LEGO Technic 42177 Mercedes-Benz G 500 PROFESSIONAL Line detailed building review

[@RacingBrick]

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[@RJ1.]

hello

[@Star_XP]

I like to watch these pretending i have money for them 😭

[@heheshshdbsjshjswkqfi]

i don't think they are all worth it, after you buy some of them thet are kinda all the same

[@szymonpukownik416]

​@@heheshshdbsjshjswkqfithey are not worth it, max 1/4 like in west EU or US.

[@havenofear34]

same i watch all his reviews knowing i will not buy them

[@djandergaming]

Aliexpress the goat, got the new W14 set for $20 lol

[@Star_XP]

@@djandergaming is quality good?

[@eamon317]

Having the exposed pin holes and lack of panel pieces makes this feel like a classic technic set in a really cool way. A really smart candidate for a Lego set and looks to be executed well

[@TimReeb]

That's a great point, it feels like the technic sets of old in a way. Definitely going to be keeping an eye open for a good sale on this one!

[@DR.Smekkebek]

Couldn´t have said it better!

[@elpomada]

This is the BEST Lego Technic set for 2024. It maintains the historical roots of what is the essence of Technic.

[@yhenry-j7g]

yeah! A real masterpiece :)

[@M-hq9xz]

If the essence of Lego is to look like cheap China crap nowadays then yes. If you buy such a car it has to look good to display and Defender is much better for that.

[@ThalinKrishna]

I agree too but the new McLaren p1 ucs just dropped so this is second now

[@laggibricks]

I think that they did an absolutely brilliant job in using brick-built details rather than stickers or new panels! It may not look as neat as other sets, but there is a charm to seeing all of the angles created by clever solutions from existing pieces.

[@mkprofessionalism]

The best looking Technic from this year's lineup. But from the innovativity perspective I think the best one is the Mars Rover. 😊

[@M0torsagmannen]

i really love the VTOL Heavy cargo spaceship. fun build for a big spaceship with cool functions (and it is relatively cheap for the amount of stuff you get)

[@tren133]

Both major technic sets are orange LOL. Why didn't they make the P1 black instead? Especially since there is already an orange 1:8 car. Obviously the dream would have been the McLaren F1 in silver, but the P1 is also very cool, I just think a different color would have been nicer. Or make this G-wagen black or silver.

[@Арсен-э3е]

Lego is cooking with gearboxes this year and i love it 🔥

[@ilyavershik7578]

Unfortunately there is no gearbox in this set

[@Арсен-э3е]

@@ilyavershik7578 the gearbox in defender was pain in the ass so i don't think it's a downgrade at all considering thay added new diffs with locking

[@bigeatiedrawings5870]

My favourite set from this vave

[@elcrackengaitos_bs4804]

fr

[@Mememonkeydude-kv7ht]

Same

[@JimmyDuckworth]

I don’t always watch your videos because I want to buy the set, sometimes, your videos are just an AWESOME source of entertainment!!! Keep up the EXCELLENT work!!!

[@mkoldewijn]

Nice addition to my Defender collection as "The Dark Side"

[@Dannyfalussy]

This is a really solid base for modding - I think many will buy it for that purpose. If I bought it, I'd definitely use the space at the back for a pneumatic tank, then enhance some functions with pneumatic control (ie sunroof, hood, rear diff lock) - it is large enough to have the cylinders and cables hidden nicely.

[@victorgracia5703]

The defender looks better even though it is older. Nice set btw.

[@elcrackengaitos_bs4804]

nah

[@DodgerFloof]

The Defender looks nothing like the IRL car, on the other hand, the G 500 is very accurate.

[@victorgracia5703]

@@DodgerFloof not my opinion, I see the front of the defender quite accurate, for example. My only complain for the g500 are the holes in its body

[@DodgerFloof]

@@victorgracia5703 Then maybe don't get a technic set? Also I don't even know what holes you're talking about...

[@victorgracia5703]

@@DodgerFloof the defender proves you can make a technic without so many holes. Look at the doors or the hood.

[@brileybates2039]

I think that the back seat is able to fold down so you can put the engine cover in there

[@ProWierdchamp]

I think, my opinion this is exactly why I like Lego technic. It looks amazing and offers so many functions. So this Mercedes G wagon looks absolutely great, I really should get it. Then there is the stickers problem. I have hard time putting on stickers sometimes and Lego honestly just needs to do printed instead of stickers like everywhere that requires a sticker should be printed. Thank you for the review racingbrick!

[@DodgerFloof]

use tweezers

[@ThaRuleHardcore]

Have to say, even though there are mote tapes to cut, I really like LEGO for going for a more practical way of making their boxes. usually it's opening the side and throwing all the bags out, you now have a clean way top open the box and inspect the content without making a mess.

[@chrisfonvergne4709]

Thanks for the heads up on the wrong part and mistake in the instructions. It’s a cool build, but the color is a bit loud. My granddaughter would like the color. You do a great video, I really enjoy them.

[@TheRandompaint]

I went through almost 20 years without missing/wrong parts. Now I'm seeing it in 1/10 sets I purchase. The pricing is going up while the quality control is going down.

[@vadim6385]

Pretty sure they make them in the same Chinese factory as the AliExpress knockoffs that cost like 20% of the original price

[@g-wagon_starbucks_run]

cost of living is fundamentally expensive, but this set is honestly so well priced. This looks like its more fun to have laying around once its built compared to other Technic sports car sets. This looks so satisfying to complete and play around with it.

[@Steveogorek]

4:38 - Don't know how it works in real mercedes, but some transfer cases have neutral position, especially mechanically operated ones. They often don't have synchronisers like the main gearbox and require vehicle to be stopped or rolled at very very low speed (so neutral in between hi and low helps to make the change smoother). Also, vehicle can be towed when transfer case is set to neutral, even with automatic main gearbox. At least thats how it all works in my wrangler and a few 4WDs i had a chance to use offroad. Great review, as always.

[@benkirkpatrick5278]

I think this will have to go next to one of my favorite Technic sets, the 8110 Mercedes Unimog.

[@BaltasMykolas]

Looks like quite an intense set. Nice to see something this well packed.

[@zearchdotone]

Firstly Yeti FTW! As I’m driving one myself too. Secondly this set is a damn good candidate for proper motorisation. It has a good suspension, steering and diff locks. And a lot of space inside. Who would like to watch this badass g-wagon on some rough terrain? 🎉

[@JTCF]

I was hoping that rear differential lock would've had an assembly to move the controls into the cabin, but no... Was hoping I could steal some building techniques from Lego :P

[@bobdabuildar69]

From seeing this video, I still prefer the Defender.

[@Mememonkeydude-kv7ht]

Yes a review from the set im getting soon

[@jvdg96]

Can’t wait till august.

[@grohl666]

Finally. And thanks again for a nice review.

[@RacingBrick]

My pleasure! And thank you for the great design! :)

[@coffeeinhandproductions3238]

Really excited to build this one. Though I'm sure it does have its challenging sections I can really appreciate mow much more streamlined yet still functional the gearbox is. A definite improvement over the Defender. Color wouldn't be my first choice, but it's a nice deviation from the olive green of the Defender, Shaping also looks a lot cleaner using mostly technic pieces whereas a lot of system went into the final details of the Land Rover. A worthy successor for sure.

[@Free_speech_is_dead]

Color is perfect

[@JoranPrins]

Finally a correct steering geometry!

[@saga55797]

Just purchased mine, can't wait to build it when it comes hopefully by Tuesday. To any Uk lego fans you can get this set for a pretty nice deal currently at game for £147 along with a lot of this months releases for cheaper than retail prices in other shops. The only caveat is you need to sign up for their frasers plus app but you can pay it in full immediately.

[@BenJaded]

I have 0 desire to ever buy this as I'm not one for 4x4s or mercedes, watching purely for the quality of your videos

[@tehkik]

Love the set and its features. Brickbuilt wheel arches are a +. But the colour hurts my eyes and makes me teary... Besides that adding a new colour to technic makes reuse of these parts VERY hard.

[@RohithKrishna-xd5ei]

I’m so excited!

[@Desertgamer-k4l]

Would have loved to see it in blu but still looks sexy as the defender

[@RohithKrishna-xd5ei]

Yooooo racing brick uploaded

[@sandhyaanand8126]

Appa

[@thelonewolf3515]

Finally a good tire for a unimog build ❤

[@Bricks.Master.Builders]

Very good set and review, thank you

[@wrigleyx]

12:30 Your Defender's suspension had get softer under the weight. it will happen the same with this G Class.

[@yhenry-j7g]

wow! The ackerman steering geometry is back again! I remember that maybe the last time we see it was on 42082? This set is really a masterpiece😃

[@like_a_white-daggoe]

I have a bit trouble with the steering, do you think I did somethinf wrong? If I steer to the right, after a small distance, the wheels are getting more and more away of the original vertical place. | | 👈🏻this is what is should be, but mine are getting👉🏻 / \

[@jt_mallett_ii]

This is a great way to introduce that new orange in many many new pieces I love it. I hope the price drops so I don't feel as bad if I buy it lol.

[@kailahmann1823]

Yep, this set alone delivers 1/3 of both molds and part count in reddish orange - and because of this, the color has already caught up to vibrant yellow (which is mostly used as a minor accent color, also prioritizing things like plates and tiles). This might be the most successful new color since medium azure 12 years ago.

[@NoNamicekk]

Love all the sets from my fellow czech guy Reindl!

[@matthewbray764]

I prefer the land rover though I am curious whether the new tyres fit on the land rover or is there not enough space in the wheel arch

[@Tanman979]

Nice building and preview! Keep it up!

[@encaged314]

Looks like an interesting build with lots of functionality. I really like the color. I'd like to see someone turn it into a '90s Jeep Cherokee or something other than a Benz lol

[@verios44]

I finished this set myself, got a discount from Amazon. Mine was the old style box with plastic bags, no missing parts.

[@initialdae8642]

yay i was waiting for this! as always great vid racingbrick!

[@HopliteToys]

Thank you for the in-depth review! I am planning to buy this set in the future. I just hope LEGO releases the new #7 connector in more colors soon. I have some color customization ideas.

[@kexcz8276]

Fun fact- As much as I know, despite being probably the only one so far, Milan Reindl, designer of this set, is from Czechia 🇨🇿 ❤. Greetings from CZ! ;)

[@ErikBromley]

Dead chuffed with this set it's perfect, will be buying :)

[@sirflop1220]

i finally can try to do a moc on a vw t3 with this set, nice

[@isyouagrass9772]

My jeep has a high low selector as well as a gear selector, so the fact that there are two neutrals technically isn’t impossible, as I can select neutral up at the wheel, but also at the transfer case that selects 2wd or 4wd high and low.

[@aconcaguaushuaiamachupicch2518]

It lookks like Bronco in this color. The fact that there is 5 wheels want me to get one more just to have equal amount of new tires. Diff lock control would be cool if it would be operated by flex cables from 90s sets. Aslo if there is hog steering on the roof would be fun to have whole control panel of all functions on the roof too. Defender would looked cooler with 5 doors version.

[@SharkyTheBoss1216]

That is a very nice set, I would absolutely buy that.

[@RohithKrishna-xd5ei]

Honey WAKE UP RACINGBRICK UPLOADED

[@kexcz8276]

11:03 Bro has Škoda Yeti?! Knows whats good! 😉

[@cos-dr1um]

Overall a good looking set. But I wish the wheel arches where better. The rear wheel arch should be orange to match the real car. And they should be more square rather than those large slopes.

[@ygrbooks]

Lego writes: "Admire the details - Open the doors to view the interior then explore accessories like the ladder, spare wheel and roof rack, plus the opening tailgate and hood." Did you explore the ladder, spare wheel and roof rack? At $/€ 250, you should 🤪!

[@ItzJupiter]

Imo this G class is to the Defender as the Bugatti was to the Porsche - a worthy, well improved successor :D It's a lovely set, I can't wait to pick it up

[@Anfernyrocks]

Love this color need this to go on discount asap

[@JohnSchmitt3rd]

Looks NICE!

[@klausm5460]

I stil like to get my 42110 Defender out although after a couple of years it is even harder to move the cars with one of the lower gears engaged as the friction has increased with dust and standing still on the shelf. Not so sure about the Mercedes, though. I don´t appreciate the clustered surfaces around the doors and all the technic holes at the roof and the wheelarches. I know the extensive use of system parts has been reason for discussion, but I like the smooth and sophisticated look of the Defender.

[@kailahmann1823]

just checked mine: it first didn't like to move forward at all, then one notch backward somehow freed it. And yep, there is no lack of dust on it :)

[@WeirdoOH]

a very nice presentation and a great model. I wish Lego had installed the new differentials. Apparently these fit. So it has a bit of an aftertaste that the company is using up its remaining stocks. Personally I would replace the gray soft front dampers with black ones. I like the seats in the Defender's interior better from a purely aesthetic point of view.

[@sitsia3808]

*_Finally a comparison.._*

[@TheNeelonRokk]

I'm waiting a bit to see what the rebrickable designers can do with it. It it is anything like the Defender with its gazillion different rebuilds, it is getting in for sure.

[@mattyltd]

Such a good set, finally one that is actually built well, looks accurate, and has working functions. Just one issue. They could've chosen a rally car, a crawler, a racecar, anything.. Nope, we get the fridge with wheels

[@nerv2000]

この時をとても楽しみにしていました！！動画を公開していただきありがとうございます！！！

[@CuttingEdges]

Brilliant set!

[@kexcz8276]

Very cool build, I will consider buying it, especially since it's build by a Czech, and the orange? I LOVE IT! 🧡🖤

[@whyjs6738]

저는 비록 조립을 잘못했지만 디펜더도 상당히 멋진 작품이었습니다 벌써 5년 전이라니 놀랍네요

[@henrybob1pro988]

I love the review im prob gonna get it probably and you know its a good day when belaz posts and can't wait for the volvo excavator set review!

[@yapzifengmoe]

I don’t know why but my bonnet keeps moving. I checked the instructions many times but found nothing wrong. Does yours do that too?

[@pedro380085]

fantastic, great review!

[@technicmaster0949]

I think if this gets RC Modified with a buwizz motor it will be unstoppable in quite a lot of terrains

[@jacobwheeler5629]

I might have to get myself some of the G Wagon's tyres for my Defender. Hopefully they'll fit 😂

[@anirudhnandan]

Thanks for the review :) Is there enough room inside to install a PowerUp Hub and motor? I want to build and control this using the app.

[@ssisk87]

I wasn't interested in it, the color, or the G500 as a whole really, but I cannot deny the appealing amount of functions in that set that don't seem to clash with one another and just work... May actually pick it up...

[@coolstar2398]

I would love for Lego to make the most iconic 4wd into a Lego set and by iconic I mean the 76 series Land Cruiser in the sandy taup colour.

[@ЕгорКраснокутский-ы5я]

Does it have enough space to add a 4-speed gearbox and keep the mechanism of locking deferentials? I think the gearbox is one of the main reasons why people liked so much Defender.

[@marioruifc]

true

[@arcsss-c2i]

Its one of the best looking technic set ❤. Love your content. I cant find the link to but the model.

[@WickedWillbyLegoCreations]

One thing I find annoying about this set is that when you drive it around a bit and then turn sharply the inner wheel steering arm bends causing it to not turn properly. It is quite annoying especially when you are test driving it outside. Good video😃

[@pwcorgi2000]

I wish Lego would do another inexpensive sports utility like when they did the Jeep Rubicon.

[@Lazypage-wj8hr]

Please do the heavy machinery truck next! I’m dying to see it

[@VersatileFunDesigns]

Nice review as always! How easy do you think it would be to motorized this set?

[@Matej-Brick]

hi, such a small challenge, are you considering making this G500 model an RC conversion? :) (preferably buwizz motors and PF L for steering, possibly also the gearbox) It would be very interesting

[@bogdan9980]

Having the ford raptor already in a kinda orange color, i would have loved a different one for this longwaited masterpiece 🤷‍♂️

[@geomax3465]

Nice video! But it needs to be Mercedes Silver and have the three locking differentials. 😏 And the Land Rover Defender looks way better in 110 configuration.

[@guy990]

7:00 what a cool fact

[@DashSpiderJumpscares]

As someone who bought the raptor a couple years ago aside from the rwd I was most annoyed with how the orange was too light. In all of the photos of the real thing it’s almost exactly this color, and I wish they waited until they had a more accurate color to make the model.

[@minitoons22]

very interesting video and cool set

[@matthewcruz1709]

Milan will be happy they spelled his name correctly this time!

[@collinhenderson9357]

The new engine parts are definitely a step up from the original tiny Lego engine setup. Basically the old tiny Lego setup, but with a slightly more realistic crank shaft and pistons. So they could definitely do better than that. I don’t know why Lego hasn’t made more realistic engine parts yet, they could totally do it. Obviously all for educational purposes, LOL 😂.

[@zxcvbnmzx5248]

Fantastic❤

[@Espen_Danielsen]

All offroad cars with a manual high low shifter has a neutral position, so this is very realistic.

[@aow1977]

How different is the gearbox and main chassis from the Defender? Seems like they are pretty much similar except for the differential lock and some newer gears. Also the flip flop beams were not available with the Defender. So is this just a remake of the Defender. I also feel the wheels/tires are too small for this new set.

[@miamiata7716]

Please put the new tires on the Defender, wil probably look much better!

[@typhlosionmaster6832]

I think a 4-speed gearbox is still possible in a model like this but with a stick shifter instead of a convoluted rotational shifter.

[@PP4E]

Nice, how long did it take you to build it in real time?

[@warrenmunn3224]

How easy/hard is it to build in a righthand drive configuration. The Discovery was a nightmare with having to start the changeover at the start with the gearbox? This looks slightly easier with the steering and the drivetrain running central to the model.

[@beep615]

Hope ill get it asap.