How many pieces are in the C26 Sea Cutter?

C26 Sea Cutter contains 193 pieces.

What age is the C26 Sea Cutter recommended for?

This set is recommended for ages 7-12.

When was the C26 Sea Cutter released?

C26 Sea Cutter was released in 1996.

🏛 Boat

Set #4022

C26 Sea Cutter

C26 Sea Cutter is a quintessential 90s classic that captures the adventurous spirit of classic LEGO water rescues.

Before you buy

Who it's for: Ages 7+ · Beginner build Perfect for nostalgic adult collectors and fans of classic 90s LEGO sets
Build: 193 pieces · about 1 hours Build time is an estimate.
Price: $29.99 list price · 15.5¢ per piece
Availability: Likely retired

★★★☆☆ 3.9 community rating from 33 ratings

Fans love the charming 90s aesthetic and complete three-person rescue crew, though some collectors note that finding complete sets with unyellowed white bricks can be a challenge.

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📝 Our Take

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C26 Sea Cutter is a quintessential 90s classic that captures the adventurous spirit of classic LEGO water rescues. With its distinctive color scheme and classic hull design, this set brings back serious nostalgia for vintage LEGO Town and Boat fans.

This set is perfect for nostalgic collectors and fans of classic 90s LEGO themes. At 194 pieces, the build is a straightforward and charming blast from the past that makes for a fantastic display piece for retro setups.

Skip this if you are looking for modern building techniques or high playability for young kids. Given its collector status and secondary market value, it's really meant for display rather than rough play.

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🧱 Building Experience

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193

Pieces

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1.0h

Estimated Build Time

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Beginner

Difficulty

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7-12

Ages

Build Highlights:

Classic 1990s building techniques with straightforward stacking and plate layering
Features opening and closing front cockpits for the three-person crew
Includes specialized rescue gear and classic minifigure accessories
Compact size makes it an easy and satisfying quick build

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Investment Grade

⏳ Retired

The C26 Sea Cutter has shown steady appreciation typical of retired 90s niche sets, currently commanding over $210 on the secondary market compared to its original $29.99 MSRP. Because vintage boat themes are no longer produced in the same style, nostalgic demand from adult collectors helps drive its long-term value. However, potential investors should approach with caution. While vintage sets with rare color combinations and complete minifigure crews can hold their value well, the market for 90s town and boat sets can be niche and illiquid. Condition is everything—missing unique printed parts or yellowed white bricks can drastically reduce realization value if you ever decide to sell.

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📖 About This Set

When other boats are in trouble, the C26 Sea Cutter races to the rescue. It's the fastest speed boat around and is stocked with the latest rescue equipment. The sleek hull cuts through even the roughest ocean waters. Includes a three-person crew.

• Approximately 12" long
• Cockpits in front open and close

⚖ Compare Similar Sets

Compared to modern LEGO City coast guard sets, the C26 Sea Cutter relies on traditional brick-built styling rather than large molded hulls. It shares a similar nostalgic appeal with other 90s watercraft, making it a great companion piece for vintage harbor setups.

3 Minifigures Included

Light Grey Jacket, Red Legs, Blue Cap, Sunglasses

2x included

C+

Light Grey Jacket, Red Legs, White Helmet, Breathing Apparatus

7 parts

The set includes a three-person crew featuring two officers in light grey jackets with red legs and sunglasses, plus a specialized rescue diver with a breathing apparatus. These classic Town figures add fantastic nostalgic value for collectors.

📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count: 193
Parts cataloged in this inventory: 71 unique parts, 177 pieces
Minifigures: 3

LEGO counts 193 pieces. This inventory comes from a separate parts catalog and lists 194, including the 17 parts inside the minifigures; the two do not always count the same elements, so their totals differ. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

Missing a piece? Check this set piece by piece, with look-alike colors flagged and element IDs for replacements.

Wing, Tail 4 x 1 x 3

Part #: 2340 2× Blue

Equipment Goblet ...

Part #: 2343 2× Light Gray

Boat 38 x 10 x 5 ...

Part #: 2366c01 1× Blue

Tile Special 1 x ...

Part #: 2412b 1× White

Hinge Bar with 3 ...

Part #: 2433 2× Red

Wedge Plate 3 x 3...

Part #: 2450 6× White

Brick 1 x 16

Part #: 2465 2× Light Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 2540 3× White

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 2540 5× Red

Tile Special 1 x ...

Part #: 2555 3× Light Gray

Part #: 2585 1× Black

Minifig Neckwear ...

Part #: 2610 1× Yellow

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 2877 6× Red

Lever Small Base ...

Part #: 298c03 4× Light Gray

Brick 2 x 3

Part #: 3002 4× Red

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 1× Light Gray

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 4× White

Brick 1 x 1

Part #: 3005 2× White

Brick 2 x 8

Part #: 3007 2× Red

Brick 1 x 8

Part #: 3008 2× Light Gray

Brick 1 x 6

Part #: 3009 3× White

Plate 2 x 3

Part #: 3021 2× White

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 1× Red

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 1× White

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 4× White

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 1× Red

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 1× Trans-Green

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 1× Trans-Red

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 2× White

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 5× Trans-Yellow

Plate 2 x 8

Part #: 3034 2× White

Plate 2 x 8

Part #: 3034 2× Light Gray

Plate 6 x 8

Part #: 3036 1× Light Gray

Plate 6 x 8

Part #: 3036 1× White

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3039pr0005 1× White

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3040b 2× Red

Brick Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 3062b 1× Yellow

Tile 1 x 2 with T...

Part #: 3069bpr0043 1× White

Tile 1 x 1 with G...

Part #: 3070b 1× Trans-Red

Tile 1 x 1 with G...

Part #: 3070b 1× Trans-Green

Plate 1 x 8

Part #: 3460 1× White

Brick 1 x 3

Part #: 3622 2× White

Brick 1 x 3

Part #: 3622 4× Red

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 3660 1× Light Gray

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 3660 2× White

Plate 1 x 6

Part #: 3666 1× Light Gray

Plate 1 x 6

Part #: 3666 3× White

Turntable 2 x 2 P...

Part #: 3679 1× Light Gray

Turntable 2 x 2 P...

Part #: 3680 1× White

Plate 2 x 6

Part #: 3795 1× White

Steering Stand 1 ...

Part #: 3829c01 2× Red

Plate 2 x 10

Part #: 3832 1× Blue

Brick Sloped 33° ...

Part #: 3939 1× Trans-Light Blue

Equipment Radio [...

Part #: 3962a 1× Black

Part #: 4081b 2× Light Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 4081b 2× White

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 4085c 4× White

Tile 1 x 8 with G...

Part #: 4162 2× White

Hinge Plate 1 x 2...

Part #: 4276b 2× White

Plate 2 x 16

Part #: 4282 2× Light Gray

Boat, Mast 2 x 2 ...

Part #: 4289 1× White

Hinge Vehicle Roo...

Part #: 4315 2× White

Equipment Weapon,...

Part #: 4349 2× Red

Brick Sloped 75° ...

Part #: 4460a 2× White

Windscreen 6 x 4 ...

Part #: 4474 2× Trans-Light Blue

Plate 1 x 10

Part #: 4477 2× White

Hat / Cap Long Pe...

Part #: 4485 1× Blue

Brick Sloped 10° ...

Part #: 4515 1× White

Cupboard 2 x 3 x ...

Part #: 4532 2× White

Cupboard 2 x 3 x ...

Part #: 4533 2× Light Gray

Cone 1 x 1 [No To...

Part #: 4589 2× Trans-Red

Tap 1 x 1 with Ho...

Part #: 4599a 1× White

Tap 1 x 1 with Ho...

Part #: 4599a 1× Yellow

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 4623 4× White

Dish 2 x 2 Invert...

Part #: 4740 1× Light Gray

Panel 1 x 2 x 1 [...

Part #: 4865a 4× White

String Cord Thin ...

Part #: 56823 1× Black

Brick Curved 1 x ...

Part #: 6091 2× White

Brick 1 x 12

Part #: 6112 2× White

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 2× Red

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 5× Trans-Yellow

Dish 2 x 2 x 2/3 ...

Part #: 71128 2× Chrome Silver

Brick Special 2 x...

Part #: 73090b 2× Black

🧱 Sticker Sheet for...

Part #: 170904 1× [No Color/Any Color]

The parts inventory is packed with classic 90s elements, including long light gray plates, white wedge plates, and useful grille bricks. It's a great snapshot of mid-90s LEGO color palettes featuring prominent white, red, and light gray elements.

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💎 Notable Parts

White Wedge Plate 3 x 3 Cut Corner (6x) $3.00

Red Brick Special 1 x 2 with Grille (6x) $1.80

Trans-Yellow Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud (5x) $1.25

Light Gray Plate 2 x 16 (2x) $4.00

Blue Wing, Tail 4 x 1 x 3 (2x) $2.50

Est. BrickLink Part Value

$12.55

💡 MOC Potential

🚢 Modernized coastal rescue cutter with updated hull designs and tiles

🏙 Harbor patrol speed boat for a classic LEGO City port MOC

🚗 High-speed racing catamaran using the existing color scheme

Community Insights

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What Reddit Says

No Reddit discussions found for this set.

What YouTubers Say

Based on 9 videos

3.0 /5

Mixed

0% positive

BlockTalk AI

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Community Sentiment

Based on 9 YouTube reviews

Not enough Reddit data

YouTube

3.0 /5

Mixed

0% positive

Positive

Mixed

Critical

BlockTalk AI Analysis

What the Community Says

6 YouTube reviews

BlockTalk AI Summary

The provided reviews primarily feature Playmobil sets unboxed by seratus1 unboxing, such as the Polizei Mannschaftswagen and Geldtransporter. JPL Toy Experience reviews LEGO knock-offs, including Marvel/DC big figures and Star Wars minifigures, but there is no mention of the LEGO C26 Sea Cutter (4022-1).