LEGO Technic Off-Road Buggy 42124 Review! Can it go off roading?

[@Unbrickme]

Make sure to subscribe to support the channel! Also shoutout to @legoteenbuilder on instagram for letting me know where to get the new sets early!

[@jacobfletcher6216]

Cool

[@DavidslvPT]

Do you know if it's possible to pair the car with an R/C controller instead of using the mobile apps?

[@Unbrickme]

@@DavidslvPT are you talking about the powered up train controller?

[@DavidslvPT]

@@Unbrickme hi there, sorry I wasn’t clear, I meant an RC transmitter, used on those electric or nitro cars from brands such as Kyosho, HPI, Tamiya. Those controllers have an accelerator and a wheel to turn the buggy left or right. For me it’s a deal breaker if it only uses a mobile app to control the car

[@advaitlotlikar6940]

How many hours i will drive this vehicle in a single charge???

[@jliu1596]

Despite having less pieces than the 42109 for the same price, this set is honestly a MASSIVE improvement playability-wise.

[@Unbrickme]

Definitely! It also has better wheels and suspension

[@henrycutler-stamm3813]

The fact that he said "no pressure" after saying subscribe caused me to subscribe

[@Unbrickme]

:)

[@QuantumCat76]

I have the app, but honestly, a selfmade control like you did yourself, with throttle and steering separated, is much much better than the single dual function "thumbstick" from the Technic Control app

[@adrian_zombturtle148]

Would of been pretty cool if they replace Lego power functions with a radio remote control system like that old Lego racers car that they even made a video game about I forget the name of it though

[@joemann7353]

Makes me miss my radio controlled lego car I got from lego land when I was younger I wish they would do something like that as technic as my car I don't have now

[@Manu-nf4fh]

Hey unbrickme, thanks for this cool video. The single problem that I had with the buggy was that it wasn’t driving 100% straight and you shared the code in the app so now I can trim my buggy. Now it’s so fun to drive around. Thank you very much

[@kosmokat111]

It's funny being in the hobby grade RC scene and seeing this described as "racey" Still a bloody cool kit though.

[@malicious81]

I'd like to see how that car preforms on a buwizz and a buggy motor 😁

[@nredextreme8240]

Yeah I did the bill is 3.0 and the two Billys motors and it is stupidly fast

[@nredextreme8240]

Can go off road easily

[@BrixDownUnder]

It can kinda off-road, but it is better off with a (live axle) suspension mod based on my experience. Even then it is only 2WD and it is a a struggle going uphill.

[@GhillianBF]

As a lego car collector( speed champions,creator expert and technic) i like this one. But I'll wait for some nice deal to keep it affordable 😌

[@Unbrickme]

6 months from now on bricklink will be the peak time for the best cheap deal for this car sealed!

[@TheJoker1O1]

This is an amazing video and review I was just looking for lego technic set reviews when I came across yours so I decided to see it and Im surely gonna buy this set thank you for the review!

[@Meaties]

For the price i would expect it to be alot quicker.

[@masonrains5010]

It’s a Lego…

[@extec101]

would be fun to see how this buggy stands up to other off road cars in a lego trial competition.

[@scorpion199227]

Nothing beats the OG Lego Dirt Crusher, now that's was a beast

[@BenHeffernan337]

Great video! Really enjoyed your videos are so inspiring!

[@Unbrickme]

thank you very much! will you be getting this set?

[@BenHeffernan337]

@@Unbrickme I’m not very interested as c+ is so bulky but this is such a cool set!

[@legoandsushi]

Just subscribed to your channel! Looking forward to more LEGO videos.

[@darrellaldrich8334]

Can't wait to get some of those 1x15 Technic frame pieces!

[@Unbrickme]

nice

[@dinhtuan752]

:)

[@genabricks1173]

This is an awesome set, I really enjoy it. It is my second control + set after Lego Technic 42099.

[@patgamer4567]

Great video. good job!

[@Unbrickme]

Thank you!

[@asphalt8clips229]

Looks amazing! When will it come out? How did you get it so early?

[@Unbrickme]

January 1st

[@Unbrickme]

I got it at Geppetto’s toy store

[@ajiardiles]

Thank you for this review. Really informative

[@Lihtsleeper]

Great review can’t wait to get this. Any rumors on what the new 1/8 super car will be.

[@GhillianBF]

I expect the next 1:8 scale car will come in 2022( Porsche 2016, Bugatti 2018, Lamborghini 2020). So i expect no rumors until 1 or 2 months before the release.

[@Unbrickme]

Probably 2022 release

[@amirpenkar947]

I think it will be a Ferrari or a McLaren

[@bobuxcmdpt]

I have 2 questions 1. How did you get it early 2. How do you get those epic shots (with a High tech camer or a phone)

[@Unbrickme]

I got it from my local toy store. Also I use a high tech camera I pretty much never use my phone. The only shot from my phone in this video is the one about the new technic beam

[@vladyslav_andreiev]

So interesting to see this on snow🌚👀

[@invaderofthemillenium7286]

That car is definetly killin it......dont worry i have subscribed.....lol

[@slackerpinkie]

It certainly can offroad better than Muskrats' cybertruck.

[@tatageek]

Nice set, nice video, keep up good work. Subscribed :)

[@Unbrickme]

Thanks for the sub! I appreciate it very much

[@MAL-Collector]

If you want the real thing buy a tamiya RC buggy. But really cool Lego set as well.

[@slipknotrob666]

I agree about the radio control thing... I bought the super offroader when it was new, and I really didn't use it because I have to use a phone app to control it and I have issues with that. So I took it apart, and I just don't use the electronics out of it. I don't want any more remote controlled Lego sets that don't come with the remote controller. For one thing... it was quite a hassle to get a phone just to use as a Lego set controller, and its disappointing how fast the app gets said phone hot and stuff.

[@wilfredchoi8445]

Thanks for sharing, very useful information.

[@Unbrickme]

Glad it was helpful!

[@WallOBrix]

That buggy is really cool!

[@Unbrickme]

I agree!

[@Snuifduif198]

Hey unbrickme! Just wondering should i get this or the 10277 crocodile locomotive? Great review btw

[@Unbrickme]

Man that’s a hard decision. Personally I would get this buggy set but if you really like lego trains I would get the crocodile locomotive

[@Snuifduif198]

@@Unbrickme thanks

[@ipedu5584]

Awesome 👌🏽 Good luck🌸

[@dubbled22]

Could you motorize the land rover for off road use ? Would love to see that

[@Unbrickme]

Yeah maybe if I get the Land Rover defender set. Although I would probably have to take out the transmission

[@Friendlyguy47_]

Even though the price per piece count is horrible, I think it is outweighed by the high level of playability, suspension, looks, etc

[@ericzerkle8486]

Looks like an 80s Tamiya buggy

[@SquirrelLover...]

Great Review!!

[@Unbrickme]

Thank you very much! Do you like this set?

[@SquirrelLover...]

@@Unbrickme yeah but I like the stunt racer to!

[@LevisLifts]

1:28 just to inform that’s called a swingerarm... it’s the same type of suspension on sport quads and certain go karts

[@Unbrickme]

Thank you so much for letting me know

[@LevisLifts]

@@Unbrickme my pleasure 😁

[@squidiskool]

4:26

[@Daniel-nh7xj]

What phone are you using?

[@Unbrickme]

I’m using the iPhone XS. But I use a real camera to make all my videos

[@Daniel-nh7xj]

@@Unbrickme oh cool. That makes more sense now. I was wondering. That’s cool, in that case my i phone 11 is compatible

[@Unbrickme]

iPhone 11 is definitely compatible with powered up and control+

[@Daniel-nh7xj]

@@Unbrickme yeah. And I’m glad.

[@Daniel-nh7xj]

:)

[@nrgcubing4751]

It works well and looks insane!!!

[@Unbrickme]

Yep! This set is incredible

[@gorrammit]

The biggest limiting factor is the method of bearing rotation. Currently it’s still using bare plastic (+) profile shaft spinning in bare plastic holes. This is fine for moderate or slow speed projects with little run time, but if you’re talking about longer range radio and dusty off-road racing then this won’t last at all. I’m not complaining, I just believe LEGO is reaching their limit for performance capability

[@CMBProjects]

Good video! You would like to see my homemade 1/5 49cc RC car!

[@Unbrickme]

thank you very much! sure yeah I would like to see your car

[@deltazero3796]

Certainly NOT. Not protected plastic gears + sand = absolute nightmare. How about put inside typical brushless motor to this set and steer it by Radiolink or DumboRC?

[@canman2216]

Can you compare this set with the 8675 racers outdoor challanger

[@thieswithsasquatch430]

It’s not out yet

[@NumbDiggers1998]

In this configuration this is just a toy, like all the gears are open and dust can get inside and destroy your mechanisms

[@legolegolegolegolegolegole4789]

where did you get it early???

[@Unbrickme]

Local toy store

[@legolegolegolegolegolegole4789]

@@Unbrickme what store?

[@Unbrickme]

I got it at Gepetto's

[@MegaMike1]

Don't really like the back suspension. I really like the new pieces tho.

[@Unbrickme]

Back suspension is more than fine for me

[@MegaMike1]

@@Unbrickme I would prefer a live axle one than a simple one. or like a independent one as the front one.

[@MegaMike1]

Compare this set to 8475. Boom

[@RainbowBrick]

BIG BOY HELLO!

[@massimotrickfingegameplays]

i have lego racers rc set with buggy motor

[@ninjabrickdesigns3092]

You do know there are regular remote control lego sets...right? Including the 8676, 8366, 8675, 8369, 8475, 8376.

[@Unbrickme]

Yes

[@filippopossenti1791]

The steering in that buggy is absolutely dreadful. When going back to the center it doesn't re-align properly because the steering connectors and wheels are too wobbly. The steering angle also is not particularly good. The off-road capability is not exceptional: it needs either a differential lock or to completely ditch the differential. The steering is the real problem. That one should be fixed. The rest (if we leave aside Control+, which has a whole lot of problems of its own) is fine.

[@georgehrler5574]

This thing costs 130€. 130€!!! For 300 something parts and some crappy Control+ features. You can get a real RC Buggy that can handle real offroad duty and reach speeds up to 20-30 km/h and it does come with a physical remote control, which is way better than a touch screen that doesn't give you haptic feedback, for the same amount of money. This set is overpriced by a lot. The electronics all together maybe cost around 50€ (if it's really high quality), the parts cost 10€, so you can sell this thing for 70€. End of Discussion.

[@Unbrickme]

Yeah that’s the main disadvantage of control+ it’s too expensive. On the official lego website the hub costs $90 and each motor costs $40 which is just too expensive. If this set were made with power functions it would be priced between $80-$100

[@chrisseymour3027]

LEGO in general has gone off the rails with their pricing. When it all boils down to it the majority of Lego sets are bits of plastic that would cost very little where it not for the Lego name. I have hundreds of pounds worth of Lego but, melt it down and it's all but worthless. Yes, Lego have put a lot of thought into their sets but, to charge the prices they do is nothing short of ludicrous profiteering. Look at last years profits if you disagree!!! I won't be buying any more that's for sure.

[@timothycole9232]

Where did you get the set from

[@Unbrickme]

Local toy store

[@Unbrickme]

I got it at Gepetto's

[@dinhtuan752]

@@Unbrickme yes

[@MrK133n]

The Control+ app is garbage. Who thought that single joystick control was a good idea? Use the Powered Up app and this set is great. I’m considering adding lights.

[@TTVPhantom-hn1hb]

i know im late but will putting the X L motors on it make it go faster

[@massid3774]

probably

[@rainhaase]

More people need to subscribe to you!

[@Unbrickme]

Thank you very much you made my day :)

[@rainhaase]

No problem

[@rainhaase]

This content is awesome

[@Unbrickme]

Rain Haase thank you

[@degernarraholmes2167]

if i add 2 motors to power the back wheels would it be faster?

[@stopmotionstuds8531]

Is this better than the rc tracked racer

[@Unbrickme]

It’s faster so yes

[@amirpenkar947]

Imagine this with BuWizz and buggy motors

[@bibasik7]

BuWizz made their own motors. They're 20% more powerful than the LEGO buggy motors.

[@Unbrickme]

I prefer to use lego only motors because, well, they’re made by the official lego company

[@marcrupprath5131]

@@bibasik7 Motor still not available !

[@thieswithsasquatch430]

Where did you get the set

[@Unbrickme]

I got it at Gepetto's

[@dinhtuan752]

@@Unbrickme this year only at lego.com

[@dinhtuan752]

what happens to add a color sensor on a bottom. programming using pybricks. and turns into a line follower?

[@massimotrickfingegameplays]

with buwizz motor?

[@dinhtuan752]

no

[@Daniel-nh7xj]

Getting it day 1

[@Unbrickme]

Awesome! I’m glad you like it!

[@Daniel-nh7xj]

@@Unbrickme yup

[@dinhtuan752]

The tire is dirty I think want to wash it off dry overnight and looks better due to COVID.

[@de-brogames5127]

Bro can you help me I can’t connect to my buggy what should I do?

[@legomotorizedandled-sonpt5218]

axle 3 in gear 36 slips out after a while. Is there any way to fix it. thank you

[@marquez4204]

I feel like LEGO is taking the wrong approach with RC sets. They are like trying to be a full on RC Car in this set I mean you can literally just drive this thing and they even added a fake antenna but for the price tag, even RC buggies you can buy at K-Mart which cost like a fraction of this set performs just as good if not better. I feel like it should be like the other RC Sets like the 6x6 Volvo where you can operate multiple features remotely other than just steering or throttle

[@andreasgravenhorst2500]

what is your maximum speed

[@Jyyrgen]

No pressure tho no pressure Unbrickme and Fitmc 2020

[@Unbrickme]

Do you play 2b2t? I love 2b2t!!!

[@Jyyrgen]

@@Unbrickme i dont i just watch Fit

[@moditorplayz]

4.41: in the background i saw the 42119 monster jam max d

[@Unbrickme]

Moditor Playz review of all the technic 2021 winter sets is on the way :)

[@Skskdia]

Who would win between the buggy and 42099

[@Unbrickme]

in a speed test, the buggy in an off roading test, the 42099

[@Skskdia]

@@Unbrickme thanks for responding

[@ziplocBagofRobloxia]

i really wish it was faster...

[@gabecollins5585]

Is this by default remote control? Or is it something separate thing you gotta get

[@Unbrickme]

You have to have a compatible smart device, like an iphone

[@gabecollins5585]

@@Unbrickme ok it comes with everything to make it be remote control other than a smart phone or some other mobile device right?

[@Unbrickme]

@@gabecollins5585 yes

[@gabecollins5585]

@@Unbrickme ok it’s insane that just some pieces and small tires and motors can do all of that in such a small package it looks really fun to use as well

[@Unbrickme]

@@gabecollins5585 Yeah the set is really cool and very fun!

[@msnotbuzy]

Have you do product feedback?

[@Unbrickme]

Yes

[@nathanli]

i find the steering is very loose, do you have ideas how to fix it?

[@Unbrickme]

Unfortunately you really can't. There's a lot of mechanical backlash in the steering mechanism

[@ThatBrickSHOW]

Great video! Subbed! I do wonder when Lego are actually going to make a Technic set that drives REALLY fast. 🤔

[@Unbrickme]

Yeah I wish that modern technic sets were like hobby cars in terms of speed. Back in the days of the old RC system lego technic of the early 2000s they had much faster RC cars. Buwizz, a third party battery box, also offers a much higher electrical output so the motors go much faster.

[@ThatBrickSHOW]

@@Unbrickme With an 18+ label Lego could quite easily give the motors a bit of a boost. Maybe one day.

[@ninjabrickdesigns3092]

When does this set retire??

[@Unbrickme]

Not sure, but probably 2 years from now

[@christopheryeo8052]

the problem is the diff

[@mehulgulati8733]

Its a really good set but I think it is a tad bit overpriced, This should sell for 100 not 130 dollars

[@Unbrickme]

Yeah that was the main advantage of power functions, it was simply cheaper!

[@thebrickmm2759]

Do these tires fit the Land Rover Defender

[@Unbrickme]

Probably not, they wouldn’t look good with the Land Rover defender anyways

[@justthatdude5583]

I copied the code but if i try to connect my buggy with this it doesnt work? is this bc the hub is a different one then the lego power up one ? please anyone help me ;-;

[@majosmajos6822]

this is actuali like a re volt car

[@dinhtuan752]

I updated my final app.

[@Unbrickme]

Nice

[@dinhtuan752]

@@Unbrickme ok I want to open this. I got it!

[@MikeSmith-sg9pt]

I just ordered this for £98 new and watching this I'm super excited!

[@Unbrickme]

Have fun!

[@JanoschNr1]

Hey I just subbed mid of the video, word of advice and I really mean it, don't push people with your subscribe reminders, it's annoyes one at best. As long as your content is good enougth (wich it is) people will come and sub to you on their own, I had a rather bitter taste for subbing you given that you pushed it at 1:3 of the video. You know, it's a "treat people with respect" thing, we don't need you to tell us that like modern movies do with their cast, instead of showing that they are shocked today they actually say "I am shocked" ... just meh. And I really don't mean it as an insult, it's just one thing I tell YT'ers that I like and want to keep watching videos from and the more they push the "Hey guys like and subscripe" at the start of the video the more likely I jump off. Just not good trends YT is heading towards.

[@Unbrickme]

Thanks for the insightful advice!!!!

[@thelegoman4543]

Are you and racing brick friends?

[@Unbrickme]

Hopefully in the future we will be

[@fraeck]

If you want a real RC buggy, better off get a Tamiya.

[@peterobrien2365]

Nah Traxxas, Arrma, and Losi are much better they sell cars for the same price as an X-Maxx but are no where near as good though Tamiya sells good lexan paint.

[@Mparker394]

Tamiya is all about the build. If you enjoy “serious” legos, you’ll likely enjoy rc kits.

[@ferv888]

Is this a 1 speed transmission, and not proportional steering? Proportional steering is like real life, u can steer a little bit and it will steer a little bit. Not proportional is if u steer a little bit or a lot, it will always do a full steer. Proportional going back and forward, is going fast and slow.

[@Unbrickme]

There is no transmission there is only one speed and you get proportional steering in this car. However, if you want to, you can always customize the controller and get non proportional steering

[@ferv888]

Proportional steering is better of course, and proportional driving would be nice too

[@ferv888]

I'm not gonna buy it because i already have hobby grade rc that goes upto 70km/h and i was not satisfied with the speed of all lego technic vehicles. And i recently ordered a new crawler kit too

[@Unbrickme]

The remote has a throttle control so it gives more/less electrical power to the motor thus varying the speed and torque. Works the same way as a Tesla

[@Unbrickme]

Yeah hobby cars are still better than modern lego technic. Maybe try Buwizz to get faster speeds with lego technic

[@CalmaxFilm]

Quite fast ? Are you kidding me lmao

[@Unbrickme]

I’m not, what type of batteries are you using?

[@CalmaxFilm]

@@Unbrickme I don't have it but seeing your video, which is cool I guess, I can tell that it's not a Bugatti Veyron... And other tests say its disappointinngly slow

[@Unbrickme]

Calmax Film well, I can guarantee it’s faster than any lego technic set released after the 9v era. So, in comparison to other RC vehicles, it is much, much faster

[@molaykumar8512]

Where did you get the music?

[@Unbrickme]

I can't remember

[@squidiskool]

@@Unbrickme you are a really

[@dinhtuan752]

Where the local toy store name?

[@Unbrickme]

Gepettos

[@wtkns1974]

@@Unbrickme never heard of that

[@dinhtuan752]

@@wtkns1974 sorry

[@Daniel-nh7xj]

There you go you got 4.7 subscribers

[@Unbrickme]

Thanks 4.7k actually

[@Daniel-nh7xj]

@@Unbrickme yeah I know I edited it.

[@Unbrickme]

I didn’t refresh when I replied sorry

[@Daniel-nh7xj]

@@Unbrickme what’s your next video going to be about?

[@Daniel-nh7xj]

@@Unbrickme that’s ok

[@captainprice2025]

nice

[@someone_6969]

Looks cool but is to slow for me with my 100 kmh rc cars lol

[@Unbrickme]

Yeah I wish lego made some real RC cars that are super fast! I think that for a modern lego technic set this is still quite fast!

[@someone_6969]

Yes, that would be great if they teamed up with some of the leading tc brands and made a brushless lego motor, but It would need a lot of reinforcements to stay intact

[@someone_6969]

Edit: rc brands*

[@sanders2strong]

it needs a torsen

[@Unbrickme]

Definitely!

[@dinhtuan752]

You don't have a pybricks balancing car program.

[@Unbrickme]

Like for segways?

[@dinhtuan752]

@@Unbrickme no I want to programming I takes 20 tries to get.

[@Unbrickme]

Yeah programming is hard, but I’m not sure if I understand your question

[@dinhtuan752]

@@Unbrickme *gyroscope?*

[@Unbrickme]

@@dinhtuan752 so you want to know how to program a self balancing segway robot with a gyro?

[@dinhtuan752]

I don't have a beta app.

[@Unbrickme]

At the time of the review I didn’t have the beta app, but the app is now widely released

[@dinhtuan752]

@@Unbrickme ok I updated a final app.

[@dinhtuan752]

@@Unbrickme I used powered up app instead I want to called a customizable controllers.

[@dinhtuan752]

@@Unbrickme today's I updated the Final app.

[@dinhtuan752]

@@Unbrickme why?

[@dinhtuan752]

Can you get this from???????

[@Unbrickme]

Lego store

[@Unbrickme]

Yes

[@dinhtuan752]

@@Unbrickme can you get this early

[@Unbrickme]

Dinh Tuan I mean, it’s already officially out as the official release date is January 1

[@dinhtuan752]

@@Unbrickme *February*

[@Alexs-od7wp]

Can you gera it up

[@Unbrickme]

A little