Hydroplane Racer

Hydroplane Racer (42045-1) is a set in the Technic theme, released in 2016. It has 180 pieces.

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Number:42045-1
Released:2016
Pieces:180
Box size:26.2 × 14.1 × 4.8 cm
Box weight:294.8 g
Theme:Technic

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Over the last 30 days the lowest shop price recorded for this set was 63.39 USD, taken from 30 days with a price on record.

Since 10/6/2026 the lowest shop price has fallen from 64.18 USD to 63.66 USD, by 1 % (based on 30 days with a price on record).

Product details

Number: 42045-1
Name: Hydroplane Racer
Theme: Technic
Released: 2016
Launched: December 2015 in the United States
Retired: December 2017 in the United States
Pieces: 180
RRP: ≈ 17.79 USD (24.99 CAD) (Canada)≈ 16.84 USD (14.99 EUR) (Germany)≈ 18.02 USD (69.99 PLN) (PL)≈ 20.09 USD (14.99 GBP) (United Kingdom)19.99 USD (United States)
Price per piece: ≈ 0.099 USD (0.139 CAD) (Canada)≈ 0.094 USD (0.083 EUR) (Germany)≈ 0.100 USD (0.389 PLN) (PL)≈ 0.112 USD (0.083 GBP) (United Kingdom)0.111 USD (United States)
Best price (30 days): 63.39 USD
Price per piece (best offer): 0.354 USD

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Pricing

Best price ever≈ 63.39 USD (56.95 EUR) Advertising Sealed · gross · idee+spiel · seen 10/29/2026 Not compared yet, no exchange rate: 47 in other currencies

Current best offer≈ 63.66 USD (56.95 EUR) Advertising Sealed · gross · idee+spiel · seen 11/3/2026

Price history

Lowest shop price now63.66 USD
Lowest ever 63.39 USD

Each day's lowest price among the shops' current offers, including VAT. A price in another currency is converted at the ECB reference rate of its day.

Monthly lows as a table

Month	Lowest price
November 2026	63.62 USD
October 2026	63.39 USD

≈ marks a price converted into this currency at the ECB reference rate of its own date — a reference indication, not a tradeable rate. The price as observed follows in brackets.

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idee+spiel Sealed · gross · seen 11/3/2026

≈ 63.66 USD (56.95 EUR)

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Data in Brief Sealed · gross · sold 3/1/2023

160.00 PLN

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Canada ≈ 17.79 USD (24.99 CAD) unknown tax basis Available 12/2/2015 to 12/8/2017.Recorded by BrickDb since 10/2/2026

Germany ≈ 16.84 USD (14.99 EUR) gross Available 12/27/2015 to 11/20/2017.Recorded by BrickDb since 10/2/2026

PL ≈ 18.02 USD (69.99 PLN) gross No availability dates published.Recorded by BrickDb since 10/21/2026

United Kingdom ≈ 20.09 USD (14.99 GBP) gross Available 12/26/2015 to 11/20/2017.Recorded by BrickDb since 10/2/2026

United States 19.99 USD net Available 12/2/2015 to 12/8/2017.Recorded by BrickDb since 10/2/2026

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Building instructions

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Parts in this set

64 inventory lines

Catalogue image of the part Technic Gear 8 Tooth [Reinforced]

Technic Gear 8 Tooth [Reinforced] 10928· Dark Bluish Gray

×1

Catalogue image of the part Technic Axle 5 with Stop

Technic Axle 5 with Stop 15462· Dark Tan

×1

Catalogue image of the part Technic Axle Pin 3L with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and 2L Axle

Technic Axle Pin 3L with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and 2L Axle 18651· Black

×1

Catalogue image of the part Technic Panel Curved 3 x 13

Technic Panel Curved 3 x 13 18944· Blue

×1

Catalogue image of the part Technic Panel Curved and Bent 6 x 3

Technic Panel Curved and Bent 6 x 3 24116· Blue

×2

Catalogue image of the part Sticker Sheet for Set 42045-1

Sticker Sheet for Set 42045-1 24732· [No Color/Any Color]

×1

Catalogue image of the part Plate Round 2 x 2 with Rounded Bottom [Boat Stud]

Plate Round 2 x 2 with Rounded Bottom [Boat Stud] 2654· Blue

×2

Catalogue image of the part Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots

Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots 2780· Black

×30

Catalogue image of the part Technic Wedge Belt Wheel Tire

Technic Wedge Belt Wheel Tire 2815· Black

×2

Catalogue image of the part Technic Engine Cylinder without Side Slots, with Bottom Slots

Technic Engine Cylinder without Side Slots, with Bottom Slots 2850b· Light Bluish Gray

×4

Catalogue image of the part Technic Engine Piston Round

Technic Engine Piston Round 2851· Yellow

×4

Catalogue image of the part Technic Engine Connecting Rod

Technic Engine Connecting Rod 2852· Light Bluish Gray

×4

Catalogue image of the part Technic Engine Crankshaft

Technic Engine Crankshaft 2853· Yellow

×2

Catalogue image of the part Technic Engine Crankshaft Center

Technic Engine Crankshaft Center 2854· Tan

×3

Catalogue image of the part Technic Brick 1 x 2 [2 Pin Holes]

Technic Brick 1 x 2 [2 Pin Holes] 32000· Black

×2

Catalogue image of the part Technic Pin 3/4

Technic Pin 3/4 32002· Tan

×1

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