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With 191 pieces, build and deliver gasoline to the station! A great addition to your LEGO City collection from 2013.

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Set #60016

Tanker Truck

The Tanker Truck is a classic City vehicle.

🏆 Best For: Ideal for young LEGO enthusiasts and City builders of all ages ⏱ 1.5 hr build 🧩 191 pcs
★★★☆☆ 3.8

Fans appreciate the classic tanker truck design and ease of build, making it a great set for kids. However, some find it to be a bit simple and lacking in detail compared to newer City sets.

📝 Our Take

The Tanker Truck is a classic City vehicle. Its simple design and recognizable form make it an essential part of any LEGO town. The set provides a good balance of playability and display value, appealing to both kids and adult collectors.

This set is perfect for younger builders and City collectors. It's a quick and straightforward build that introduces basic LEGO techniques. The tanker design is instantly recognizable and fits well with other City sets, encouraging imaginative play.

Skip this if you're looking for a challenging build or intricate details. While charming, the Tanker Truck is relatively simple. Consider larger, more complex vehicle sets like the LEGO City Mobile Crane (60324) or the LEGO Technic Monster Jam Monster Mutt Dalmatian (42150) for a more involved experience.

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🧱 Building Experience

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191
Pieces
1.5h
Build Time
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Beginner
Difficulty
Build Highlights:
  • Simple, straightforward construction
  • Classic tanker truck design
  • Easy integration with other City sets
  • Functional elements like the refueling hose

📈 Investment Analysis

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The Tanker Truck, being a retired set from the City theme, has a decent investment potential. Its appeal lies in the simplicity and universality of the design, making it attractive to collectors of LEGO City vehicles. While not a rare or highly sought-after set, its value is likely to appreciate modestly over time, especially if kept in excellent condition with the original packaging. The relatively low piece count may limit significant price surges, but the consistent demand for City-themed sets provides a stable investment opportunity.

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The Tanker Truck provides a simpler, more accessible building experience compared to larger LEGO City vehicles like the Mobile Crane or Fire Station. It's a good entry point for younger builders or those looking to add a classic vehicle to their collection without a significant time or financial investment. While it lacks the advanced features of some higher-end sets, its straightforward design and playability make it a worthwhile addition.

1 Minifigures Included

The included Man minifigure with blue overalls and cap is a standard City figure, common across multiple sets. While not particularly rare, it's a useful addition to any LEGO town.

📦 Full Parts Inventory - 74 unique parts • 182 total pieces

Brick Special 1 x 2 with 2 Studs on 1 Side Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 11211 Light Bluish Gray
Minifig Simple Hose Nozzle with 35L Black String Minifig Simple Ho...
Part #: 16542 Yellow
Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 2412b Black
Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 2412b 11× Light Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 2 Corner Plate 2 x 2 Corner
Part #: 2420 White
Tile Special 1 x 2 with Handle Tile Special 1 x ...
Part #: 2432 Light Bluish Gray
Brick 2 x 6 Brick 2 x 6
Part #: 2456 Reddish Brown
Brick 2 x 6 Brick 2 x 6
Part #: 2456 Green
Plate Special 1 x 2 Side Handle [Free Ends] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 2540 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots Technic Pin with ...
Part #: 2780 Black
Brick Special 1 x 2 with Grille Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 2877 Dark Bluish Gray
Brick 1 x 2 Brick 1 x 2
Part #: 3004 White
Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
Part #: 3020 Red
Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
Part #: 3022 Red
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Green
Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
Part #: 3023 Red
Brick Special 1 x 2 with Vertical Clip [Open O Clip] Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 30237b Light Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 Trans-Orange
Plate 4 x 10 Plate 4 x 10
Part #: 3030 Dark Bluish Gray
Plate 4 x 4 Plate 4 x 4
Part #: 3031 Blue
Plate 2 x 8 Plate 2 x 8
Part #: 3034 Red
Slope 45° 2 x 1 with Bottom pin, with Green and Red Buttons and Keypad Print Slope 45° 2 x 1 w...
Part #: 3040bpr0003 Light Bluish Gray
Brick Special 1 x 4 with 4 Studs on One Side Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 30414 Light Bluish Gray
Brick Round 1 x 1 Open Stud Brick Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 3062b Yellow
Steering Wheel Small, 2 x 2 Steering Wheel Sm...
Part #: 30663 Light Bluish Gray
Tile 2 x 2 with Groove Tile 2 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3068b Black
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
Part #: 3069b White
Brick 1 x 2 x 2 with Inside Stud Holder Brick 1 x 2 x 2 w...
Part #: 3245c Light Bluish Gray
Brick 1 x 3 Brick 1 x 3
Part #: 3622 White
Plate 1 x 3 Plate 1 x 3
Part #: 3623 Dark Bluish Gray
Slope Inverted 45° 2 x 2 [Ovoid Bottom Pin, Bar-sized Stud Holes] Slope Inverted 45...
Part #: 3660 Green
Plate 1 x 6 Plate 1 x 6
Part #: 3666 White
Plate 1 x 6 Plate 1 x 6
Part #: 3666 Red
Plate 1 x 6 Plate 1 x 6
Part #: 3666 Light Bluish Gray
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 Black
Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
Part #: 3710 Red
Plate 2 x 6 Plate 2 x 6
Part #: 3795 Light Bluish Gray
Door 1 x 3 x 1 Right Door 1 x 3 x 1 Right
Part #: 3821 White
Door 1 x 3 x 1 Left Door 1 x 3 x 1 Left
Part #: 3822 White
Steering Stand 1 x 2 with Black Steering Wheel Steering Stand 1 ...
Part #: 3829c01 Yellow
Plate 2 x 10 Plate 2 x 10
Part #: 3832 Light Bluish Gray
Equipment Cup / Mug [Plain] Equipment Cup / M...
Part #: 3899 Red
Plate 6 x 6 Plate 6 x 6
Part #: 3958 Black
Plate 6 x 6 Plate 6 x 6
Part #: 3958 Green
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Vertical [Thick U Clip] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 4085c Light Bluish Gray
Tile 1 x 8 with Groove Tile 1 x 8 with G...
Part #: 4162 White
Windscreen 2 x 6 x 2, Wide Top Windscreen 2 x 6 ...
Part #: 4176 Trans-Brown
String Reel 2 x 4 x 2 Drum String Reel 2 x 4...
Part #: 4208 Black
String Reel 2 x 4 x 2 Holder With Open Studs String Reel 2 x 4...
Part #: 4209b Light Bluish Gray
Plate 2 x 16 Plate 2 x 16
Part #: 4282 Red
Hinge Plate 1 x 2 Locking with 1 Finger On End, with Groove Hinge Plate 1 x 2...
Part #: 44301a Black
Hinge Plate 1 x 2 Locking with 2 Fingers On End, with Groove, 9 Teeth Hinge Plate 1 x 2...
Part #: 44302a Dark Bluish Gray
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Wheel Holder Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 4488 Black
Cupboard 2 x 3 x 2 Door Cupboard 2 x 3 x ...
Part #: 4533 Dark Bluish Gray
Slope Curved 8 x 6 x 2 Inverted Double Slope Curved 8 x ...
Part #: 45410 Green
Slope Curved 8 x 6 x 2 Double Slope Curved 8 x ...
Part #: 45411 White
Tap 1 x 1 without Hole in Spout Tap 1 x 1 without...
Part #: 4599b Yellow
Brick Curved 2 x 2 x 2/3 Two Studs and Curved Slope End Brick Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 47457 Light Bluish Gray
Wheel Arch, Mudguard 4 x 2 1/2 x 2 with 2 x 2 Plate Wheel Arch, Mudgu...
Part #: 50745 Dark Bluish Gray
Slope Curved 4 x 6 x 2/3 Triple Curved with 4 Studs Slope Curved 4 x ...
Part #: 52031 White
Slope 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) Slope 30° 1 x 1 x...
Part #: 54200 White
Slope 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) Slope 30° 1 x 1 x...
Part #: 54200 Light Bluish Gray
Slope 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) Slope 30° 1 x 1 x...
Part #: 54200 Trans-Clear
Slope 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) Slope 30° 1 x 1 x...
Part #: 54200 Trans-Orange
Slope 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) Slope 30° 1 x 1 x...
Part #: 54200 Trans-Red
Light Cover 1 x 1 Round with Internal Bar / Bionicle Barraki Eye Light Cover 1 x 1...
Part #: 58176 Trans-Orange
Wheel 11 x 12 with Hole Notched for Wheels Holder Pin Wheel 11 x 12 wit...
Part #: 6014b Light Bluish Gray
Tyre 21 x 12 with Offset Tread Small Wide Tyre 21 x 12 with...
Part #: 6015 Black
Bar 7 x 3 with Double Clips (Ladder) [Straight Clips] Bar 7 x 3 with Do...
Part #: 6020 Light Bluish Gray
Panel 1 x 4 x 3 [Side Supports / Hollow Studs] Panel 1 x 4 x 3 [...
Part #: 60581 White
Technic Pin 1/2 with 2L Bar Extension Technic Pin 1/2 w...
Part #: 61184 Light Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Clip Horizontal on End Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 63868 Red
Tile 1 x 6 with Groove Tile 1 x 6 with G...
Part #: 6636 White
Flexible Hose 8.5L with Tabless Ends (Fixed Ends same color as Tube) Flexible Hose 8.5...
Part #: 73590c03a Black
Slope 30° 1 x 2 x 2/3 Slope 30° 1 x 2 x...
Part #: 85984 Dark Bluish Gray
Tile 2 x 4 with Groove Tile 2 x 4 with G...
Part #: 87079 Black
Tile 2 x 4 with Groove Tile 2 x 4 with G...
Part #: 87079 White
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Stud on 1 Side Brick Special 1 x...
Part #: 87087 White
Panel 1 x 2 x 3 [Side Supports / Hollow Studs] Panel 1 x 2 x 3 [...
Part #: 87544 White
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Groove and Center Stud (Jumper) Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 87580 White
Plate Special 2 x 6 x 2/3 with 4 Studs on Side, 1 Support Wall on Bottom Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 87609 Green
Plate Special 2 x 6 x 2/3 with 4 Studs on Side, 1 Support Wall on Bottom Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 87609 White
Plate Special 2 x 6 x 2/3 with 4 Studs on Side, 1 Support Wall on Bottom Plate Special 2 x...
Part #: 87609 Black
Cylinder 1 x 5 1/2 with Handle (Friction Cylinder) Cylinder 1 x 5 1/...
Part #: 87617 Black
Plate Special 1 x 2 [Top Clip] Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 92280 Light Bluish Gray
Cupboard 2 x 3 x 2 with Hollow Studs Cupboard 2 x 3 x ...
Part #: 92410 Light Bluish Gray
Plate Special 1 x 4 with 2 Studs Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 92593 Light Bluish Gray
🧱 Sticker Sheet for...
Part #: 12555 [No Color/Any Color]
The set features a good selection of Light Bluish Gray elements, including several tiles and plates that are useful for MOC builders. The wheel and tire combinations are also valuable for creating custom vehicles.

💎 Notable Parts

Light Bluish Gray Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove (11x) $1.10
Black Plate Special 2 x 2 with Wheel Holder (6x) $0.60
Dark Bluish Gray Wheel Arch, Mudguard 4 x 2 1/2 x 2 with 2 x 2 Plate (6x) $1.20
Est. BrickLink Part Value
$2.90

💡 MOC Potential

🚗 Convert into a fire truck or other emergency vehicle
🏙 Expand into a larger gas station or industrial complex
🚗 Create a custom food truck or mobile shop

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Charts Inventory Statistics

74
Unique Parts
182
Total Pieces
1
Minifigures
Inventory Version: 1