How many pieces are in the Street Sweeper?

Street Sweeper contains 63 pieces.

When was the Street Sweeper released?

Street Sweeper was released in 2005.

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Set #7242

Street Sweeper

The Street Sweeper is a charming little set that captures the essence of city life.

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Who it's for: Beginner build Ideal for young children and LEGO city fans looking for a quick and easy build
Build: 63 pieces · about 0.8 hours Build time is an estimate.
Price: $7.99 list price · 12.7¢ per piece
Availability: Retired at LEGO

★★★☆☆ 3.9 community rating from 218 ratings

Fans appreciate the Street Sweeper's simple design and realistic appearance, making it a great addition to LEGO city layouts. Some find the set basic, but it offers good value for its size and playability.

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📝 Our Take

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The Street Sweeper is a charming little set that captures the essence of city life. Released in 2005 as part of the Traffic theme, this set offers a quick and satisfying build with a focus on playability and realistic vehicle design. It's a great addition to any LEGO town layout, adding a touch of everyday authenticity.

This set is perfect for younger builders and LEGO city enthusiasts. With only 64 pieces, it's a straightforward build that can be completed in under an hour. The set's small size also makes it ideal for adding detail to existing LEGO city displays without taking up too much space.

Skip this if you're looking for a complex or challenging building experience. This set is designed for simplicity and play. If you prefer larger, more intricate vehicles, consider sets like the LEGO City Garbage Truck (60220) or other more detailed vehicle sets.

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Pieces

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0.75h

Estimated Build Time

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Beginner

Difficulty

Build Highlights:

Simple and straightforward construction
Focus on playability with moving brushes
Compact design perfect for LEGO city layouts
Easy to disassemble and rebuild into alternate models

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⏳ Retired

The Street Sweeper set (7242-1) presents a moderate investment opportunity. Its low piece count and original MSRP of $7.99 make it accessible to collectors. The rising price trend indicates growing demand, likely driven by its age, retired status, and appeal to LEGO city enthusiasts. While the set isn't particularly rare, its complete condition and original packaging can significantly enhance its value. However, the small size and relatively common parts may limit its potential for substantial appreciation compared to larger, more exclusive sets. Keep in mind that condition is key with these smaller sets.

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📖 About This Set

Every morning,the Street Sweeper is on the job making sure the avenues of LEGO City are sparkling clean! Raise the hatch to put the driver inside, then roll it down the streets of your LEGO Town to keep them looking neat. Includes driver.

Road Sweeper Service Vehicle

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Compared to other LEGO City vehicles of similar size and price range, the Street Sweeper offers a unique function with its rotating brushes. While sets like smaller construction vehicles or police cars might offer more play scenarios, the Street Sweeper adds a distinct element of realism to any LEGO town. Collectors might choose this set for its specific role and charming design.

1 Minifigure Included

Construction Worker, Orange Jacket with Zipper and Reflective Stripes, Blue Legs, Red Hard Hat, Moustache and Stubble

4 parts

The set includes a Construction Worker minifigure with an orange jacket, reflective stripes, and a red hard hat. The minifigure's moustache and stubble add character, making it a nice addition to any LEGO city workforce.

📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count: 63
Parts cataloged in this inventory: 41 unique parts, 60 pieces
Minifigures: 1

LEGO counts 63 pieces. This inventory comes from a separate parts catalog and lists 64, including the 4 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.

Tile Special 1 x ...

Part #: 2412b 1× Light Bluish Gray

Street Sweeper Brush

Part #: 2498 2× Trans-Light Blue

Street Sweeper Br...

Part #: 2578a 1× Yellow

Technic Pin with ...

Part #: 2780 1× Black

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 2877 2× Yellow

Brick 2 x 4

Part #: 3001 1× Yellow

Wheel 8 x 9 with ...

Part #: 30027b 4× Light Bluish Gray

Tyre 14 x 9 Smoot...

Part #: 30028 4× Black

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 1× Black

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 2× Yellow

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 1× Black

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 30237a 2× Yellow

Plate 1 x 1

Part #: 3024 2× Trans-Red

Plate 2 x 8

Part #: 3034 1× Black

Brick Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 30361c 1× Red

Brick Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 30367b 1× Red

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 3037 1× Yellow

Tile 1 x 1 with W...

Part #: 3070bpr0007 1× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 3700 1× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Axle 6

Part #: 3706 1× Black

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 1× Yellow

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 3729 1× Light Bluish Gray

Wheel Arch, Mudgu...

Part #: 3788 2× Yellow

Plate 2 x 6

Part #: 3795 1× Yellow

Steering Stand 1 ...

Part #: 3829c01 1× Light Bluish Gray

Equipment Brush /...

Part #: 3836 1× Reddish Brown

Equipment Shovel ...

Part #: 3837 1× Black

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 4081b 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped 33° ...

Part #: 4286 2× Yellow

Equipment Weapon,...

Part #: 4349 1× Black

Dish 3 x 3 Invert...

Part #: 43898 1× Yellow

Hinge Plate 3 x 4...

Part #: 44570 1× Yellow

Hinge Tile 1 x 4 ...

Part #: 44822 1× Black

Bar 1 x 3 [Clip /...

Part #: 4735 1× Light Bluish Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 48336 3× Black

Brick Sloped 45° ...

Part #: 4861 1× Yellow

Windscreen 3 x 4 ...

Part #: 4872 1× Trans-Brown

Brick Sloped 30° ...

Part #: 54200 3× Trans-Orange

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 6019 1× Light Bluish Gray

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 6157 2× Black

Flexible Hose 8.5...

Part #: 73590c02a 1× Black

The set features a good selection of yellow and black parts, ideal for building vehicles and city infrastructure. The blue street sweeper brushes are unique to this set and can be used for various cleaning or maintenance vehicle MOCs.