ZURU MAX City Police Headquarters Playset (Model 83162) User Manual

Product Overview

The ZURU MAX City Police Headquarters set (Model 83162) is a multi-piece interlocking plastic construction playset. It features a complete police station facility, prison holding cells, an operations tower, four buildable vehicles, and five character figures.

The retail package includes the complete police headquarters structure, vehicles, and character mini-figures.
The retail package includes the complete police headquarters structure, vehicles, and character mini-figures.
  • Police Headquarters Building: Features an administrative section, dispatch control tower, rooftop helipad, radar antenna, garage with lifting barrier, roof hatch, and two security surveillance cameras.

  • Prison Section: Includes two jail cell compartments, interior bed, and toilet fixtures.

  • Vehicles: Buildable police patrol cruiser, police surveillance helicopter, police motorcycle, and a robber getaway tow truck.

  • Figures & Accessories: 5 collectible buildable mini-figures (officers and suspects), barrier gates, tools, handcuffs, and weapons accessories.

Assembly and Setup

Assembly requires connecting the interlocking plastic building blocks according to the step-by-step graphical instructions provided in the box.

  1. Unpack all parts bags and the illustrated construction manual onto a wide, level, and clean workspace.

  2. Sort bricks by color, shape, or sub-assembly module (station baseplates, structural walls, and vehicles) to facilitate assembly.

  3. Construct the primary foundation baseplate and build the ground-level police station offices, security gates, and holding cells upward.

  4. Assemble the upper floor levels, attaching the rooftop dispatch tower, revolving radar dish, and helipad platform.

  5. Assemble each of the four modular vehicles: the police car, police motorcycle, helicopter with top rotor, and the red getaway tow truck.

  6. Assemble the 5 mini-figures by joining legs, torsos, heads, and headgear, then equip them with the included accessories.

Children assembling and arranging the multi-section headquarters and companion vehicles.
Children assembling and arranging the multi-section headquarters and companion vehicles.

Mechanical and Play Controls

The playset operates through passive mechanical linkages without electrical motors, batteries, or electronic control boards. All functions are manually articulated.

  • Jailbreak Hook & Winch: Attach the tow truck's rear hook to the jail cell window/bars to simulate a breakout scene.

  • Helicopter Rotor: Manually spin the dual-blade helicopter rotor assembly on the roof platform or during flight play.

  • Garage Barrier & Roof Hatch: Swing the garage access arm upward to allow vehicle entry, and open the hinged cell escape roof hatch.

  • Rolling Wheels: The police cruiser, tow truck, and motorcycle feature free-rolling wheel assemblies for manual ground maneuvering.

Close-up view of the buildable red getaway tow truck with rear winch and hook assembly.
Close-up view of the buildable red getaway tow truck with rear winch and hook assembly.

Disassembly and Storage

Because this model does not contain electronic components, software, or digital circuitry, system resets do not apply. Returning the set to its original condition involves physical disassembly.

  1. Carefully pry interlocking pieces apart by hand or using a plastic brick separator tool to avoid snapping connection studs.

  2. Separate smaller accessories, windshields, and mini-figure parts into sealed storage containers to avoid misplacing components.

  3. Store components in a dry location away from high heat sources to preserve clutch power and plastic shape.

Product Specifications

Brand / Series

ZURU MAX (MAX City / Police Adventure)

Model / SKU

83162 (also indexed as 5418963-83162 / 83165-83162)

Primary Material

ABS Plastic

Piece Count

889 pieces (variants report 870 pieces)

Included Figures

5 buildable mini-figures

Included Vehicles

4 (Police Car, Helicopter, Motorcycle, Tow Truck)

Recommended Age

6 years and older (3+ manufacturer minimum rating)

Packaging Dimensions

54.6 cm x 7.6 cm x 38.1 cm (381 mm x 76 mm x 546 mm)

Package Weight

Approximately 1.70 kg to 2.0 kg

Operation Mode

Manual mechanical manipulation (non-motorized)

Safety Guidelines

  • Choking Hazard: Small parts. Not suitable for children under 36 months.

  • Supervision: Adult supervision is recommended during assembly and play.

  • Handling: Do not expose plastic blocks to open flames or extreme heat sources.

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