Set Facts
- 2-in-1 model: rebuilds into a Compact Tower Crane.
- A compact crane is designed to fit into places where regular cranes can’t go. They can fold down to an incredibly small size before extending back out into a much larger crane.
Regional Retail Prices (LEGO.com/Store)
Compact Crawler Crane Reviews
Is this LEGO set a good investment?
“As a Technic set, 42097 LEGO Compact Crawler Crane 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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“This is a love-it-or-hate-it set, depending on what you intend to do with it. If you want it for parts, you'll like it: it has many unusual and useful elements for its size and in a “regular", plentiful colour. The lack of sprockets, though, is a disappointment. You won't... More like it if, on the other hand, you want it to play with it: you'll have to fiddle with a cluster of controls to operate. Oh, and I forgot to mention that the stabilisers are rather flimsily affixed to the chassis, which makes them unsuitable to support the crane when lifting heavy loads.”
BrickFanatics
“LEGO Technic 42097 Compact Crawler Crane contains all the parts needed to construct the towering yellow construction vehicle, complete with extendable outriggers, extendable boom, hoist and safety cones. The fact that this is a Technic set that has never been done before... More should pique the interest of some fans but perhaps doesn’t offer enough of a challenge to appeal to everyone.”
Theme Analysis
Lifespan
19 mos (this set 14 mos)
Annual growth
+5.06% (this set +7.17%)
This set's annual growth (CAGR) vs. subtheme
Community Stats
Compact Crawler Crane currently ranks #93 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 Compact Crawler Crane set 42097 was released on August 3, 2019, retailing for $100, it has since been retired. New, unopened sets are valued at $134, while used sets sell around $84.
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Experience the mechanical versatility of the LEGO Technic" Compact Crawler Crane!
Help young LEGO® builders understand the basics of gears, force and movement with the LEGO Technic™ 42097 Compact Crawler Crane. This detailed, robust model comes with an array of realistic features and functions, including extendable outriggers that move both laterally and vertically, an extendable boom, a hoist with extensive cabling and safety lock, and a 180°-rotating superstructure. The Crawler Crane folds into a compact vehicle that travels on rugged crawler tracks and comes with a classic yellow and black color scheme with authentic sticker detailing. Rebuild this 2-in-1 construction toy to create the LEGO Technic Compact Tower Crane.
Features extendable outriggers that move both laterally and vertically, an extendable boom, a hoist with extensive cabling and safety lock, 180°-rotating superstructure and rugged crawler tracks.
Drive the Compact Crawler Crane into position, then operate...
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