Adventurers Orient Expedition

LEGO® Emperor's Ship

The Emperor's Ship is part of the Orient Expedition line in the Adventurers range, released in 2003. At 181 pieces with three minifigures, it is a small ship set built for compact seafaring adventures.

Set number
7416
Year
2003
Pieces
181
Minifigures
3
Different parts
78
What can I build with it?

Parts list 78

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 (3)

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

Minifigures 3

Description

Where it sits in the Adventurers story

Orient Expedition sent its explorers off in search of treasure across jungles, deserts and harbour towns. This ship supplies the waterborne part of that story: a hull with a mast and sails, a few deck structures and just enough room for the crew. It suits the set size well and combines easily with other Adventurers sets of the period, so a small collection can grow into a proper scene without much planning. Newer builders often find a modest pirate-style ship far friendlier than a huge model with hundreds of pieces.

A dark palette with warm accents

The main colours are black, red, tan and brown, which gives the ship a darker, slightly menacing look that suits an imperial vessel. Red picks out the sails and superstructure, while brown and tan carry the wooden feel. With 69 different parts among 181 pieces, few elements repeat endlessly, which makes the parts list worth a look if you are hunting for particular pieces or colours rather than a whole set. Placed next to other Adventurers models, the shared palette of earthy tones and strong red is easy to spot.

A short, friendly build

With roughly 180 pieces, this is an afternoon project even for newer builders. The hull comes first, followed by the mast, the sails and finishing details. Afterwards you can rebuild it or place it in a larger harbour layout. Three minifigures leave room for a small story with a crew, intruders and a hidden treasure of your own invention. Left assembled on a shelf, it also works well as a simple display model. It is also sturdy enough for children to sail across the room without pieces dropping off every few seconds.

Finding and reusing the parts

Because this set dates from 2003, you will mostly meet it second-hand or as a loose collection of parts. That is what the list further down this page is for: you can see which elements come in which colours and compare them with your own stock. The “What can I build?” tool then shows which other sets your current bricks could make, which helps if you only own part of this ship. That way you can judge whether a used box is worth buying or whether too many pieces would be missing.

FAQ

How many pieces and minifigures does the Emperor's Ship have?
Set 7416 has 181 pieces, 69 of them unique, and includes three minifigures.
Which line is it from?
It belongs to the Orient Expedition line of the Adventurers range and came out in 2003.
Can I compare the parts with what I own?
Yes, the full parts list is further down the page. The “What can I build?” tool also shows which sets your own bricks could make.

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