How many pieces does the Rescue Hovercraft 42120 have?

The set has 457 pieces made up of 115 distinct parts, with no minifigures included.

What colours are used in the model?

Black, blue and light grey form the base, with bright orange used as a high-visibility accent.

Does the hovercraft actually move?

Yes, as a Technic set it includes working mechanics, including a rotating drive unit, rather than being a purely static build.

Technic

Rescue Hovercraft

The Rescue Hovercraft is part of the LEGO® Technic range and models a rescue vehicle that can move across both water and land on a cushion of air. Built from 457 pieces and 115 distinct parts, it leans on functional Technic engineering rather than minifigures for its appeal.

Set number: 42120
Year: 2021
Pieces: 457
Minifigures: 0
Theme: Technic
Different parts: 115

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 115

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.

Description

A vehicle that floats instead of rolls

Hovercraft models stand out among Technic vehicles because they demonstrate a completely different way of moving: instead of rolling on wheels, the finished model glides on a cushion of air. With 457 pieces, the set focuses on visible mechanical features such as a rotating propeller unit and moving details typical of the Rescue sub-line within Technic. For collectors after something other than cars and construction machinery, it offers a genuine change of pace on the shelf, next to more conventional Technic builds.

115 parts built for function

In Technic sets, the 115 distinct parts usually go into moving mechanisms rather than pure decoration, showing up in joints, connectors and the drive unit behind the air cushion. Anyone wanting an overview before building can check the parts list on this page, which is particularly useful given how many small Technic pins and axles are involved. The gap between total pieces and distinct parts also shows how many standard connectors repeat throughout the build, as is typical for the range.

Black, blue and rescue orange

The colour scheme of black, blue, light bluish grey and bright orange echoes real-world rescue vehicles, where orange is used for high visibility. Blue adds a further accent that ties the model to its water-based role, while light grey shows up mainly on structural parts and the body panels. Every colour is listed individually on this page, which comes in handy if a specific orange piece goes missing after the build.

Built for tinkering, not role-play

With no minifigures included, this set is aimed at builders who enjoy mechanics and function over role-play scenes. At 457 pieces, it's substantial enough to deliver a proper building session while still being manageable in a single afternoon. Once assembled, the hovercraft can actually be moved and tested, which sets it apart from purely static display models and rewards anyone who likes trying out Technic functions rather than just looking at them on a shelf.

FAQ

How many pieces does the Rescue Hovercraft 42120 have?: The set has 457 pieces made up of 115 distinct parts, with no minifigures included.
What colours are used in the model?: Black, blue and light grey form the base, with bright orange used as a high-visibility accent.
Does the hovercraft actually move?: Yes, as a Technic set it includes working mechanics, including a rotating drive unit, rather than being a purely static build.