LEGO® Hover Sub

Description

A submarine that hovers

The name promises a cross between an underwater craft and a hovercraft, and the set delivers the idea with futuristic shapes. Znap is a building system with connectors that snap and swivel, rather than the usual studs. At 126 pieces the model is modest and goes together quickly. It makes a good introduction to this unusual range, which was on sale only briefly and today appeals mostly to collectors and the curious. Thanks to the low piece count, it needs neither a big table nor a whole afternoon.

Dark colours, green accents

Black and purple form the main colours, with light grey and green adding contrast. The result is a striking vehicle that looks like science fiction and stands well apart from conventional boats. With only 30 different parts it consists largely of repeated elements, which keeps the build clear and the parts list short. That makes it easy to check a second-hand copy and helps younger builders follow what is going on. The small number of shapes is also quick to sort by colour.

Moving parts, free shapes

The Znap joints let you turn and tilt individual sections. This allows the vehicle to be posed in several ways, which keeps play varied. There are no figures, so the model itself is the focus. On display it looks interesting thanks to the dark scheme and purple elements, especially beside other sets from the late nineties. If you like to experiment, you can arrange fins or superstructure differently and try out variations of your own.

Parts list and combinations

The complete parts list with colours and quantities is on this page. It helps with checking completeness and with hunting for single Znap elements. The “What can I build?” tool shows which models your existing Znap parts allow together with this set. Because the system uses connectors of its own, the choice is limited, but it matches the elements you actually own. If you have other Znap sets, check there too, since pieces can be shared between them.

FAQ

How many pieces does the Hover Sub have?

It is made of 126 pieces, 30 of them different. No minifigures are included.

What is Znap?

Znap is a 1998 range with its own swivelling connectors, different from the classic stud system.

Which colours does it come in?

Mainly black and purple, plus light grey and green. The exact quantities are listed in the parts list.