How many pieces are in the 4x4 Fire Truck?

4x4 Fire Truck contains 243 pieces.

When was the 4x4 Fire Truck released?

4x4 Fire Truck was released in 2012.

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🏛 Fire

Set #4208

4x4 Fire Truck

4x4 Fire Truck is a classic example of early 2010s LEGO City design at its absolute finest.

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Who it's for: Ages 5+ · Beginner build Perfect for younger LEGO fans transitioning to City sets or nostalgic collectors wanting a quick, satisfying build.
Build: 243 pieces · about 1 hours Build time is an estimate.
Price: $19.99 list price · 8.2¢ per piece
Availability: Retired at LEGO

★★★☆☆ 3.7 community rating from 169 ratings

Fans love the rugged design and fun water cannon play feature, though some note it is a straightforward build typical of the 2012 City lineup.

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📝 Our Take

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4x4 Fire Truck is a classic example of early 2010s LEGO City design at its absolute finest. With its rugged off-road stance, vibrant color scheme, and well-integrated play features, it captures the adventurous spirit of frontline firefighting perfectly.

This set is perfect for nostalgic City collectors and younger builders looking for a fun play experience. The build is straightforward yet engaging, offering a sturdy finished model that handles active play just as well as it looks on a shelf.

Skip this if you are looking for complex, modern building techniques or massive architectural scale. At just 243 pieces, it is a quick build designed primarily for play rather than an intricate display piece.

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243

Pieces

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1.0h

Estimated Build Time

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Beginner

Difficulty

Build Highlights:

Sturdy 4x4 chassis construction designed for rough off-road play
Rotating water cannon mechanism for interactive firefighting fun
Dual storage compartments to neatly pack away fire safety accessories
Includes a buildable tree and flame elements to kickstart play immediately

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⏳ Retired

As a retired 2012 City set, the 4x4 Fire Truck has seen steady appreciation on the secondary market, moving well past its original $19.99 MSRP to around $50+. While it is not a massive licensed set, classic City vehicles—especially those with rugged designs like 4x4s—always maintain a nostalgic appeal for collectors completing their childhood towns. The low piece count of 243 means sealed copies are becoming scarcer, driving up demand among completionists. However, because it is a standard fire-themed set without exclusive licensed minifigures, its growth is steady rather than explosive. It represents a safe, reliable niche investment rather than a high-flier.

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📖 About This Set

Put out the forest fire with the mighty 4x4 Fire Truck!

Hurry, the tree is on fire! Drive the 4x4 Fire Truck into position, put on the fireproof clothing and put out the fire with the powerful water cannon. The forest is a safer place to be with the 4x4 Fire Truck! Includes firefighter minifigure.

Includes firefighter minifigure
Features 2 storage compartments and rotating water cannon
Accessories include tree, flames, fireproof equipment and axe
Fight the forest fire!
Measures over 5” (15cm) long

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1 Minifigure Included

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4 parts

Includes a classic City firefighter equipped with a bright light orange fire suit and dark red helmet, perfectly styled for forest and off-road emergency responses.

📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count: 243
Parts cataloged in this inventory: 75 unique parts, 239 pieces
Minifigures: 1

The official piece count includes the 4 parts inside the set's minifigures, which this inventory lists separately. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

Missing a piece? Check this set piece by piece, with look-alike colors flagged and element IDs for replacements.

Tile Special 1 x ...

Part #: 2412b 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Plant, Leaves 6 x 5

Part #: 2417 2× Bright Green

Plant, Leaves 6 x 5

Part #: 2417 2× Dark Green

Plant, Leaves 4 x 3

Part #: 2423 4× Green

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Part #: 2431 1× Trans-Dark Blue

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Part #: 2431 4× Light Bluish Gray

Tile 1 x 4 with G...

Part #: 2431 2× Red

Headwear Accessor...

Part #: 2447 1× Trans-Brown

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Part #: 2653 2× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 2877 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick 2 x 4

Part #: 3001 1× Yellow

Part #: 30157 2× Light Bluish Gray

Part #: 3021 4× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 2× White

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 2× Trans-Dark Blue

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 2× Red

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 3× Trans-Red

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 5× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 30237a 4× Red

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 9× White

Plate 4 x 4

Part #: 3031 1× Green

Plate 4 x 6

Part #: 3032 1× Light Bluish Gray

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Tile 1 x 2 with G...

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Tile 1 x 1 with G...

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Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 32028 8× Dark Bluish Gray

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Part #: 3660 4× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 3665 4× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 6

Part #: 3666 6× Red

Plate 1 x 6

Part #: 3666 2× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 6

Part #: 3666 3× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 5× Yellow

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 2× White

Part #: 3829c01 1× Yellow

Weapon Axe

Part #: 3835 1× Black

Minifig Neckwear ...

Part #: 3838 1× Yellow

Equipment Cup / M...

Part #: 3899 1× Yellow

Brick Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 3941 7× Reddish Brown

Plate 6 x 6

Part #: 3958 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 6 x 6

Part #: 3958 1× Red

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Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 4085c 2× Dark Bluish Gray

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Plate 2 x 16

Part #: 4282 2× Light Bluish Gray

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Part #: 44728 6× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 48336 6× White

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Part #: 52031 1× Red

Arm Mechanical wi...

Part #: 53989 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped 30° ...

Part #: 54200 2× Trans-Yellow

Wheel 18 x 14 wit...

Part #: 55981 4× Light Bluish Gray

Cone 1 x 1 [Top G...

Part #: 59900 1× Yellow

Cone 1 x 1 [Top G...

Part #: 59900 1× Dark Bluish Gray

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Part #: 6019 1× Yellow

Plate Special 1 x...

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Part #: 60583b 4× Red

Wave / Flame Roun...

Part #: 6126b 1× Trans-Light Blue

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Part #: 6126b 5× Trans-Orange

Bar 1 x 6 [Closed...

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Brick Sloped 18° ...

Part #: 61409 2× Red

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 10× Trans-Dark Blue

Turntable 4 x 4 S...

Part #: 61485 1× Black

Door Frame 1 x 4 ...

Part #: 6154 3× Red

Door 1 x 4 x 4 Lift

Part #: 6155 2× White

Minifig Neckwear ...

Part #: 6158 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Wheel Arch, Mudgu...

Part #: 62361 4× Yellow

Tile 1 x 6 with G...

Part #: 6636 1× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped 30° ...

Part #: 85984 8× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 87087 2× Red

Panel 1 x 2 x 2 [...

Part #: 87552 2× Light Bluish Gray

Cylinder 1 x 5 1/...

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Part #: 88072 1× Black

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 92280 1× White

Tyre 30.4 x 14 Of...

Part #: 92402 4× Black

Plate Special Rou...

Part #: 98284 3× Reddish Brown

Sticker Sheet for...

Part #: 99226 1× [No Color/Any Color]

A solid parts selection featuring useful dark bluish gray structural elements, standard red plates, and great off-road wheels ideal for MOC builders creating custom emergency vehicles.

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💎 Notable Parts

Trans-Dark Blue Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud (10x) $1.50

Dark Bluish Gray Plate Special 1 x 2 with Door Rail (8x) $2.00

Light Bluish Gray Wheel 18 x 14 with Pin Hole, Fake Bolts and Shallow Spokes (4x) $3.00

Trans-Orange Wave / Flame Rounded with Base Rim (5x) $1.25

Est. BrickLink Part Value

$7.75

💡 MOC Potential

🏙 Urban emergency services fleet expansion with custom heavy rescue vehicles

🌳 Forestry and wilderness ranger station outposts with rugged off-road transport

🚗 All-terrain remote exploration rovers using the robust 4x4 chassis and wheels

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📖 Building Instructions 2

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Inventory Statistics

Unique Parts

243

Official Piece Count

239

Cataloged Inventory Pieces

Minifigures

Spare Parts

The official piece count includes the 4 parts inside the set's minifigures, which this inventory lists separately. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

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