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"The Ferrari 488 GTE is a visually impressive and mechanically satisfying Technic build that earns its Mixed Reviews rating: stunning exterior accuracy and working mechanical features make it a genuine display trophy, but heavy sticker use, a sparse interior, and a $199.99 price tag that owners rate just 2.91/5 for value keep it from universal recommendation."
The Ferrari 488 GTE 'AF Corse #51' (42125) is a visually impressive Technic build that divides reviewers: the sculpted exterior, working suspension, moving pistons, and faithful race car aesthetics draw consistent praise, while the heavy sticker load, a few structurally finicky assembly sequences, and an interior that feels emptier than expected at $199.99 hold the score to a Mixed Reviews tier at 64.8. Owner sentiment is a striking contrast to the critical score, with 3,758 ratings averaging 4.77/5 overall, yet the LEGO.com would-recommend signal (62%) and an exceptionally low value-for-money signal (2.91/5) confirm the expert reservations are real, particularly around price.
Where they split: Agreement is moderate, and the owner data illustrates the split well: the overall 4.77/5 rating looks strong, but a 62% would-recommend rate and a 2.91/5 value-for-money score suggest a meaningful share of buyers felt the price was not justified. Critical reviewers and this owner segment align; enthusiastic reviewers focus almost entirely on the aesthetic and mechanical achievements. The divergence is real.
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"The new Ferrari falls into the same category as the 2019's LEGO Technic 42096 Porsche 911 RSR; these two sets have a similar number of pieces, the cars are of the same size and scale, plus they are both track vehicles de…"
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"Like the Porsche, it's smaller than the top-of-the-range sets like 42115 Lamborghini Sián FKP 37 and it prioritises style over substance."
Brickset Reviews
"I'm not a big fan of Technic builds that are 'just' a car. I need some more action in functions."
Rebrickable Reviews"The new Ferrari falls into the same category as the 2019's LEGO Technic 42096 Porsche 911 RSR; these two sets have a similar number of pieces, the cars are of the same size and scale, plus they are both track vehicles designed to compete in endurance racing."
"Like the Porsche, it's smaller than the top-of-the-range sets like 42115 Lamborghini Sián FKP 37 and it prioritises style over substance."
"I'm not a big fan of Technic builds that are 'just' a car. I need some more action in functions."
Car enthusiasts and Technic fans largely love the Ferrari 488 GTE as a challenging, rewarding display build with impressive mechanical details, though a notable minority are disappointed by the ride height being too high, visible panel gaps, and the heavy sticker load.
Amazon4.8
LEGO.com3.4
