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Prices are currently typical for this set but higher than the retail price of $149.99.
This LEGO set typically sells between $150-$285 locally. The average price is higher than the retail price of the set.
Set Facts
- The set includes scientific accessories like equipment and gas canisters.
- The model concertinas inward to reduce its length.
Regional Retail Prices (LEGO.com/Store)
Mars Exploration Rover Reviews
New Elementary
“This vehicle has 6-wheel full suspension. Aurélien Rouffiange explained how the top opens to reveal the crew quarters, “like a camper van for space”! Guess what NASA asked LEGO to include here? Toilets! (They must be LEGO Friends fans.) There's a crane for cargo and an... More elevator on the rear to get onto flatbed. Cargo cans are included, for waste or collecting samples of water, hydrogen and air.”
“The largest of the 2024 Technic Space sets is this, the 1,600-piece 42180 Mars Crew Exploration Rover. Apparently ‘Inspired by NASA Mars Rover Concepts’, 42180 is a huge six-wheel tow-truck/mobile laboratory arrangement, complete with a rotating and lifting crane, pendular... More suspension, working steering, and a body that can expand or condense for… er, space reasons.”
Subtheme Analysis
Community Stats
Mars Exploration Rover currently ranks #4 out of the top most owned sets in Technic Space.
About Technic Space
TECHNIC is one of The LEGO Company's main lines based on creating detailed model machines and mechanical toys with specialized beams, axles, gears and connectors and primarily designed for older children and adults. The theme was first introduced as the Expert Builder series in 1977, but was officially renamed as TECHNIC in 1984. TECHNIC is still an active theme, and is one of the longest running themes in LEGO history. While most TECHNIC sets are vehicles that use pieces to mimic real vehicles, such as engine pieces, suspension, pneumatic, and transmission pieces, the TECHNIC parts have been used by various other System themes as well as LEGO Mindstorms.
Space curently consists of 4 sets, all released this year.
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Inspire kids to learn more about missions to Mars with the LEGO® Technic™ Mars Crew Exploration Rover playset (42180) for boys and girls aged 11+ who love space toys. This detailed Mars Rover toy set is packed with realistic features for young explorers. The model expands to reveal the truck bed, and kids can test out the suspension as they steer the rover into position. Next, they can use the crane to lift the robot rover, tools and fuel reactor. The crew’s living quarters include seating, a shower, toilet, treadmill and fridge. There’s an elevator function, plus recycling and sample containers and gas and water canisters.
This set features a special space air-lock element so kids can connect other compatible space-themed LEGO sets (sold separately) for even more space adventures. Kids enjoy an intuitive building adventure with the LEGO Builder app, where they can zoom in and rotate models in 3D, save sets and track their progress.
Mars Rover toy for boys and girls aged...
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