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LEGO Technic - Mercedes-Benz Arocs 3245 (42043)

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LEGO Car Technic 2,793 Pieces Recommended Minimum Age 11 years Recommended Maximum Age 16 years Product Details
Warning: Not suitable for children under 36 months. Choking hazard due to small parts
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LEGO Technic - Mercedes-Benz Arocs 3245 (42043)
Product Types LEGO Car, LEGO Set, LEGO Vehicle
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Series Technic
Pieces 2,793
Dimensions 53 x 77 x 14 cm
Suitable For Boys
Recommended Minimum Age 11 years
Recommended Maximum Age 16 years
Warning Not suitable for children under 36 months. Choking hazard due to small parts

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The LEGO Mercedes Benz Arocs (42042) comes as part of the brand's Technic product line. Technic sets consist of interconnecting rods and pieces that are quite different to the regular LEGO bricks we are familiar with. This is a more advanced product line that often involves the building of movable arms and wheels alongside standard LEGO brick-building tasks. It is a 2-in-1 model so users get to enjoy constructing an articulated truck as well as an arocs, as pictured on the front of the box. Another top product in the Technic range is the LEGO Technic RC Tracked Racer.

LEGO Mercedes Benz Arocs

The Mercedes Benz Technic edition has been available since 2015. It is a large set containing 2,793 pieces, making it the largest Technic set available, and is designed for kids aged 11-16 years.

Once complete, the truck structure measures 53 cm x 77 cm x 14 cm, so there is quite a lot of building involved. When it comes to moving parts the set contains 2 suspended front and rear axles, a 6-cylinder engine and opening doors. Motorized functions on the truck include extendable outriggers and an automated crane arm. The driver's cab can tilt forward and the tipper body on the back of the unit can also tilt upwards. The colours in the set are authentic shades of black and grey, and the truck comes complete with the 3 pointed Mercedes Benz star.

As the Mercedes Benz Arocs has automated parts, batteries are required (6 x AA batteries). These are not included and will have to be purchased separately. Other popular LEGO vehicles include the LEGO Volkswagen T1 Camper Van and the LEGO Creator Ferrari F40.

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As this is one of the biggest and most complex sets in the Technic series, it is also one of the most expensive. Not all sets in this range are 2-in-1 models, so you are getting that bit of extra value when purchasing the Technic Mercedes Benz Arocs. Vehicle fans and anyone who loves a good Lego challenge is unlikely to be disappointed with this impressive and fun to build Mercedes Benz Lego set. Many of the other LEGO series have vehicles as well, for instance, the High Speed Passenger Train from the LEGO City series, and the Ferrari F40 from the Creator range.

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Average score from 2 tests
Excellent (90%)
  • 4.5/5
    4.5/5
    Review summary: This LEGO Technic set gets top marks across the board. Power functions could be better but otherwise, there are no areas for complaint and the Mercedes Bnez Arocs is a winner all round.
    Brick Fanatics online (17/10/2015)
  • 9/10
    9/10
    Review summary: This set is a lot of fun to build and play with. It is very expensive but this reviewer found it to be well worth the cost.
    The Lego Car Blog online (14/09/2015)

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