⌘ K
"A Recommended Technic set that significantly outperforms its price tag: with a BrickScore of 76.5 and 1,417 owner ratings averaging 4.78 out of 5, the Dump Truck delivers two genuinely functional builds, real steering and tipping mechanics, and surprising durability for under $13."
The Dump Truck (42147) is a Recommended Technic entry scoring 76.5 on BrickScore, and owner data emphatically validates that placement: 1,417 ratings across Walmart, Amazon, and LEGO.com average 4.78 out of 5, with 98% of LEGO.com owners saying they would recommend it. At $12.99 and 177 pieces, reviewers consistently highlight that the two-model design (dump truck plus alternate excavator) packs serious functional play value into the lowest price tier of the Technic lineup.
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"I really like it!"
RacingBrick
"Small models like this are usually of little interest to adult Technic fans, and I wasn't going to bother to buy it until I discovered that it contains a new Technic connector, which is always cause for celebration."
Brickset Reviews"I really like it!"
"Small models like this are usually of little interest to adult Technic fans, and I wasn't going to bother to buy it until I discovered that it contains a new Technic connector, which is always cause for celebration."
Amazon4.8Walmart4.7
LEGO.com4.9
