Tag: LEGO Technic

The year 2022 is soon to go into its final stretch of four months. While there are still more LEGO sets due to come out at this time, LEGO’s started hinting about the future. At least, set numbers and even set names for 2023 releases have started circulating online. Case in point, Promobricks.de has some news on possible LEGO Technic sets for next year. Interestingly, this includes on Technic set that was supposed to launch this 2022. The new word is that the Liebherr LR 1300 (42146) epic is now a 2023 release. Anyway, here’s what to expect for the Technic line come next year.

• Liebherr LR 1300 (42146)
• Dump Truck (42147)
• Snowcat (42148)
• Monster Jam Dragon (42149)
• Monster Jam Monster Mutt Dalmatian (42150)
• Bugatti Bolide (42151)
• Firefighter Plane (42152)
• NASCAR Next Gen Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 (42153)
• 2022 Ford GT (42154)
• The Batman Batcycle (42155)
• Peugeot 9X8 Hypercar (42156)

One notable entry for LEGO Technic 2023 is the Batcycle (42155). Apparently, it’ll be the same vehicle from DC-Warner Bros.’ “The Batman” which premiered this past March. And we’ll be getting another blue Bugatti beauty for Technic, a worthy successor to the Chiron (42083). Maybe we’ll get a life-sized version of it too? Who knows. As for the above listed Technic sets, we’ll have to wait until later this year at the earliest for more details.

Some LEGO collectors surely wait for upcoming sets to be featured with official product listings on the LEGO.com Shop. There’s nothing quite like the finality of those entries with detailed info, specs and product blurbs. Granted, these reveals aren’t instantaneous. Sometimes third-party retailers list their new LEGO items first. Or maybe we just get images on social media. LEGO’s done that too, like with two of their upcoming Technic sets now. Where to find these teaser pictures? As The Brick Fan has it, they’re on the LEGO.com Kids website. And they’re both quite mind-blowingly awesome.

These images and more can be seen in preview listings for LEGO Technic in LEGO.com for Kids. There are no box photos yet. But we do get cool action visuals of the Material Handler (42144) and Airbus H175 Rescue Helicopter (42145). And because they’re built in the LEGO Technic system, one can’t help but gush at how “real” they look.

You probably agree after seeing these pictures too. Now the wait for their product listings on the main LEGO.com site feels a bit more cliff-hanging. Thankfully these upcoming LEGO Technic sets are earmarked for summer this year. We’ll probably get more official word soon enough.

Right as January came to an end, we’ve been seeing a flood of details for upcoming LEGO sets. Among the fairly recent online product listings are the first items for LEGO Technic this 2022, due in March. Some of these Technic sets got the spotlight in the late 2021 LEGO product catalog. We have however seen rumors of these sets (number and name) as early as September–October last year. And some of those sets have yet to be officially revealed. That’s true of one Technic set until this past weekend, after a LEGO teaser on social media according to Promobricks.

Under wraps… but not for much longer! Soon we’ll reveal the LEGO Technic @McLarenF1! 🤩#McLaren #LEGOTechnic #F1 pic.twitter.com/gnVTnTSF7b

— LEGO (@LEGO_Group) February 4, 2022

LEGO’s Twitter page posted an image of two vehicles covered in canvas Friday last week. From the contours of both and the size of one, they’re obviously a Formula-1 racecar and its Technic counterpart. Now LEGO confirms in a product listing that this is Technic set 42141, the McLaren Formula 1 Race Car. To be precise, this is the MCL36 F1 racer that McLaren will be unveiling this Friday, February 11. It’s fitting that the Technic version will launch the month following the real thing’s unveiling. Expect the Technic McLaren F1 Racecar (42141) in March 1 alongside the other Technic 2022 sets. Here’re the details:

McLaren Formula 1 Race Car (42141)

Age 18+ | 1,432 pieces | $179.99 | coming March 1

• A build for Formula 1™ fans – Construct a detailed model replica of McLaren’s 2022 F1 car with this LEGO® Technic™ McLaren Formula 1 Race Car (42141) building set for adults
• A close collaboration – The LEGO® designers worked closely with the team at McLaren Racing, with both sets of experts developing their version of the car at the same time for the 2022 race season
• Modelled on the real car – Includes features like the V6 cylinder engine with moving pistons, steering, suspension and differential for precision cornering

Over the past weekend and into this week, LEGO has been busy adding product listings for upcoming sets. We’ve already covered some of these for the Speed Champions theme. Now, we have official listings for several LEGO Technic sets first viewed in LEGO’s 2022 catalogs late last year. The most recent updates on these products before LEGO’s own came from German retailer JB Spielwaren. We caught up on some of those listings too for the Creator 3-in-1 sub-line. But now, we can share online details on these LEGO Technic sets as shared by Brick Fanatics. So let’s check them out:

Telehandler (42133)

Age 7+ | 143 pieces | $12.99 | coming March 1

• A treat for kids – Construction fans can enjoy time building and playing with this LEGO® Technic™ Telehandler 42133 toy for kids
• Authentic features – The Telehandler model includes realistic details like the steering, lifting arm and tilting forks
• Includes a pallet accessory – Kids can create role-play adventures using the Telehandler to lift and move the pallet
• A 2-in-1 build – The Telehandler model rebuilds into a Tow Truck toy with steering and a lifting crane arm, letting kids enjoy even more construction-site role play

John Deere 9620R 4WD Tractor (42136)

Age 8+ | 390 pieces | $29.99 | coming March 1

• Design collaboration – The LEGO® designers worked closely with John Deere to create a toy tractor model packed with realistic features and accurate design details
• Packed with authentic functions – Inspired by a real tractor, this LEGO® Technic™ toy version features steering, a driver’s cab with a turning seat, and a tipping trailer
• Tipping trailer for role play – The toy trailer tips so kids can move loads with their tractor. The trailer’s all-terrain wheels let it travel over different surfaces as kids play
• Articulated steering – With articulated steering, this John Deere tractor toy for kids is inspired by the movement of a real tractor

All-Terrain Vehicle (42139)

Age 10+ | 764 pieces | $79.99

• Learn through play – Kids can explore engineering concepts as they build this LEGO® Technic™ All-Terrain Vehicle 42139
• Realistic features – This vehicle is the first 6-wheeled ATV from LEGO® Technic™ and comes with lots of authentic features, like the engine with moving pistons and 2-shift (+ neutral) gearbox
• True-to-life action – Check out the winch and the tipping cargo bed, just like the ones on a real ATV
• ATV accessories – This construction set comes with a toy chainsaw and 20 small log pieces that connect to make larger logs, ready for the ATV to transport

App-Controlled Transformation Vehicle (42140)

Age 9+| 772 pieces | $139.99 | coming March 1

• 2-in-1 fun – Build the first flip vehicle in LEGO® Technic™ history with this LEGO Technic App-Controlled Transformation Vehicle (42140) set, featuring a tracked racer and tracked exploration vehicle
• See the model flip! – The vehicle flips over when it hits a wall or can be flipped by hand to reveal the brightly colored tracked racer on one side and an orange exploration truck on the other side
• CONTROL+ App – Kids can use the app to steer the vehicle, complete fun challenges and see driver stats. The app automatically switches screens to match the vehicle when the model flips

These LEGO Technic sets will all launch March 1.

There have been so many new upcoming LEGO sets revealed in the German product catalog from last week. Said catalog, first shared online by German LEGO news source Stonewars, featured the 2022 offerings from various theme lines. We featured “Harry Potter,” LEGO City and Ninjago sets from there, and that was just a portion.  Upcoming products for LEGO Technic were included too. Now, as the LEGO catalog becomes available elsewhere in Europe, even more reveals have popped up. The edition of that catalog for Hungary for example, puts another LEGO Technic set in the spotlight.

Still from Stonewars, we have word of the LEGO Technic John Deere 9620R 4WD Tractor (42136). As stated earlier, word of this set (banner image) came from the Hungarian version of that European-release LEGO catalog. Apparently it shares the same March 2022 release as the other recently-revealed Technic sets. Not much else is known about the set. Apparently however, its steering wheel piece is in tan, a color it never had before. It also fits right in design-wise with the rest of the early 2022 LEGO Technic product launches. We’ll do a late enumeration of these other ones from the German catalog last week below:

2-in-1 Tele-Handler (42133)

€9.99/$11.29

All-Terrain Vehicle (42139)

€74.99/$84.71

App-Controlled Transformation Car (42140)

€129.99/$146.85

All $ prices are our direct conversions.

This past weekend saw plenty of LEGO sets being announced as launching in the coming New Year. Among the reveals is the first batch of releases for the LEGO Technic theme line in 2022. All the Technic sets in this bunch were of the more affordable price range for younger builders. They featured 2-in-1 builds, pull-back action and even 2-in-1 pull-back action at the same time. But if older LEGO Technic collectors think they can skip the January 1 product launches, then they haven’t seen this. An appropriately high-priced, highly-detailed set is now officially listed according to The Brick Fan.

Motorcycle-riding LEGO fans may now marvel at the Technic BMW M 1000 RR set (42130). At 1:5-scale from the real thing, this brick-built racing motorcycle has the mind-blowing mechanical details only LEGO Technic gets. Who can resist building a functional 3-speed-plus-neutral gearbox and making it go. Technic gearheads better not miss this on January 1^st.

BMW M 1000 RR (42130)

1,920 pieces | $299.99 | coming January 1, 2022

Developed in sports racing and perfected for the road, the BMW M 1000 RR has captured the hearts of motorsport and motorcycle fans. Now you can enjoy a mindful build crafting your own LEGO® Technic™ model version (42130) of the ultimate motorcycle.

• A building set for adults – Start your creative engine with this rewarding build. The LEGO® Technic™ BMW M 1000 RR (42130) model kit is the perfect set for adults looking for a hands-on project
• Packed with features – Explore the authentic details in this 1:5 scale model, including the 3-speed (+ neutral) gearbox, steering, front and rear suspension, chain transmission and 4-piston engine
• Stylish good looks – Admire the red, white and blue color scheme and iconic BMW branding. From the tires to the windshield, no detail has been overlooked in this model version
• Stunning BMW gift – Any motorcycle lover would love to receive this impressive model kit. Designed especially for adults, it offers an immersive project with a stylish display piece to enjoy
• 1:5 scale – This premium model (dimensions don’t include display stand) measures over 10 in. (27 cm) high, 17 in. (45 cm) long and 6 in. (17 cm) wide