How many pieces does the Tow Truck (60056) have, and how many are unique?

The set has 227 pieces, 101 of which are unique - a high ratio for its size - plus 1 minifigure.

Why does the set only include one minifigure?

It's designed as a standalone work vehicle that pairs well with figures and cars from other City sets to build a larger scene.

What does the model represent?

A roadside recovery vehicle, of the kind used to tow broken-down cars.

City

Tow Truck

The Tow Truck (60056) is a 227-piece LEGO City set from 2014 built around a roadside recovery vehicle. It ships with 1 minifigure and, notably, 101 unique parts, a high ratio for a set this size. This page lists every part used to build it.

Set number: 60056
Year: 2014
Pieces: 227
Minifigures: 1
Theme: City
Different parts: 101

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 101

As BrickLink list (XML)

Import on BrickLink: Wanted → Upload, upload the file (or paste its content), pick a Wanted List and add the parts.

Spare parts (10)

These extra parts come with the set in case one gets lost.

Minifigures 1

Construction Worker, Orange Overalls over Blue Sweater, Blue Cap, Beard fig-0011804 pieces × 1

Description

An unusually high share of unique parts

Out of 227 pieces, 101 are distinct from one another, close to half the total and a higher ratio than many sets in the same size range. In practical terms, that means less repetition while building: instead of placing the same basic bricks over and over, the sequence brings in different shapes and specialised elements more often. For anyone who likes checking exactly what's inside a set, there's comparatively more to look through here. That extra variety shows up mainly in details such as brackets, add-on elements and small functional hinges that simpler models often skip.

Blue, white and grey for a classic service look

The colour scheme of light bluish grey, blue, white and black echoes the look of real roadside assistance and breakdown vehicles rather than anything flashy. That restrained, functional palette sets it apart from louder fire or racing sets and blends easily with other civilian City vehicles. If you're assembling a larger road scene with several vehicles, that consistency is a practical advantage rather than just an aesthetic one. As a standalone vehicle on a shelf, that restrained colour choice also avoids looking overly toy-like.

One minifigure built for flexible scenes

With just 1 minifigure, the Tow Truck reads as a vehicle meant to complement an existing collection rather than carry its own cast. That leaves room to pair the driver with a stranded car or figures from other City sets, for instance in a roadside breakdown scene. Because the set itself is lightly staffed, it slots quietly into a larger fleet without inflating the total figure count. If you already own several City sets, the Tow Truck works well as a targeted addition rather than a set to consider on its own.

Check the parts list for the crane mechanism

The parts list on this page covers all 101 unique elements in the set, useful if you're after pieces for a crane or towing mechanism specifically, or need to replace something that's gone missing. The blue and grey tones also combine well with other vehicle sets built around a similar civic colour scheme.

FAQ

How many pieces does the Tow Truck (60056) have, and how many are unique?: The set has 227 pieces, 101 of which are unique - a high ratio for its size - plus 1 minifigure.
Why does the set only include one minifigure?: It's designed as a standalone work vehicle that pairs well with figures and cars from other City sets to build a larger scene.
What does the model represent?: A roadside recovery vehicle, of the kind used to tow broken-down cars.