LEGO Reviews Technic42151

Bugatti Bolide

Name: LEGO Bugatti Bolide 42151
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 42151
Rating: 4.71 (7130 reviews)

73 · RECOMMENDEDINVESTMENT GRADE: BBB2022905 pcsHigh agreement · 96%

Expert reviews

5analyzed

Owner ratings

7.1K+

Consensus

BUY

BrickScore

Recommended

Owners

Synthesized Verdict

"The Bugatti Bolide earns a Recommended BrickScore of 73.1, with 7,130 owners rating it 4.71 out of 5 and 89% recommending it. It delivers a well-proportioned, feature-rich Technic supercar at an excellent price per piece, with the sticker-heavy decoration being the main reason it falls short of a higher tier."

The LEGO Technic Bugatti Bolide (42151) earns a BrickScore of 73.1 and a Recommended tier. Expert review data is thin, drawing primarily from owner reviews, but the owner signal is robust: 7,130 ratings averaging 4.71 out of 5, with LEGO's own signals showing value for money at 4.41 and 89% recommending it. Buyers praise the authentic Bugatti proportions, the working W16 engine, steering, and scissor doors, while sticker count is the near-universal criticism at a price point where many buyers expect more printed parts.

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LOVED (7)

01Strong visual accuracy to the real Bugatti Bolide, particularly the exterior shape and aggressive low profile
02Working W16 engine with visible moving pistons
03Functional steering linked to a steering wheel input
04Scissor doors that open authentically
05Distinctive black and yellow color scheme noted as a standout in collections
06Accessible build for those new to Technic sets, praised as rewarding without being prohibitively complex
07Compatible with powered-up hub and motor additions for those who want to motorize it

CRITICIZED (4)

01Excessive sticker count draws repeated complaints, particularly at the price point
02Steering described as imprecise or not especially responsive by some buyers
03A small number of buyers reported missing pieces
04Some instruction steps noted as difficult to parse, particularly around angles

What reviewers are saying

"hello this is the Lego Technic bull lead or however you choose to pronounce it it's all good I don't care we see what it is we know what it is it comes with 905 pieces and I built it live over on Twitch I paid 50 us for …"

JANG's LEGO Reviews

"I really like this scale in Technic, cars already have quite a lot of details and also actual Technic features, they are still playable and the price is also good."

RacingBrick

"So, I'm not really a car person. I prefer comfort over horsepower, and room to fit my family and our Boxer dog. So I might not be the right person to review this set, seeing it depicts a race car: the Bugatti Bolide."

Rebrickable Reviews

"A competent rendition of a distinctive supercar"

Brickset Reviews

Ecosystem

McLaren Senna — Same scale, same building experience but this Bugatti feels like a miniaturized version of one of the larger supercars; comparable size and scope

Porsche 911 GT3 (orange streetcar) — Miniaturized version; fender detail resembles this model

Formula E car (current offering) — Same price point and scale but Formula E has about half the pieces and is slightly smaller; Bugatti makes more sense for the value

McLaren Senna — Similar set in scale and approach. The McLaren has a better rear axle solution (only one wheel connected) but suffers from color inconsistency in the cross axles. The Bugatti addresses this with more consistent coloring but sacrifices the better mechanical solution. The Bugatti's door hinge mechanism is worse, with the potential to touch the A pillar.

TechnicTier 1Investment Grade

By Reviewer · 4

Avg score

Consensus

BUY

JANG's LEGO Reviews

Expert Video Source

BUY

Key Pros

✓Designer did excellent job translating complex swoopy shapes
✓Many new and interesting piece shapes
✓Good texture overall with gradient of gray pieces

Key Cons

✕Yellow side window shape feels pinched; should be more open/lower to better represent the real car
✕Not all stickers are thick enough; yellow print color does not match the structural yellow as closely as it should

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RacingBrick

Expert Video Source · avg of 2

"I really like this scale in Technic, cars already have quite a lot of details and also actual Technic features, they are still playable and the price is also good."

Key Pros

✓Good scale with lots of details and actual Technic features
✓Interesting build with cool techniques
✓Lots of new parts included

Key Cons

✕Door mechanism has a design flaw where it can touch the A pillar when opened due to dashboard flexibility
✕Lack of differential with single rear axle causes noticeable drag when turning compared to McLaren Senna

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Rebrickable Reviews

Editorial Source

WAIT FOR SALE

Key Pros

✓New panel molds offer significant MOC building potential
✓Competitive price per piece for a licensed set
✓Working W16 engine with authentic details

Key Cons

✕Engine build is tricky with tight tolerances requiring precision
✕Limited functional complexity compared to other Technic sets

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Brickset Reviews

Editorial Source

WAIT FOR SALE

"A competent rendition of a distinctive supercar"

Key Pros

✓Multiple new Technic panel elements
✓Competent rendition of distinctive supercar shape
✓Good use of angular Technic elements

Key Cons

✕Very obscure real-world vehicle that few recognize
✕Black color makes curves and details hard to see unless in good light

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Dimensional Analysis

Investment Layer

Buy now (2)Wait for sale (1)

Exclusivity

RacingBrick: Wide retail; standard LEGO release with CSR Racing branding (mysterious connection not fully resolved).

Rebrickable Reviews: Wide retail availability at LEGO Shop globally

Resale

RacingBrick: Not addressed by reviewer.

Rebrickable Reviews: Stable. The parts value ensures baseline resale interest, but no expectation of significant appreciation.

Minifigures & Standout Parts

Standout parts (per reviewers)

Small diagonal brace pieces in yellow and black
New shapes not previously seen; similar to pieces used on larger red Ferrari Daytona SP3
Tiny one-by-one panels
Super useful; most decorations done with stickers but some special prints
One-by-one round tiles with stickers
Unusual to see from LEGO; appears in multiple spots
Printed pieces (Bugatti emblem, fender details)
Most decorations are stickers, but these printed pieces provide detail; printed Bugatti emblem on dark blue background for steering yoke center cap
Flexible tube pieces (five long)
Cut versions used instead of longer single pieces for added security on wing shaping
Carbon fiber texture stickers
Well-chosen realistic weave spacing; not tacky like many fake carbon fiber textures

What Owners Say

The Bugatti Bolide earns strong praise for its realistic shape, working mechanical features, and satisfying build experience, but a recurring complaint about excessive stickers and occasional missing or malfunctioning engine pieces holds it back for some.

COMMON PRAISE

+Accurate and sleek representation of the real Bugatti Bolide, with the black and yellow color scheme standing out in collections
+Working functional features: scissor doors, steering wheel that turns the front wheels, and moving W16 engine pistons linked to the rear wheels
+Engaging multi-hour build described as calming and rewarding, with the Powered UP app helping clarify tricky angles where instructions are less clear
+Genuine appeal across a wide age range, from 9-year-olds building with a parent to adults returning to LEGO after years away

COMMON COMPLAINTS

−Excessive sticker count (nearly 50 stickers by one count), including 1x1 pieces that owners feel should have been printed parts, undermining the premium feel
−Missing pieces reported by multiple buyers, in some cases across several bags, causing multi-week delays to completion
−Engine mechanism did not function correctly for some builders even after multiple rebuilds, making the car impossible to roll
−Some instruction images are small and hard to follow, especially when placing completed sub-assemblies onto the main model

realistic Bugatti designworking mechanical featuresexcessive stickersmissing pieces riskcalming build experience

Buyer Ratings

Amazon4.8

4,074 reviews

89%