How many pieces are in the Practice Shooting?

Practice Shooting contains 17 pieces.

When was the Practice Shooting released?

Practice Shooting was released in 2003.

🏛 Basketball

Set #3549

Practice Shooting

Practice Shooting is a charming little sports set.

Before you buy

Who it's for: Beginner build Young children and LEGO beginners who enjoy sports themes
Build: 17 pieces · about 0.3 hours Build time is an estimate.
Availability: Likely retired

★★★☆☆ 3.6 AI-generated review score, not a customer rating

Fans appreciate this set for its simplicity and playability, especially for younger builders. However, some find the set too basic and lacking in detail compared to more modern LEGO sports sets.

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📝 Our Take

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Practice Shooting is a charming little sports set. It perfectly captures the essence of a quick basketball practice session in LEGO form, despite its modest piece count.

This set is perfect for young LEGO fans and basketball enthusiasts. Its simple build makes it a great introductory set, and it offers some fun play possibilities.

Skip this if you're looking for a complex building experience or a large display model. Consider larger LEGO sports sets or City sets for more involved builds.

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Pieces

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0.25h

Estimated Build Time

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Beginner

Difficulty

Build Highlights:

Simple and quick build
Focus on playability
Easy-to-understand instructions
Features a functional shooting element

📈 Investment Analysis

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C+

Investment Grade

⏳ Retired

As a small, retired set from 2003, Practice Shooting has some potential as a niche investment. Its low piece count and simple design mean it's unlikely to command high prices, but its age and the popularity of the LEGO sports theme could make it a decent collectible for patient investors. However, the lack of exclusive or highly sought-after parts limits its potential for significant appreciation. Condition and completeness of the set are crucial factors in determining its value.

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This set is one of the smallest in the LEGO Basketball theme. Compared to larger sets with more minifigures and complex structures, Practice Shooting offers a simple and affordable entry point into the theme. Collectors looking for a complete basketball experience might prefer larger sets, but this one is a good choice for young fans or those seeking a nostalgic piece.

1 Minifigure Included

Basketball Player, Light Gray Torso and Dark Blue Legs, Black Flat Top Hair

4 parts

B-

The Basketball Player minifigure features a light gray torso, dark blue legs, and a black flat-top hair piece. While not particularly rare, the minifigure is consistent with the theme and era of the set.

📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count: 17
Parts cataloged in this inventory: 11 unique parts, 13 pieces
Minifigures: 1

The official piece count includes the 4 parts inside the set's minifigures, which this inventory lists separately. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

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Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 1× Dark Gray

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 2× Black

Plate 2 x 8

Part #: 3034 1× Black

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 32064b 1× Black

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 1× Black

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 3794a 2× Black

Backdrop, Set 354...

Part #: 4195292 1× [No Color/Any Color]

Sports Hoop with ...

Part #: 43373 1× Orange

Sports Basketball...

Part #: 43374 1× White

Sports Basketball...

Part #: 43702 1× Orange

Plate Special 6 x...

Part #: 45522 1× Dark Gray

The set includes some useful black plates and the notable orange basketball hoop and basketball. The dark gray 'SPORTS' plate is a nice printed element for sports-themed MOCs.

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💎 Notable Parts

Black Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud without Groove (Jumper) (2x) $0.20

Black Plate 1 x 4 (1x) $0.05

Orange Sports Hoop with 2 Studs and Axle (1x) $0.75

Orange Sports Basketball [Plain] (1x) $1.00

Dark Gray Plate Special 6 x 6 x 2/3 with 4 Studs and Embossed 'SPORTS' (1x) $1.50

Est. BrickLink Part Value

$3.50

💡 MOC Potential

🏙 Expand into a larger basketball court scene with bleachers and more players

🌳 Create a backyard basketball setup

🚗 Build a maintenance cart for the basketball court

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What YouTubers Say

Based on 5 videos

3.0 /5

Mixed

0% positive

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