LEGO Set 4208 4x4 Fire Truck: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	4208
Release year	2012
Piece count	243
Minifigures	1
Theme	City
Subtheme	Fire
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 4208, “4x4 Fire Truck”, depicts an off-road fire truck within the City theme, specifically the Fire subtheme. Released in 2012, it contains 243 pieces and includes a firefighter minifigure for urban emergency scenes.

Set 4208 belongs to the LEGO City Fire range, which focuses on firefighting vehicles and rescue situations. The model represents a 4x4 fire truck, suitable for use on streets, beside buildings or as part of a wider LEGO City layout.

The build uses 243 pieces and produces a compact vehicle with a clear fire service role. The included minifigure is “Fireman, Bright Light Orange Fire Suit, Dark Red Helmet”, featuring a bright light orange fire suit and a dark red helmet.

This set suits builders who want a standalone emergency vehicle for play, display or a City Fire collection. Within the Fire subtheme, 4208 is best understood as a mobile response vehicle, complementing other rescue scenes rather than serving as a building or fixed location.

Inventory of set 4208

The inventory of set 4208 lists 243 pieces, spare parts excluded: 93 different lots (one shape in one color) for 79 part shapes. The box also contains 5 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 4208

Main color: dark bluish gray, making up 21% of the parts, followed by red (19%) and white (16%).

Color	Parts	Share
Dark Bluish Gray	50	21%
Red	45	19%
White	38	16%
Light Bluish Gray	25	10%
Yellow	20	8.2%
Trans-Dark Blue	13	5.3%
Reddish Brown	10	4.1%
Black	9	3.7%
Green	6	2.5%
Blue	6	2.5%
Other colors (9)	20	8.2%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Plates	65	27%
Plates Special	32	13%
Bricks Sloped	23	9.5%
Bricks Special	15	6.2%
Tiles	14	5.8%
Plates Round Curved and Dishes	12	4.9%

Most common parts in set 4208

Part	Color	Quantity
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud 6141	Trans-Dark Blue	10
Plate 1 x 1 3024	White	9
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Door Rail 32028	Dark Bluish Gray	8
Brick Sloped 30° 1 x 2 x 2/3 85984	Dark Bluish Gray	8
Brick Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole 3941	Reddish Brown	7
Plate 2 x 4 3020	Blue	6
Bar 4L (Lightsaber Blade / Wand) 30374	White	6
Plate 1 x 6 3666	Red	6
Bracket 1 x 2 - 2 x 2 44728	Dark Bluish Gray	6
Plate Special 1 x 2 [Side Handle Closed Ends] 48336	White	6

75 of the 79 part shapes in this set have their own page on Setopedia, with their colors, element numbers and the other sets that use them. See all LEGO parts

Exclusive parts in set 4208

One part shape in set 4208 appears in no other set in the catalog, most often a printed element, a sticker or a mold specific to the model. If it gets lost, you will need to look for it individually, for example on BrickLink, rather than in another set.

Part	Color
Sticker Sheet for Set 4208-1 99226

Rebuilding set 4208 from another set

Share of the parts of set 4208 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
60004 Fire Station	27%	753	2013
79116 Big Rig Snow Getaway	26%	743	2014

No similarly sized set goes above 27%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.

Size of set 4208 within its line

With 243 pieces, set 4208 ranks #319 out of 723 City sets in our database, which have an average of 306 parts. Among the 321 sets released in 2012, it ranks #114.

The set in 3D

Spin the official model of the set, brick by brick.

Load the 3D model

3D model: Robert Paciorek, LDraw.org Official Model Repository (CCAL 2.0 licence)

Included minifigures

Fireman, Bright Light Orange Fire Suit, Dark Red HelmetQuantity : 1

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 4208 4x4 Fire Truck have?

LEGO set 4208 4x4 Fire Truck has 243 pieces. It was released in 2012 as part of the City theme.

What year was LEGO set 4208 released?

Set 4208 4x4 Fire Truck was released in 2012 and belongs to the City theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 4208?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 4208 4x4 Fire Truck: 1. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 4208?

The instructions for LEGO set 4208 4x4 Fire Truck can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 4208.

What is the main color of LEGO set 4208?

Dark bluish gray, with 50 out of 243 pieces, or 21%. Next come red (19%) and white (16%).

How many different parts does set 4208 contain?

Set 4208 has 93 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 79 part shapes. Most common part: Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud in trans-dark blue, with 10 copies.

Does LEGO set 4208 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: one part shape exists in no other set: Sticker Sheet for Set 4208-1.

Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 4208?

Set 60004 Fire Station, released in 2013: it supplies 27%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.

Which minifigure is included with LEGO set 4208?

The set includes “Fireman, Bright Light Orange Fire Suit, Dark Red Helmet”, a firefighter with a bright light orange suit and a dark red helmet.

Where does set 4208 fit within LEGO City?

It belongs to the Fire subtheme of LEGO City, which focuses on firefighters, emergency vehicles and rescue scenes.