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Set 42164 Off-Road Race Buggy
Technic

Off-Road Race Buggy

The Off-Road Race Buggy 42164 is a compact model from the LEGO® Technic range. Across 219 pieces it combines a sporty off-road look with genuine Technic building principles such as axles, beams and rolling wheels. It's a quick build for anyone who enjoys small but mechanically interesting vehicle models.

Set number
42164
Year
2024
Pieces
219
Minifigures
0
Theme
Technic
Different parts
71
What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 71

As BrickLink list (XML)

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Spare parts (9)

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

Description

Build and engineering

Despite its modest size, the buggy is packed with Technic detail: chunky, deep-tread tyres, an exposed suspension setup and an open frame that shows off the inner construction. With 71 different part types, the set offers decent variety for its size, making the build more varied than a straightforward brick model. Axles, pins and connectors hold everything together in classic Technic fashion. For anyone new to the system, the buggy is a manageable but genuinely instructive first build.

Colours and styling

The black, blue and grey colour scheme gives the buggy a sporty, mechanical look reminiscent of real off-road vehicles. Black dominates the frame and tyres, while blue appears as an accent on bodywork elements, giving the model a clear identity. The grey parts create the mechanical undercarriage look typical of Technic sets. The parts list on this page shows exactly which colours and elements are used, and how often, before you start building.

Who it suits

At 219 pieces, the buggy sits at the smaller end of the Technic range, making it a good pick for a shorter building session or as an introduction for younger Technic fans. There are no minifigures included – the focus is entirely on the vehicle and its mechanics. Anyone who already owns other Technic vehicles can also use individual parts from this set for their own conversions or repairs, since many of the elements are standard across the range.

After the build

Once finished, the buggy works well as a shelf display or a desk model for imaginative play; large, chunky tyres also make it easy to handle for younger children. The set has no motorised functions, keeping the part count and build time down without losing the typical Technic look. For anyone planning to move on to larger Technic sets later, this model is a solid starting point for learning construction principles such as axle connections and structural beams.

FAQ

Does the Off-Road Race Buggy 42164 have a motor?
The available facts list no motorised or pull-back function, so based on the 219 pieces and 71 part types this looks like a classic push-along Technic model with freely rolling wheels.
How many pieces does the set have?
The Off-Road Race Buggy is made up of 219 pieces across 71 different part types – the full list with colours and quantities is on this page.
Is this a good set for Technic beginners?
Yes, at just over 200 pieces and without complex motorisation, it's compact enough for a first Technic build while still showing off core principles like axles and structural beams.

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