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"With a BrickScore of 80, the Technic Hot Rod Car earns its reputation as one of the best-value polybags in recent Technic history — working pistons, clever cam mechanics, and a cool design for around €4 make it an easy buy for kids and Technic newcomers alike."
Reviewers broadly agree that the Technic Hot Rod Car (30735) punches well above its weight for a sub-€5 polybag, delivering genuine Technic engineering — working pistons, cam pieces driven by the rear axle, and gears — in a compact 83-piece build. Both dedicated reviewers recommend buying it, praising its clever mechanics and instantly recognizable hot-rod aesthetic. The one more measured voice (Brickset) rated it lower on playability and build experience, suggesting the set's appeal is more parts/value driven than as a satisfying build in itself.
Where they split: The main split is between the two enthusiastic LEGO.com buyers (perfect scores) and the more measured Brickset rating (60/100 overall, citing modest playability and build depth). RacingBrick and Bouwsteentjes land sensibly in between, giving a clearer picture: genuinely clever and great value, but limited in scope by its polybag format.
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"It looks cool, it has a working engine, it's cheap, what else do we need?"
RacingBrick"Despite the build consisting of only 16 steps, one must pay close attention while building the set. The advantage is that the steps do not indicate which parts you need, which creates a pleasant extra dimension during bu…"
Bouwsteentjes"It looks cool, it has a working engine, it's cheap, what else do we need?"
"Despite the build consisting of only 16 steps, one must pay close attention while building the set. The advantage is that the steps do not indicate which parts you need, which creates a pleasant extra dimension during building."
Walmart4.8Amazon5.0
LEGO.com5.0
