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Set 42220 Monster Jam Sparkle Smash Pull-Back
Technic

Monster Jam Sparkle Smash Pull-Back

Set 42220 recreates Sparkle Smash, one of the Monster Jam trucks, as a Technic build powered by a pull-back motor rather than batteries. At 243 pieces with 74 unique parts, it's a compact but functional vehicle from the Technic range.

Set number
42220
Year
2026
Pieces
243
Minifigures
0
Theme
Technic
Different parts
74
What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 74

As BrickLink list (XML)

Import on BrickLink: Wanted → Upload, upload the file (or paste its content), pick a Wanted List and add the parts.

Spare parts (7)

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

Description

A real Monster Jam truck

Sparkle Smash is a recognisable name from the Monster Jam circuit, and the set captures its bulky silhouette with oversized wheels and a low chassis. Instead of an electric drivetrain, a pull-back mechanism sends the truck rolling forward on its own once released. The oversized tyres and heavy-set body give the model plenty of presence despite the modest piece count, making it look larger than its part total suggests. Fans of the Monster Jam show will recognise the truck's proportions immediately. Checking the full parts list on this page makes it easy to see how the different colours and shapes come together in the finished model.

Mechanics over electronics

The pull-back motor is a purely mechanical part, which keeps things simple and battery-free. Of the 243 pieces, 74 are unique parts and colours, mostly in Black, Blue, Dark Bluish Gray and Light Bluish Gray, matching the truck's on-track look. The mechanism can be triggered repeatedly without needing to swap out any batteries, which keeps the set durable through repeated play. This kind of build is typical for smaller Technic vehicles that skip electronics entirely. For collectors who already own similar sets, the combination of theme and piece count is a fairly natural reason to add this one to the shelf.

Compact and function-focused

With no minifigures included, the set is entirely about the vehicle and its function. The modest piece count keeps the build quick while the pull-back motor adds play value beyond just assembly, making the model as suited to a quick play session as to display, without requiring much setup beforehand. The build process itself also gives a first taste of how mechanical Technic functions work. The build itself offers enough variety to keep even an experienced builder engaged for a short session, without feeling overly complicated.

A good entry into functional Technic

The combination of a straightforward build and a working mechanical feature makes 42220 a reasonable starting point before moving on to larger Technic sets with more complex drivetrains. Studying the parts list beforehand shows clearly how the pull-back motor connects to the chassis and which parts could be reused in later builds of your own, making it a fitting small gift for an aspiring Technic fan. Compared with other sets of similar size, it's clear how much detail has been packed into a fairly limited piece count.

FAQ

How does the drive mechanism work?
It uses a pull-back motor: pull the truck back and release it to send it rolling forward, no batteries needed.
How many pieces does the set have?
42220 has 243 pieces across 74 unique parts and colours.
Does it include minifigures?
No, the set has no minifigures and focuses entirely on the vehicle.

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