LEGO Technic Bucket Wheel Excavator 42055 Construction Toy
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Description
Build the highly detailed 2-in-1 model featuring an array of different motorized functions Includes LEGO Power Functions such as forward and reverse driving, rotating bucket wheel, moving conveyor belt and rotating superstructure The largest LEGO Technic set every made LEGO Technic building toys are compatible with all LEGO construction sets for creative building See more product details
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Product information Item details Brand Name LEGO Manufacturer Minimum Age (MONTHS) 144 Model Name Technic Bucket Wheel Excavator 42055 Model Number 6137063 Age Range Description Kid,Baby Customer Package Type Standard Packaging Manufacturer Maximum Age (MONTHS) 1500 UPC 673419248723 Manufacturer Part Number 6137063 Model Year 2016 Manufacturer Warranty Description No Warranty Included Components LEGO Building Elements Item Type Name Building Kit Toy Manufacturer LEGO Unit Count 1.0 Count Best Sellers Rank #472,426 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #13,187 in Toy Building Sets ASIN B01CU9X8AC Customer Reviews 4.7 out of 5 stars Warranty & Support Feedback Style Color Multicolor Theme Plant Measurements Number of Pieces 3929 Item Dimensions 18.9 x 6.69 x 22.91 inches Item Weight 5.86 Kilograms Features & Specs Educational Objective Creative Thinking Additional Features Construction, Vehicles Is Assembly Required Yes Additional details Material Type Plastic
Customer reviews
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A must have for Hardcore Fans
I saw this featured on YouTube before Christmas and couldn't wait to get it. After all this time checking the Tru stores I figured I was going to have to buy it online. Of course, no issues with Amazon, but paid $25 for 2 day shipping, and the carrier dropped the ball, got it in 3 days. The box is absolutely massive. Cut the seals and dump out alot of bags, and then a box. Inside the box, more bags!! Almost 3000 parts compose this model. Bags are numbered 1-8, corresponding to the phase of build. Phase 1 builds the dump truck, and contains the material for play. Phase 2 builds the frame. Phase 3 builds the tracks. Phase 4 builds the machine frame. Phase 5 builds the exit conveyor. Phase 6 builds the digger wheel. Phase 7 builds the rear of the digger and the power functions. Phase 8 builds the accessories. Built the model over 4 days. Being almost 3000 parts, I thought it would be a grueling build, but it wasn't the case. I recently built the Arocs truck, which was tedious. I just wanted to get it built. The Wheel Excavator was fast and enjoyable. I checked things as I went, seeing there are a lot of axles and gears in this set. With the motor being at the rear end of the digger frame, getting to the tracks takes a lot of mechanics. Finishing the build, I have to say it is quite impressive. However, I have to say using 1 motor for all the functions kind of was a let down. I built the Volvo loader, and it has 4 motors. There are really only 3 functions powered: tracks, wheel/conveyors, and turning the machine. Turning the machine requires the conveyors and wheel running. You can't run the tracks with anything else engaged. Raising/lowering the digger wheel is manually operated, as is rotating the discharge conveyor, which has a locking mechanism, which, from gear backlash is kinda, pointless. I realize most of this was engineered to mimick the real machine, but, being a Flagship model, I think things like the railings, the goofy rear access ladder, and the multiple gear boxes could have been reduced to add a couple more motors and some better functuality. IR remote capability like the Volvo loader would have sent this over the top. I suppose being Lego it could be reworked to add these in, but I really don't want to take apart the models I have to get the parts to do this. So, although it is completely awesome, huge, and definitely a must have for the serious Technic builder, I just feel a few small things could have made this the biggest, baddest set ever made, period.
I saw this featured on YouTube before Christmas and couldn't wait to get it. After all this time checking the Tru stores I figured I was going to have to buy it online. Of course, no issues with Amazon, but paid $25 for 2 day shipping, and the carrier dropped the ball, got it in 3 days. The box is absolutely massive. Cut the seals and dump out alot of bags, and then a box. Inside the box, more bags!! Almost 3000 parts compose this model. Bags are numbered 1-8, corresponding to the phase of build. Phase 1 builds the dump truck, and contains the material for play. Phase 2 builds the frame. Phase 3 builds the tracks. Phase 4 builds the machine frame. Phase 5 builds the exit conveyor. Phase 6 builds the digger wheel. Phase 7 builds the rear of the digger and the power functions. Phase 8 builds the accessories. Built the model over 4 days. Being almost 3000 parts, I thought it would be a grueling build, but it wasn't the case. I recently built the Arocs truck, which was tedious. I just wanted to get it built. The Wheel Excavator was fast and enjoyable. I checked things as I went, seeing there are a lot of axles and gears in this set. With the motor being at the rear end of the digger frame, getting to the tracks takes a lot of mechanics. Finishing the build, I have to say it is quite impressive. However, I have to say using 1 motor for all the functions kind of was a let down. I built the Volvo loader, and it has 4 motors. There are really only 3 functions powered: tracks, wheel/conveyors, and turning the machine. Turning the machine requires the conveyors and wheel running. You can't run the tracks with anything else engaged. Raising/lowering the digger wheel is manually operated, as is rotating the discharge conveyor, which has a locking mechanism, which, from gear backlash is kinda, pointless. I realize most of this was engineered to mimick the real machine, but, being a Flagship model, I think things like the railings, the goofy rear access ladder, and the multiple gear boxes could have been reduced to add a couple more motors and some better functuality. IR remote capability like the Volvo loader would have sent this over the top. I suppose being Lego it could be reworked to add these in, but I really don't want to take apart the models I have to get the parts to do this. So, although it is completely awesome, huge, and definitely a must have for the serious Technic builder, I just feel a few small things could have made this the biggest, baddest set ever made, period.
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You have to love it.
Is a good build and very big. But as others have said it is underpowered - perhaps two motors would have been better. I do like how you can easily disconnect three bits to take the motor out of the loop so you can manually move it about. Also it would be cool if there were an alternate set of instructions for the same model that did not quite spoon feed the steps so much. Maybe have 'standard' and 'advanced' sets of instructions? Anyway still good - still five stars!
Is a good build and very big. But as others have said it is underpowered - perhaps two motors would have been better. I do like how you can easily disconnect three bits to take the motor out of the loop so you can manually move it about. Also it would be cool if there were an alternate set of instructions for the same model that did not quite spoon feed the steps so much. Maybe have 'standard' and 'advanced' sets of instructions? Anyway still good - still five stars!
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These Lego building sets are great toys!
These Lego building sets are great toys!! I ordered this one next day and it came fast and on time for my son's birthday. My ten year old loves to build these!! If you have a child who likes to build things this is the toy to get. My daughters also love these so great for boys and girls!! It is a smart toy that makes kids use their hands, follow directions and exercise perseverance. It will take him a few days to get this built and definitely worth the effort.
These Lego building sets are great toys!! I ordered this one next day and it came fast and on time for my son's birthday. My ten year old loves to build these!! If you have a child who likes to build things this is the toy to get. My daughters also love these so great for boys and girls!! It is a smart toy that makes kids use their hands, follow directions and exercise perseverance. It will take him a few days to get this built and definitely worth the effort.
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Best set ever. This one will keep them busy!
This is the best set ever. I have given my 10 year old grandson many Lego sets--far beyond his age range. He always has them done the first weekend. Not this one! He has been working on it for 3 weeks! He is loving it! On about the 8th bag and 350+ pages into the directions. I can't believe how intricate and at the same time so big. Best set ever! As soon as he is done I will post pictures and let him add his thoughts.
This is the best set ever. I have given my 10 year old grandson many Lego sets--far beyond his age range. He always has them done the first weekend. Not this one! He has been working on it for 3 weeks! He is loving it! On about the 8th bag and 350+ pages into the directions. I can't believe how intricate and at the same time so big. Best set ever! As soon as he is done I will post pictures and let him add his thoughts.
