RWD Raptor? Why? LEGO Technic 42126 Ford F-150 Raptor detailed building review

[@scottwhibley8392]

unless you really like the Ford raptor as a car I would definitely go For the Land Rover defender, as it has way more functions as can be bought for around £100 when on sale

[@ccrum32]

Winch, AWD, and a transmission isn’t worth $100 more at MSRP

[@reapertalon]

I actually have the land rover defender, really nice set

[@scottwhibley8392]

@@reapertalon same here it’s awesome

[@reapertalon]

@@scottwhibley8392 The drivetrain and all the detail is just super nice, do you have it with the roof rack on or off?

[@Dadudi]

Great review, you got the point perfectly! (As always) Your reviews are getting better and better 👌 Just yesterday I was thinking about the current lego technic situation. It's so sad in my opinion. Let's take for example the old good 9397. It cost only 120€ when it was released. It had only 1308 parts but it had the basic manual fuctions (hog, engine, doors...) and 4 mototized functions! 4! It also had a cool b model with the same amount of functions. Another impressive feature is the size. That set was quite big and looked impressive even if it only had 1300 pcs. Nowadays if you want such a big set with such a lot of functions you need to spend at least 250€ (yes 42128 costs less but it hasn't any motor). One last thing: I think lego is focusing too much on exterior, great panelling and branded models, but where are the multidirectional gearboxes and other complex functions? The last set with those was 42082, back in 2018, (I don't count the Osprey because it was never officially released). That's a major talking point to me, please Lego, bring back the real Technic sets🙏

[@yhakim2]

Yes I've been thinking about that too. Lego Technic has become just traditional Lego with differently shaped pieces.

[@adrianprepelita8683]

Couldn't agree more)

[@legobrixz]

Lego creator has even more functions

[@brickchef8282]

seeing it like this the creator expert ecto-1 or the mustang have nearly the same functions as "technic" sets nowadays

[@proftuna43]

Dadudi,I was thinking about the housing situation recently. It’s so sad in my opinion. Let’s take an example. I could buy a house with 5 bedrooms for 30,000€. With 5 bedrooms! It was quite big and looked good, it even had 3 storeys!

[@godofthewired]

Lego is running the Technic line into the ground with the overwhelming focus on unnecessary licenses and reduced amount of functions. It's like they're transforming it into part of Creator Expert, which is mind-boggling and sad to see them destroy a line with over 40 years of history this way. Not to mention that the one truly interesting licensed set was cancelled exactly because of said license, whereas without it the set would have been perfectly acceptable as a generic rescue vehicle.

[@DimaLegoFUN]

why, the latest tow truck has a lot of functions and features...

[@godofthewired]

@@DimaLegoFUN it's also one of the very few non-licensed sets in the Technic line this year. Do you really think that's a coincidence ?

[@sitsia3808]

Which licensed set u talk bout?

[@mackpackable]

@@DimaLegoFUN The tow truck is an amazing set and truly comparable to other great Technic sets of the past. There's a couple of diamonds in the rough, but outside of those I think Technic has been going downhill for the last couple of years or so. I don't think this has anything to do with licenses - just Lego cutting costs wherever they can.

[@SkylineGTRFreak]

@@sitsia3808 The V-22 Osprey. Great set I was looking soooo much forward to only to get cancelled a week before release.

[@coffeeinhandproductions3238]

As more a Creator Expert builder than a Technic builder I feel I'll appreciate the smaller building scale more than most. Having built both the Defender, and the Rally car I personally felt they were scaled much to large to really display properly anywhere, though this for me is the perfect balance of size, as well as about as much functionality as I would ever need in a display model. Agree about the 18+ being inappropriate for as simple as it looks in comparison to even the Heavy Duty tow truck from this year or even Zetros which is strangely enough is also a licensed vehicle but doesn't carry the 18+ packaging. Flaws/pricing aside this still looks like a really fun build/display vehicle and will definitely gat at some point.

[@BricksMelody]

I have the Defender so would happy to have this set and put side by side to defender…. Look this theme so much

[@Revenant7n]

Your analysis is spot on. The Raptor is an incredible vehicle with overwhelming appeal. I haven't bought any of the flagship Bugattis (ugly cars and not relatable) but I would have easily gone for a flagship Raptor. The fact that this isn't even 4wd is pathetic. Rating this as 18+ is mystifying. I built 8448 supercar (far more complex than this) as a 10 yr old with 0 issues and was comfortable enough with the build to modify and motorize it. I'm surprised Ford even permitted LEGO to release a 2wd Raptor. Then again, the Speed Champions Raptor was an ugly chonk and they let that one go too.

[@Unbrickme]

I wish modern technic cars were more like the 2011 supercar set number 8070. That set had almost the same amount of pieces, but came with an included battery box and a motor, with a distribution gearbox to control four motorized functions. The rear opening wing, the front opening hood, left opening door scissor mechanism, and same for the right door. The car also included the basic functions of steering, suspension, and a drivetrain connected to a fake piston engine. I mean, 100 USD is a great deal for the raptor, but 140 euro is absolutely overpriced! The 2011 supercar retailed for $120 and even adjusted for inflation, it still wouldve been a way better deal than the ford raptor at 140 euro

[@jokecenter9138]

Yeah, same. Now motorized sets cost a lot of money so I didn't expect this to be motorized when I heard it was 100 USD (even basic ones with drive/steering like the Top Gear Rally Car and the Off-road buggy cost 130 USD). Sets like 42128 with a lot of functions and pieces for a good price are selling like hotcakes right now (as RacingBrick said), so I think LEGO should sacrifice a few functions for some motorization and create a set with 4 motorized functions controlled through a gearbox (like the Osprey, function-wise), it would definitely be one of the best sets of the year if it were reasonably priced (which I think the Osprey was if it were not cancelled). Honestly, I don't know about the Raptor's price controversy, maybe Ford wanted to make sure that 42126 would sell well in their home country (again like RacingBrick said)?

[@Julle321]

I dont personally like technic solid axle suspension systems. They are very big if you want to put a differential into there. I always build solid axles that are simple and compact without a differential. They save ground clearance too

[@dr.mayhem277]

I've only been into technic for about a year, but when I was younger I got a few sets and they were great. I got the extreme offroader, the bucket truck, the fire plane, and the tracked loader and they were all great, even though they didn't have licenses and weren't official vehicles, and I think that is kind of making the line kind of poor. The unlicensed sets are fine, and they make it so the sets dont have to be perfect shape because they arent based on a vehicle that exists already. I love sets regardless of whether they are real vehicles or not.

[@Trija204]

Bugatti is not ugly

[@dr.mayhem277]

@@Trija204 I know

[@The_RC_Dude]

I really wanted this set to be good, and it is, and I'm a little disappointed by the lack of 4WD, but I'm glad that it doesn't have any other "fundamental mistakes".

[@sadeness]

Good video, I am still buying it day one.I have never had a technic set before so its perfect for someone like me.I actually really like the look of this set.I will admit I wish the headlights were not stickers though.I usually build creator cars.I really think the audience this set is aimed at is people who are new to technic.I think Lego is trying to bring over some of those creator audiences to technic.

[@adrianprepelita8683]

For $100 it's a good part donor, but for 140 euro it's a big NO! The Creator expert one looks so much better! And, does someone remember 42029? That one, also, seemed a better deal. Another strange decision from Lego. Thank you for the great review)

[@gperm3710]

42029 has more functions too, a tipping bucket and a winch, and I believe it was also a great part donor

[@adrianprepelita8683]

​@@gperm3710 It was, and I still have it)

[@ryanmackenzie7651]

I've been looking forward to this review!

[@sidelingpluto5559]

I feel like this set is a good way to enter the technical world. Just got it for Christmas and it’s fun/simple to build at a manageable scale. The US price makes it worth it IMO. I will definitley motorize and modify it because of its simplicity.

[@landonbrooks3598]

I feel like they should release the 2nd gen Ford Raptor (the dark blue truck) because it would be cool to own both of them for comparing

[@McKrushi]

I totally agree. There is nothing wrong with simplistic builds as some kind of (very slow) evolution of models like the 42123. But the pricing should be as reasonable as it is for the 42123. ~6 c PP -> 80-90€/$ for the 42126. Would sound like a good and cool looking "starter pack" to me... but for 140€... nope. That would not fix the missing AWD of course. Eventough RWD is paleontologically correct xD.

[@For891]

As some one who has to drive a pickup truck for a living, I don’t understand the fascination with driving a giant grocery cart. They will always look ridiculous to me.

[@TheTrueYes]

Here in Europe they are really rare so

[@TheTrueYes]

@@cranberryman9664 it's pretty obvious what I meant

[@TheTrueYes]

@@cranberryman9664 You should cry lmao

[@TheTrueYes]

@@cranberryman9664 What is even your problem? Nobody did something to you...

[@AJT296]

Weird how the creator 50s pickup is generic when normally they’re licensed and it’s the opposite for the technic set. I’d have preferred a generic technic pickup and a licensed Ford F series or Chevy Stepside creator. Real shame that they didn’t do that with the 50s creator truck

[@CatOnTheCouch]

Sets like this are mockery to the Technic name and the builders themselves, I can almost picture what Lego was thinking: 'We think adults have money, but they got no time for a complex build, so we will throw in something that is expensive but also very quick to build, just slap on the 18+ label so some child with a lot of time won't find out how boring it actually is.'

Lego is missing a big point with this set. I never see a raptor without any custom on it. It would be so cool to have a modular chassis, with a easy way of removing the cab, the bed etc, and so adding more piece to do like a 5 doors, 3 doors, at roof rack, bumper etc, like a creator set

[@Interqba]

Thanks for the review, it was a pleasure to watch, and I agree with Your opinion about the direction the next sets should go - more Defender-like sets please! Or my favourite, mid-builders and mid-budget, non-licensed line such as 42108, 42112, 42128 - as You've said, tons of functionality and decent price

[@Hipwop1]

I love the raptor I’m definitely gonna try and get my hands on it if I find it in a Lego store, I’d love it more if it was blue but still admire the set anyway

[@toxicmustardwasabi]

Best thing about this set was I managed to combine it with the 42099 Xtreme Off Roader to build a MegaRaptor RC MOC. That really justified getting this set for me.

[@GamerOcto]

I hope that with the new recolors line we get the blue version as a second option

[@whizkidbricks9740]

The velociraptor on the bike has me absolutely dying haha

[@weaponizertank6245]

My only complain about this set are the stickers . But overall it's a nice version of the f-150 imo. It's also fun to build

[@ditoalfrido]

i wish all lego technic have features like this one, at least. diff, hog steer, realistic engine block " not like in senna or bollide". would be absolutely amazing if they add all possible full features in this ford raptor like 4x4 drivetrain plus gearbox😌. idc about the price really

[@EvanMoon]

Very good review and he knows what are you talking about on these technic sets

[@brickphisto2321]

I really like your style of review showing problems as well as clever building techniques and not just a speed build. Although I do not always share your opinions I enjoy your in-depths reviews. Since there was some controversy going on about the Zetros tyre size: Using blueprints of the 2017 Raptor for calculation the tyres of 42126 look way too large. Any thoughts about that?

[@doorwaytocreation917]

Was waiting for this review. So it doesn't have a gearbox, and is only rwd?🤔 Do you think it would be a good part donor?

[@gperm3710]

for the US price, it's price/piece ratio is phenominal, and it's a fantastic source of orange pieces (especially the T shape pieces, as before it was only exclusive to the cancelled bell boeing v22 osprey) and (maybe) the new flip flop beam, but for the euro price, probably not

[@doorwaytocreation917]

@@gperm3710 So its a great part donor in US, but not the rest of the countries? :/

[@gosmbricks9833]

Thumbnail is one of the best I've seen. Loving the dino jokes lol.

[@kevinruan]

Great video! Every video keeps getting better!

[@BigBudzGaming]

I like the look of the axle hubs , looks better than a protruding brown x axle sticking out

[@behindthebuilds6764]

I have recently gotten into technic, though I have been a lego fan for all my life. My first technic set was a year ago, and it had a B model. From what I have seen, it appears that the licensed sets do not have B models. I can see how this makes sense, because a Ford product, for example, probably should not have a non-Ford B model. Totally wish this set was priced at $150 or $200 and given exceptional features.

[@bibasik7]

This looks like a good set to motorize. It reminds of the 8081 set in the way it's constructed.

[@projectstesi7133]

True, i have a tutorial for exact this thing! Have fun! kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnLZdoZvf6yFi9U

[@MacTavish90]

Thx for your Review. Yeah the Lights were a big holdback... But thx to some MOC nie my Raptor has Light with Bricks at Front and Rear, has Roof and Bull bar and could Tow a Trailer

[@bricksfirst5584]

It's more in line with the Technic Wrangler, Corvette, McLaren. I don't even see a Raptor when I look at it, maybe they should have made a few changes and just called it "generic orange truck", dropped the licensing, and sold it cheaper. Maybe the value in this set will be found when combining with the Corvette to make MOCS?

[@jarnedendoncker9448]

After I saw your awesome review im thinking of buying this for my birthday. I do feel like it's a bit pricey because it doesn't have much features .

[@PANNARALEJ]

I was honestly not all that interested in this set, but perhaps I was wrong. I was thinking this would be a self piece, but the highlighted features shows this has the potential to be a good mod platform. I'll keep an eye on it, and may "pickup" it later. If you are going to RC the truck, then I challenge you to only use parts from 42124.

[@thomasthedanksengine7993]

i am eating a snak at 4 50 in the morning and watching yt and this vodeo showed up in my notifications hat to watch

[@52joker64]

I really like the set but for £130 I don't think it's worth it especially as the defender and the creator 911 are cheaper. So it's gonna be a no from me unless they drastically reduce the price in sales

[@TheScienceKavinSasmira]

RacingBrick, if you read this comment, please do a video about how fix a working steering to 42123 mclaren senna gtr?i think it will be easy for you,thank you

[@colpepy8467]

I made the same mistake with the grill/ tailgate stickers, luckily not to hard of a fix

[@creamyhummus]

Do you think Lego will ever release the blue version of the truck? In my opinion it looks way better and closer to the real truck. In any case, love your channel--keep up the amazing work!

[@RacingBrick]

Thanks, I don't think they will release it unfortunately

[@lukasrsdesign]

Great review as always, shame they didnt even bother to make lights just stickers , seriously LEGO?

[@subalaperiyasamy4533]

wonderful video

[@avgeek_0307]

4:05 i made this error too while building it. Thankfully it didnt take me long to notice my mistake

[@landonion113]

See I like this car and I like it as a truck or however you want to say it but my problem is why don’t they also make official versions of the prototypes not only will they make way more money doing so but it’ll allow for more people to expand their horizons to better looking versions of it or different versions of it which again would make them way more money because what if someone likes a different version of it more or like the prototype version of it more but didn’t get that version.

[@matthewbray764]

It is a shame that the price is so high outside of the US it looks good apart from the stickers for the lights but it probably should have been done in the creator expert line.

[@Nick.Koehler]

Idea for motorized version. Battery pack in the bed of the truck and build a bed cover for it to hide the Battery pack.

[@lostguy7875]

I love those building reviews! 😀

[@Maxiie_TM]

Awesome video. Can you compare this set to customized pick up truck 42029?

[@bobcog0001]

The truth is the raptor primarily runs in RWD and only runs if 4 wheel drive during offroading or when stuck in sticky situations. Using the 4 wheel drive at all times would heavily damage drive train, perhaps beyond repair in some cases. So the technic variant is basically simulating the raptor in the mode that it would be running in 90% of the time. This model would be even less realistic if it had 4 wheel drive. So unless lego had some mechanism in the model that would allow you connect and disconnect the front axels from the engine this is the more realistic version.

[@boywithbali3830]

It is most likely at a higher cost as this truck is usually known to be an American staple. They probably know that they will not sell as many in Europe so to combat this they increase the price.

[@gammccubbs]

in UK price per brick is just too high for the functionality. The Red pickup truck is also overpriced for a non-branded model - which makes the new T2 Camper the best new set out.

[@GenoGENOVA]

It is an amazing piece, really love it!

[@subalaperiyasamy4533]

great

[@magasiku4710]

Légyszi átalakítod majd távirányítóssá? Mert érdekelne hogy hogy megy úgy összességben

[@undead.rising]

I bought this as an impulse buy last year, and I still don't understand why. When my parents saw it, they asked me if I got it on sale, and that wasn't even true. I think it looks lovely (detail through bright colour rather than stickers), but it signifies bad things for the future of Technic.

[@BricksMelody]

Great set…. And nice video…. Would like to make a video for this set too when able to get 1 on October… cheers…

[@Federale570]

Hey Balasz have you heard the phrase "Jack of all trades, but a master of none?"

[@RacingBrick]

Yep

[@iammystery1457]

I have a question... can a lego figure fit inside?

[@LevAndStuff]

In the us its 100$ which is pretty good for the peice count the hog steering is nice and the v6 is cool to but its not 4x4 it looks cool and it should be more like a 14+ Set So i might get it in a few years before it retires

[@me007gold2]

What's the model in the box before the Top Gear Rally car? This set looks like a pass for me. Would have probally picked it up, if it were in the creator series though.

[@justinb2598]

I'm curious if the technic quad bike would fit on the back of the truck?

[@helenroberts1019]

Wonder could try to mount the raptor body on the zetros chassi.

[@xt6wagon]

It really looks like the set was designed around selling them out of Ford Dealers for $100. Just way to many places to put an extra $30 to make the set really work right.

[@alansmith9948]

I want this truck not only for scale and looks but for parts to build other creations, I'm a Lego lifer been building since my preteens, and now the price has dropped down to US $75. I build without help.

[@benicia21]

do they sell a lift kit for this truck? i built it, feels like she needs a 4" lift + bigger tires. at minimum, a leveling kit.

[@Etienne_Diecast]

Doubt you’ll see this, but is it just me or it doesn’t roll well? I haven’t built the actual set, but I’ve built two Alternate models from it and doesn’t appear to be rolling well. Not sure if tires related or whatnot.

[@suthesh6552]

I personally like the suspension mechanism in the rear

[@tysonbaker4597]

Does it not “drive” fully? I built one and it doesn’t move great thought i did something wrong but doesn’t look like his does either

[@eemillampinen]

3:20 i was get that new version on dom dodge charger and that ball joint connector wich is dark bluish gray i was also get new variant on the dodge charger

[@UrMomsChauffer]

I have to say, this set misses all the marks. I predominantly do not build technic sets, but have gotten into the line with the more realistic looking vehicles. I feel like the Rover hit every mark. It looked good, was fun and interesting to build, has tons of features, and really shows how LEGO can do it right when they want to. The Raptor has none of that.

[@Jesus1096GD]

42123 (?) and 42128 were the only excellent sets this year by now sadly. Let's see what 42131 has for us.

[@Sonderax]

The price is the only reason i will no buy this set without a minimum 50% discount. I want it yes, but im not spending almost 2x the US price for something

[@thebrickist8859]

Is it an error that the box art and promo images don't show the steering gear on the top?

[@RacingBrick]

It's removable

[@110_Octane]

Well then again, trophy trucks run 2wd, so its not totally inaccurate. I just think that adding 4wd would just make that price go up, but its would be nice.

[@MonsterMackOffRoad]

i would like to see it next to the land rover for scale

[@owennorcross4407]

I remember when Lego technic sets were design with big brain function in mind.

[@tacomatundra2543]

Wish they made a Toyota Tacoma version. Especially the 2018 version. But I'll take any year.

[@jareddeckard2703]

Please do an rc mod to it! If you used buggy motor it would so cool. It would basically be a baja truck because it's rear wheel drive.

[@projectstesi7133]

Here you can find a remote control tutorial, only you have to change the infared sensor with a sbrick an having a RC-MOC, have fun!😃 kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnLZdoZvf6yFi9U

[@sohum_g]

you should compare the Raptor to the 42110 Land Rover Defender

[@RacingBrick]

Lol, that would be embarrassing for the Raptor, there's no point :)

[@sohum_g]

@@RacingBrick lol ok, i think i know some people that can make a functional steering wheel and awd

[@Teton30000]

You know of a fix for the lose steering?

[@zeichnerkollege]

Let's see what you're workin out as RC instructions. Perhaps even true four wheel drive?

[@Regan_Tatham]

I think it's great it looks way better than the 488 gt3 car and making 4wd would have been very difficult and might make you sacrifice the engine

[@FoxSock]

id be fine with sacrificing the engine for 4x4 i plan to hopefully get two and mod the crap out of the second one

[@rickyjoehaynes3989]

So does it go with the Ferrari or the 2021 Mclearen?

[@itslovedogsbruh]

the 3.5 v6 will always beat the 6.2 v8 which has no turbos making it consume loads of fuel

[@dieseldouche7735]

They should've at least added some engine detail along with adding turbo details. Otherwise it just looks like a plain v6 engine.

[@PorucznikBorewicz]

So LEGO decided to screw up two fenders with prints and slap stickers on everything else? Fascinating.

[@nicolassilvagni7909]

They need to sub-categories the technic sets, similar to stuff like Creator expert versus Creator 3in1. There is no reason for technic to be more than "PG-13", it is a plastic toy...

[@kimshobby]

I hate that many stickers but designs are good 👍

[@drewlovelyhell4892]

Only $100USD? I saw it on the shelf last week for $279NZD! ($194.60USD) I bought Dom's Charger for $180 ($125.50USD) instead.

[@jarnedendoncker9448]

Please make a motorized function of this set !!!

[@orviiies]

Hey I might need some help, I’m currently build the back wheels but the left wheel is somewhat more stiff then the other wheel, is it supposed to be like that? I’ve rebuilt that part 2 times maybe it’s on to tight?

[@evantrzebiatowski2456]

Does know one realize that the air intake sticker he put on is in the wrong direction

[@micke3035]

More functions, absolutely agree! Is it worth buying for the parts? Haven't check but the most useful pieces can be found on Bricklink for an ok price already? Couldn't Technic venture into something new and cool like hydraulics, wouldn't that be awesome? 😀 Thanks for a nice review!

[@andreiconcepcion7264]

When do you think will they include 4x4 capabilities to these medium sized technic sets?

[@RacingBrick]

I don't think they will do

[@Game-7113]

To me, the Ford Raptor has some play value like the steering and the suspension

[@thegbrix]

Nice video again! As for the Raptor... maaan it's a sh*tshow. That blue prototype is looking way better, even with stickers for lights. The shaping on the front of the hood, the grill, the extra lights are way cooler on that! If somebody's making a raptor moc based of of that with 4WD and proper wheels let me know, I'll buy the sh*t out of it :D Probably it will be cheaper too XD

[@zsombor67]

Szia The G Brix nagyón jók a lego autóid! 😁👍

[@awes0men0b0dy9]

For this set they kind of took the worst of both worlds compared to the defender where it had the best of both worlds