LEGO Technic NASA Mars Rover Perseverance Reviewed

The LEGO Technic NASA Mars Rover Perseverance 42158 is an excellent concept! In fact, it is the first LEGO Technic space set since 1996! However, with the lack of a gearbox, as well as a poorly working suspension, the set is far from perfect.
0:00 Intro
1:22 Unboxing
1:46 Building Process
4:14 Functions & Impressions
6:59 Best Aspect of This Set
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[@Unbrickme]

Do YOU recognize the intro music?

[@Trucker001]

Unfortunately not

[@smyanchavan3305]

No but i feel I listened to the music before

[@smyanchavan3305]

Can you please make a rc mod for Mclaren senna gtr with power functions or powered up

[@landonrobertson2982]

Very vaguely

[@Anotherbrickintheworld]

It's the opening scene of "for all mankind" from apple tv!

[@thedouglyuckling]

I am surprised by the complaints about the suspension. It mimics the suspension on the actual rover, which is of course not designed to be pushed/towed or to maneuver over boulders as big as the wheels. If you want it to do those things, you should expect to have to mod it. Personally, I'm glad Lego stayed true to the design of the actual rover.

[@jaguargun4547]

Yes if u build it right it works great

[@richardjulien1329]

4:44 : a small rock : just as in many cases, everyone should remember 2 things : the size ( or the scale, because irl your small rock is a nearly 55 cm high, which is a lot) and the speed of the actual thing, which is way slower, and should be even slower thanks to the size reduction of the wheels... Also, in theory as mentionned by Unbrickme, the wheel doesn't roll simply on the ground, but is motorized ( each 6 of them ) but i dont think anyone would criticise the lego model for that... Right?

[@starborn55]

my biggest regret about it is that it's not motorised and I believe it should have some computer and sensors as ev3 had

[@Unbrickme]

Yeah that would’ve been epic

[@herogrootenhuis]

Knowing LEGO that would make this set probally around €400 and completely unafordable for most people(real LEGOnerds not included)

[@seankelleher4222]

Too expensive. Plus motorising the wheels decently would be out scope without having something like 10 tiny motors. Also, a realistic movement would be so crazy slow most people would just be frustrated.

[@ishanchaudhari5811]

i actually made a better version of this with EV3 for an exhibition in grade 8 it had 3 ultrasonic sensors a colour sensor gyro sensor infrared sensor 5 motors and a fully programmed ev3 brick now I am in 9th and I just purchased this

[@Grey0730]

I modified mine with an old ev3 to make it move 🤷‍♀️ wasn’t too hard

[@2005jes2005]

All the wheels on the Perceverance rover are powered, and I guess it performs quite well for the terrain that they chose to traverse. It is unfair to compare this kit to a much more expensive 4*4 set with rubber wheels.

[@Unbrickme]

Yeah, I just didn’t have that much fun rolling it around

[@seankelleher4222]

@@Unbrickmesure. But that’s pretty unavoidable if it’s to remain a close model if the real thing.

[@SerbijaSupreme]

​@seankelleher4222 isn't it made just to be that? A model, not a play set, like the BMW M1000RR, it have working suspension and gear box (not the rover tho) but that's more to show off of it not to be played like a Star Wars set

[@ENCHANTMEN_]

IRL the power comes from the wheels and the suspension passively moves along with it. When pushing the model by the chassis, you're making it do the exact opposite, which it's not designed to handle. Unfortunately there's not really a way to fix that to allow it to be pushed by the body without making the suspension unrealistic, and making the wheels powered would be very difficult unless you used six separate motors.

[@mkprofessionalism]

I like this set so much and also your new intro as well!

[@Unbrickme]

Will you be getting this set?

[@mkprofessionalism]

@@Unbrickme Yes I want getting this! 😊

[@shroomzzz]

Fortunately it's 'licensee' is NASA so half of the retail price is likely not paid to the brand owner. Affordable, creative, cool parts... What's not to love? I can't wait to get this and build it bigger and stronger with motors. Besides, it looks like you had a little fun playing with it in the opening sequence, no? :-D

[@Unbrickme]

Yeah I definitely had some fun :)

[@ttercheng]

Man it shall clearly point out that it’s not motorised to manage one’s expectation

[@John_Wick-Babayaga]

finally i waited so long for a review of the Rover.

[@Unbrickme]

And now it’s here

[@darrellaldrich8334]

LEGO set 7471 Mars Exploration Rover from 2003 is more recent than the 1996 Space Shuttle. It was sold in the "Discovery" category, but it primarily uses Technic elements

[@Unbrickme]

I’ll make a comparison between the two

[@stachowi]

i have this set... it's a cool set, but this new one is better in many ways... we're just spoiled.

[@suspense_comix3237]

5:22 *The one Shopping Cart at the Shopping Centre:*

[@CubeWaffle]

Hey Unbrickme, I've got some video ideas for you, 1. Top (n) aspects that make Lego Technic unique. 2. Top (n) most important/revolutionary sets. 3. Top (n) Power Functions sets 4. Top (n) construction vehicles 5. Top (n) most unique sets 6. Top (n) Pullback sets 7. Top (n) best offroaders

[@Unbrickme]

Thanks

[@Lihtsleeper]

Great video glad your honest with your review. For me it’s a first day buy cause I’m a big Nasa fan.

[@Unbrickme]

Nice! Did you already buy it?

[@Lihtsleeper]

@@Unbrickme Have to wait for August 1

[@Jackbuildlego]

also i am in Australia,and it's official the price is 159.99 aud

[@user-lb2je8kx6y]

I bought the set and its amazing! Despite the flaws and as a space fan i like the set. Big bummer that the suspension is bad.

[@HiCZoK]

The suspensionis normally propelled at each wheel with a motor. Then the suspension will work. So while realistic, not enjoyable

[@Av-vd3wk]

Dude, I don’t think they made this with the intent most people would actually use it like a toy tractor.

[@TheDethsight]

I agree with the suspension after getting my own 42158. I really wish the wheels didn't sometimes have a mind of their own and turn when i literally haven't touched the turning knob. Thankfully, it does look very cool. but, that was a given, seeing as it's a mars rover.

[@thedouglyuckling]

You might have noticed that the same thing can happen with real everyday cars & trucks. If you don't want it to wander, you need to keep your hands on the wheel! :)

[@Sscc.]

You need more subscribers, you are one of the best LEGO technic KZbinrs out there.

[@Unbrickme]

Thank you so much you made my day

[@FinlayMcMillan-qg7th]

I’m thinking about getting this set and some power functions to motorise the set Do you think it’s possible

[@1000roentgens]

Never seen this channel and I instantly noticed the For all Mankind intro. Love it

[@Unbrickme]

Thank you! I love for all mankind

[@nyanbinary3632]

i got this set recently and it was definitely a challenge since its my first time building a lego set………… i definitely agree w the wheels it bothered me a lot

[@johannaylosmaki2525]

I have this set and i love it!

[@landonrobertson2982]

Yo that intro was lit

[@Unbrickme]

Thank you! Will you be getting this set?

[@rymdskrotet]

I just got the Technic Ford GT, the second technic after the Porsche RSR ( which I sold, sadly). Are there any other nice Techinc - sets you wanna recommend? Space is not really my thing, even though I have the Saturn V (version 1) rocket. No brainer on that one. =)

[@TechnicInventor]

The suspension of the LEGO Technic Mars Rover Perseverance works terrible probably because the LEGO wheels are made out of plastic. And they slip when they hit the obstacle, therefore the model is stuck. The real rover's wheels are made out of aluminum, but I'm sure real rover wheels are designed so that they don't slip. By the way, the real rover drives VERY slow. It is slow like a turtle.

[@Unbrickme]

Very interesting! Thank you for the explanation!

[@Delano1226]

Nice 👍 intro

[@Unbrickme]

I appreciate it

[@NitroBoost43]

This set is pretty cool. To be honest, I don't think the lack of a gearbox is a big deal and I think that the suspension of this set is not designed for off-roading. However I might consider buying this set regardless of its flaws.

[@Unbrickme]

If the suspension is not designed for off reading, then why is it even there?

[@NitroBoost43]

@@Unbrickme I think the purpose of the suspension was to show us how it works on the real rover. I don't think that the designer designed it to play in the rocky terrain. The mechanism is really awesome but its not practical in any way.

[@seankelleher4222]

@@Unbrickmeit works on the real rover where everything is powered and everything works incredibly slowly, though maybe not for a rock as proportionally big as yours. This is a model of the real thing, first and formost.

[@MrJoerT]

@@NitroBoost43 I tend to aggree. I have this set and I love it. I spent hours with my son looking at how this all works. The wheels falling off when you pick it up is a bit annoying, but the suspension works incredibly well keeping the rover level while the wheels go all over the place. The kids having to spend a good 5 minutes moving the arm where they want it is just a bonus :P

[@darthgbc363]

Yes, I will absolutely be getting this set. Driven wheels is the only way that the suspension will work properly. Imagine a wheel motor going bad on the real rover. Tragic.

[@Unbrickme]

I’m sure that the motors on the real rover are extremely durable

[@seankelleher4222]

@@Unbrickmeunlike the wheels on Curiosity

[@LarySeeAircraft]

I loved the intro

[@Unbrickme]

I greatly appreciate it

[@harrylee6101]

Well im waiting for the August sets i love 'em

[@Unbrickme]

I’m excited too

[@drunkexperiter738]

all the for all mankind references are crazy

[@PopExtra]

I have the set, it's really sad that they could not make the suspension work. And that the last two bits of the arm to be manually turned instead of trying to make them have some sort of wired thing to make it completley controllable on the back, but It's still fun to play with. I also didn't like that the big rover camera eye has a fish-eye look, because the real one has a hole with glass before it goes outside the head. but anyways it's a nice thing to watch on my shelf.

[@SerbijaSupreme]

Well, the suspension works exactly like it does on the real one but the difference is that all 6 wheels are powered and the "small" rock he used in the video is huge if we use the same proportions to the real thing, also remember that it's super slow

[@TesterAndGamer]

Excelente descubrimiento de este canal. Me suscribo ❤ desde España. Tengo el Perseverance pero siento que este set, ha sido diseñado para ser barato de adquirir, por debajo de los 100$ y eso conlleva innumerables fallos que lo hacen un vehículo de exposición casi para niños, poco técnico y con muchas partes mal implementadas. Hubiera pagado gustosamente 50-70$ más por… -Buena implementación del sistema de dirección mediante engranajes dentados a las ruedas, y no esa basura incontrolable de engranajes en cruz. -Un simple eje pasador de 1 agujero más de largo con un anillo al final que mantuviera las ruedas en su sitio, ya que se sueltan constantemente. Es frustrante. -Mejor sistema de control del brazo robotizado. ¿Tan difícil sería su control total? -Giro mecanizado de la “cabeza”, al menos a izquierda y derecha, y un mejor acabado de la parte superior. Queda tremendamente fea esa exposición de los pines técnicos. -Un mejor sistema para los paneles de energía en la parte trasera. Se sueltan o cambian de posición con tremenda facilidad al coger el Rover. -Más detalle en todo el conjunto, al nivel del Perseverance real. Esto con 20 o 30 piezas adicionales de Lego, hubiera sido más realista. -Respecto a la suspensión, es cierto que tiene sus limitaciones, pero siento que es el menor de los problemas si se tienen en cuenta los demás. Dentro del set, hay un espacio enorme desaprovechado para implementar estas mejoras y muchas otras para un correcto control del mismo, que insisto, es malo, poco preciso y desesperante a veces. Es de los pocos sets de Technic, que no puedo prestar a mis hijos para que de diviertan un rato con él, porque hasta las funciones más básicas, acaban desmoronando la experiencia de uso y acaban con él dañado. Es un quiero y no puedo de Lego. Mi hijo se lo enseña a sus amigos en la estantería, pero tiene que advertirles de que no se puede tocar, o empiezan a saltar por los aires las ruedas y otras piezas. Tremenda desilusión en líneas generales que, con mejor diseño y un precio mayor, hubiera sido una maravilla. Así, no lo es. Lástima. Saludos.

[@vladyslav_andreiev]

Very atmospheric introduction!💥

[@Unbrickme]

Thanks

[@smyanchavan3305]

Can you please make a rc mod for Mclaren senna gtr with power functions or powered up

[@Unbrickme]

I’ll do an RC mod for the Bolides

[@smyanchavan3305]

​@@Unbrickme can u pls do the rc mod for mclaren senna gtr I don't have the bolide

[@Unbrickme]

@@smyanchavan3305 maybe

[@smyanchavan3305]

​@@Unbrickme ok

[@harrylee6101]

This is just a theory but Does LEGO really like orange tires in there Monster Jam sets 2021 : Max-D 2022 : El Toro Loco 2023 : Dragon THEY ALL HAVE ORANGE TIRES

[@Chris_winthers]

When i buy a model Rover and it has the same suspension as the actual rover:

[@paulbarker5635]

Thanks for your contribution. I agree with you points.

[@Jackbuildlego]

hello unbrickme will you review the jurassic park 2023

[@Unbrickme]

No

[@Jackbuildlego]

but why not,also will you buy them

[@Unbrickme]

Because they’re not technic. I have them yes

[@MilanCrazy]

I already making I tamlaps of the set

[@StoccoPschiozzoLego]

Collecting Lego Technic NASA models seems pretty easy and affordable: Buy one in 1996, buy second in 2023, ...

[@obi-wan_kenobi8667]

In which way is USA the best country in the world?

[@Unbrickme]

Every world

[@jordyvt08]

It’s out of this world

[@Bric_workshop]

That is a very good question

[@astrobot3038]

@@Unbrickme You’re either sarcastic or high.

[@Unbrickme]

@@astrobot3038 What is the best country?

[@edwinzoon2345]

I built this set recently and was so far the best and biggest i have done. Absolutely awesome! I am 35 years old but don't give a damn what people say when i tell them i bought a new Lego set 😂

[@Jackbuildlego]

hello,unbrickme,i am a 12 year old child who has 100 aud a week do you suggest i buy the mars rover

[@Unbrickme]

If you receive 100 aud a week I would recommend saving up for the August technic sets

[@harrylee6101]

Tbh i don't care the suspension

[@Jackbuildlego]

and also my mom said i can buy all the august technic sets plus the mars rover because lego technic's my favorite

[@Unbrickme]

Amazing!

[@Trucker001]

1st like from me

[@Unbrickme]

Congratulations