LEGO® Blackmobile

Description

Znap, a system of its own

Znap was a short-lived range that relied on connectors which snap together and swivel in several directions, instead of the usual studs. The Blackmobile shows that idea in the form of a vehicle. At 143 pieces the model is modest, but the way it goes together is quite different from conventional sets. For anyone curious about the byways of building-brick history, it offers a clear example of how an alternative system looked and behaved. Collectors who like to complete whole ranges will find it a typical representative of the line.

Dark with bright accents

Black forms the base, purple and yellow add bold accents, and light grey provides contrast. The result is an eye-catching, slightly futuristic vehicle that stands apart from ordinary road models. Only 24 different parts make up the model, so a large share consists of repeated elements. That keeps the build easy to follow and the parts list short, which makes checking a second-hand copy for completeness much simpler than usual. Sorting the bricks is easy as well, since the same shapes keep coming back again and again.

For playing and tinkering

The Blackmobile comes without minifigures, because Znap pursued its own figure concepts anyway. It is therefore more of a vehicle to build and rebuild than a ready-made scene. The movable joints invite you to experiment with shapes and to pose the car differently each time. As a display piece it also works, thanks to the dark colours and purple parts, especially on a shelf beside other sets from the late nineties. The strong colours stand out from several metres away, which makes the model a proper eye-catcher.

Parts list and rebuilds

You will find the full parts list with colours and quantities further down the page. It helps with checking completeness and with tracking down rare Znap elements. The “What can I build?” tool shows which models your existing Znap parts allow. Because this is a special system, the matches are fewer than with ordinary bricks, but they tend to be more precisely targeted. If you own further Znap sets, it is well worth seeing how many pieces can be shared between them.

FAQ

What is the Blackmobile?

A vehicle set from the 1998 Znap range with 143 pieces and no minifigures.

Which colours dominate?

Mainly black and purple, supported by light grey and yellow. There are only 24 different parts in total.

Do the parts fit ordinary bricks?

Znap uses its own connectors, so combining it with classic bricks is limited. Check the parts list to see which elements are included.