How many pieces are in the Police Dog Unit?

Police Dog Unit contains 249 pieces.

When was the Police Dog Unit released?

Police Dog Unit was released in 2014.

🏛 Police

Set #60048

Police Dog Unit

The Police Dog Unit is a classic LEGO City set.

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Who it's for: Beginner build Perfect for kids aged 5-10 who enjoy playing police and rescue scenarios
Build: 249 pieces · about 2 hours Build time is an estimate.
Price: $29.99 list price · 12.0¢ per piece
Availability: Likely retired

★★★☆☆ 3.8 AI-generated review score, not a customer rating

Fans appreciate the set's focus on the police dog and its simple, engaging build, making it ideal for younger children. However, some find the set to be somewhat basic and lacking in advanced building techniques, with limited display appeal for older collectors.

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📝 Our Take

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The Police Dog Unit is a classic LEGO City set. It perfectly captures the spirit of everyday heroism with its focus on police dogs and their handlers, adding a unique dimension to the police theme.

This set is perfect for young LEGO enthusiasts and City collectors. The build is straightforward and engaging, making it a great introduction to LEGO construction. The play features are also excellent for imaginative scenarios.

Skip this if you are looking for a more complex or challenging build. Consider larger LEGO City sets with more intricate designs and advanced building techniques or expanding your collection with newer police sets that offer more modern vehicles and scenarios.

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249

Pieces

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Estimated Build Time

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Beginner

Difficulty

Build Highlights:

Simple and straightforward construction
Focus on vehicle and small building techniques
Engaging play features with the police dog and accessories
Easy to disassemble and rebuild into alternate models

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⏳ Retired

The Police Dog Unit is a retired set from the LEGO City theme, which generally holds moderate investment potential. Its rising price trend indicates some collector interest. While not a high-value set, its relatively low piece count and theme popularity suggest it may see gradual appreciation. The presence of minifigures also adds to its potential value. However, the lack of unique or exclusive elements may limit significant price increases.

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Compared to other LEGO City police sets, the Police Dog Unit offers a unique focus on canine units, adding a different dynamic to law enforcement scenarios. While sets like the Police Station (60316-1) offer more comprehensive building experiences, this set provides a more specialized role-playing opportunity. Collectors might choose this set for its specific theme and inclusion of a police dog.

3 Minifigures Included

Criminal, Open Black Jacket over Prison Shirt, Dark Bluish Grey Legs, Black Hair, Black Eyemask

4 parts

Criminal, Torn Prison Shirt, Dark Tan Legs, Black Hat, Beard

4 parts

Policeman, Blue Shirt with Badge and Pouches, Dark Blue Legs, Dark Blue Police Hat with Badge, Beard

4 parts

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📦 Parts Inventory

Piece count: 249
Parts cataloged in this inventory: 108 unique parts, 237 pieces
Minifigures: 3

The piece count includes the 12 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.

Brick Curved 2 x ...

Part #: 11477 2× White

Brick Curved 2 x ...

Part #: 11477 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Tap 1 x 2 with Du...

Part #: 13770 1× Pearl Gold

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 15533 3× Medium Nougat

Tile Special Roun...

Part #: 15535 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Steering ...

Part #: 18352 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 18759 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Equipment Goblet ...

Part #: 2343 1× Pearl Gold

Tile Special 1 x ...

Part #: 2412b 1× White

Tile Special 1 x ...

Part #: 2412b 3× Black

Tile 1 x 4 with G...

Part #: 2431 1× Reddish Brown

Tile 1 x 4 with G...

Part #: 2431 3× Tan

Plate 2 x 12

Part #: 2445 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick 1 x 1 x 5 w...

Part #: 2453a 1× Reddish Brown

Brick 1 x 2 x 5 w...

Part #: 2454a 1× Light Bluish Gray

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 2817 1× Light Bluish Gray

Vehicle Base 4 x ...

Part #: 30029 1× Black

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 1× Red

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 1× Yellow

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 2× Light Bluish Gray

Brick 1 x 1

Part #: 3005 2× Blue

Brick 1 x 1

Part #: 3005 4× Light Bluish Gray

Brick 1 x 1

Part #: 3005 2× White

Brick 1 x 4

Part #: 3010 1× Red

Brick 1 x 4

Part #: 3010 1× Light Bluish Gray

Box / Crate with ...

Part #: 30150 1× Medium Nougat

Rock 1 x 1 Jewel ...

Part #: 30153 1× Trans-Dark Blue

Equipment Binoculars

Part #: 30162 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 1× Blue

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 1× Reddish Brown

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 1× Red

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 1× Black

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 3× Blue

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 2× Trans-Red

Plate 4 x 8

Part #: 3035 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 6 x 8

Part #: 3036 1× Black

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3040b 6× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 3062b 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick 1 x 4 witho...

Part #: 3066 1× Trans-Brown

Tile 1 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3069b 2× Trans-Dark Blue

Tile 1 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3069b 2× Tan

Tile 1 x 2 with '...

Part #: 3069bpr0100 1× Green

Tile 1 x 1 with G...

Part #: 3070b 4× Dark Bluish Gray

Fence Lattice 1 x...

Part #: 3185 3× White

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 32028 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Wedge Plate 4 x 6...

Part #: 32059 1× Blue

Technic Axle 2 No...

Part #: 32062 1× Red

Brick 1 x 2 x 2 w...

Part #: 3245c 2× White

Technic Pin Long ...

Part #: 32556 2× Tan

Brick 1 x 3

Part #: 3622 2× White

Brick 1 x 3

Part #: 3622 4× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 3

Part #: 3623 2× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 3660 4× White

Plate 1 x 6

Part #: 3666 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 6

Part #: 3666 7× White

Technic Axle 4

Part #: 3705 1× Black

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 2× Black

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 3× Reddish Brown

Part #: 3713 1× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Plate 2 x...

Part #: 3738 1× Black

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 3794b 1× Red

Plate 2 x 6

Part #: 3795 4× Light Bluish Gray

Part #: 3829c01 1× Yellow

Steering Stand 1 ...

Part #: 3829c01 1× Red

Plate 6 x 6

Part #: 3958 1× White

Animal, Rodent, R...

Part #: 40234 1× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 4070 4× White

Seat / Chair 2 x ...

Part #: 4079b 1× Yellow

Seat / Chair 2 x ...

Part #: 4079b 4× Reddish Brown

Plate 8 x 8

Part #: 41539 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Wheel 11 x 8 with...

Part #: 42610 6× Light Bluish Gray

Wedge Plate 3 x 2...

Part #: 43722 1× White

Wedge Plate 3 x 2...

Part #: 43723 1× White

Hinge Plate 1 x 4...

Part #: 44568 1× White

Hinge Plate 3 x 4...

Part #: 44570 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Bracket 1 x 2 - 2...

Part #: 44728 2× Yellow

Plate 1 x 10

Part #: 4477 2× Blue

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 4488 4× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Wedged, Cur...

Part #: 45677 1× Red

Tap 1 x 1 without...

Part #: 4599b 1× Light Bluish Gray

Dish 2 x 2 Invert...

Part #: 4740 1× Dark Tan

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 47720 1× Black

Engine / Air Scoo...

Part #: 50943 1× Light Bluish Gray

Grille 1 x 2 x 2 ...

Part #: 50946 1× Black

Brick Wedged, Cur...

Part #: 52031 1× White

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 52501 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped 30° ...

Part #: 54200 2× Trans-Clear

Brick Sloped 30° ...

Part #: 54200 1× Yellow

Brick Sloped 30° ...

Part #: 54200 1× Trans-Yellow

Tyre 24 x 12 R Ba...

Part #: 56890 4× Black

Technic Axle Conn...

Part #: 59443 2× Light Bluish Gray

Wheel 11 x 12 wit...

Part #: 6014b 4× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 60219 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 60478 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 12

Part #: 60479 2× White

Window 1 x 2 x 2 ...

Part #: 60592 1× Reddish Brown

Door Frame 1 x 4 ...

Part #: 60596 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Door 1 x 2 x 3 wi...

Part #: 60614 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Door 1 x 4 x 6 wi...

Part #: 60623 1× Green

Window 4 x 4 x 3 ...

Part #: 60806 1× Black

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 60897 2× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Curved 1 x ...

Part #: 6091 2× Red

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 61072 1× Flat Silver

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 1× Black

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 1× Trans-Yellow

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 1× Trans-Clear

Equipment Handcuffs

Part #: 61482 1× Light Bluish Gray

Plate Special 4 x...

Part #: 6179 1× Light Bluish Gray

Panel 1 x 1 x 1 C...

Part #: 6231 2× Red

Bar 6L with Stop ...

Part #: 63965 2× Light Bluish Gray

Weapon Lightsaber...

Part #: 64567 1× Black

Tile 1 x 6 with G...

Part #: 6636 1× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 87087 1× Reddish Brown

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 87580 1× Tan

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 87580 1× Light Bluish Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 92280 4× Light Bluish Gray

Tyre 17.5 x 6 wit...

Part #: 92409 6× Black

Windscreen 3 x 6 x 2

Part #: 92583 1× Trans-Light Blue

Tool Crowbar

Part #: 92585 1× Red

Animal, Dog, Alsa...

Part #: 92586pr0001 2× Medium Nougat

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 92593 1× Black

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 92946 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Arch 1 x 6 ...

Part #: 92950 2× Reddish Brown

Animal Body Part,...

Part #: 93160 1× White

Tile Round 1 x 1

Part #: 98138 2× Trans-Red

Wheel Arch, Mudgu...

Part #: 98282 4× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 98283 5× Medium Nougat

🧱 Sticker Sheet for...

Part #: 14839 1× [No Color/Any Color]

The set contains a good selection of basic bricks and plates in light bluish gray, white, and dark bluish gray. The inclusion of wheel arches and tire elements makes it useful for vehicle-based MOCs.