How many minifigures come with the Arctic Explorer Ship 60368?

The set includes 7 minifigures covering crew and research roles.

How many pieces does the set have in total?

817 pieces across 319 unique parts and colours.

What colours define the ship?

Mainly black and white, with medium azure and orange as accent colours.

Arctic

Arctic Explorer Ship

The Arctic Explorer Ship is part of the LEGO® City Arctic range, showing an expedition vessel built for polar research along with ice and snow accessories. With 817 pieces, 7 minifigures and 319 unique parts, it carries a full research crew.

Set number: 60368
Year: 2023
Pieces: 817
Minifigures: 7
Theme: Arctic
Different parts: 319

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 319

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 (30)

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

Minifigures 7

Ocean Explorer Diver, Dark Blue Wetsuit, Medium Azure Helmet fig-0139625 pieces × 1
Arctic Explorer, Medium Azure Suit, Medium Nougat Hair fig-0139684 pieces × 1
Arctic Explorer, Captain Nautilus, Medium Azure Jacket, Orange Legs, White Fur Collar fig-0139715 pieces × 1
Arctic Explorer Pilot, Iris Icicle, Medium Azure and Orange Suit, Dark Blue Helmet fig-0139745 pieces × 1
Arctic Explorer, Tina Tarantula, Orange Suit, Dark Blue Beanie with Hair fig-0139754 pieces × 1
Arctic Explorer, STEVEGOESNORTH, Orange Suit with Life Vest fig-0139765 pieces × 1
Ocean Explorer, Medium Azure Suit, Orange Life Vest fig-0139775 pieces × 1

Description

A ship built for ice

The hull is styled for icy waters, with a reinforced-looking bow, crew superstructure and storage for expedition gear. It is typically paired with smaller vehicles or a sledge that let the crew explore the ice away from the ship, so play can shift between the water and the ice itself rather than staying centred on one large vehicle. Details such as ice-floe pieces or a small crane for handling gear extend the hull, adding extra play options around the ship itself.

Seven researchers aboard

The 7 minifigures make for a sizeable crew, from a captain to researchers working both on board and out on the ice. That is enough to run several tasks at once, navigation on the bridge while other figures collect samples or move equipment outside, which keeps the set interesting for longer stretches of free play. Individual figures can also be dressed in matching cold-weather gear, which makes it easy to tell bridge crew and outdoor researchers apart during play. One figure might clearly read as the captain, for instance, while others carry more practical field equipment.

A high-contrast polar palette

Black and white form the base of the hull, medium azure covers ice and water details, and orange marks out equipment, clothing and safety elements, a scheme drawn from real polar research vessels. The full parts list on this page covers all 319 unique elements, useful for tracking down specific hull pieces or the orange-and-azure colour scheme for other Arctic builds. Even at a distance, the strong contrast between black, white and orange keeps the ship easy to spot next to other Arctic vehicles on a shelf.

Who it suits

The Arctic Explorer Ship suits children drawn to adventure and research themes, as well as collectors expanding a City Arctic fleet. At 817 pieces, it sits in the mid-size range and combines well with other Arctic sets to build a larger expedition scene. Anyone who also owns a smaller vehicle or sledge from the same range can stage expeditions away from the ship, out on the ice itself.

FAQ

How many minifigures come with the Arctic Explorer Ship 60368?: The set includes 7 minifigures covering crew and research roles.
How many pieces does the set have in total?: 817 pieces across 319 unique parts and colours.
What colours define the ship?: Mainly black and white, with medium azure and orange as accent colours.