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Set 42029 Customized Pick up Truck
Technic

Customized Pick up Truck

The Customized Pick-up Truck is a 2014 Technic set built from 1,063 pieces, with no minifigures included. It centres on a rugged-looking pick-up with oversized wheels and mechanics left visible rather than hidden. Black and light bluish grey form the base, with red used for accents.

Set number
42029
Year
2014
Pieces
1,063
Minifigures
0
Theme
Technic
Different parts
143
What can I build with it?

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Parts list 143

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Spare parts (12)

These extra parts come with the set in case one gets lost.

Description

A pick-up with mechanics on display

The chassis follows classic Technic construction, using lift arms, axles and an open frame that shows off function rather than concealing it. Large wheels and a raised stance give the truck an off-road look. At 1,063 pieces, this ranks among the more substantial Technic builds released in 2014. The open construction makes it easy to study individual mechanical elements like the steering or suspension on their own. The load bed at the rear is built as its own section, distinct from the rest of the chassis.

No minifigures, mechanics take the lead

Like many Technic sets, this pick-up skips minifigures and puts the vehicle's mechanics front and centre instead. That focus lets more parts go into the chassis, steering and bodywork rather than seating. For Technic fans interested in functional building methods, that translates into plenty to explore once the model is finished. The result reads less like a toy car and more like a working engineering model, particularly noticeable when you look underneath at the exposed steering linkage and suspension.

Colours and parts breakdown

Black and light bluish grey make up the bulk of the vehicle, with red marking out bodywork panels and details. Dark bluish grey fills in technical elements such as axles and connectors. With 143 distinct parts across 1,063 pieces total, the build leans on repeated Technic elements like lift arms and pins rather than unique shapes. The parts list on this page is a useful way to track down specific elements for other Technic projects.

Who the set suits

This set suits builders who enjoy visible mechanics and functional building over figure-based play. Once finished, it works well as a display piece where the steering and suspension can still be moved by hand. Anyone already collecting other Technic vehicles gets a compact addition with a clearly off-road-oriented look. For newcomers to the Technic range, it's also a reasonable starting point for learning principles like axle alignment and steering geometry.

FAQ

How many pieces does the Customized Pick-up Truck have?
Set 42029 contains 1,063 pieces and includes no minifigures, since the focus is on the vehicle's mechanics.
What makes this Technic build distinctive?
The open chassis leaves the steering, suspension and axles visible instead of hiding them behind closed bodywork.
What colours does the model use?
Black and light bluish grey form the base, red adds accents, and dark bluish grey covers technical details like axles.

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