Bravo. Had so much fun
This is by far the best ive ever put together. Love the design, quality and the soundness of the build. Was sad to end the assembly. Looking forward to do more Mars Technics projects
LEGO VTOL Heavy Cargo Spaceship LT81 42181
Lowest price now
€ 143,99
Waiting may pay off The price is above the average.
View at FNAC for €143.99Price details
Lowest ever
€ 64.99
RRP
€ 99.99
Average price
€ 124.78
Price per piece
€ 0.11
Release date
1 Mar 2024
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Full price history at a glance.
Lowest yet
€64.99
16 Dec 2025 · Dreamland
Peak price
€147.50
4 Sep 2026 · FNAC
Average
€124.78
25% above RRP
RRP
€99.99
reference price
Daily lowest price tracked across 3 retailers in Belgium. The dotted line marks LEGO's recommended retail price.
Source: daily measurement at 3 retailers in Belgium, 15 Dec 2025 – 25 Sep 2026. RRP via LEGO.com.
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| €143.99 | FNAC | In stock | |
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| €147.50 | FNAC | In stock |
Price expectation
Price will likely drop.
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Stronger signal than most sets in this theme. Waiting is a reasonable strategy.
Estimated price · next 3 months
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| 2026-06-29 | €143.99 | History |
| 2026-06-30 | €143.99 | History |
| 2026-07-01 | €143.99 | History |
| 2026-07-02 | €143.99 | History |
| 2026-07-03 | €143.99 | History |
| 2026-07-04 | €143.99 | History |
| 2026-07-05 | €143.99 | History |
| 2026-07-06 | €143.99 | History |
| 2026-07-07 | €143.99 | History |
| 2026-07-08 | €143.99 | History |
| 2026-07-09 | €143.99 | History |
| 2026-07-10 | €143.99 | History |
| 2026-07-11 | €143.99 | History |
| 2026-07-12 | €143.99 | History |
| 2026-07-13 | €143.99 | History |
| 2026-07-14 | €143.99 | History |
| 2026-07-15 | €143.99 | History |
| 2026-07-16 | €143.99 | History |
| 2026-07-17 | €143.99 | History |
| 2026-07-18 | €143.99 | History |
| 2026-07-19 | €143.99 | History |
| 2026-07-20 | €143.99 | History |
| 2026-07-21 | €143.99 | History |
| 2026-07-22 | €143.99 | History |
| 2026-07-23 | €143.99 | History |
| 2026-07-24 | €143.99 | History |
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| 2026-07-26 | €143.99 | History |
| 2026-07-27 | €143.99 | History |
| 2026-07-28 | €143.99 | History |
| 2026-07-29 | €143.99 | History |
| 2026-07-30 | €143.99 | History |
| 2026-07-31 | €143.99 | History |
| 2026-08-01 | €143.99 | History |
| 2026-08-02 | €143.99 | History |
| 2026-08-03 | €143.99 | History |
| 2026-08-04 | €143.99 | History |
| 2026-08-05 | €143.99 | History |
| 2026-08-06 | €143.99 | History |
| 2026-08-07 | €143.99 | History |
| 2026-08-08 | €143.99 | History |
| 2026-08-09 | €143.99 | History |
| 2026-08-10 | €143.99 | History |
| 2026-08-11 | €143.99 | History |
| 2026-08-12 | €143.99 | History |
| 2026-08-13 | €143.99 | History |
| 2026-08-14 | €143.99 | History |
| 2026-08-15 | €141.50 | History |
| 2026-08-16 | €141.50 | History |
| 2026-08-17 | €141.50 | History |
| 2026-08-18 | €141.50 | History |
| 2026-08-19 | €141.50 | History |
| 2026-08-20 | €141.50 | History |
| 2026-08-21 | €141.50 | History |
| 2026-08-22 | €141.50 | History |
| 2026-08-23 | €141.50 | History |
| 2026-08-24 | €141.50 | History |
| 2026-08-25 | €141.50 | History |
| 2026-08-26 | €141.50 | History |
| 2026-08-27 | €141.50 | History |
| 2026-08-28 | €141.50 | History |
| 2026-08-29 | €141.50 | History |
| 2026-08-30 | €141.50 | History |
| 2026-08-31 | €141.50 | History |
| 2026-09-01 | €141.50 | History |
| 2026-09-02 | €141.50 | History |
| 2026-09-03 | €141.50 | History |
| 2026-09-04 | €147.50 | History |
| 2026-09-05 | €147.50 | History |
| 2026-09-06 | €147.50 | History |
| 2026-09-07 | €147.50 | History |
| 2026-09-08 | €147.50 | History |
| 2026-09-09 | €147.50 | History |
| 2026-09-10 | €147.50 | History |
| 2026-09-11 | €147.50 | History |
| 2026-09-12 | €147.50 | History |
| 2026-09-13 | €147.50 | History |
| 2026-09-14 | €147.50 | History |
| 2026-09-15 | €143.99 | History |
| 2026-09-16 | €143.99 | History |
| 2026-09-17 | €143.99 | History |
| 2026-09-18 | €143.99 | History |
| 2026-09-19 | €143.99 | History |
| 2026-09-20 | €143.99 | History |
| 2026-09-21 | €143.99 | History |
| 2026-09-22 | €143.99 | History |
| 2026-09-23 | €143.99 | History |
| 2026-09-24 | €143.99 | History |
| 2026-09-25 | €143.99 | History |
| 2026-10-25 | €141.11 | Forecast |
| 2026-11-24 | €138.23 | Forecast |
| 2026-12-24 | €135.35 | Forecast |
€99.99
RRP
€141.50
Lowest · 90 days
€147.50
Highest · 90 days
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About this set
For LEGO VTOL Heavy Cargo Spaceship LT81 (42181), we track 1 retailer in Belgium, with 1 currently in stock. This set from the Technic theme has 1,365 pieces and was released in 2024. The current lowest price is €143.99 at FNAC. That works out to €0.11 per piece. The lowest price ever was €64.99 on 16 Dec 2025 at Dreamland. The set is recommended for builders aged 10 and up. The current price is above that low, so waiting for a drop may pay off. Use price history and stock data to judge whether this is a good time to buy.
Dimensions
28.2 × 45.6 × 13.6 cm
Pieces
1,365
Age
10+
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All about this set
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.
I have built dozens of (Technic) sets, but this one is definitely among the best. A fantastic building experience. I have spent many enjoyable hours on it. The result is very robust and the functions work perfectly. This makes the ship very playable. A lot of the Technic elements are still visible, and I find that very appealing. And it's big. This could be a disadvantage for display. I have often wondered how they can make this set for this price. A real gem!!! I have built dozens of (Technic) sets, but this one is definitely among the best. A fantastic building experience. I have spent many enjoyable hours on it. The result is very robust and the functions work perfectly. This makes the ship very playable. A lot of the Technic elements are still visible, and I find that very...
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Set details
Set number
42181
Theme
Technic
Subtheme
Space
Year
2024
Pieces
1,365
Price per piece
€0.11
Age
10+
Dimensions
28.2 × 45.6 × 13.6 cm
RRP
€99.99
Parts inventory
1,365
pieces
Distinctive parts
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Sticker Sheet 2 for Set 42181-1 Part ID 10105337
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Sticker Sheet 1 for Set 42181-1 Part ID 10108368
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Windscreen 10 x 6 x 3 Bubble Canopy Double Tapered with Square Front Cutout Part ID 10312
Building instructions
VTOL Heavy Cargo Spaceship LT81 instruction manual
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All about the VTOL Heavy Cargo Spaceship LT81.
What is the lowest price for VTOL Heavy Cargo Spaceship LT81?
The lowest current price we show is €143.99.
Has LEGO 42181 ever been cheaper?
The lowest historical price was €64.99 on 16 Dec 2025 at Dreamland.
How many pieces does LEGO 42181 have?
This set has 1,365 pieces.
What year is this set from?
LEGO 42181 was released in 2024.
What is the RRP for LEGO 42181?
LEGO's recommended retail price is €99.99.
What is the recommended age for LEGO 42181?
LEGO recommends ages 10+ for this set.
Is LEGO 42181 still available?
Yes, this set is currently available at 1 retailer.
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