How many pieces and figures does Ships have?

It has 238 pieces in 28 different shapes and 3 minifigures.

When was it released?

In 1985, as part of the Educational and Dacta range from LEGO®.

Which colours appear most?

White, blue, red and yellow. The parts list on this page shows the exact split.

Educational and Dacta

LEGO® Ships

Ships is an educational set from 1985 with 238 pieces and 3 minifigures. With only 28 different shapes, it is a very compact and easy-to-follow collection of bricks.

Set number: 1049
Year: 1985
Pieces: 238
Minifigures: 3
Theme: Educational and Dacta
Different parts: 50

What can I build with it?

Parts list 50

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Minifigures 3

Black Torso Shirt, Black Legs, Black Hat fig-0083054 pieces × 3

Description

Boats to build yourself

Ships was released in 1985 in the Educational and Dacta range from LEGO®. The theme is simple and clear: vessels on the water, made in bricks. At 238 pieces the set stays small enough that children at school or at home do not lose track of what they are doing. Three minifigures are included, which turns the boats into toys with a crew. How many separate ships you end up with depends on your approach, because the bricks allow several variations. The water theme was easy to grasp in lessons and links neatly to everyday experience.

Few shapes, lots of repetition

Only 28 different parts are in the box, a low figure for the piece count. The bricks therefore repeat often, which makes sense for a learning set: handling the same basic forms again and again helps you grasp quickly how hulls, superstructures and decks come together. For collectors it also means the parts list is short and easy to verify, a real advantage when you are checking a second-hand copy for missing items. A harbour with several boats is an obvious place to begin.

White, blue, red and yellow

The mix of white, blue, red and yellow suits a harbour and sea theme very well. Blue recalls waves, white suggests hulls and sails, and red and yellow add accents on the decks and accessories. The combination looks cheerful and shows off nicely on a windowsill or shelf. If you would rather play than display, the sturdy basic shapes will do the job as well, and you can rebuild the boats however you like. That makes the set easy to oversee even for younger builders.

Getting more from the bricks

Thanks to the modest variety of parts, these bricks combine easily with other sets. Use the “What can I build?” tool on Bricoria to find out which models your collection can make with these 238 pieces added. You might end up with a harbour, a ferry or an entirely different vehicle that has nothing to do with water, all from the same reliable, simple bricks. A quick look through the list is enough to spot missing pieces and replace them on purpose.

FAQ

How many pieces and figures does Ships have?: It has 238 pieces in 28 different shapes and 3 minifigures.
When was it released?: In 1985, as part of the Educational and Dacta range from LEGO®.
Which colours appear most?: White, blue, red and yellow. The parts list on this page shows the exact split.

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