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VTOL Heavy Cargo Spaceship LT81 Reviews
“This futuristic spaceship adds a dash of science fiction to your space collection with a nicely crafted cargo transport ship. Taking on missions to distant planets with this set comes in at 1,365 pieces, with the ship measuring 20" long and 18.5" wide. Young and old space... More travelers will be able to rotate the engines for lift-off or extend and retract the landing gear for flight. LEGO even included a claw to allow the crew to grab the cargo pod that has its own mini space rover. Space exploration has never looked better, and these new space themed LEGO Technic sets are incredibly detailed and will enhance any space collection.”
“Looking like some sort of spacey Bell-Boeing Osprey, the LT81 features pivoting engines to enable vertical flight, controlled via a mechanical cog, whilst another deploys the landing gear. A container and a remotely operable vehicle are included, which can be plucked from... More the martian surface via a fuselage-mounted hook system. It also appears that the container from 42181 is able to be connected to the those included within the 42178 and 42180 sets, combining to build something no doubt very spacey indeed.”
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VTOL Heavy Cargo Spaceship LT81 currently ranks #3 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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Space enthusiasts can enjoy a build to remember with the LEGO® Technic™ VTOL Heavy Cargo Spaceship LT81 (42181) for kids aged 10+ who love space plane toys. This futuristic spaceship vehicle toy model has lots to ignite curiosity as kids play out exciting cargo transport missions on distant planets.
The set is packed with cool features including gears that rotate the engines, extend and retract the landing gear and lower the claw to grab the cargo pod loaded with a mini space rover. There’s even a handle on top so young space fans can swoop this futuristic spaceship around the room as they play.
To take space adventures to the next dimension, this set also includes a special space air-lock element to connect to other compatible space-themed LEGO playsets (sold separately). And with the LEGO Builder App, kids can zoom in and rotate models in 3D as they build, save sets and track their progress.
Build a futuristic cargo spaceship – Young space fans aged 10+ have lots to...
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