LEGO Reviews City60191

Arctic Exploration Team

Name: LEGO Arctic Exploration Team 60191
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 60191
Rating: 4.7 (666 reviews)

75 · RECOMMENDEDINVESTMENT GRADE: BBB201870 pcsHigh agreement · 97%

Expert reviews

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Owner ratings

666

Consensus

BUY

BrickScore

Recommended

Owners

Synthesized Verdict

"At $9.99 with three uniquely printed minifigures, a Siberian Husky, and a first-appearance ushanka hat element, the Arctic Exploration Team earns its 74.9 BrickScore as a quietly overachieving Starter Set, and 666 owners rate it 4.7 out of 5 with a 100% recommendation rate to back it up."

The Arctic Exploration Team (60191) is a textbook City Starter Set done right: at $9.99 with three well-differentiated minifigures, a Siberian Husky, a snowmobile, and a printed ice specimen piece, reviewers and owners alike found it punching above its weight. Brickset praised it as a worthy addition to the Starter Set range, and JANG called the value "very good" at the price point. Owners back both critics emphatically, posting a 4.7 average across 666 ratings with a 100% would-recommend rate on LEGO.com.

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LOVED (7)

01Three well-differentiated minifigures with unique Arctic roles and excellent torso printing
02Brand-new ushanka hat element with textured dual-molded fur lining and ear flaps, exclusive to this and one other 2018 Arctic set
03Siberian Husky with impressive white and dark bluish gray mixture and a printed face
04Printed dragonfly-in-ice specimen piece as a charming small detail for the theme
05Snowmobile designed to seat two minifigures with a simple but functional track articulation
06No stickers in the set
07Outstanding price-to-minifigure ratio at approximately $3 per figure

CRITICIZED (4)

01Only three minifigures rather than four, which Brickset considered below the norm for City Starter Sets
02Rear Technic liftarm track representation looks skeletal and unimpressive, especially without passengers
03Sled and trailer are undersized and cannot hold many accessories
04Photographer figure's leg printing is plain without pockets, a small inconsistency with the padded coat design

What reviewers are saying

"I have developed high expectations for CITY Starter Sets over the last several years and 60191 Arctic Exploration Team is definitely a worthy addition to the range."

Brickset Reviews

"it looks much better once you put that second person on there. Or at least one person. I guess you can do one person. And then some cargo behind that if you want."

JANG's LEGO Reviews

Ecosystem

60032 Arctic Snowmobile (2014) — 60191's snowmobile seems a little more skeletal, replacing the single large track with two smaller ones represented by Technic liftarms, permitting a second minifigure to sit behind the driver. More varied minifigure designs compared to 2014 Arctic range where all figures wore orange outfits.

60171 Mountain Fugitives — Previous Starter Sets such as 60171 included four minifigures; 60191 has only three, which is disappointing in comparison.

60194 Arctic Scout Truck — The ushanka hat version is only available elsewhere in 60194 Arctic Scout Truck; blue-tinted goggles only appear in the two largest Arctic sets.

2014 Arctic range — 2018 Arctic collection has better minifigure variety with different outfits rather than all wearing orange; includes new prehistoric animal elements like the frozen insect.

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Consensus

BUY

Brickset Reviews

Editorial Source

BUY

"I have developed high expectations for CITY Starter Sets over the last several years and 60191 Arctic Exploration Team is definitely a worthy addition to the range."

Key Pros

✓Three excellent, well-differentiated minifigures with unique roles
✓Brand new ushanka hat that looks magnificent with textured fur lining and ear flaps
✓Minifigures feature prints on uniforms with pockets, hoods, and belts without large logos, making them versatile

Key Cons

✕Only three minifigures rather than four, which is disappointing relative to most other City Starter Sets
✕Snowmobile design with twin Technic liftarms at rear looks somewhat skeletal and alright rather than impressive

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JANG's LEGO Reviews

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BUY

"it looks much better once you put that second person on there. Or at least one person. I guess you can do one person. And then some cargo behind that if you want."

Key Pros

✓Excellent value for money, especially for budget-conscious buyers
✓Three minifigures included at approximately $3 each
✓Husky included (first seen in previous Arctic theme, continues here)

Key Cons

✕Sled/trailer is undersized and cannot hold as many accessories as reviewer wished
✕Track appearance is not impressive

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Value drivers

Brickset Reviews: Ushanka hat - brand new element with textured fur lining and dual-moulded red/tan plastic; also drives value as exclusive new colors like the medium azure motocross helmet

JANG's LEGO Reviews: Three minifigures and husky animal drive value; minifigures valued at ~$3 each

Exclusivity

Brickset Reviews: City Starter Set; new minifigure elements

Resale

Brickset Reviews: Likely to hold value due to minifigure desirability, particularly the ushanka hat which only appears in this set and 60194 Arctic Scout Truck

Minifigures & Standout Parts

In this set (3)

Arctic Photographer / Biologist

Arctic Explorer - Female, Dark Blue Legs, Dark Azure Beanie, Medium Azure Ski Goggles, Bright Light Orange Snowshoes

Arctic Snowmobile Driver

Standout parts (per reviewers)

Medium azure motocross helmetValue
Has not appeared in this colour before
Blue-tinted goggles
Element only appears elsewhere in the two largest Arctic sets
Flame yellowish orange snowshoes
Feature an attractive embossed pattern and can fit underneath a minifigure's feet or be held in their hand
Ushanka hatValue
Brand new element featuring textured fur lining and ear flaps; dual-moulded red and tan plastic; only available elsewhere in 60194 Arctic Scout Truck
Frozen dragonfly-like insect on trans-light blue 1x1 round brick
Printed element that resembles a modern dragonfly; possibly based upon the ancient Meganeura monyi, an extinct species of insect
Black Technic liftarms
Used to represent twin track snowmobile design at the rear

What Owners Say · summarized from 19 written reviews (LEGO, Amazon, Walmart)

Owners unanimously praise the Arctic Exploration Team as an excellent starter set offering outstanding value, with three detailed minifigures, a husky, and thoughtful accessories, though a few note it may suit older children better due to small piece size.

COMMON PRAISE

+Great value for money, especially compared to collectible minifigure packs
+High-quality minifigures with detailed printing and unique Arctic accessories (hats, snow shoes)
+Excellent starter set with good mix of animal, figures, vehicle, and scenery
+Well-designed with new parts and unique prints for the Arctic theme

COMMON COMPLAINTS