [[1994]] brought the first appearances of ''Octan'' outside of ''System'', in a DUPLO set, [[2621 Motocross Racer]], and an alternative model of the Technic set [[8880 Super Car]]. Both were racing vehicles sponsored by Octan. |
Since it introduction, Octan regularly reappeared as the only gasoline brand seen in LEGO releases, except some [[Shell]] promotional sets from [[1999]]. |
Since it introduction, Octan regularly reappeared as the only gasoline brand seen in LEGO releases, except some [[Shell]] promotional sets from [[1999]]. |
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* [[6594 Gas Transit]] (1992), tank truck |
* [[6594 Gas Transit]] (1992), tank truck |
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* [[4537 Twin Tank Transport]] (1993), rail tanker |
* [[4537 Twin Tank Transport]] (1993), rail tanker |
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− | * [[3091 Big Gas Truck]] (2001), |
+ | * [[3091 Big Gas Truck]] (2001), DUPLO set |
* [[10016 Tanker]] (2001), rail tanker |
* [[10016 Tanker]] (2001), rail tanker |
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* [[4616 Rapid Response Tanker]] (2002), Jack Stone set |
* [[4616 Rapid Response Tanker]] (2002), Jack Stone set |
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* [[4654 Tanker Truck]] (2003), 4 Juniors set |
* [[4654 Tanker Truck]] (2003), 4 Juniors set |
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− | * [[5605 Tanker Truck]] (2008), |
+ | * [[5605 Tanker Truck]] (2008), DUPLO set |
* [[3180 Octan Tanker]] (2010), City |
* [[3180 Octan Tanker]] (2010), City |
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* [[6616 Rocket Dragster]] (2000), featured the Octan logo on frame and flag. |
* [[6616 Rocket Dragster]] (2000), featured the Octan logo on frame and flag. |
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* [[6617 Tough Truck Rally]] (2000), included an Octan tow truck |
* [[6617 Tough Truck Rally]] (2000), included an Octan tow truck |
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− | * [[3085 Racing Action]] (2001), a |
+ | * [[3085 Racing Action]] (2001), a DUPLO set included a small Octan gas filling stop |
* [[4176 The Race of the Year]] (2001), included an Octan gas station |
* [[4176 The Race of the Year]] (2001), included an Octan gas station |
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− | * [[3614 Racing]] (2002), a |
+ | * [[3614 Racing]] (2002), a DUPLO set included a small Octan tank truck |
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* [[2718 Aircraft and Ground Crew]] (2001), included a small Octan tank truck |
* [[2718 Aircraft and Ground Crew]] (2001), included a small Octan tank truck |
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* [[4609 Fire Attack Team]] (2001), a Jack Stone set included an Octan workshop. |
* [[4609 Fire Attack Team]] (2001), a Jack Stone set included an Octan workshop. |
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− | * [[3325 Intelli-Train Gift Set]] (2002), a |
+ | * [[3325 Intelli-Train Gift Set]] (2002), a DUPLO train set including an Octan gas filling station. |
− | * [[3619 Traffic City]] (2002), a |
+ | * [[3619 Traffic City]] (2002), a DUPLO set included an Octan gas station. |
* [[10159 City Airport]] (2004), re-release of 6597, included a small Octan tank truck. |
* [[10159 City Airport]] (2004), re-release of 6597, included a small Octan tank truck. |
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− | * [[3771 Train Starter Set]] (2005), a |
+ | * [[3771 Train Starter Set]] (2005), a DUPLO train set included an Octan gas pump. |
− | * [[3772 Deluxe Train Set]] (2005), a |
+ | * [[3772 Deluxe Train Set]] (2005), a DUPLO train set included an Octan gas pump. |
− | * [[4964 Highway Help]] (2006), a |
+ | * [[4964 Highway Help]] (2006), a DUPLO set included an Octan tank car. |
− | * [[5608 Train Starter Set]] (2008), a |
+ | * [[5608 Train Starter Set]] (2008), a DUPLO train set included an Octan gas pump. |
− | * [[5609 Deluxe Train Set]] (2008), a |
+ | * [[5609 Deluxe Train Set]] (2008), a DUPLO train set included an Octan gas filling station. |
* [[7641 City Corner]] (2009), included Octan advertisement banners on the bus. |
* [[7641 City Corner]] (2009), included Octan advertisement banners on the bus. |
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* [[7747 Wind Turbine Transport]] (2009), included a wind turbine with Octan print. |
* [[7747 Wind Turbine Transport]] (2009), included a wind turbine with Octan print. |
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Octan is a fictional gas station brand that frequently appears in LEGO sets. It was introduced in 1992, first as its own theme. Before this time, Shell was the common gasoline brand featured in Lego sets.
Details
The word Octan stands for an alkane with the chemical formula C8H18 and a gasoline rating system. The meaning in the LEGO universe is based on this fact.
The logo consists of a red and green oval shape and the word Octan, with the first two letters in red and the last three in green.
Octan also appears in DUPLO, 4 Juniors, Model Team and Technic sets
History
Octan first appeared in two LEGO System sets from 1992, a gas station (6397 Gas N' Wash Express) and a tanker truck (6594 Gas Transit). In the following year the Octan logo appeared also in racing themed sets and on a rail tanker. 1994 brought the first appearances of Octan outside of System, in a DUPLO set, 2621 Motocross Racer, and an alternative model of the Technic set 8880 Super Car. Both were racing vehicles sponsored by Octan.
Since it introduction, Octan regularly reappeared as the only gasoline brand seen in LEGO releases, except some Shell promotional sets from 1999.
Sets
Gas stations
- 6397 Gas N' Wash Express (1992)
- 6562 Gas Stop Shop (1995)
- 6548 Octan Gas Station (1997)
- 6472 Gas N' Wash Express (2001) (re-release of 6397)
- 4655 Quick Fix Station (2003) (4 Juniors set)
- 7993 Service Station (2007)
Transport vehicles
- 6594 Gas Transit (1992), tank truck
- 4537 Twin Tank Transport (1993), rail tanker
- 3091 Big Gas Truck (2001), DUPLO set
- 10016 Tanker (2001), rail tanker
- 4616 Rapid Response Tanker (2002), Jack Stone set
- 4654 Tanker Truck (2003), 4 Juniors set
- 5605 Tanker Truck (2008), DUPLO set
- 3180 Octan Tanker (2010), City
Octan as sponsor
In the Lego universe, Octan also appears as a sponsor for various racing events and as such its logo was featured prominently on race tracks and vehicles and also appears on race team clothes and Octan staff clothes as well.
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Other appearances
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- The Skull Twins (2009), the skull twins from Space Police III have octan printed on their uniforms.
Further there are containers in some sets that have the Octan imprint on it.