LEGO® Hovercraft

Description

A vehicle between water and land

Hovercraft glide on a cushion of air over water and solid ground alike, which makes them an appealing subject for a brick set. This model comes from the Legoland line and was filed under harbour. At 61 pieces it is fairly small, but it has a clear, recognisable shape. If you like to act out ferries, coastguard patrols or rescue boats, here is a fitting craft that can be extended into a little harbour scene.

A colour scheme of black, red and white

Black, red, white and light grey set the look. Black forms the hull, red and white add the accents, and light grey provides transitions. The 61 pieces break down into 22 different shapes. That is a solid figure for a small set and suggests that a few special elements are included. The parts list on this page shows all elements with their colour and quantity at a glance. It also tells you which parts to count again if you bought the set second-hand.

For shelf and play mat

The model is compact enough to stand on a shelf and sturdy enough to glide across the play mat. As a collectable it is interesting because it belongs to the early vehicles of the seventies and shows an unusual craft. The build does not take long, so it suits a short evening, or a shared project where everyone builds one part of the boat and you then design the harbour around it together. A few plates as a quay, a jetty and a lighthouse are enough to give the boat a place to moor.

Thinking beyond the build

The black and red bricks are useful in many ways, for ships, cars or buildings. With the “What can I build?” tool on this page you can compare your own collection with the catalogue data. It then shows which models can be assembled from this set and the pieces you already own, so you do not need to hunt for any extra bricks. The hull might become a cargo ship, the red parts a lighthouse or a warehouse on the quay, and your stock quietly turns into a brand new harbour.

FAQ

How many pieces does the Hovercraft have?

Set 663-1 has 61 pieces in 22 different shapes. No minifigures are included.

When was the set released?

It came out in 1977 and belongs to the Legoland theme, in the harbour category.

Which colours dominate?

Mainly black, red, white and light grey. The parts list shows the quantity per colour.