Best LEGO Technic Sets Buying Guide: Welcome to Technika’s round-up of the top LEGO Technic Sets you can buy in 2019. This buying guide is the result of many days of building and playing with Technic sets, reading thousands of user reviews, crowdsourced opinions and owner ratings, our personal experience, and more. From robots, race cars, trucks to LEGO STEM toys, find the perfect LEGO Technic for kids, teenagers and adults.
THE LEGO TECHNIC STORY
In 1977 a team of designers working at LEGO had a vision. They have been dreaming of bigger and more technically advanced LEGO models. For that to happen they needed a new building system. They came up with a system that offered a completely different building experience that included axles, gears, beams, and connectors. Pneumatics and motors have been introduced soon after. They introduced it as the Expert Builder Series in 1977 and called it Technical Sets. It was renamed Technic in 1982. For over 40 years LEGO Technic has been challenging builders with amazing models from race cars, planes, cranes to incredible machines. LEGO Technic provides endless challenges for experienced LEGO builders. Start building advanced, real-life functions like gearboxes and steering systems and have endless hours of fun!
Best LEGO Technic Race Cars 2019
- LEGO Technic Bugatti Chiron Race Car Set 42083
- LEGO Porsche 911 RSR Race Car Set 42096
- LEGO Technic Porsche 911 GT3 RS 42056
- LEGO Technic RC Tracked Racer 42065
- LEGO Technic Rally Car 42077
- LEGO Technic Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Race Car Set 42093
- LEGO Technic 24 Hours Race Car Set 42039
- LEGO Technic Remote-Controlled Stunt Racer 42095
- The perfect gift for car lovers and future engineers! Build and experience a quintessential collectible sports car – the LEGO Technic Bugatti Chiron! Developed in partnership with Bugatti Automobiles S.A.S, this set is a faithful recreation of the real car!
- The Bugatti advanced model car build is created with 3599 pieces and features a classic duo-tone blue color scheme. This set is the perfect addition to any adult or teen's car collection and can be played with or used for display.
- This 1:8 scale Bugatti Chiron race car model features an active rear wing, 8-speed gearbox with paddle gear shift, W16 engine, steering wheel, suspension and spoked rims and comes in luxurious box packaging with a collector's booklet.
- The LEGO Technic Bugatti Chiron model car building kit can be built together with all LEGO Technic sets and LEGO bricks for creative construction and extended play.
- Build and explore the LEGO Technic Porsche 911 RSR—an icon of innovative engineering and design!
- Exclusive LEGO Technic replica of the Porsche 911 RSR race car
- Realistic details include aerodynamic bodywork, black spoked rims, working differential, working steering, independent suspension and a six-cylinder boxer engine with moving pistons
- Features authentically designed aerodynamic bodywork, adjustable rear spoiler, headlights and taillights, red suspension springs, original-design rims with RS emblem
- Features authentically designed aerodynamic bodywork, adjustable rear spoiler, headlights and taillights, red suspension springs, original-design rims with RS emblem
- Includes a collection of authentic stickers
- Includes a special full-color collector’s book including the history of LEGO Technic and Porsche GT cars, plus comprehensive building instructions
- Build a fully motorized, remote-controlled LEGO Technic RC Tracked Racer that drives forward or backward, left or right, and makes 360° turns while driving over large obstacles with ease!
- Includes 2 LEGO Power Functions medium motors, receiver, battery box, remote control, and includes uniquely decorated LEGO Technic 40th anniversary brick
- 2-in-1 model: Rebuild it into an RC Off-Road Truck
- LEGO Technic building toys are compatible with other LEGO construction sets for creative building
- Features working steering and suspension, large rear spoiler, 6-spoke red Rims with low-profile tires, detailed Grill, opening hood, 2-fan engine cooling system, opening rear hatch, V6 engine
- This LEGO Technic advanced building set is designed to provide an immersive and rewarding building experience
- 2-in-1 model: rebuilds into a Buggy
- Build and experience an iconic supercar—the LEGO Technic Chevrolet Corvette ZR1!
- 2-in-1 LEGO Technic set: rebuilds into a Hot Rod replica model
- This collectible car model features a large rear wing, 4 tailpipes, black spoked rims with low-profile tires, working steering and visible moving V8 pistons
- Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 measures over 3” (8cm) high, 11” (29cm) long and 4” (12cm) wide; Hot Rod measures over 3” (8cm) high, 9” (23cm) long and 4” (12cm) wide; 579 pieces – For boys and girls aged 9+ and for fans and big kids of all ages
- LEGO Technic 24 Hours Race Car 42039
- Spanish (Publication Language)
- Build a LEGO Technic Remote-Controlled Stunt Racer to traverse rough terrain and pull high-speed wheelies, turns and spins!
- This 2-in-1 remote-controlled tracked vehicle rebuilds into a Remote-Controlled Racer
- Remote-Controlled Stunt Racer measures over 6” (17cm) high, 8” (22cm) long and 5” (15cm) wide; Remote-Controlled Racer measures over 4” (12cm) high, 7” (20cm) long and 7” (19cm) wide
- 324 pieces – For boys and girls aged 9+ and for fans and big kids of all ages
Best LEGO Technic Trucks 2019
- LEGO Technic Land Rover Defender 42110
- LEGO Technic Mack Anthem Truck Set 42078
- LEGO Technic Mercedes-Benz Arocs Truck Set 3245 42043
- LEGO Technic 6 x 6 All Terrain Tow Truck Set 42070
- LEGO Technic 42038 Arctic Truck Set
- LEGO Technic 42008 Service Truck Set
- LEGO Technic 8110 Unimog U400 Truck Set
- Fans of LEGO Technic sets and land Rover vehicles will enjoy an immersive and rewarding building experience with this highly authentic LEGO Technic land Rover defender replica, packed with realistic features and functions.
- This collectible model of the quintessential 2019 land Rover defender really captures the vehicle’s level of refinement with its clean, modern lines and sculpted surfaces, making it a great display piece for the home or office.
- Developed in partnership with land Rover, this building toy has working steering, 4-speed sequential gearbox, all wheel drive with 3 differentials, independent suspension, detailed in-line 6-cylinder engine and a working winch.
- Cabin features a detailed dashboard, working steering wheel, gear section with 2 levers for engaging high or low gear ratios and a selector for changing gear, Plus forward-folding seats for visual access to the gearbox.
- Kids will love building a replica of a Mack Anthem truck with authentically designed bodywork, front-axle steering, and rear-wheel drive. Roleplay scenarios from real life with this detailed truck toy that encourages engineering interests in kids!
- This 2-in-1 LEGO Technic truck toy rebuilds into a replica of the iconic Mack LR garbage truck and is built with 2595 pieces.
- The Mack Anthem truck and trailer with crane boom features a 6 cylinder straight engine with moving pistons and a detailed driver’s cab. The set can also be rebuilt into a detailed replica of the iconic Mack LR garbage truck.
- The LEGO Technic Mack Anthem building kit can be built together with all LEGO Technic sets and LEGO bricks for creative construction and extended play.
- Build one of two fully-featured Mercedes-Benz construction vehicles with one of the largest LEGO Technic sets ever!
- Includes large motor and new advanced pneumatic system
- LEGO Technic building toys are compatible with all LEGO construction sets for creative building
- The Arcos 3245 is over 12” high, 21” long and 5” wide
- Features 2 LEGO Power Functions motors, battery box, receiver and remote for Remote-controlled functions including drive, front steering, extendable outriggers and a working crane and winch
- A uniquely decorated LEGO Technic 40th Anniversary brick is included with this model
- 2-in-1 model: rebuilds into a Research Explorer Vehicle
- Features sophisticated independent suspension mechanism, working crane arm with winch, hook and cargo, 4 huge crawler tracks, working front steering
- 2-in-1 model: rebuilds into a Tracked Pickup Truck
- Upgrade with the 8293 LEGO Power Functions set (not included) for working LED headlights, motorized crane and tipping cargo bed
- Arctic Truck (with crane boom lowered) measures over 6-Inch (16cm) high, 15-Inch (40cm) long and 7-Inch (18cm) wide
- Build the 2-in-1 LEGO Technic Service Truck with crane arm, outriggers
- Build the LEGO Technic Service Truck and get to the rescue
- Features LEGO Power Functions extending rear outriggers and extending wheel lift
- Also features 8 wheels, 4-wheel steering and a hydraulic element
- Take on any task with the multi-purpose Unimog U400
Best LEGO Technic Cranes 2019
- LEGO Technic 42009 Mobile Crane Set MK II
- LEGO Technic 42042 Crawler Crane Set
- LEGO Technic Rough Terrain Crane Set 42082
- Build the Mobile Crane MK II with over 2,600 pieces, 8-wheel steering
- Build the ultimate lifting machine – the Mobile Crane MK II
- LEGO Power Functions motor-powered extending outriggers, lowering feet, extending or raising crane arm
- Container truck measures over 3-Inch (10cm) high, 11-Inch (28cm) long and 3-Inch (8cm) wide
- Move gigantic loads with the LEGO technic crawler crane
- Operate the awesome crawler crane with power functions motor, versatile boom and claw mechanism, huge rugged crawler tracks and a grabber
- Features power functions motorized boom, winch, superstructure and caterpillar tracks
- Build the huge LEGO Technic Rough Terrain Crane with 1-meter extendable boom and working winch!
- 2-in-1 LEGO Technic Set: rebuilds into a Volvo Concept Hauler PEGAX
- Power up with LEGO Power Functions!
- Rough Terrain Crane measures over 39” (100cm) high, 25” (66cm) long and 10” (26cm) wide in working position, and over 10” (27cm) high, 29” (76cm) long and 7” (20cm) wide in driving position. Mobile Pile Driver measures over 9” (24cm) high, 19” (50cm) long and 7” (20cm) wide in driving position.
Best LEGO Technic Loaders 2019
- LEGO Technic Remote Controlled VOLVO L350F Wheel Loader Set 42030
- LEGO Technic Volvo Concept Wheel Loader Set ZEUX 42081
- LEGO Technic Tracked Loader Set 42094
- Remote-control replica of the powerful Volvo L350F wheel loader ; 2-in-1 model: rebuilds into a Volvo A25F articulated hauler
- Features a detailed 6-cylinder Volvo-green engine with moving pistons and fan, articulated servo steering, working lift arm and a tipping bucket
- Activate the double remote-controlled Power Functions motors for powerful, simultaneous driving and digging action, just like the real machine
- Includes LEGO Power Functions components: servo motor, XL-motor, large motor, medium motor, battery box, 2 remote controls and 2 infrared receivers
- Build the futuristic LEGO Technic Volvo Concept Wheel Loader with mapping drone, working tipper and bucket, adjustable counterbalance, 4-wheel steering, elaborate rims and heavy duty tires with this advanced builder set!
- This 2-in-1 Volvo track loader rebuilds into a Volvo Concept Hauler PEGAX
- Volvo Concept Wheel Loader ZEUX measures over 7” (18cm) high, 23” (59cm) long and 8” (21cm) wide and over 20” (51cm) long with counterbalance retracted; Volvo Concept Hauler PEGAX measures over 7” (18cm) high, 15” (40cm) long and 8” (22cm) wide and over 10” (27cm) long
- 1167 pieces – 4-wheeler STEM toy for boys and girls aged between 10 and 16 and for fans and big kids of all ages
- Build a multifunctional Tracked Loader with working boom and claw, 2-speed winch, rotatable cab and rugged ground-gripping tracks!
- This 2-in-1 LEGO Technic model rebuilds into a Tracked Dumper
- Tracked Loader measures over 6” (17cm) high, 13” (35cm) long and 5” (15cm) wide; Tracked Dumper measures over 5” (14cm) high, 9” (25cm) long and 5” (13cm) wide
- 827 pieces – For boys and girls aged 10+ and for fans and big kids of all ages
Best LEGO Technic Crawler, Forest Machine, Excavator, Adventure Vehicle, Race Jet and Ocean Explorer 2019
- LEGO Technic 4×4 Crawler 9398
- LEGO Technic Forest Machine 42080
- LEGO Technic CLAAS XERION 5000 TRAC VC 42054
- LEGO Technic Bucket Wheel Excavator Set 42055
- LEGO Technic Extreme Adventure Set 42069
- LEGO Technic Air Race Jet 42066
- LEGO Technic Ocean Explorer Set 42064
- 1225 pieces
- Build a durable Forest Machine with motorized pneumatic crane boom and grabber with this advanced building set!
- This 2-in-1 model can be rebuilt into a Log Loader; both logging equipment toys are powered up with LEGO Power Functions
- Forest Machine with boom retracted measures over 7” (18cm) high, 13” (35cm) long and 5” (13cm) wide; Log Loader measures over 6” (17cm) high, 13” (35cm) long and 5” (13cm) wide
- 1003 pieces – Forest harvester farm machine toys for boys and girls aged between 10 and 16 and for fans and big kids of all ages
- Features a LEGO power functions motor for an array of motorized functions, including a rotating cab, extendable outriggers and automated crane arm, plus huge tractor tires
- Activate the LEGO power functions to operate the crane arm and extend the outriggers
- 2-In-1 model: rebuilds into a CLAAS XERION 5000 TRAC VC with silage plow
- Claas XERION 5000 TRAC VC with crane arm lowered measures over 11-inch (30cm) high, 24-inch (61cm) long and 7-inch (18cm) wide, and over 14-inch (37cm) high with crane arm raised
- Features a LEGO power functions motor for an array of motorized functions, including forward and reverse driving, rotating bucket wheel, moving conveyor belts and rotating superstructure
- Activate the motorized conveyor belts and bucket wheel
- 2-In-1 model: rebuilds into a mobile aggregate processing plant
- Bucket wheel excavator measures over 16-inch (41cm) high, 28-inch (72cm) long and 11-inch (29cm) wide
- Features 4 high-grip tracks with working suspension, upswing doors with lowering running board function, lockable tailgate, working winch, front steering, opening hood, V8 engine with moving pistons
- A uniquely decorated LEGO Technic 40th anniversary brick is included with this 6175727
- 2-in-1 model: rebuilds into a mobile base vehicle
- Extreme adventure (with roof raised and doors open) measures over 11" (30cm) high, 17" (44cm) long and 9" (25cm) wide, and 10" (26cm) high and 9" (24cm) wide with roof lowered and doors closed
- Includes a lego power functions motor for an array of functions, including an adjustable jet nozzle, opening fuselage, retractable undercarriage and adjustable flaps, plus working front steering
- A uniquely decorated LEGO Technic 40th anniversary brick is included with this 6175715
- 2-in-1 model: rebuilds into a private jet
- Air race jet measures over 9" (23cm) high, 22" (58cm) long and 14" (36cm) wide
- Build an authentically detailed LEGO Technic model of an ocean exploration ship with a captain’s bridge, landing pad, working crane, and opening deck hatch for hull access, plus a buildable helicopter and submarine!
- Includes uniquely decorated LEGO Technic 40th anniversary brick
- 2-in-1 model: Rebuild it into a Push Boat and Barge
- LEGO Technic building toys are compatible with other LEGO construction sets for creative building
New LEGO Technic Sets 2019
LATEST LEGO TECHNIC SETS
- LEGO Technic Hook Loader 42084
- LEGO Technic Getaway Truck 42090
- LEGO Technic Dozer Compactor 42071
- LEGO Technic Rescue Helicopter 42092
- LEGO Technic Power Boat 42089
- LEGO Technic BASH! 42073
- LEGO Technic Police Pursuit 42091
- Features working steering and hook loading functionality, driver’s cab, warning light, heavy-duty tires and a cargo container
- This LEGO Technic advanced building set is designed to provide an immersive and rewarding building experience
- 2-in-1 model: rebuilds into an airport fire truck
- Build a super-rugged Getaway Truck with a powerful pull-back motor, huge chunky tires, heavy-duty front bumper and an awesome color scheme with flame stickers for a distinct bad-guy look!
- Combine this monster truck model with the 42091 Police Pursuit pull-back for action-packed car chases, or to create the Ultimate 4x4 combi model
- Measures over 2” (7cm) high, 7” (18cm) long and 3” (10cm) wide; Combi model measures over 3” (10cm) high, 9” (23cm) long and 3” (10cm) wide
- 128 pieces – For boys and girls aged 7+ and for fans and kids of all ages
- Features a driver’s cab, working blade and steering, and hard compactor wheels
- This LEGO Technic advanced building set is designed to provide an immersive and rewarding building experience
- 2-in-1 model: rebuilds into an articulated truck
- Build a realistic Rescue Helicopter toy with opening side and rear doors, working winch and a rescue stretcher.
- This 2-in-1 LEGO Technic toy helicopter rebuilds into a Concept Plane
- Rescue Helicopter measures over 4” (12cm) high, 11” (29cm) long and 9” (23cm) wide; Concept Plane measures over 2” (7cm) high, 10” (27cm) long and 11” (30cm)
- 325 pieces – For boys and girls aged 8+ and for fans and big kids of all ages
- Build a realistic speedboat model with a sporty aerodynamic design, open cockpit with steering wheel, piston engine and tinted windshield, and a red and black color scheme with racing stickers!
- 2-in-1 LEGO Technic speed boat toy: rebuilds into a Hydroplane
- Power Boat measures over 3” (9cm) high, 9” (23cm) long and 2” (7cm) wide; Hydroplane measures over 2” (7cm) high, 7” (20cm) long and 3” (10cm) wide
- 174 pieces – For boys and girls aged 8+ and for fans and kids of all ages
- Features a powerful pull-back motor, sturdy front bumper, large rear spoiler, wide black Rims with low profile tires and an engine pop-out function, which is activated on impact.
- This LEGO Technic advanced building set is designed to provide an immersive and rewarding building experience
- Combine with the 42072 whack! to create an awesome whack! ‘N’ bash! combi 6210337 with 2 pop-out engines
- Build an awesome police vehicle with a powerful pull-back motor, red and blue warning beacons, aerodynamic front bumper, large rear spoiler and wide black rims with low profile tires!
- Combine this model with the 42090 Getaway Truck pull-back for action-packed, high-speed chases, or to create the Ultimate 4x4 combi model
- Measures over 2” (6cm) high, 7” (20 cm) long and 3” (10cm) wide; Combi model measures over 3” (10cm) high, 9” (23cm) long and 3” (10cm) wide
- 120 pieces – For boys and girls aged 7+ and for fans and kids of all ages
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