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Set 60195 Arctic Mobile Exploration Base
Arctic

Arctic Mobile Exploration Base

Arctic Mobile Exploration Base is a mobile research vehicle for Arctic conditions, combining a lab, sleeping space and helicopter pad in one build. Its 786 pieces and 6 minifigures cover a full expedition team along with their gear. Light grey, orange, black and dark blue keep the vehicle and crew clearly visible against a white snow landscape.

Set number
60195
Year
2018
Pieces
786
Minifigures
6
Theme
Arctic
Different parts
241
What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 241

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 (14)

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

Minifigures 6

Description

A research station on the move

At the centre of the set is a large base vehicle on wide tracks or wheels, combining several functions under one roof: a small lab space, equipment storage and a sleeping area. Building the base as a mobile station rather than a fixed outpost fits the wider concept of LEGO® City's Arctic sub-theme, where vehicles often take on several jobs at once to stay flexible in a harsh environment. That kind of multi-use design saves both weight and space, two things that matter most somewhere as remote as the Arctic.

A helicopter and extra vehicles alongside

Beyond the base vehicle, the set includes smaller additional vehicles, including a helicopter for scouting trips over distances the base itself could not reach. That pairing of a large, slow base vehicle with smaller, faster support vehicles spreads the 786 pieces across several elements that can all be played with at once, rather than concentrating everything into a single large model. That means scouting and base operations can be played out at the same time, with neither vehicle waiting on the other.

Light grey, orange, black and dark blue for contrast

Light grey forms the vehicle's base colour, bold orange marks safety and equipment details, and black and dark blue cover technical elements, together giving strong contrast against the white Arctic setting the vehicle is meant for. The parts list on this page covers all 241 unique elements sorted by colour, useful for finding orange equipment pieces for other expedition or rescue-themed builds. That strong orange accent also keeps the vehicle standing out clearly in photos and displays against a pale background.

Six minifigures for a full team

With 6 minifigures, the set covers a complete research team, from scientists to pilot and technical support, so different roles can be staffed at once rather than relying on a single character. Combined with its several vehicles and functional areas, Arctic Mobile Exploration Base makes a solid starting point for an Arctic-themed collection that can grow with other sets from the same sub-theme later on. Anyone who already owns other Arctic sets can slot the base vehicle, helicopter and crew straight into existing scenes.

FAQ

What does the Arctic Mobile Exploration Base (60195) include?
A large mobile base vehicle with lab and storage space, plus smaller additional vehicles including a helicopter.
How many pieces and minifigures does the set have?
It has 786 pieces, including 241 unique elements, and comes with 6 minifigures.
Why is orange such a prominent colour in the set?
Orange marks safety and equipment details, giving strong contrast against the white Arctic landscape the vehicle operates in.

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