How many pieces and minifigures does it have?

The Fire Hovercraft has 274 pieces in 102 different types, plus three minifigures.

When was it released?

It came out in 2007 as part of the City fire theme.

Is it worth owning if I collect fire sets?

If you like City fire vehicles of that era it fits in well. The parts list helps you check that a used copy is complete before you buy.

City Fire

LEGO® Fire Hovercraft

The Fire Hovercraft is a City fire-service set from 2007. Its 274 pieces include three minifigures, so the rescue crew is ready to go as soon as the last brick is on.

Set number: 7944
Year: 2007
Pieces: 274
Minifigures: 3
Theme: Fire
Different parts: 106

What can I build with it?

Parts list 106

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 (9)

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

Minifigures 3

Fireman, Black Fire Jacket with Reflective Stripes, Radio, and Badge, White Helmet, Yellow Life Vest 2610, Stubble fig-0080395 pieces × 1
Fireman, Black Fire Jacket with Reflective Stripes, Radio, and Badge, White Helmet, Yellow Life Vest, Orange Sunglasses fig-0080435 pieces × 1
Fireman, Black Fire Jacket with Reflective Stripes, Radio, and Badge, Silver Helmet, Beard and Glasses fig-0080444 pieces × 1

Description

Why a hovercraft?

A hovercraft rides on a cushion of air, which lets it cross water, mud and ice where wheeled vehicles would get stuck. That makes it a sensible choice for rescue work off the road, and this set turns the idea into a compact fire-service vehicle. At 274 pieces it sits in the lower middle of the size range: quick enough to finish in a single afternoon, yet substantial enough to feel like a proper model rather than a starter pack.

Colours and parts

Red and white dominate, supported by light and dark bluish grey for the hull, machinery and small details. The red-and-white scheme reads as fire brigade at a glance, while the greys keep the whole thing looking technical and practical. There are 102 different part types, so the mix is varied without being fussy. Several of the specialist pieces are handy elsewhere, which matters if you like to borrow parts for other City vehicles.

Play or display

With three minifigures included, this is a set built to be played with. Crew and rescued passengers each get a role, and children tend to invent scenes around a harbour, a beach or a flooded road. As a pure display piece it is a little small and playful, though it sits comfortably on a shelf beside other fire sets from the same period if you collect that era and like a coherent display.

Using this page

The full parts list on this page shows every colour and quantity, which is useful when you are checking a second-hand copy for missing pieces or hunting for a few replacements. The “What can I build?” tool goes a step further and shows which other models your own collection could make, whether you already own some of these parts or plan to take the hovercraft apart and start something new.

FAQ

How many pieces and minifigures does it have?: The Fire Hovercraft has 274 pieces in 102 different types, plus three minifigures.
When was it released?: It came out in 2007 as part of the City fire theme.
Is it worth owning if I collect fire sets?: If you like City fire vehicles of that era it fits in well. The parts list helps you check that a used copy is complete before you buy.

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