Category: LEGO Technic (Page 13 of 34)

Next month, LEGO will be releasing some new flagship LEGO Technic sets and the first one I want to take a look at is the Heavy-Duty Tow Truck (42128). The set has 2,017 pieces and will retail for $149.99. I will preface this review by saying that I do not do Technic that much but I’ll try my best to cover the main parts of the set.

There are numbered bags to four as well as separate bags for some of the Technic beams and rubber tubes. For such a large amount of parts in the set, I’m surprised LEGO packed all the parts in only four sets of bags. Also included is one large instruction book as well as a decent sized sticker sheet.

Build

The first set of bags are used for the frame of the Tow Truck. Here, you’ll find the main gear mechanism for the various features in the set. It may look complicated to non-Technic folk like me but it’ll make sense as you continue building.

As we move to the second set of bags, we are focusing on the middle and back of the truck, mainly the wheel lift arm and the rotating boom. The lift arm uses a piston to move the arm up and down using the pump right behind the cab. You can lift the whole rig up by turning the front-left gear on the left side of the truck.

The base of the boom attaches to the gear mechanism that we’ve built in the first … Continue

LEGO has revealed two new LEGO Technic sets that will be available starting on August 1. First is the Heavy-duty Tow Truck which has 2,017 pieces and retails for $149.99. The other set is the 4×4 Mercedes-Benz Zetros Trial Truck which has 2,110 pieces and retails for $299.99. The tow truck has like of features like pneumatic functions while the Zetros can be controlled with the LEGO Technic CONTROL+ app.

Heavy-duty Tow Truck (42128)

When it comes to rescuing stranded vehicles, this LEGO® Technic™ Heavy-duty Tow Truck takes any job in its stride. Take your time building this mighty truck then check out all its neat features and classic design details. With realistic pneumatic and mechanical functions, this model is the perfect way to experience the power of a classic tow truck.

Open up the world of engineering with this LEGO® Technic™ Heavy-duty Tow Truck (42128) model. Packed with details, it’s a great tribute to the world’s best-loved tow trucks. Check out its authentic grille, air filters, lights, tailpipe, and fresh color scheme. Then explore all the pneumatic and mechanical functions that make this model so realistic. A construction toy packed with working functions. This tow truck toy with crane is filled with impressive features. Open the hood to see the 6-cylinder inline engine with moving pistons. Steer by rotating the pin on the roof. Activate the crane, pump up the boom, pull out the winch and extend the outriggers. And for the first time in LEGO Technic history, this vehicle has a lifting axle to

Walmart has released official images and product details for the new LEGO Technic Ford F-150 Raptor (42126). The set has 1,379 pieces and will retail for $99.99.

In production since 1948, the Ford F-Series is an enduring symbol of quality and functionality. Now you can pay tribute to the ‘workhorse’ of the pickup world as you recreate all the details of Ford’s 2021 F-150 pickup truck with this LEGO Technic Ford F-150 Raptor (42126) building set. As well as providing an immersive LEGO building challenge for adults, this set makes a perfect gift for yourself or anyone who loves the Ford F-Series. There are 4 opening doors, so you can easily admire the interior, along with an opening hood and truck bed. After spending quality time on this project, you can place your collectible model on display to celebrate your passion for pickups. Explore the world of engineering LEGO Technic sets feature true-to-life movement and mechanisms that let LEGO builders explore engineering concepts in an approachable and realistic way.

• Pay tribute to the ‘workhorse’ of pickup trucks as you build the LEGO Technic Ford F-150 Raptor 42126
• Enjoy an immersive LEGO Technic building project that’s perfect for adults, then explore the pickup truck model’s many features and functions
• Authentic details, inspired by the real Ford F-150 Raptor pickup truck, include the model’s V6 engine with moving pistons, plus suspension on all wheels
• Check out the realistic interior details, plus 4 opening doors, an opening hood and truck bed
• After completing the