VTOL Heavy Cargo Spaceship LT81
42181-1 Technic 2024 1365 parts 9% catalog rarity Intermediate
The LEGO Technic VTOL Heavy Cargo Spaceship LT81 (42181) provides a detailed model for advanced interstellar cargo operations, featuring 1365 pieces. This futuristic craft executes transport missions to distant planets with its sophisticated mechanical functions. The model incorporates visible gears that synchronously rotate the VTOL engines, allowing for vertical takeoff and landing maneuvers. Builders can also activate the mechanism to extend and retract the sturdy landing gear and lower a functional claw to precisely grab the included cargo pod, which contains a miniature space rover for deployment. A robust handle integrated into the fuselage enables controlled movement during play. Furthermore, the spaceship features a special air-lock element, designed for seamless integration with other compatible LEGO space-themed playsets, expanding its utility within a larger cosmic fleet.
Parts Inventory
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| 14× | €0,29 | |
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| 4× | €0,21 | |
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| 2× | €0,11 |
Catalog rarity
How common are the parts in VTOL Heavy Cargo Spaceship LT81?
16 of 178 recorded part+color combinations appear in 3 or fewer sets in our catalog. This does not measure replacement availability or price.
Theme average
6.5%
All sets
6.7%
Least common in our catalog
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Build DNA
Parts inventory insights for VTOL Heavy Cargo Spaceship LT81
1,365 pieces puts this build +110% against the average Technic set and +139% against the average 2024 release.

Vs average Technic set
Average Technic set: 650 pieces across 454 other sets.
Vs average 2024 set
Average 2024 set: 571 pieces across 561 other sets.
Color profile
Dominant color
Black
Unique parts
9.6 pieces per unique type
Repeat factor
Average pieces per unique type.
Most used part
Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise with No Center Slots
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