LEGO 60161 Jungle Exploration Site: Set Guide

Specifications

Set number	60161
Release year	2017
Piece count	813
Minifigures	7
Theme	City
Subtheme	Jungle
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO City 60161, Jungle Exploration Site, depicts a jungle exploration base with expedition equipment and a field team.

Jungle Exploration Site belongs to the Jungle branch of LEGO City, where the focus moves from everyday urban settings to field expeditions. The subject is an exploration site, giving the set the role of a central scene for research and adventure play within City.

The set suits display as part of a City jungle layout, narrative play, and collection building around expedition subjects. Within the Jungle range, it can be treated as a base scene that brings several expedition roles together rather than as a single character or vehicle focused set.

Inventory of set 60161

The inventory of set 60161 lists 813 pieces, spare parts excluded: 396 different lots (one shape in one color) for 296 part shapes. The box also contains 41 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 60161

Main color: black, making up 21% of the parts, followed by dark bluish gray (17%) and light bluish gray (9.8%).

Color	Parts	Share
Black	170	21%
Dark Bluish Gray	142	17%
Light Bluish Gray	80	9.8%
Bright Light Orange	60	7.4%
Dark Tan	44	5.4%
Reddish Brown	40	4.9%
Blue	39	4.8%
Tan	38	4.7%
Red	36	4.4%
Green	35	4.3%
Other colors (15)	128	16%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Plates	118	15%
Plates Special	94	12%
Bricks Sloped	68	8.4%
Bricks	63	7.7%
Bricks Curved	55	6.8%
Bricks Special	33	4.1%

Most common parts in set 60161

Part	Color	Quantity
Brick Special 1 x 2 with Masonry Brick Profile 98283	Dark Tan	15
Plate Special 1 x 2, Top Clip [Split] 92280	Black	13
Tile Round 1 x 1 98138	Trans-Clear	13
Wheel 18 x 14 with Pin Hole, Fake Bolts and Shallow Spokes 55981	Light Bluish Gray	10
Plant, Leaves 4 x 3 2423	Green	9
Tile 2 x 4 with Groove 87079	Dark Bluish Gray	9
Brick Sloped 45° 2 x 1 with Bottom Pin 3040b	Light Bluish Gray	8
Plant, Round 1 x 1 - 3 Bamboo Leaves 30176	Green	7
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Groove and Center Stud (Jumper) 87580	Dark Bluish Gray	7
Brick Curved 2 x 2 x 2/3 15068	Red	6

268 of the 296 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 60161

4 part shapes in set 60161 appear in no other set in the catalog, most often printed elements, stickers or molds specific to the model. If one gets lost, you will need to look for it individually, for example on BrickLink, rather than in another set.

Part	Color
Animal, Big Cat, Leopard with 2 Studs, Spots Print 34140pr0003	Tan
Tile 2 x 2 with Map (River, Mountains, Red 'X') Print 3068bpr0339	Tan
Aircraft Fuselage Curved Forward 6 x 6 Top with Handle and 3 Pin Holes 29114	White
Sticker Sheet for Set 60161-1 35460

Rebuilding set 60161 from another set

Share of the parts of set 60161 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
60162 Jungle Air Drop Helicopter	26%	1,250	2017

No similarly sized set goes above 26%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.

Size of set 60161 within its line

With 813 pieces, set 60161 ranks #62 out of 723 City sets in our database, which have an average of 306 parts. Among the 457 sets released in 2017, it ranks #50. That is 2.7 times the average City set size.

Included minifigures

Pilot, Woman, Dark Orange Jumpsuit, White Helmet with VisorQuantity : 1
Scientist, Open White Jacket over Dark Orange Shirt, Dark Blue Legs, GlassesQuantity : 1
Explorer, Jacket with Pouches, Radio, and Rope, Dark Tan Cap, BackpackQuantity : 1
Explorer, Jacket with Pouches, Radio, and Rope, Dark Orange Hair, Yellow Life Vest, MoustacheQuantity : 1
Mechanic, Dirty White Shirt with Suspenders, Dark Blue Legs, Dark Tan CapQuantity : 1
Explorer, Woman, Shirt with Straps and Radio, Dark Tan CapQuantity : 1
Explorer, Woman, Shirt with Straps and Radio, Black HairQuantity : 1

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 60161 Jungle Exploration Site have?

LEGO set 60161 Jungle Exploration Site has 813 pieces. It was released in 2017 as part of the City theme.

What year was LEGO set 60161 released?

Set 60161 Jungle Exploration Site was released in 2017 and belongs to the City theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 60161?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 60161 Jungle Exploration Site: 7. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 60161?

The instructions for LEGO set 60161 Jungle Exploration Site can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 60161.

What is the main color of LEGO set 60161?

Black, with 170 out of 813 pieces, or 21%. Next come dark bluish gray (17%) and light bluish gray (9.8%).

How many different parts does set 60161 contain?

Set 60161 has 396 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 296 part shapes. Most common part: Brick Special 1 x 2 with Masonry Brick Profile in dark tan, with 15 copies.

Does LEGO set 60161 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: 4 part shapes exist in no other set, for example: Animal, Big Cat, Leopard with 2 Studs, Spots Print.

Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 60161?

Set 60162 Jungle Air Drop Helicopter, released in 2017: it supplies 26%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.

Does the minifigure selection support a full expedition scene?

Yes. The listed roles include a pilot, scientist, mechanic and explorers, giving the scene a broad field team rather than a single occupation.