No. 60426

Jungle

Jungle Explorer Off-Road Truck

The Jungle Explorer Off-Road Truck is a solid addition to the LEGO City Jungle subtheme.

Time on the shelf Retired

On sale Jun 2024 to Dec 2025

Before you buy

Who it's for
Ages 6+ · Beginner build Ideal for kids aged 6+ who enjoy vehicle-based play and exploring nature themes.
Build
314 pieces · about 2 hours Build time is an estimate.
Cost
Affordable Next to other LEGO sets. Check the store for today's price.
Availability
Retired at LEGO
★★★★☆ 4.2 community rating from 102 ratings

Fans appreciate the set's engaging play features and the inclusion of the Johnny Thunder minifigure, but some feel the price is a bit high for the piece count and that the build is relatively simple.

📝 Our Take

The Jungle Explorer Off-Road Truck is a solid addition to the LEGO City Jungle subtheme. It offers a fun, accessible build with a focus on playability, featuring a well-designed truck, a small jungle scene, and interesting minifigures.

This set is perfect for younger LEGO enthusiasts and those new to the Jungle theme. The build is straightforward and engaging, offering a good balance between construction and imaginative play.

Skip this if you're looking for a highly complex or display-focused model. For a more challenging build, consider larger LEGO City sets or themes like LEGO Technic.

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🧱 Building Experience

🧩
314
Pieces
⏱
2h
Estimated Build Time
📊
Beginner
Difficulty
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11cm × 15cm × 6cm
Dimensions
Build Highlights:
  • Fun and accessible building techniques suitable for younger builders
  • Incorporates a simple but effective movable camera boom on the truck
  • Includes a small jungle cave setting for added play value
  • Features rugged tires and a sturdy truck design for active play

📈 Investment Analysis

→ Price stable
C+
Investment Grade
Retired
The Jungle Explorer Off-Road Truck has moderate investment potential. Its relatively low piece count and price point may limit significant appreciation. However, the Jungle theme has a dedicated following, and well-maintained sets could see a modest increase in value over time, especially if the theme is discontinued. The inclusion of the Johnny Thunder minifigure could add some value.

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⚖ Compare Similar Sets

Compared to other LEGO City vehicles, the Jungle Explorer Off-Road Truck offers a unique theme and play experience. While sets like the LEGO City Police Car (60312-1) offer similar play value at a lower price point, this set's jungle theme and accessories differentiate it. For a larger jungle experience, consider combining it with other sets from the LEGO City Jungle subtheme.

3 Minifigures Included

Includes three minifigures: a Vet, a Woman, and an Explorer (Johnny Thunder). The Johnny Thunder minifigure might be desirable to collectors due to its nostalgic appeal.

📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count
314
Parts cataloged in this inventory
115 unique parts, 302 pieces
Minifigures
3

The official piece count includes the 12 parts inside the set's minifigures, which this inventory lists separately. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

This set offers a decent selection of Olive Green and Dark Bluish Gray parts, useful for MOC builders creating natural landscapes or vehicles. The inclusion of several plant elements adds to the set's appeal for diorama builders.

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💎 Notable Parts

Green Plant, Plate 1 x 1 Round with 3 Leaves (12x)
Dark Bluish Gray Wedge Sloped 45° 2 x 2 Corner (9x)
Olive Green Plate 2 x 2 (8x)
Olive Green Slope 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) (7x)
Sand Green Plate Special 1 x 2 Rounded with 2 Open Studs (5x)

💡 MOC Potential

🚗 Expand the off-road truck into a larger expedition vehicle with more storage and equipment.
🌳 Create a more elaborate jungle environment with a larger cave system and more vegetation.
🤖 Transform the truck into a futuristic robotic explorer vehicle.

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Building Instructions

4 booklets, as PDF

  1. 01 BI 3101, 52, 60426 1/2 V29 Download PDF
  2. 02 BI 3101, 72+4, 60426 2/2 V29 Download PDF
  3. 03 BI 3101, 52, 60426 1/2 V39 Download PDF
  4. 04 BI 3101, 72+4, 60426 2/2 V39 Download PDF

Inventory Statistics

Inventory version 1

115 Unique Parts

314 Official Piece Count

302 Cataloged Inventory Pieces

3 Minifigures

12 Spare Parts

The official piece count includes the 12 parts inside the set's minifigures, which this inventory lists separately. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

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