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42181 LEGO Technic VTOL Heavy Cargo Spaceship LT81
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42181 LEGO Technic VTOL Heavy Cargo Spaceship LT81
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LEGO 42181 VTOL Heavy Cargo Spaceship LT81 is a 1,365 piece Technic set released in 2024. It features the VTOL Heavy Cargo Spaceship LT81 with rotating engines, extendable and retractable landing gear, a claw for grabbing a cargo pod containing a mini space rover, and a handle for flying maneuvers.

While the MSRP is $109.99, the current average price on the secondary markets is around $93. Once retired, the expected annual growth will be close to 3% after the second year, which will value the set between $120 and $124 shortly after it is retired.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

This chart shows the sales listing trends of 42181 VTOL Heavy Cargo Spaceship LT81.
(AU) Technic VTOL Heavy Cargo Spaceship LT81 (42181) New Sealed *Box Damage*
$83.94
-23.7%
(AU) Technic VTOL Heavy Cargo Spaceship LT81 42181 Brand New & Sealed
$84.61
-23.1%
(US) Technic: VTOL Heavy Cargo Spaceship LT81 (42181) NEW!
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$84.99
-22.7%
(US) Technich: VTOL Heavy Cargo Spaceship Lt81 ( 42181)
$85.00
-22.7%
(US) Technic VTOL Heavy Cargo Spaceship LT81 Building Toy 42181 SEE DETAILS
$86.99
-20.9%
(US) TECHNIC: Vtol Heavy Cargo Spaceship Lt81 (42181)
$88.88
-19.2%
(AU) Technic VTOL Heavy Cargo Spaceship LT81 (42181) New Sealed Free Post AUS
$88.97
-19.1%
(US) 42181 Technic VTOL Heavy Cargo Spaceship LT81 -TWF
$89.95
-18.2%
(US) Technic Building Set #42181 VTOL Heavy Cargo Spaceship LT81 - NEW SEALED
$89.95
-18.2%
(US) Technic Building Set #42181 VTOL Heavy Cargo Spaceship LT81 - NEW SEALED
$89.95
-18.2%
(US) TECHNIC: VTOL Heavy Cargo Spaceship LT81 (42181)
$89.99
-18.2%
(US) 42181 TECHNIC: VTOL Heavy Cargo Spaceship LT81
$89.99
-18.2%
(US) TECHNIC: VTOL Heavy Cargo Spaceship LT81 (42181) - Brand New - Sealed
$90.00
-18.2%
(US) Technic 42181 VTOL Heavy Cargo Spaceship LT81 Space Gift. New Free Shipping
$90.00
-18.2%
(US) TECHNIC: Vtol Heavy Cargo Spaceship Lt81 (42181) Factory Sealed NEW
$90.00
-18.2%
(US) TECHNIC: Vtol Heavy Cargo Spaceship Lt81 (42181) Factory Sealed NEW
$90.00
-18.2%
(US) TECHNIC: Vtol Heavy Cargo Spaceship Lt81 (42181) Factory Sealed NEW
$90.00
-18.2%
(US) Technic VTOL Heavy Cargo Spaceship LT81 Spaceship Toy for 10 Year Old 42181
$95.00
-13.6%
(CA) 42181 TECHNIC: Vtol Heavy Cargo Spaceship LT81 Block Set NEW SEALED
$95.70
-13.0%
(VN) Technic VTOL Heavy Cargo Spaceship LT81 42181 Building Set New 2024
$99.00
-10.0%
(US) TECHNIC: VTOL Heavy Cargo Spaceship LT81 (42181)
$99.99
-9.1%
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VTOL Heavy Cargo Spaceship LT81 Reviews

14 reviews
4.8
Collectors
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“This futuristic spaceship adds a dash of science fiction to your space collection with a nicely crafted cargo transport ship. Taking on missions to distant planets with this set comes in at 1,365 pieces, with the ship measuring 20" long and 18.5" wide. Young and old space... More travelers will be able to rotate the engines for lift-off or extend and retract the landing gear for flight. LEGO even included a claw to allow the crew to grab the cargo pod that has its own mini space rover. Space exploration has never looked better, and these new space themed LEGO Technic sets are incredibly detailed and will enhance any space collection.”
Full review at bleedingcool.com
“Looking like some sort of spacey Bell-Boeing Osprey, the LT81 features pivoting engines to enable vertical flight, controlled via a mechanical cog, whilst another deploys the landing gear. A container and a remotely operable vehicle are included, which can be plucked from... More the martian surface via a fuselage-mounted hook system. It also appears that the container from 42181 is able to be connected to the those included within the 42178 and 42180 sets, combining to build something no doubt very spacey indeed.”
Full review at thelegocarblog.com

About Technic Space

The LEGO Technic Space theme, introduced in 2023, includes sets designed to capture the excitement and challenges of space exploration. Notable sets in this theme are the "42178 Surface Space Loader," which features a vehicle equipped for handling materials on extraterrestrial surfaces; the "42179 Planet Earth and Moon in Orbit," a model demonstrating orbital mechanics and celestial movements; the "42181 VTOL Heavy Cargo Spaceship LT81," a versatile vertical take-off and landing spacecraft for transporting heavy cargo; and the "42180 Mars Exploration Rover," a detailed rover with functional wheels and instruments for exploring the Martian surface.

Space curently consists of 4 sets, all released this year.
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Space enthusiasts can enjoy a build to remember with the LEGO® Technic™ VTOL Heavy Cargo Spaceship LT81 (42181) for kids aged 10+ who love space plane toys. This futuristic spaceship vehicle toy model has lots to ignite curiosity as kids play out exciting cargo transport missions on distant planets.
The set is packed with cool features including gears that rotate the engines, extend and retract the landing gear and lower the claw to grab the cargo pod loaded with a mini space rover. There’s even a handle on top so young space fans can swoop this futuristic spaceship around the room as they play.

To take space adventures to the next dimension, this set also includes a special space air-lock element to connect to other compatible space-themed LEGO playsets (sold separately). And with the LEGO Builder App, kids can zoom in and rotate models in 3D as they build, save sets and track their progress.

Build a futuristic cargo spaceship – Young space fans aged 10+ have lots to...
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