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VTOL Heavy Cargo Spaceship LT81

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.

Details

Title
VTOL Heavy Cargo Spaceship LT81
Number
# 42181
Parts
1389
Age
10+
Released
2024
Theme
Build instructions

Parts

There are 178 different parts with a total quantity of 1365.

Standard parts (178 unique parts - Total quantity of 1365)

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Price information

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€ 79.90
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€ 0.07 per steen
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€ 0.07 per steen

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Features

Build a futuristic cargo spaceship – Young space fans aged 10+ have lots to explore as they build and play with this LEGO® Technic™ VTOL Heavy Cargo Spaceship LT81 space plane toy set

Vertical takeoff and landing gear – Kids can deploy and retract the landing gear as they explore the possibilities and challenges of living and working on different planets through imaginative play

Transport the cargo – Includes a mini space rover that can be loaded into the cargo pod and slung under the spaceship using the extending claw

Grab handle and rotating engines – Young space explorers can grab the handle, rotate the engines, and marvel at the self-leveling cockpit as they play out different flying maneuvers

A spaced-themed toy – Makes a fun gift idea for kids aged 10 and up who are interested in space travel and futuristic plane toys

Air-lock element – Comes with a special space air-lock element so kids can connect this model to other compatible space-themed LEGO® sets (sold separately) for even more space travel adventures

An introduction to engineering – LEGO® Technic™ sets feature realistic movement and mechanisms that introduce LEGO builders to the universe of engineering in an approachable and realistic way

Dimensions – This 1,365-piece set includes a spaceship measuring over 7 in. (19 cm) high, 20 in. (52 cm) long and 18.5 in. (47 cm) wide

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