Mars Crew Exploration Rover

🏷️ 42180-1🎨 Technic📅 2024🧱 1599 partsExpert

Embark on a detailed journey to the red planet with the LEGO Technic Mars Crew Exploration Rover 42180-1, a 1599-piece engineering marvel. This intricate model expands to reveal a spacious truck bed, designed for critical mission tasks. Builders will appreciate the functional suspension system, allowing the rover to navigate simulated Martian terrain with realistic steering. A working crane mechanism deploys the included robot rover, essential tools, and a power-generating fuel reactor. Inside the detailed crew's living quarters, discover amenities such as seating, a shower, toilet, treadmill, and a fridge, all accessible via an integrated elevator function. The set further includes recycling and sample containers, alongside gas and water canisters, for comprehensive exploration scenarios. A unique space air-lock element offers connectivity, allowing integration with other compatible LEGO space-themed sets for expanded missions.

Parts Inventory

🧱 1599 parts
PartQty
Sticker Sheet for Set 42180-1

Sticker Sheet for Set 42180-1

10108714

Technic Pin Connector Hub with 2 Perpendicular Axles

Technic Pin Connector Hub with 2 Perpendicular Axles

10197

Technic Gear 8 Tooth [Reinforced]

Technic Gear 8 Tooth [Reinforced]

10928

Brick Special 1 x 2 with 2 Studs on 1 Side

Brick Special 1 x 2 with 2 Studs on 1 Side

11211

Technic Axle Pin 3L with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and 1L Axle

Technic Axle Pin 3L with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and 1L Axle

11214

36×
Technic Beam 1 x 5 Thin with Axle Holes on Ends

Technic Beam 1 x 5 Thin with Axle Holes on Ends

11478

Technic Beam 1 x 5 Thin with Axle Holes on Ends

Technic Beam 1 x 5 Thin with Axle Holes on Ends

11478

Technic Panel Curved 11 x 3 with 10 Pin Holes through Panel Surface

Technic Panel Curved 11 x 3 with 10 Pin Holes through Panel Surface

11954

Technic Panel Curved 11 x 3 with 10 Pin Holes through Panel Surface

Technic Panel Curved 11 x 3 with 10 Pin Holes through Panel Surface

11954

String with End Studs 31L Overall

String with End Studs 31L Overall

14226c31

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Build DNA

Parts inventory insights for Mars Crew Exploration Rover

1,599 pieces puts this build +148% against the average Technic set and +180% against the average 2024 release.

LEGOTECHNIC

Vs average Technic set

+148%+954 parts
This set1,599
Average set645

Average Technic set: 645 pieces across 450 other sets.

Vs average 2024 set

+180%+1,028 parts
This set1,599
Average set571

Average 2024 set: 571 pieces across 561 other sets.

Color profile

22different colors

Dominant color

Black

Black753x
47%
Light Bluish Gray305x
19%
Dark Bluish Gray171x
11%
White124x
8%

Unique parts

7.8 pieces per unique type

206

Repeat factor

Average pieces per unique type.

8x

Most used part

Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise with No Center Slots

Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise with No Center Slots151x

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Build Insights🧩206unique parts🎨22different colors📊72.7avg. parts per color🏆151×Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise with No Center Slots