What age is the Aquad recommended for?

This set is recommended for ages 6+.

🏛 Mixels

Set #41564

Aquad

Aquad is a splash of creative character design from the beloved Mixels theme.

Before you buy

Who it's for: Ages 6+ · Beginner build Perfect for younger builders and fans of quirky character designs
Build: 70 pieces · about 0.3 hours Build time is an estimate.
Price: $4.99 list price · 7.1¢ per piece
Availability: Retired at LEGO

★★★☆☆ 3.5 community rating

Fans love the charming character design and poseable ball joints, though some note the build is very quick and simple.

$4.99

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📝 Our Take

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Aquad is a splash of creative character design from the beloved Mixels theme. Combining a fire-fighting theme with quirky, orb-eyed aesthetics, this little 70-piece build packs a surprising amount of personality and character into a pocket-sized package.

This set is perfect for nostalgic fans of classic themes and quick, whimsical builds. Clocking in at just a handful of parts, it's a fun, low-commitment assembly that captures the playful essence of the 2016 era.

Skip this if you are looking for complex building techniques or large-scale display models. As a retired impulse-buy set, your money is best spent tracking down sealed lots if you want to complete your Mixopolis series.

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🧱 Building Experience

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Pieces

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0.25h

Estimated Build Time

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Beginner

Difficulty

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Ages

Build Highlights:

Fun use of ball-and-socket joints for poseability
Clever incorporation of printed or specialized eyes
Quick, satisfying assembly in just a few minutes
Features a hinged mouth mechanism to 'gulp' water

📈 Investment Analysis

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Not enough price history for a trend

C+

Investment Grade

⏳ Retired

As part of the retired Mixels theme, Aquad holds a special place in the hearts of theme completionists. With a modest original MSRP of $4.99 and 70 pieces, its secondary market value has steadily appreciated as sealed samples become scarcer over time. While it won't yield massive financial returns compared to modular buildings or UCS Star Wars sets, it represents a fun, low-cost nostalgic collectible. Investors should look out for sealed packages in good condition, as the cardboard backing cards are prone to shelf wear.

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📖 About This Set

Launch skyward to fight fires with Aquad!

The flying extinguisher of the Mixopolis City Fire Department, this Mixel gives the perfect bird's eye perspective on any emergency. Fly to a water source and open Aquad's mouth wide to fill up and then soar into the air again to drop water on the fire. When it comes to high-flying combustible action in Mixopolis, Aquad is the go-to inferno-extinguishing Mixel!

Take to the air to fight fires in Mixopolis with Aquad of the LEGO® MIXELS™ MCFD tribe.
Aquad features an airplane design with wings and tail fin, a minifigure-head-shaped eye, firefighter helmet and posable joints, plus translucent blue water-style elements Aquad can drop for extra play.
Collect all 3 MCFD firefighters in LEGO® MIXELS™ Series 8 to build the MAX!
Combine with 41571 Tuth from the Medix tribe to create a mixed-up MURP!
Go to LEGO.com/MIXELS for exclusive building instructions, games, animations and much more. Ask your parents' or guardians' permission before going online.
Watch all your favorite MIXELS™ characters on Cartoon Network.
This set includes an age-appropriate building experience for ages 6 and over.
Stands over 2” (7cm) tall.

⚖ Compare Similar Sets

Aquad compares closely with other wave 7 Mixels such as Splasho and Sharx, offering a distinct watery aesthetic. If you enjoy character-based small builds, collecting the whole Mixopolis Fire Department trio provides a complete tribe experience.

📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count: 70
Parts cataloged in this inventory: 33 unique parts, 70 pieces

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

Brick Curved 2 x ...

Part #: 11477 4× Red

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 14417 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 14704 3× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Curved 2 x ...

Part #: 15068 2× Black

Tile Special 1 x ...

Part #: 15209 1× White

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 22890 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Tile Special 1 x ...

Part #: 2412b 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 1× Black

Plate 2 x 3

Part #: 3021 1× Yellow

Part #: 30367c 2× Trans-Light Blue

Minifig Head Mixe...

Part #: 3626cpr1001 1× White

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 3660 1× Red

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 2× Black

Helmet Fire

Part #: 3834 1× Yellow

Plate Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 4032a 3× Black

Plate Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 4032a 2× Yellow

Part #: 44661 1× Black

Bracket 1 x 2 - 2...

Part #: 44728 2× Black

Part #: 49668 4× White

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 60470b 3× Black

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 60478 2× Red

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 3× Yellow

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 2× Trans-Light Blue

Tile 1 x 3

Part #: 63864 2× Black

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 63868 2× Yellow

Panel 1 x 2 x 2 [...

Part #: 87552 2× Trans-Light Blue

Tile Round 1 x 1

Part #: 98138 2× Trans-Dark Blue

Bracket 1 x 2 - 2...

Part #: 99207 3× Red

Bracket 1 x 2 - 1...

Part #: 99780 1× Black

A fantastic parts pack for MOC builders looking for ball-and-socket joints in light bluish gray, along with useful trans-light blue elements and curved slopes in vibrant red.