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Set 60123 Volcano Supply Helicopter
City

Volcano Supply Helicopter

Volcano Supply Helicopter is a 2016 LEGO City set built around a volcano exploration resupply mission. It includes 330 pieces, 3 minifigures and 165 unique parts, split between a supply helicopter and a small off-road vehicle for reaching a research base. Dark grey, black, light grey and lime give the set a clear expedition look.

Set number
60123
Year
2016
Pieces
330
Minifigures
3
Theme
City
Different parts
165
What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 165

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 (22)

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

Minifigures 3

Description

Resupplying a volcano site

The helicopter has a spinning rotor, a removable cabin and room for cargo such as crates or tools, letting it resupply a research team on the ground. A small off-road vehicle rounds out the set, able to cross rough terrain to reach the helicopter's landing spot, adding a second transport layer to the mission. With 3 minifigures included, there are enough crew members to staff both the air and ground vehicles at once for a full rescue or supply scene. A small cargo element adds extra play value, since it can be moved back and forth between the two vehicles.

Two vehicles, one build

330 pieces and 165 unique parts split between the helicopter and the off-road vehicle, a fairly high ratio of unique elements for a City set of this size. Construction usually starts with the smaller off-road vehicle before moving on to the more involved helicopter, with its rotor, skids and cabin. That order gives a visible sense of progress early on, before the rest of the build focuses on the helicopter's finer details. Builders who like quick wins benefit from this two-stage building order.

Colours and parts

Dark grey and black form the mechanical base of both vehicles, light grey adds detailing to the cabin and undercarriage, and lime provides a bold accent on safety gear and cargo. That contrast between neutral greys and bright green is typical of LEGO City's rescue and expedition sets. The parts list on this page covers all 165 unique elements by colour, useful for tracking down lime accents or matching off-road vehicle parts for other projects. Several undercarriage parts also suit other off-road or expedition vehicles already on a shelf.

Who it suits

Volcano Supply Helicopter suits City fans who enjoy combining several vehicles in one set, as well as anyone who prefers rescue and exploration scenes over city traffic. With 3 minifigures and two vehicles, it offers enough depth for standalone volcano-exploration stories without needing further sets. It also fits well alongside other volcano-themed sets from the same range to build a larger expedition scene. Paired with other volcano-themed sets, it builds into a varied research base with several vehicle types.

FAQ

How many pieces and minifigures does set 60123 include?
It has 330 pieces across 165 unique parts, plus 3 minifigures.
What vehicles come with the set?
A supply helicopter with a spinning rotor and a small off-road vehicle for reaching the site.
Can the air and ground vehicles be used together?
Yes, with 3 minifigures, both vehicles can be staffed at once for a combined rescue scene.

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