Icons

LEGO® Venetian Water Taxi

Set 40898-1, Venetian Water Taxi, is an Icons model with 322 pieces and no minifigures. It is the sort of compact build that suits display-minded LEGO® fans who want a recognisable vehicle rather than a character-driven set.

Set number
40898
Year
2026
Pieces
322
Minifigures
2
Theme
Icons
Different parts
139
What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 139

As BrickLink list (XML)

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Minifigures 2

Description

A small build with a clear subject

With 322 pieces, this set sits comfortably in the compact end of the range. That makes the build approachable without feeling too bare, and it keeps the focus on the shape of the water taxi itself. Sets like this are often chosen for their display value: you get a model with a strong silhouette and a subject that stands out even at a modest size. The parts list on this page gives you a practical view of how the model is made up, piece by piece. If you like to know what is inside a box before you build, the catalogue view does that job neatly and without guesswork.

Useful if you like checking parts

Because the catalogue page lists every part, it is more than a simple overview. You can use it to compare elements, look up quantities, or understand how a small licensed-style vehicle is constructed from standard pieces. That is helpful if you are sorting your collection, tracking spares, or planning a build without needing to open the box. Even without minifigures or special claims, the facts are enough to show the set’s scale and building style. It also makes it easier to judge whether the model fits your own way of collecting, rebuilding, or displaying sets by theme rather than by play function.

A neat fit for themed collections

Venetian Water Taxi works well as part of a wider transport, travel, or city display. The Icons theme often leans into recognisable subjects, and this one follows that idea with a focused, vehicle-led model. If you collect sets by topic rather than by play feature, this is the kind of build that can sit comfortably alongside architecture or locale-inspired models. The catalogue facts keep the emphasis on what is actually included, not on assumptions. That makes the page useful whether you are comparing it with other small display sets or simply checking the set’s overall scope.

Easy to place on a shelf

Because the set is not overloaded with pieces or figures, it is straightforward to imagine where it belongs once built. A model like this does not demand much space, yet it still offers a clear identity through its subject matter. That balance between modest piece count and recognisable form is often what makes small Icons sets appealing to collectors. If you want a build that is easy to browse, easy to compare, and easy to place, the parts list and facts here give you exactly that.

FAQ

Does 40898-1 include minifigures?
No. The set contains 0 minifigures, so the build is entirely about the water taxi model.
How big is the set in piece count terms?
It has 322 pieces, which puts it in the smaller-to-mid-size category for display sets.
Why use the parts list on Bricoria?
It lets you inspect every element in the set, compare parts quickly, and get a clear sense of the build before you buy or rebuild it.

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