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Set 42047 Police Interceptor
Technic

LEGO® Police Interceptor

The Police Interceptor is a 2016 Technic set with 185 pieces. It shows a patrol car built for pursuits and packs the typical Technic construction into a compact model.

Set number
42047
Year
2016
Pieces
185
Minifigures
0
Theme
Technic
Different parts
48
What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 48

As BrickLink list (XML)

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Spare parts (6)

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

Description

Technic in miniature

Technic models are built from beams with holes, axles and connectors, and this set shows the principle on a police car. At 185 pieces it is one of the smaller models in the range, which makes it a fair starting point. There are no minifigures, because Technic focuses on function rather than characters. The car rolls along and its shape makes its purpose clear: fast response on the road. The bodywork is made of panels that are easy to replace, and the chassis shows how wheels and axles work together in the Technic system.

Colours in police livery

Black and white give the car the classic patrol-car look, with light bluish grey and blue for details and accents. The 41 different part types are modest for a Technic model of this size, and many parts appear several times over. That makes the set a good foundation for Technic beginners who later want to develop their own vehicles or mechanisms using axles, gears and connectors from other sets. White and blue appear mainly on the panels and lights, and if you want to change the look you can mix the colours with parts from other sets.

The building experience

Technic means pushing in pins, joining beams and checking each step. The build does not take long, but it asks for some attention because small connectors must sit in exactly the right place. For children who already have experience with standard bricks it is a good chance to meet a different way of building. Once finished, the car is easy to modify, and you can swap individual parts for ideas of your own. With Technic it pays to check each step calmly, because a wrongly placed pin often goes unnoticed until later and is awkward to correct.

Putting the parts to use

The parts list on this page shows every element with its colour and quantity. If you own the set, add it to your collection and look at the “What can I build?” tool to see which other Technic models your bricks allow. That tells you whether your pins, axles and panels are already enough for a project of your own before you need to order more. This is especially useful with Technic parts, because pins, axles and connectors often look similar and differ only in length or colour.

FAQ

How many pieces does the set have?
The Police Interceptor has 185 pieces in 41 different types. No minifigures are included.
Is it suitable for Technic beginners?
Yes, with its modest piece count it is a good introduction to Technic building.
Can I reuse the parts in my own models?
Yes. The parts list and the “What can I build?” tool show what your collection could become.

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