How many pieces does the Shell Tanker have?

The set contains 107 pieces, 47 of them different, and one minifigure.

When did it come out?

It was released in 1999 in the Town Jr. range.

Town Town Jr.

LEGO® Shell Tanker

The Shell Tanker (1252) is a 1999 Town Jr. set with 107 pieces and one minifigure. It is a lorry with a tank body, made more for the toy box than for the display cabinet.

Set number: 1252
Year: 1999
Pieces: 107
Minifigures: 1
Theme: Town Jr.
Different parts: 53

What can I build with it?

Parts list 53

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Minifigures 1

Man, White Shirt with Shell Logo, Red Cap fig-0002314 pieces × 1

Description

A lorry for every town

Tankers are the sort of vehicle every brick town needs: they bring fuel to the petrol station and make the streets feel busier. This set dates from 1999 and sits in the Town and Town Jr. range, which was the easy entry point for younger builders. The brand name in the title shows that it is a licensed model, with a well-known company appearing on the vehicle itself, which gave the set a recognisable look in its day.

Light grey, white, yellow and black

The colour mix is led by light grey, white, yellow and black. White and yellow give the tank body its striking look, while light grey and black cover the chassis, wheels and mechanical parts. For a vehicle of this size it is a tidy palette that makes sorting easy. With 107 pieces the set belongs to the small size class and goes together quickly, which makes it a sensible choice for an afternoon of building with children.

One driver, plenty of play

A single minifigure sits at the wheel and the rest of the set is the vehicle itself. Because the pieces come in 47 different shapes, there is a fair amount of variety despite the low count. If you are building a town of your own, the tanker can stand beside buildings, road plates and other vehicles from the period. It is of limited use for display but works very well for playing and pushing along the floor, which is what the set was designed for.

Parts list and reuse

The complete parts list is on this page, so you can check a second-hand copy for missing pieces or buy individual bricks to fill gaps. The “What can I build?” tool shows which other models you could make from the parts in your collection. Wheels, plates and standard bricks from a set like this go straight into your own vehicles, so the tanker stays useful even after you take it apart and rebuild it as something new.

FAQ

How many pieces does the Shell Tanker have?: The set contains 107 pieces, 47 of them different, and one minifigure.
When did it come out?: It was released in 1999 in the Town Jr. range.
Which colours dominate?: Light grey, white, yellow and black.

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