Set Facts
- 2-in-1 model: rebuilds into a Tow Truck.
Regional Retail Prices (LEGO.com/Store)
Telehandler Reviews
Is this LEGO set a good investment?
“As a Technic set, 42061 LEGO Telehandler is a good investment and has been slightly outperforming a typical Technic set with an average annual growth hovering around 7%. While not the best year over year return for this theme, it still is not a bad investment for collectors.”
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The Rambling Brick
“As a model that does not lend itself readily to automation, it has some interesting mechanisms- especially for the inexperienced Technic Builder. I award it 4 out of 5 Arbitrary Praise Units. It is swooshable/zoomable and has some interesting functionality.”
Eurobricks
“Probably my favorite of the cheaper sets with two very functional vehicles to experiment with. The Telehandler aesthetically is nice too. Well obviously I'd prefer more pneumatics or linear actuators, but it's a small model. Similar story with the tow truck. The A model... More really is only missing stabilizers, other than that it's a good representative of a telehandler. The tow-truck is probably too simplistic, but it does do the job.”
Theme Analysis
Lifespan
19 mos (this set 9 mos)
Annual growth
+5.40% (this set +6.85%)
This set's annual growth (CAGR) vs. subtheme
Community Stats
Telehandler currently ranks #159 out of the top most owned sets in Technic.
About Technic
TECHNIC is one of The LEGO Company's main lines based on creating detailed model machines and mechanical toys with specialized beams, axles, gears and connectors and primarily designed for older children and adults. The theme was first introduced as the Expert Builder series in 1977, but was officially renamed as TECHNIC in 1984. TECHNIC is still an active theme, and is one of the longest running themes in LEGO history. While most TECHNIC sets are vehicles that use pieces to mimic real vehicles, such as engine pieces, suspension, pneumatic, and transmission pieces, the TECHNIC parts have been used by various other System themes as well as LEGO Mindstorms.
Summary
Technic Telehandler set 42061 was released on February 17, 2017, retailing for $40, it has since been retired. New, unopened sets are valued at $58, used ones can be found for $31.
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Utilize the power and reach of the awesome Telehandler!
Reach for the sky with this replica of a real-life telehandler. This robust 2-in-1 LEGO® Technic model comes with a red, gray and black color scheme and an array of realistic features and functions, including a detailed cab, large tires, working four-wheel steering, extendable boom and a tipping bucket. Rebuild this model to create a Tow Truck for a double build-and-play experience! Both models can be built using the free interactive, 3D digital LEGO Building Instructions app, available online.
Features an extendable boom, tipping bucket, four-wheel steering mechanism, detailed cab and large wheels with heavy-duty tires.
Check out the red, gray and black color scheme.
Carry out complex maneuvers with the four-wheel steering.
Extend the tipping bucket high into the air.
A uniquely decorated LEGO® Technic 40th Anniversary brick is included with this model.
This LEGO® Technic model is designed to provide an immersive and...
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