How many pieces are in the Hovercraft Hideout?

Hovercraft Hideout contains 274 pieces.

When was the Hovercraft Hideout released?

Hovercraft Hideout was released in 2003.

🏛 World City

Set #7045

Hovercraft Hideout

Hovercraft Hideout is a fun and nostalgic trip back to early 2000s LEGO.

Before you buy

Who it's for: Beginner build Perfect for kids and LEGO enthusiasts who enjoy vehicle builds and imaginative play.
Build: 274 pieces · about 2.5 hours Build time is an estimate.
Availability: Likely retired

★★★☆☆ 3.9 community rating from 32 ratings

Fans appreciate the unique hovercraft design and the set's playability. However, some find the build relatively simple and the minifigures unremarkable compared to more modern LEGO City sets.

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📝 Our Take

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Hovercraft Hideout is a fun and nostalgic trip back to early 2000s LEGO. This World City set captures the adventurous spirit of exploration and pursuit, with its cool hovercraft design and engaging play features.

This set is perfect for LEGO fans who enjoy vehicles and action-packed scenarios. The build is relatively straightforward, making it accessible to younger builders, while the hovercraft's unique design and the inclusion of two minifigures add to its playability and display value.

Skip this if you are looking for highly complex builds or modern LEGO aesthetics. Consider newer City sets with more advanced building techniques and intricate details instead.

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🧱 Building Experience

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274

Pieces

⏱

2.5h

Estimated Build Time

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Beginner

Difficulty

Build Highlights:

Building the unique hovercraft design
Assembling the hideout structure with its hidden features
Incorporating Technic elements for added functionality
Creating engaging chase scenarios with the two minifigures

📈 Investment Analysis

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B-

Investment Grade

⏳ Retired

The Hovercraft Hideout set, released in 2003, holds moderate investment potential. Its age makes it a desirable item for collectors of classic LEGO City sets. While the piece count is relatively low, the set's complete condition and original packaging significantly impact its value. Theme popularity and the presence of unique elements may drive appreciation over time. However, the lack of exclusive minifigures and the set's overall simplicity might limit its potential for substantial growth. Investment requires long-term holding and careful storage to maintain its value.

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⚖ Compare Similar Sets

Compared to modern LEGO City sets, the Hovercraft Hideout offers a simpler building experience with a focus on playability. Sets like the Police Patrol Boat (60277-1) offer more detailed builds and updated designs, but the Hovercraft Hideout has a nostalgic charm and unique hovercraft element that appeals to collectors. Consider this set for its vintage appeal and classic LEGO aesthetic.

2 Minifigures Included

Man, Black Tank Top with Yellow Arms, Brown Legs, Dark Gray Hat

4 parts

C+

Man, Blue Jacket over White Sweater, Black Hat, Beard

4 parts

The set includes two minifigures: a man in a black tank top and a man in a blue jacket with a beard. These figures are fairly standard for the World City theme and are not particularly rare.

📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count: 274
Parts cataloged in this inventory: 107 unique parts, 266 pieces
Minifigures: 2

The official piece count includes the 8 parts inside the set's minifigures, which this inventory lists separately. 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.

Wheel Holder 2 x ...

Part #: 2415 3× Light Gray

Tile 1 x 4 with G...

Part #: 2431 12× Blue

Plate 2 x 12

Part #: 2445 2× Light Gray

Brick 1 x 2 x 5 w...

Part #: 2454a 2× Dark Gray

Brick 2 x 6

Part #: 2456 3× Black

Antenna 8H Whip

Part #: 2569 1× Dark Gray

Plate Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 2654 1× Light Gray

Technic Pin with ...

Part #: 2780 2× Black

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 2989 6× Black

Lever Small Base ...

Part #: 298c02 2× White

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 2991 4× Black

Brick 2 x 4

Part #: 3001 2× Light Gray

Brick 2 x 4

Part #: 3001 2× Blue

Brick 2 x 4

Part #: 3001 1× Black

Brick 2 x 3

Part #: 3002 7× Black

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 1× Blue

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 5× Black

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 4× Dark Gray

Brick 1 x 6

Part #: 3009 2× Blue

Brick 1 x 6

Part #: 3009 2× Dark Gray

Brick 1 x 4

Part #: 3010 2× Black

Brick 1 x 4

Part #: 3010 1× Blue

Rock 1 x 1 Jewel ...

Part #: 30153 1× Trans-Dark Blue

Rock 1 x 1 Jewel ...

Part #: 30153 1× Trans-Yellow

Rock 1 x 1 Jewel ...

Part #: 30153 1× Trans-Red

Equipment Binoculars

Part #: 30162 1× Dark Gray

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 3× Light Gray

Plate 2 x 3

Part #: 3021 2× Dark Gray

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 3× Blue

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 2× Trans-Yellow

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 7× Black

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 30236 2× Light Gray

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 4× Blue

Plate 4 x 12

Part #: 3029 3× Dark Gray

Plate 4 x 4

Part #: 3031 1× Dark Gray

Plate 4 x 6

Part #: 3032 2× Light Gray

Plate 2 x 8

Part #: 3034 1× Brown

Plate 6 x 8

Part #: 3036 1× Light Gray

Cylinder 3 x 6 x ...

Part #: 30360 2× Light Gray

Brick Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 30361c 1× Black

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3037 1× Blue

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3038 2× Black

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3039 3× Light Gray

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3039 2× Black

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3040b 2× Black

Brick Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 3062b 4× Black

Tile 1 x 2 with '...

Part #: 3069bpr0100 2× Green

Tile 1 x 2 with R...

Part #: 3069bpr0101 1× Light Gray

Tile 1 x 1 with G...

Part #: 3070b 2× Trans-Green

Tile 1 x 1 with G...

Part #: 3070b 2× Trans-Red

Tyre 14 x 4 Smoot...

Part #: 3139 3× Black

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 32000 2× Light Gray

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 32013 2× Blue

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 32028 4× Blue

Technic Axle 2 No...

Part #: 32062 2× Red

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 32064c 2× Blue

Technic Steering ...

Part #: 32069 2× Black

Technic Axle 5

Part #: 32073 2× Light Gray

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 32184 1× Tan

Technic Link 1 x 9

Part #: 32293 1× Black

Technic Pin Long ...

Part #: 32556a 2× Light Gray

Brick Sloped 33° ...

Part #: 3298 1× Blue

Brick Sloped 33° ...

Part #: 3300 1× Black

Plate 1 x 8

Part #: 3460 4× Light Gray

Wheel Centre Smal...

Part #: 3464 3× Trans-Clear

Brick 1 x 3

Part #: 3622 2× Black

Plate 1 x 3

Part #: 3623 6× Black

Part #: 3666 2× Black

Turntable 2 x 2 P...

Part #: 3679 1× Light Gray

Turntable 2 x 2 P...

Part #: 3680 1× Blue

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 4× Light Gray

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 4× Black

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 3747a 2× Black

Brick 1 x 3 x 5 w...

Part #: 3755a 2× Dark Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 3794a 1× Blue

Plate 2 x 6

Part #: 3795 1× Brown

Steering Stand 1 ...

Part #: 3829c01 1× Light Gray

Plate 2 x 10

Part #: 3832 1× Light Gray

Window 1 x 4 x 3

Part #: 3853 1× Black

Window 1 x 2 x 3 ...

Part #: 3854 2× Light Gray

Brick Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 3941 1× White

Brick Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 3941 4× Black

Cone 2 x 2 x 2, O...

Part #: 3942c 2× Blue

Animal, Rodent, R...

Part #: 40234 1× Dark Gray

Plate Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 4032b 3× White

Plate Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 4032b 1× Green

Plate Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 4032b 1× Red

Technic Cylinder ...

Part #: 41531 2× Dark Gray

Tile 1 x 8 with G...

Part #: 4162 2× Brown

Brick Wedged, Cur...

Part #: 42060pr0009 1× Black

Brick Wedged, Cur...

Part #: 42061pr0009 1× Black

Box 2 x 2 x 2 [Ho...

Part #: 4345b 2× Black

Box 2 x 2 x 2 Doo...

Part #: 4346 2× Light Gray

Brick Wedged, Cur...

Part #: 43712 1× Black

Brick Wedged, Cur...

Part #: 43713 1× Light Gray

Wedge Plate 4 x 4...

Part #: 43719 1× Blue

Hinge Plate 1 x 2...

Part #: 44301a 2× Light Gray

Hinge Plate 1 x 2...

Part #: 44302a 2× Dark Gray

Hinge Plate 1 x 2...

Part #: 44567a 1× Dark Gray

Brick Sloped 75° ...

Part #: 4460a 2× Black

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 4510 2× Black

Door Sliding - Ty...

Part #: 4511 1× Black

Brick Sloped 10° ...

Part #: 4515 2× Light Gray

Technic Axle 3

Part #: 4519 1× Light Gray

Windscreen 4 x 6 ...

Part #: 45406 1× Black

Tap 1 x 1 with Ho...

Part #: 4599a 1× Light Gray

Glass for Windscr...

Part #: 46103 1× Trans-Brown

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 4623 6× Blue

Technic Bumper 2 ...

Part #: 48202 2× Black

Technic Bumper 2 ...

Part #: 48203 3× Black

Sticker Sheet for...

Part #: 48225 1× [No Color/Any Color]

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 4854 1× Light Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 6019 4× Black

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 6019 2× White

Propeller 3 Blade...

Part #: 6041 2× Black

Brick 1 x 12

Part #: 6112 1× Black

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 2× Trans-Yellow

Technic Pin with ...

Part #: 6628 2× Black

Tile 1 x 6 with G...

Part #: 6636 1× Dark Gray

Technic Pin Conne...

Part #: 75535 2× Light Gray

Technic Rubber Be...

Part #: 85546 2× Yellow

The parts inventory includes a solid selection of basic bricks and plates in black, light gray, and blue, making it useful for general building and MOC projects. The inclusion of Technic bricks adds functionality to the hovercraft design.

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💎 Notable Parts

Blue Tile 1 x 4 with Groove (12x) $0.60

Black Technic Brick 1 x 4 with Bumper Holder (6x) $0.90

Blue Plate Special 1 x 2 with Bar Up [Horizontal Arm 6mm] (6x) $1.20

Est. BrickLink Part Value

$2.70

💡 MOC Potential

🚗 Futuristic vehicles and aircraft

🏙 Expanding the hideout into a larger base

🚢 Creating a larger boat or amphibious vehicle

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📖 Building Instructions 1

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Inventory Statistics

108

Unique Parts

274

Official Piece Count

266

Cataloged Inventory Pieces

Minifigures

Spare Parts

The official piece count includes the 8 parts inside the set's minifigures, which this inventory lists separately. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

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