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LEGO Technic Bugatti Bolide 42151
A 905-piece Technic Bugatti Bolide for builders aged 9 and up.
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LEGO retired this set; Brickset lists it as retired since Jul 31, 2026. See alternatives
Our verdict
Key details
- Ages 9+
- 905 pieces
- About 2–4 hours
- Small parts
- Building sets
- LEGO
WARNING! CHOKING HAZARD. Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.
More info
- Item number: 42151
- Product line: Technic
- Released: 2023
- Retired: 2026 (Brickset exit date Jul 31, 2026)
- Pieces: 905
- Built size: 3 in high, 12 in long, 5 in wide
- Features: W16 engine, steering, scissor doors
- List price: $49.99
Best for and who should skip it
Best for
- Car fans aged 9 and up who want a first Technic model
- Builders who like seeing an engine’s pistons move
- Gift buyers with a budget around $50
Skip it if
- You want to buy it from LEGO, which now lists it as retired
- They don’t like applying stickers
- They want a car for rough play rather than display
What we like and what to keep in mind
What we like
- Working W16 engine with moving pistons, steering, and scissor doors
- Owners call the price per piece good for Technic
- A build of a few hours, by owner accounts
Keep in mind
- Retired by LEGO in 2026, so stock depends on other stores
- A large sticker sheet covers much of the detail
- Owners say the dark colors hide the shape and the engine is mostly covered
- Lots of small parts, and early build mistakes can carry through
How we reviewed it
What owners say.
- 3 mixed
Paraphrased from public owner reviews. Each one links to where it was posted.
Good value for 900-plus pieces and a satisfying engine with moving pistons, after about four hours of building. The owner warns there are many small parts, the interior detail relies on stickers, and early mistakes carry through.
Liked the engine and the new panel pieces, but felt the black color hides the car’s shape, and noted gaps around the doors and no way to see the engine once it’s built.
Praised the price per piece and how sturdy it feels to handle, but found the engine mostly hidden, the steering basic, and the play value limited.
Sources.
What we read for this review, and when we last checked it.
- 01 LEGO. Bugatti Bolide 42151 (LEGO US product page, archived Sep 23, 2026)
- 02 Brickset. 42151-1: Bugatti Bolide
- 03 Brickset. Reviews of set 42151-1
- 04 Brickset. Review: 42151 Bugatti Bolide
- 05 BrickRanker. Bugatti Bolide 42151 retirement
- 06 Little Day Out. LEGO Technic 42151 Bugatti Bolide review
How it compares.
This toy next to the alternatives we suggest, using the maker’s details.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | – | $19.99 | $27.99 | $59.99 |
| Maker’s age | Ages 9+ | Ages 12+ | Ages 14+ | Ages 18+ |
| Category | Building sets | Model kits | Model kits | Building sets |
| Pieces | 905 | 88 | 108 | 756 |
| Height | – | – | 6.1 in | – |
| Build time | About 2–4 hours | – | – | About 1 hour |
| Good for | Car fans aged 9+ trying a first Technic set | Transformers fans after a quick, light-up build | Batman fans aged 14+ who like posable figures | Adults who want a short, calm display build |
| Stock | Retired – limited stock | Available | Pre-order | Available |
Prices are the list prices we saw on the maker’s site and change often.
