Is the Lunar Roving Vehicle motorised?

No, set 42182 works purely through mechanical steering and suspension; it doesn't include an electric motor or Power Functions connection.

Does it match other NASA or space sets?

Yes, the white, black and blue colour scheme pairs well with other space-themed sets, though scale can vary between different sets.

Are there any minifigures or astronauts included?

No, 42182 is a vehicle-only model without minifigures, focused entirely on replicating the real rover's engineering.

Set 42182 NASA Apollo Lunar Roving Vehicle - LRV

Technic

LEGO® NASA Apollo Lunar Roving Vehicle - LRV

Set 42182 recreates the NASA Apollo Lunar Roving Vehicle, the battery-powered buggy astronauts drove across the Moon during the Apollo 15 to 17 missions. Built from 1,913 pieces and 330 unique elements, it's one of the larger Technic vehicles in the range. Rather than minifigures, the focus here is on mechanical function and faithful detail.

Set number: 42182
Year: 2024
Pieces: 1,913
Minifigures: 0
Theme: Technic
Different parts: 330

What can I build with it?

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Parts list 330

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Spare parts (36)

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Description

A real electric car built for the Moon

The original Lunar Roving Vehicle was developed by Boeing and General Motors for NASA and flown on three Apollo missions, massively extending how far astronauts could explore on foot across the lunar surface. It ran on electric motors, steered on all four wheels independently, and had to be built astonishingly light, since every kilogram added launch cost and took up space inside the lunar module. The LEGO model translates that engineering into miniature form, replicating the steering geometry, suspension and distinctive open wire-mesh wheels without needing a real electric motor to make any of it move.

Technic mechanics instead of minifigures

Set 42182 skips minifigures entirely in favour of genuine Technic mechanisms: working steering, sprung suspension and a foldable camera mount are among the details that only click into place once several sub-assemblies come together during the build. Anyone who has built other Technic vehicles will recognise familiar techniques here, scaled down and paired with some unusual wheel elements. The white, black, blue and light bluish grey colour scheme closely follows the real NASA vehicle and spacesuits of the era. At 330 unique parts, the set stays more manageable than many larger Technic models, which keeps the build approachable for confident beginners as well as experienced fans.

Three rovers, three missions

Three identical rovers flew on Apollo 15, 16 and 17, and all three were left behind on the Moon afterwards, since bringing them home was never part of the mission plan. That let astronauts cover far greater distances than the earlier walking-only missions and collect rock samples from a wider range of terrain. The LEGO model doesn't attempt a strict scale in the traditional sense, focusing instead on the mechanical features that defined the original vehicle. For collectors of space-themed sets, 42182 works less as a scale replica and more as a tribute to the engineering behind it.

A shelf piece for space and Technic fans

This set suits anyone who enjoys space history alongside functional Technic engineering, and it displays well next to other NASA or space-themed sets. Once built, it stands as a display model with genuine moving parts rather than a static toy. The parts list on this page covers all 330 elements and their colours, so you can check exactly which Technic specialty pieces are included before buying the set or combining it with others in a collection.

FAQ

Is the Lunar Roving Vehicle motorised?: No, set 42182 works purely through mechanical steering and suspension; it doesn't include an electric motor or Power Functions connection.
Does it match other NASA or space sets?: Yes, the white, black and blue colour scheme pairs well with other space-themed sets, though scale can vary between different sets.
Are there any minifigures or astronauts included?: No, 42182 is a vehicle-only model without minifigures, focused entirely on replicating the real rover's engineering.

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