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
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Lowest ever
€ 157.80
RRP
€ 99.99
Average price
€ 157.80
Release date
1 Mar 2024
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Lowest yet
€157.80
19 Jun 2026 · Otto
Peak price
€157.80
19 Jun 2026 · Otto
Average
€157.80
58% above RRP
RRP
€99.99
reference price
Daily lowest price tracked across 1 retailer in Germany. The dotted line marks LEGO's recommended retail price.
Source: daily measurement at 1 retailer in Germany, 19 Jun 2026 – 2 Jul 2026. RRP via LEGO.com.
| Date | Price | Retailer | Stock |
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| €157.80 | Otto | In stock | |
| €157.80 | Otto | In stock | |
| €157.80 | Otto | In stock | |
| €157.80 | Otto | In stock | |
| €157.80 | Otto | In stock | |
| €157.80 | Otto | In stock | |
| €157.80 | Otto | In stock | |
| €157.80 | Otto | In stock | |
| €157.80 | Otto | In stock |
About this set
Dimensions
28.2 × 45.6 × 13.6 cm
Pieces
1,365
Age
10+
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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.
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
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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The lowest historical price was €157.80 on 19 Jun 2026 at Otto.
How many pieces does LEGO 42181 have?
This set has 1,365 pieces.
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LEGO 42181 was released in 2024.
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