Police Patrol vs Police Station: Which microMAGS Set Fits?
By MAGNA-TILES® - America's #1 Magnetic Building Sets | Published: 2026-10-27
Category: Comparisons
Compare the microMAGS Police Patrol 20 Piece Set and Police Station 35 Piece Set to find the right fit for your child's play style and space.
Quick answer
Choose the Police Patrol 20 Piece Set for compact, vehicle-focused play that extends your Police Station. Choose the Police Station 35 Piece Set if you're starting fresh and want a full playset with more building variety.
What's in each set?
The Police Patrol 20 Piece Set is a compact expansion that includes a microChassis for building vehicles like patrol cars, skateboards, and train cars. It's designed to work with the Police Station, adding vehicle play without a large footprint.
The Police Station 35 Piece Set (from our earlier guide) is a standalone playset with more pieces for building a station structure and accessories. It offers a broader range of builds for kids who want a complete police-themed world.
Because the Police Patrol is an extension, it won't give you the full station experience on its own. If you're deciding between the two as a first set, the Police Station provides more value for building variety.
Play style differences
The Police Patrol focuses on vehicle design and on-the-go missions. Kids can create a patrol car, a skateboard for a figure, or even a train car, making it ideal for action-oriented play.
The Police Station encourages role-play around a base of operations, with more pieces to build structures and scenarios. It's better for kids who enjoy setting up a scene and playing out detailed stories.
Consider your child's preference: do they gravitate toward vehicles and movement, or do they like building environments? This will guide your choice.
Trade-offs at a glance
- Start fresh vs expand: If you have no police set yet, the Police Station 35 Piece offers a complete playset with more pieces for building. The Police Patrol is best as an add-on to an existing station. Check if you already own a Police Station before choosing.
- Vehicle focus vs structure focus: The Police Patrol emphasizes vehicle builds with the microChassis, while the Police Station provides more structural pieces for a station. Match this to your child's play preference.
- Space and budget: The Police Patrol is more compact and typically lower in price, making it a good entry point or travel option. The Police Station requires more space and a higher investment. Measure your play area and consider your budget.
Product facts
- Police Patrol™ 20 Piece Set: The Police Patrol Set includes a microChassis for building vehicles like a patrol car, skateboard, or train car, and can be combined with the Police Station. This makes it a versatile add-on for kids who already have a station and want to expand vehicle play.
Police Patrol™ 20 Piece Set
Which set fits your child?
Best for
- Kids who already own the Police Station and want to add vehicle play
- Families with limited space or looking for a lower-cost police-themed set
Not for
- Kids who want a complete police station playset as their first microMAGS purchase
