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Set 76042 The SHIELD Helicarrier
Avengers

The SHIELD Helicarrier

At almost 3,000 pieces, the Helicarrier ranks among the largest Marvel sets LEGO® has released. Four rotor pods, a long flight deck and room for six minifigures turn it into a display piece that needs a fair bit of shelf space. Here you'll find every fact plus the complete parts list.

Set number
76042
Year
2015
Pieces
2,996
Minifigures
6
Theme
Avengers
Different parts
465
What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 465

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 (35)

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

Minifigures 6

Description

A flying carrier on a huge scale

With 2,996 pieces, the Helicarrier is one of the more substantial sets of its era. The hull is long enough to carry four rotating rotor pods, a continuous flight deck, and details such as antennas and escape hatches. Builders who enjoy large-scale projects will find distinct building stages that come together into one big model near the end. Give the finished build a spot with some clearance from the wall, since it extends quite far in depth and reads especially well from the side thanks to its sheer length. Individual rotors can be turned by hand, which opens the door to small play scenes around an otherwise static display model.

Colours and part mix

The Helicarrier is finished mostly in black and grey tones, set off by trans-light blue pieces used for the rotor blades and technical accents. That restrained palette suits the vehicle's military, functional look and lets details like weapon stations and sensors stand out. Altogether 465 distinct part types are used, which makes for a technically involved build with plenty of specialist pieces. The grey tones in particular repeat across several subtle shades, giving flat surfaces a sense of structure and depth rather than looking uniformly flat, much like a real aircraft carrier's hull.

Six minifigures from the Marvel universe

The set includes six minifigures drawn from the Helicarrier's crew and adversaries. Combined with the generous flight deck, that opens up plenty of scope for scenes where figures launch, land or defend the ship. The parts list on this page shows exactly which figures and specialist pieces are included before you start building. For Marvel fans, this crew is often the real draw of such a large set, since it lets you recreate entire missions around the flying headquarters rather than just displaying a static vehicle.

Who this set suits

The Helicarrier is aimed at experienced builders who have the time and the space for a large project. Its piece count and high share of specialist elements make it more of a collector's set than something for quick, casual play. Use the parts list to check beforehand whether individual pieces might be useful for your own modifications or other builds, since grey plates and tiles in particular suit vehicle or building projects well beyond this set.

FAQ

How many pieces does the SHIELD Helicarrier have?
The set contains 2,996 pieces across 465 distinct part types.
How many minifigures come with it?
Six minifigures from the Marvel universe are included.
What colours define the model?
Black and grey tones dominate, accented with trans-light blue pieces used for the rotors.

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