Product Dimensions | 45.6 x 28.2 x 13.6 cm; 1.77 g |
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Manufacturer recommended age | 10 years and up |
Item model number | 42181 |
Educational Objective(s) | Team Building Skills |
Number of pieces | 1365 |
Assembly Required | Yes |
Batteries Required? | No |
Batteries included? | No |
Material Type(s) | Plastic |
Colour | Multicolor |
Release date | 1 Mar. 2024 |
ASIN | B0CFVZ7QN7 |

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LEGO Technic VTOL Heavy Cargo Spaceship LT81 Set, Space Plane Toy for 10 Plus Year Old Boys, Girls and Kids, Vehicle Building Playset for Imaginative Play, Birthday Gift Idea 42181
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Brand | LEGO |
Manufacturer Minimum Age (MONTHS) | 120 |
Material | Plastic |
Colour | Multicolor |
Educational objective | Team Building Skills |
Number of pieces | 1365 |
Theme | Space |
Cartoon character | squares |
Special feature | Non Toxic |
Model name | 42181 |
About this item
- Futuristic spaceship toy – Space fans aged 10+ can build and play with this LEGO Technic VTOL Heavy Cargo Spaceship LT81 space plane toy
- Vertical takeoff and landing gear – Kids can deploy and retract the landing gear as they explore the challenges of living on different planets
- Transport the cargo – Includes a mini space rover that can be loaded into the cargo pod and slung under the spaceship toy using the extending claw
- Grab handle and rotating engines – Young space toy fans can grab the handle, rotate the engines, and marvel at the self-levelling cockpit
- A spaced-themed toy – Makes a fun gift idea for 10+ year old boys, girls and kids who are interested in space travel and futuristic plane toys
- Air-lock element – Comes with a special space air-lock element so kids can connect this model to other compatible space-themed LEGO sets (sold separately) for even more space travel adventures
- An introduction to engineering – LEGO Technic sets feature realistic movement and mechanisms that introduce LEGO builders to the universe of engineering in an approachable and realistic way
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Warning:Not suitable for children under 36 months
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Warning:Only for domestic use
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Warning:Toy inside. Adult supervision recommended
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Warning! Choking hazard. Small parts. Not suitable for children under 3 years old.
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4.7 out of 5 stars |
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Best Sellers Rank | 26,025 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games) 877 in Toy Building Sets |
Date First Available | 1 Mar. 2024 |
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LEGO Technic VTOL Heavy Cargo Spaceship LT81 Set, Space Plane Toy for 10 Plus Year Old Boys, Girls and Kids, Vehicle Building Playset for Imaginative Play, Birthday Gift Idea 42181
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A gift for space fans
An adventure that’s out of this world!
This set makes a fun gift idea for kids aged 10 and over who are interested in space travel and futuristic plane toys.

Explore the worlds of tomorrow
An expedition into space
This futuristic spaceship vehicle toy model is packed with functions to ignite young imaginations as kids play out exciting cargo transport missions on distant planets.
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Grab handle
The model features a handle on top so young space fans can swoop this futuristic spaceship around the room as they play.
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Vertical takeoff and landing gear
Space fans have fun deploying and retracting the vertical takeoff and landing gear.
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Transport the cargo
The spaceship includes a cargo pod that can be slung under the spaceship using the extending claw.
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Rotating engines
Check out the engines on both sides of the spaceship, which rotate, ready for vertical takeoff.
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Exciting manoeuvres
Young space explorers can rotate the engines and marvel at the self-levelling cockpit as they play out different flying manoeuvres.
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Mini space rover
Open up the cargo pod to launch the mini space rover and create even more space missions.

Made for role play
Anything is possible!
There are no limits as kids imagine exciting space missions to distant planets with this feature-packed set.

Intuitive instructions
Embark on a building adventure
The LEGO Builder app guides kids on an intuitive building adventure, letting them save sets, track progress, zoom in and rotate models in 3D while they build.

Connects to other builds
More to explore
This model has a special air-lock element so kids can connect other compatible LEGO space building toys (sold separately) for more adventures.
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Customers find the LEGO Technic VTOL Heavy Cargo Spaceship set fun to build, with one mentioning their grandson enjoyed making it. The construction quality receives positive feedback, with one customer noting its high quality.
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Customers find the toy building fun, with one mentioning their grandson loved making it.
"Great item, grandson loved making it. Looks good." Read more
"A cool and fun Lego Technical build. The model has lots of moving parts and my kid loves playing with it." Read more
"Great kit for all, very fun to build..." Read more
Customers praise the build quality of the LEGO Technic VTOL Heavy Cargo Spaceship set.
"My 5 year old is building this each day with his father. It’s wonderful. Lots of moving mechanisms, high quality and the instructions are clear...." Read more
"Great item, grandson loved making it. Looks good." Read more
"A cool and fun Lego Technical build. The model has lots of moving parts and my kid loves playing with it." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 12 May 2025Decent size
- Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 27 January 2025My 5 year old is building this each day with his father. It’s wonderful. Lots of moving mechanisms, high quality and the instructions are clear. Brilliant Christmas present, can’t wait to finish.
- Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 20 February 2025Great item, grandson loved making it. Looks good.
- Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 8 November 2024A cool and fun Lego Technical build. The model has lots of moving parts and my kid loves playing with it.
- Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 7 August 2024It’s Lego, need I say more.
Top reviews from other countries
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CarmenReviewed in Spain on 30 December 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Es un juguete educativo
Se lo he regalado a mi nieto que le encantan los juguetes de Lego y en especial todo los que se refieren a naves espaciales. Está loco de contento.
- C LReviewed in Australia on 27 January 2025
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun build
Very fun build. Recommended this set for the kids
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B. LemkeReviewed in Germany on 4 June 2025
5.0 out of 5 stars Tolles Teil
Spaß für viele Tage. Qualität überzeugt komplett.
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Doğan DumanReviewed in Turkey on 14 April 2025
5.0 out of 5 stars Mağazaya tşk. Ederim.
Paketleme çok güzel, ürün çok güzel tam. Beklediğim gibi satıcıya ve Amazon a tşk. Ederim.
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MickaëlReviewed in France on 21 February 2025
5.0 out of 5 stars Très belle pièce !
Le montage se fait plutôt facilement et le manuel est très clair. Le vaisseau est de belle taille et rend bien comme décoration.
MickaëlTrès belle pièce !
Reviewed in France on 21 February 2025
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