Set Facts
- The pull-back motor allows the model to be pulled back, followed by forward motion.
- Combine with the 42073 BASH! to create a WHACK! ‘N’ BASH! combi model.
Regional Retail Prices (LEGO.com/Store)
WHACK! Reviews
Eurobricks
“By winding up the Pullback motor, i.e. pulling the model backwards and releasing the model, you can achieve pretty good speed. If there is not enough space in front of the race car, you could easily hit the wall or some other obstacle... Which may actually be what designer... More had in mind all along...as the other function is. Pullback motor? Light weight/high speed? Race car/rugged formula shape? Well, i think kids will have fun with this small racer.”
“Whack! features a sturdy bumper and a cool-looking spoiler. But my favorite part is its pull-back action. Pull back, and away the whackness goes! With the impact of a crash, the engine will fly off the car.”
Full review at ttpm.com
Theme Analysis
Lifespan
21 mos (this set 28 mos)
Annual growth
+3.97% (this set +5.11%)
This set's annual growth (CAGR) vs. subtheme
Community Stats
WHACK! currently ranks #133 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 WHACK! set 42072 was released on November 26, 2017, retailing for $20, it has since been retired. New, unopened sets are valued at $27, while used sets sell around $9.
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Experience the amazing power and acceleration of this high-speed LEGO® WHACK! model, featuring a lime-green, red and gray color scheme with racing stickers, sturdy front bumper, large rear spoiler and wide black rims with low profile tires. This advanced building set is equipped with a pull-back motor and a new-for-December-2017 engine pop-out function, which is activated on impact.
Combine with the 42073 BASH! pull-back model for extended play possibilities or to create the WHACK! ‘N' BASH! combi model. Features a powerful pull-back motor, sturdy front bumper, large rear spoiler, wide black rims with low profile tires and an engine pop-out function, which is activated on impact. Check out the lime-green, red and gray color scheme with cool racing stickers. Bring on the 42073 BASH! and let the race begin!
Activate the pull-back motor to launch the high-speed WHACK!
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