Set Facts
- The smallest of the 2018 Technic sets, is the Hook Loader.
- 2-in-1 model: rebuilds into an Airport Fire Truck.
Regional Retail Prices (LEGO.com/Store)
Hook Loader Reviews
Eurobricks
“I think this is one clever small set. Its target audience, kids, will love this set. It does look like a truck, and even better, it looks like a truck that is drawn and imagined by a kid, in a good way.”
BrickEconomy Expert Review
“The Hook Loader delivers surprising functionality for its price, featuring working steering and a gear-operated loading arm that smoothly picks up and offloads the container. Despite its small size, the main model is well-designed and fun to interact with, while the alternate Airport Fire Truck includes additional moving parts, though it’s less visually refined. As a starter Technic set, it effectively introduces key mechanics and provides solid value.”
Theme Analysis
Lifespan
21 mos (this set 21 mos)
Annual growth
+4.08% (this set +2.17%)
This set's annual growth (CAGR) vs. subtheme
Community Stats
Hook Loader currently ranks #173 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 Hook Loader set 42084 was released on November 26, 2017, retailing for $15, it has since been retired. New, unopened sets are valued at $18, used ones can be found for $6.
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Collect and transport heavy cargo with the Hook Loader!
Enjoy a rewarding build-and-play experience with this authentic LEGO® Technic replica of a real-life hook loader, featuring a driver’s cab, heavy-duty tires, large warning light, working steering and hook loading functionality. Turn the crank to lift and lower the cargo container to and from the truck chassis. This 2-in-1 advanced building set can be rebuilt to create an Airport Fire Truck.
Features working steering and hook loading functionality, driver’s cab, warning light, heavy-duty tires and a cargo container.
Check out the red, gray and black color scheme.
Activate the hook loading function to lift and lower the container.
This LEGO® Technic advanced building set is designed to provide an immersive and rewarding building experience.
Designed for indoor use only.
2-in-1 model: rebuilds into an Airport Fire Truck.
Suitable for ages 7-14.
Hook Loader measures over 3” (8cm) high, 5” (14cm) long and 2” (7cm)...
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