How many pieces are in the Hovercraft?

170 pieces in 61 different parts. There are no minifigures in the box.

Is it a good first Technic set?

It can be. At 170 pieces it is a small build that introduces the typical pins, beams and axles without becoming tiring.

Which colours dominate?

Black, light bluish grey, blue and dark bluish grey. The list below shows the exact split.

Technic

LEGO® Hovercraft

The Hovercraft (42002) is a 2013 Technic set of 170 pieces with no minifigures. It is built in black and grey with blue as the contrast colour, so it looks technical and clean.

Set number: 42002
Year: 2013
Pieces: 170
Minifigures: 0
Theme: Technic
Different parts: 63

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 63

As BrickLink list (XML)

Import on BrickLink: Wanted → Upload, upload the file (or paste its content), pick a Wanted List and add the parts.

Spare parts (6)

These extra parts come with the set in case one gets lost.

Alternative models

Fan models by Rebrickable users that you can build (mostly) from this set’s parts. Instructions are available from the designers.

All 2 ideas at Rebrickable ↗

What can I build with it?

Description

Small set, typical Technic building

This hovercraft shows how the Technic range works even with modest numbers of parts. Instead of classic bricks you assemble liftarms, connectors and axles, and the vehicle takes shape only once the frame is complete. With 170 pieces it is an easy project, which makes it a sensible way into Technic if you do not fancy tackling a huge box straight away. You learn the usual pin connections without spending a whole weekend on a single model.

A look at the palette

The main colours are black, light bluish grey, blue and dark bluish grey. That gives a sober, mechanical look, with the blue acting as a small splash of colour. The 170 pieces consist of 61 different parts, which is a decent variety for such a small set. For Technic that matters, because beams, pins and gears in black and grey are the basic stock for almost any model of your own, and they can be reused again and again.

No figures, just the vehicle

Without minifigures, everything here is about the vehicle itself. The hovercraft is good for building, looking at and carrying around, and because it is small it fits on a busy desk. If you enjoy seeing how Technic parts lock together, you get a finished model quite quickly. As a display piece it is modest, but as a short project between larger builds it works nicely, for example when you want a change of pace after a long, demanding set.

Where the parts can go next

This page lists every part, sorted by colour and with the quantity of each of the 61 elements. If you already own the hovercraft, or have a tub full of loose Technic pieces, the “What can I build?” tool will help: it shows which sets your bricks can complete in full. That way you find out whether your stock adds up to another model, without having to buy anything extra to get there.

FAQ

How many pieces are in the Hovercraft?: 170 pieces in 61 different parts. There are no minifigures in the box.
Is it a good first Technic set?: It can be. At 170 pieces it is a small build that introduces the typical pins, beams and axles without becoming tiring.
Which colours dominate?: Black, light bluish grey, blue and dark bluish grey. The list below shows the exact split.

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