How many pieces are in the City: Crooks on the Loose!?

City: Crooks on the Loose! contains 8 pieces.

When was the City: Crooks on the Loose! released?

City: Crooks on the Loose! was released in 2012.

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Set #9781409312840

City: Crooks on the Loose!

City: Crooks on the Loose.

Before you buy

Who it's for: Beginner build Ideal for young children and those new to LEGO building.
Build: 8 pieces · about 0.3 hours Build time is an estimate.
Availability: Likely retired

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

Fans appreciate the simple, accessible nature of this set, making it great for young children. The unique minifigure is a highlight, though the set's overall value is limited by its small size and piece count.

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📝 Our Take

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City: Crooks on the Loose! is a charming little activity set. It provides a fun introduction to the LEGO City world with a simple build and a key minifigure.

This set is perfect for young LEGO fans or anyone looking for a quick and easy building experience. The inclusion of a minifigure and a few accessory pieces adds to the play value.

Skip this if you are an experienced builder looking for a challenging project. The small piece count and simple design may not appeal to those seeking more complex builds; consider larger City sets for a greater challenge.

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🧱 Building Experience

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Pieces

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0.25h

Estimated Build Time

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Beginner

Difficulty

Build Highlights:

Simple and quick build
Includes a fun minifigure
Easy to follow instructions
Great for imaginative play

📈 Investment Analysis

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Not enough price history for a trend

C+

Investment Grade

⏳ Retired

As a small activity set with a low piece count, City: Crooks on the Loose! is unlikely to become a major investment piece. However, its age and the potential for minifigure appreciation could make it a modest investment. The set's appeal to collectors of LEGO City and those seeking complete collections might drive some demand. Given its age, it's unlikely to depreciate significantly, but substantial gains are not anticipated.

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⚖ Compare Similar Sets

Compared to other LEGO City sets, Crooks on the Loose! is a very small and simple set. It's more of an impulse buy or add-on to a larger collection. Sets like the Police Station or Fire Station offer a much more comprehensive building and play experience, but at a higher price point.

1 Minifigure Included

Criminal, Open Light Bluish Gray Jacket over Prison Shirt, Light Bluish Gray Legs, Black Hat, Missing Tooth

4 parts

The Criminal minifigure is unique to this set, featuring an open light bluish gray jacket over a prison shirt, along with a black hat and a missing tooth, adding to its collectible appeal.

📦 Parts Inventory

Piece count: 8
Parts cataloged in this inventory: 4 unique parts, 4 pieces
Minifigures: 1

The 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.

Rock 1 x 1 Jewel ...

Part #: 30153 1× Trans-Yellow

Plate 2 x 8

Part #: 3034 1× Tan

Tile 1 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3069b 1× Metallic Gold

Tool Crowbar

Part #: 92585 1× Red

This set contains a few useful parts for small builds and detailing, including a tan plate and a metallic gold tile, enhancing its value for MOC builders.

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💎 Notable Parts

Tan Plate 2 x 8 (1x) $0.15

Red Tool Crowbar (1x) $0.50

Metallic Gold Tile 1 x 2 with Groove (1x) $0.75

Trans-Yellow Rock 1 x 1 Jewel / Gem 24 Facet (1x) $0.30

Est. BrickLink Part Value

$1.70

💡 MOC Potential

🏙 Small jail cell expansion for existing LEGO City layouts

🚗 Modify the parts to create a small getaway vehicle

🌳 Use the parts to build a small hiding spot in a park scene

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Inventory Statistics

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Cataloged Inventory Pieces

Minifigures

The 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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