Technic

LEGO® Getaway Truck

The Getaway Truck is a small Technic set from 2019 with 128 pieces. It builds a dark-coloured vehicle that is more about engineering and construction than about minifigures and stories.

Set number
42090
Year
2019
Pieces
128
Minifigures
0
Theme
Technic
Different parts
34
What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 34

As BrickLink list (XML)

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Spare parts (4)

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

Description

Technic in miniature

Technic differs from the classic brick system by using beams with holes, pins and axles instead of plain studs alone. The Getaway Truck shows that principle with just 128 pieces, which makes it interesting as an entry to the range. If you have only built with regular bricks so far, you learn in a small space how to join parts with pins rather than simply pressing them together. The effort stays modest and the build is quickly done. It also helps that the model needs no figures at all.

Black, grey and a touch of blue

Black, light bluish grey and dark bluish grey set the look, with blue as an accent. It feels sober and suits a vehicle that does not want to be noticed. These colours are also among the most used in Technic models, so beams, pins and connectors slot easily into other constructions later without the colours clashing. That is a practical advantage, particularly in a range where parts are often swapped between builds. Blue breaks up the dark surfaces without making the vehicle look colourful.

Few part types, clear structure

Of the 128 pieces, only 34 are different parts. Many of them therefore appear several times, above all pins and beams. While building, this gives an even rhythm in which you repeat the same few movements. There are no minifigures, as the set concentrates fully on the vehicle. For display the truck works as a small model, and for play it can be picked up and rolled across a table or the floor.

Parts list and uses

The parts list on this page names all 34 part types with their colours and quantities. With Technic it is worth a look, because single pins or beams go missing easily. Through “What can I build?” you can check which further models your collection can put together. That also shows whether the parts from the Getaway Truck combine well with other Technic sets, which is the natural way to get more out of a small set. This keeps the build easy to follow.

FAQ

How many pieces does the Getaway Truck have?
The set has 128 pieces, 34 of them different parts. No minifigures are included.
Is it a good first Technic set?
Thanks to the low piece count and few part types, it is a good way to get to know the Technic principle of pins and beams.
Which colours does it contain?
Mainly black, light bluish grey and dark bluish grey, with blue as an accent colour.

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