How many pieces are in the River Heist?

River Heist contains 203 pieces.

What age is the River Heist recommended for?

This set is recommended for ages 7-14.

When was the River Heist released?

River Heist was released in 2009.

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🏛 Agents

Set #8968

River Heist

River Heist is an exciting entry in the LEGO Agents line.

Before you buy

Who it's for: Ages 7+ · Beginner build Kids and LEGO fans who enjoy vehicle-based builds and imaginative play
Build: 203 pieces · about 1.5 hours Build time is an estimate.
Price: $19.99 list price · 9.8¢ per piece
Availability: Retired at LEGO

★★★☆☆ 3.9 community rating

Fans appreciate the unique boat design and the play features, such as the hidden compartment and flick-fire missiles. However, some find the set to be relatively simple and lacking in complexity compared to other LEGO sets.

$19.99

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📝 Our Take

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River Heist is an exciting entry in the LEGO Agents line. This set delivers a fun, action-packed scene with a unique boat design and engaging play features that capture the essence of the theme's spy adventures.

This set is perfect for kids and LEGO enthusiasts who enjoy imaginative play and vehicle-based builds. The build is straightforward, making it accessible to younger builders, while the play features and minifigures offer plenty of opportunities for creating exciting scenarios.

Skip this if you are looking for a more challenging or complex building experience. Collectors seeking larger, more detailed models might prefer sets from the LEGO City or Creator lines, which offer more intricate builds and display value.

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🧱 Building Experience

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203

Pieces

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1.5h

Estimated Build Time

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Beginner

Difficulty

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7-14

Ages

Build Highlights:

The boat design is unique and visually appealing
Simple building techniques make it accessible to younger builders
The play features add excitement and interactivity
Includes a hidden compartment and flick-fire missiles

📈 Investment Analysis

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C+

Investment Grade

⏳ Retired

The River Heist set from the Agents theme has moderate investment potential. As a retired set from a relatively popular theme, it may see some appreciation over time, especially if kept in good condition with the box and instructions. However, its smaller piece count and lack of highly exclusive minifigures might limit its potential compared to larger, more sought-after sets. Collectors of the Agents theme may find it a worthwhile addition, but broader market appeal might be limited.

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📖 About This Set

Attention, Agent Fuse! Dr. Inferno's henchmen Dollar Bill and Dyna-Mite have just robbed the City bank and are getting away with their ill-gotten loot aboard their Super Airboat. Your Mission: to recapture the safe using your Agent Waterjet with firing flick missiles -- but watch out for the airboat's explosive devices! 3 minifigures included: Agent Fuse, Dollar Bill and Dyna-Mite! Agent Waterjet is equipped with 2 flick fire missiles! Super Airboat propeller spins when the boat moves! Super Airboat measures 6 inches (15.2cm) long by 4 inches (10.2cm) wide!

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Compared to other LEGO boat sets, River Heist is smaller and more focused on play features than display. Sets like the LEGO City Coast Guard series offer larger, more detailed boats but lack the unique spy theme. River Heist stands out for its distinctive design and the Agents theme's focus on action and adventure.

3 Minifigures Included

Dyna-Mite

4 parts

B+

Agent Fuse with Body Armor

The set includes three minifigures: Agent Fuse with body armor, Dyna-Mite, and Dollar Bill. Agent Fuse is a key character in the Agents theme, while the villains add conflict and playability to the set.

📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count: 203
Parts cataloged in this inventory: 84 unique parts, 190 pieces
Minifigures: 3

The official piece count includes the 13 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.

Tile Special 1 x ...

Part #: 2412b 3× Dark Bluish Gray

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Part #: 2412b 4× Light Bluish Gray

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Part #: 2540 6× Black

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Part #: 2555 1× Light Bluish Gray

Antenna 8H Whip

Part #: 2569 1× Black

Plate Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 2654 5× Blue

Technic Pin with ...

Part #: 2780 10× Black

Lever Small Base ...

Part #: 298c02 1× Light Bluish Gray

Brick 2 x 3

Part #: 3002 1× Medium Blue

Handlebars

Part #: 30031 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 1× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 3× Black

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 2 x 3

Part #: 3021 2× Orange

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 2× Black

Part #: 3024 1× Dark Bluish Gray

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Part #: 30332 1× Pearl Light Gray

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Part #: 3048c 2× Orange

Steering Wheel Sm...

Part #: 30663 2× Black

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Part #: 3068b 2× Dark Bluish Gray

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Part #: 3068b 1× Light Bluish Gray

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Part #: 3069bpr0101 1× Light Bluish Gray

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Part #: 3070b 2× Trans-Yellow

Tyre 14 x 4 Smoot...

Part #: 3139 2× Black

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 32000 4× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Plate 2 x...

Part #: 32001 1× Black

Technic Axle and ...

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Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 32013 2× Light Bluish Gray

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Part #: 32034 1× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Pin Long ...

Part #: 32054 2× Black

Technic Axle 2 No...

Part #: 32062 2× Red

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 32064b 4× Black

Technic Axle 5

Part #: 32073 1× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Bush 1/2 ...

Part #: 32123b 3× Yellow

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 32192 2× Black

Technic Gear 12 T...

Part #: 32270 4× Black

Brick 1 x 2 x 2 w...

Part #: 3245b 2× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Brick 4 x...

Part #: 32531 1× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 8

Part #: 3460 3× Black

Plate 1 x 3

Part #: 3623 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 3660 9× Orange

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 3700 1× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 3702 3× Black

Technic Axle 4

Part #: 3705 2× Black

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 2× Medium Blue

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 2× Orange

Technic Bush

Part #: 3713 4× Light Bluish Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 3794b 3× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate 2 x 6

Part #: 3795 6× Orange

Hinge Brick 1 x 4...

Part #: 3830 1× Light Bluish Gray

Hinge Brick 1 x 4...

Part #: 3831 1× Light Bluish Gray

Hinge Brick 1 x 2...

Part #: 3937 1× Black

Brick Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 3941 2× Orange

Brick Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 3941 2× Lime

Plate Round 2 x 2...

Part #: 4032a 2× Green

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 4070 1× Black

Tile Round 2 x 2 ...

Part #: 4150 2× Lime

Mudguard 2 x 4 wi...

Part #: 41854 1× Medium Blue

Technic Pin 1/2 w...

Part #: 4274 1× Blue

Technic Axle Pin ...

Part #: 43093 4× Blue

Brick Wedged, Cur...

Part #: 43713 1× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Axle 3

Part #: 4519 1× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Wedged, Cur...

Part #: 47406 2× Orange

Brick Wedged, Cur...

Part #: 47753 1× Dark Blue

Panel 1 x 2 x 1 [...

Part #: 4865a 4× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped Inve...

Part #: 4871 2× Light Bluish Gray

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Part #: 54200 2× Orange

Technic Axle Conn...

Part #: 59443 1× Light Bluish Gray

Cone 1 x 1 [Top G...

Part #: 59900 2× Red

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Part #: 60475a 1× Black

Plate 1 x 12

Part #: 60479 1× Light Bluish Gray

Equipment Hose No...

Part #: 60849 1× Metallic Gold

Brick Curved 1 x ...

Part #: 6091 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 61072 1× Pearl Light Gray

Technic Pin 1/2 w...

Part #: 61184 2× Light Bluish Gray

Hinge Brick 2 x 2...

Part #: 6134 1× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Sloped 18° ...

Part #: 61409 2× Lime

Brick Special 2 x...

Part #: 6232 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Equipment Dynamit...

Part #: 64728 1× Red

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 6541 2× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Axle 1.5 ...

Part #: 6553 2× Black

Technic Axle 3 wi...

Part #: 6587 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Tile 1 x 6 with G...

Part #: 6636 2× Dark Blue

Hinge Plate 1 x 4...

Part #: 73983 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Hose Rigid 3mm D....

Part #: 75c23 1× Pearl Dark Gray

Sticker Sheet for...

Part #: 86384 1× [No Color/Any Color]

The set includes a good selection of Technic pins and plates in black and light bluish gray, useful for MOC builders. The orange inverted slopes are also a nice addition for creating unique vehicle designs.

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💎 Notable Parts

Orange Slope Inverted 45° 2 x 2 [Ovoid Bottom Pin, Bar-sized Stud Holes] (9x) $1.35

Black Plate Special 1 x 2 Side Handle [Free Ends] (6x) $0.90

Blue Plate Round 2 x 2 with Rounded Bottom [Boat Stud] (5x) $0.50

Est. BrickLink Part Value

$2.75

💡 MOC Potential

🚢 Modern coast guard patrol boat

🚗 Off-road buggy

🏙 Dockside vignette with a small warehouse

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📖 Building Instructions 1

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Inventory Statistics

Unique Parts

203

Official Piece Count

190

Cataloged Inventory Pieces

Minifigures

Spare Parts

The official piece count includes the 13 parts inside the set's minifigures, which this inventory lists separately. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

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