This is another cool set that I've wanted since 2012 when I came out of my dark age. 

 

Set 7780 : The Batboat: Hunt for Killer Croc was part of the Batman 1 theme (2006-2008).  The set consists of 2 minifigures (Killer Croc and black / gray Batman), the Batboat (more like a swamp hovercraft), Croc's speedboat and jet-ski for Bats.  Both small vehicles can connect to the Batboat independently.

 

It retailed for $19.99 in 2006 with 188 elements.  It can be bought used for between $75 and $130 depending on condition and completeness.  Most eBay auctions are missing something when listed (manual, Killer Croc, stickers, etc...).  Like most Batman 1 sets, many dark grays and blacks are used.  Thus, following building steps in the manual and online PDF can be hard due to the dark tones used in the booklet.

 

Bricklink element inventory link :   http://www.bricklink.com/catalogItemInv.asp?S=7780-1

- The Killer Croc minifig and the 2 croc printed wedges (used on his speedboat) are exclusive to this set. As of July 2014, Killer Croc is only 1 of 2 original miniftgs not refresh yet from the Batman 1 theme (Alfred being the other).  This version of Batman was included in 2 other sets.  According to Bricklink's last 6 month of sales, new condition Batman average $18.50 while Killer Croc is $26.26 averaged. The lower than expected price of Croc is due to over 120 $20 sales during the last 2 months.  The lowest priced new Croc currently available are $37 (100 of them).  The latter 2 sentences might explain why I usually see many eBay 7780 auctions are "Croc-less".

 

 

My previous build threads.

7780: The Batboat: Hunt for Killer Croc :

http://www.brickpick...-croc-batman-1/

7782 The Batwing: The Joker's Aerial Assault :

http://www.brickpick...arison-to-6863/

 

7786: The Batcopter: The Chase for Scarecrow :

 

http://www.brickpick...-for-scarecrow/

 

10123: Star Wars Cloud City :

 

http://www.brickpick...ars-cloud-city/

 

10173: Holiday Train :

http://www.brickpick...-holiday-train/

 

10179 UCS Millennium Falcon :

 

http://www.brickpick...lennium-falcon/

 

10226 Sopwith Camel :

 

http://www.brickpick...-sopwith-camel/

 

10181 Eiffel Tower :

 

http://www.brickpick...l-tower-advice/

 

10194 Emerald Night train :

 

http://www.brickpick...-emerald-night/

 

10196  Grand Carousel  :

http://community.brickpicker.com/topic/13647-building-10196-grand-carousel/

 

10225 UCS R2D2 :

http://www.brickpick...0225-ucs-r2-d2/

 

75059 UCS Sandcrawler :

 

http://www.brickpick...59-sandcrawler/

 

21021 Architecture Marina Bay Sands

http://www.brickpick...rina-bay-sands/

 

21108 Ghostbusters Ecto-1 :

http://www.brickpick...busters-ecto-1/

Killer Croc and the speed boat :
















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That Crocboat looks like early Chima to me. Ha. Well here is another set I was hoping to see you review.

Batman and the Jet-Ski

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That Crocboat looks like early Chima to me. Ha. Well here is another set I was hoping to see you review.

FOR CHIMA !

Actually, the Croc Swamp Hideout would be perfect for Killer Croc

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I do like the Batman 1 boxes. Nice slightly embossed front artwork / design.  Like many pre-2010 manuals, alternate builds are pictured at the back of the last manual.

 

notice how more contrast is needed for dark bley bricks from blacks.









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FOR CHIMA !

Dang, now I really want to build my Chima sets like right now.

 

Actually, the Croc Swamp Hideout would be perfect for Killer Croc

True that.

 

I do like the Batman 1 boxes. Nice slightly embossed front artwork / design. Like many pre-2010 manuals, alternate builds are pictured at the back of the last manual.

I do remember the nice boxes and I kind of miss having alternate builds in the back of the manual even if I never actually built them. Although I do recall putting together the lightsaber thingy you could build from the original X-Wing Starfighter back in the day. I tried swinging it around a bit and the thing fell apart in my hands. Definitely could have used some Technic axles through the middle.

Batboat :

 

Simple yet elegant design.  Very Tim Tim Burton-like. side view

 

top view

 

rear

 

front.

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Pictures of the Swamp boat attached to the Batboat

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Nice little set! I picked one up in a used lot and brick linked the few missing pieces. Unfortunately, no Killer Croc. I can't decide whether to keep it or sell it. If I sell, I don't think I'd buy Killer Croc. If I keep it, I would want to buy him. I have a big problem buying bulk lots - I end up wanting to keep them all!

Nice little set! I picked one up in a used lot and brick linked the few missing pieces. Unfortunately, no Killer Croc. I can't decide whether to keep it or sell it. If I sell, I don't think I'd buy Killer Croc. If I keep it, I would want to buy him. I have a big problem buying bulk lots - I end up wanting to keep them all!

The set in my pics are of my 2nd 7880. I couldn't pass this one up since it had the box and unused stickers. My other set doesn't have the box and I needed to purchase the stickers and manual separately. I'll end up selling one of these to pay for a 7886 Harley Quinn's Hammer Truck.

Too bad you missed the bricklink blowout of new $20 Killer Crocs. Have you checked if more $20 ones were listed?

Personally, I would keep the set. It's a great little one. Too bad Lego didn't include one or two crocs with it like with the Bad Cop set ;)

Pictures of the Swamp boat attached to the Batboat

 

 

The swamp boat is one of my favorites.