Does set 42064 include any minifigures?

No, like most Technic sets, the Ocean Explorer has no minifigures and focuses on engineering and mechanics.

How many pieces does the set have?

The model is made up of 1,327 pieces, including 165 unique part types.

What accessories come with the ship?

The set includes a crane, a helicopter landing pad and a small submarine that detaches from the ship.

Technic

Ocean Explorer

Set 42064 Ocean Explorer recreates a research ship fitted with a crane, a helicopter and a small submarine. With 1,327 pieces, it's one of the larger Technic models from 2017. With no minifigures included, the focus sits entirely on engineering, mechanics and how the moving parts work together.

Set number: 42064
Year: 2017
Pieces: 1,327
Minifigures: 0
Theme: Technic
Different parts: 165

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 165

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 (17)

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 4 ideas at Rebrickable ↗

What can I build with it?

Description

A research ship with extras

The model represents a ship suited to oceanographic research, complete with deck structures, a crane and a helicopter landing pad. The set also includes a small submarine that detaches from the ship and can be moved separately. At 1,327 pieces, the build has decent length, with the hull, superstructure and accessories assembled section by section before coming together as one large model. Builders who tackle it in stages can view the hull, deck structures and submarine separately, making it easier to see how the individual assemblies fit together later on.

Engineering instead of minifigures

Unlike many other sets, the Ocean Explorer comes with no minifigures at all, putting the focus firmly on mechanics and functions, such as the moveable crane or the helicopter's rotors. Anyone interested in the technical side can check the full parts list on this page, covering all 165 unique part types, making it possible to review gears, axles and connectors before buying. That makes it easy to see in advance exactly how many gears or axles the moving functions actually require.

A calm colour palette

The colour scheme stays deliberately restrained: black and light bluish grey form the backbone of the hull and superstructure, while blue nods to water and ship details, and white adds contrast on the deck and cabin. That combination feels maritime and technical at once, without relying on the bright accent colours seen in many other Technic sets. Compared with more colourful sets, the Ocean Explorer feels more grown-up and works well as a calm colour accent on a shelf.

Parts for other builds

With 165 part types across 1,327 pieces, the set includes several specialised Technic elements, such as connectors, joints and axles, that transfer well to other vehicle or ship projects. The parts list on this page shows exactly which specialty pieces are included, which is especially useful for Technic fans working on their own builds. Builders with several Technic sets can also combine these elements with parts from other models to design larger custom builds of their own.

FAQ

Does set 42064 include any minifigures?: No, like most Technic sets, the Ocean Explorer has no minifigures and focuses on engineering and mechanics.
How many pieces does the set have?: The model is made up of 1,327 pieces, including 165 unique part types.
What accessories come with the ship?: The set includes a crane, a helicopter landing pad and a small submarine that detaches from the ship.