As a Lego model it is really good and enjoyable to put together but if there is a slight complaint it is with the name and the way it is advertised, it seams a bit on the small side compared to the car transporter. In any case I'll probably get it, build it once, maybe also try the B model but then break it down for parts. Are you looking for a gift for children who love construction machines The LEGO Technic hydraulic excavator (42121) makes boys and girls aged 8 and over. I would also say that it is quite similar to the Lego Technic 42097 Compact Crawler Crane set that I reviewed earlier. If kids want to dig in Lego, they've probably got a box full of parts to dig in that'll work much better than a few pieces included here.

As someone who has actually driven this kind of vehicle "for real", I can only say that the windshield is - in my opinion - a very reasonable approximation: in the places and settings these machines are used, things are dirty! The only exception to the rule so far was City and Creator lines in which smaller sets doesn't feel blunt and empty. It's first and foremost a crane with an arm that you can make function remotely, that's at least tied with aesthetic concerns. The arm is raised and lowered using the gear wheel at the back of the body, while that on the right-hand side adjusts the angle of the end of the arm and tilts the bucket.

Real machines would have an independent means to do the latter but that was presumably not possible in a model of this size and in any case, thanks to the clever linkage between arm and bucket, it works very well, and well enough to scoop things up and drop them again.

Previous excavators of this design have been large models, and it's not that easy to judge the size of this one from the picture on the box, so here it is with a minifig. They mention that it's an excellent Lego product, the whole process is simple and easy to follow, and the end result satisfying. This 2-in-1 LEGO Technic Heavy-Duty Excavator 42121 toy has plenty of features for hours of creative play. The LEGO Technic 2-in-1 hydraulic excavator playset (42121) is a fantastic birthday, Christmas or surprise gift. After they have mastered the captivating construction challenge, they explore the realistic features of the excavator.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. Another, probably even easier, method is to put an axle-pin into the end of a liftarm and use it to push the 3L axle-pins out of their places. Finance is provided by PayPal Credit (a trading name of PayPal UK Ltd, Whittaker House, Whittaker Avenue, Richmond-Upon-Thames, Surrey, United Kingdom, TW9 1EH).

As for the model’s inability to pick up the parts provided, looks like you’ve got the scoop on that! This set looks great, altho the windshield does look off, and would make a good first Technic set for those of us who tend to stick with system sets. I would say this Lego model could be an ideal birthday gift for your kids that will keep them busy for a few hours. And it's welcome at a time when licensed vehicles (and licensed cars especially) are overwhelming the rest of the technic line.You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. Instructions for a different style of digger will be available online once the set has been released, so I've not been able to build it yet. There's a couple extra in each, so you do still have to count (or just see what fits) but it's still nicer than having them all mixed in. Some LEGO® sets contain small parts that are NOT suitable for and may pose a hazard to children under 3 years of age. First I wasn’t very interested in this it, but after seeing your comparisons I want to have this selection on my shelf!