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Set 60378 Arctic Explorer Truck and Mobile Lab
Arctic

Arctic Explorer Truck and Mobile Lab

Set 60378 belongs to LEGO® City's Arctic range and pairs an off-road vehicle with a mobile lab unit. Its 489 pieces and 4 minifigures build a research scene for cold-climate missions. With 178 unique parts, it offers solid variety for a vehicle-focused set.

Set number
60378
Year
2023
Pieces
489
Minifigures
4
Theme
Arctic
Different parts
178
What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 178

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 4

Description

Two builds in one set

The name gives the concept away: an off-road vehicle for arctic terrain paired with a mobile lab unit. Combo sets like this are common in LEGO® City, bringing a vehicle and its equipment together rather than building just one car. With four minifigures, there's room for a small research team who can take on different roles, such as driver, scientist or equipment specialist, depending on the accessories included. At 489 pieces, there's enough for a detailed vehicle with trailer or lab module, without the build dragging on.

Functional colours for cold terrain

The choice of black, orange, white and light bluish grey is typical of LEGO® City's arctic vehicles: black for tyres and mechanical parts, orange as a high-visibility colour against snow, white for the main bodywork, and grey for metal and structural elements. The result reads less like a toy and more like a real polar research vehicle. The parts list on this page shows exactly how the 178 unique pieces split across these four main colours.

Built for vehicle fans

60378 suits builders, young and old, who enjoy vehicles with functional details such as cargo areas, antennas or equipment pieces. At 489 pieces, it's substantial enough for an engaging build session without becoming overwhelming. As part of the Arctic sub-theme, it pairs naturally with other City sets from the same range, such as base camps or additional vehicles. For parts hunting, the orange and grey technical pieces are especially worth checking.

Realistic vehicle details

For combo sets like 60378, designers usually make sure the vehicle and its attachment look like they belong together, matching tyre sizes, colour transitions or recurring structural pieces. The mobile lab likely has windows, a door and probably fold-out work surfaces so the four minifigures have something to actually do there. Functional details like these are typical of the Arctic sub-theme, which leans more on equipment and gear than other City themes. For anyone who collects individual vehicle parts, the parts list gives a clear overview of wheel, window and door pieces in the set's colours.

FAQ

How many minifigures come with 60378?
Four minifigures are included, matching a small arctic research team.
What does the model actually depict?
An off-road vehicle combined with a mobile lab unit for arctic missions, based on the set name and theme.
What colours define the set?
Black, orange, white and light bluish grey are the four main colours.

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