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LEGO - Technic Mack Anthem 42078
Average customer rating
4.6
(63 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 63 reviews
5 Stars
47
4 Stars
10
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
2
1 Star
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90%of customers recommend this product.
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63)
Customer Reviews for LEGO - Technic Mack Anthem 42078
Customer Rating
5
What a Big Mac
on November 28, 2018
Posted by: oldlegoman6336
By far the biggest challenge yet. The detailing was just great. Everything worked perfectly. It took so long to build because I only built for an hour or so a day. Everything about the Big Mac is superb.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
5
Mack Anthem on Song!
on November 27, 2018
Posted by: mbellis
This set has everything I wanted:
- It's not yet another car.
- Panels in colours I can re-use in my own models (no
silly shades of blue).
- Dark Green Technic pieces.
- Features that work properly (steering, engine and unloading are especially good, and original).
- Techniques for experiences Technic builders to learn (original mechanisms).
- Good value for the parts count, despite a company sponsorship link.
- It's not yet another car.
- Panels in colours I can re-use in my own models (no
silly shades of blue).
- Dark Green Technic pieces.
- Features that work properly (steering, engine and unloading are especially good, and original).
- Techniques for experiences Technic builders to learn (original mechanisms).
- Good value for the parts count, despite a company sponsorship link.
This set has all the good things that 42070 lacked. The LEGO company now has another "best truck" example alongside 42043, to compare with 42070 and rate other sets.
The unloading cranes showed how to get drive to the actuators. That is one area where pneumatic pieces are easier to use than linear actuators so it is good to learn the techniques.
I would have appreciated the ability to motorise the trailer functions by adding Power Functions instructions.
It was great to resurrect the Model Team idea. I had been wanting more sets that had real Technic features and a bit more realistic sculpture. The tractor unit has that, where the trailer has more of the playability.
I would like to see more use of the thinner 30 x 14mm wheels 56904; these would need larger tyres to go with the ones in this set, but it would enable realistic double wheels to be put on the driving axles.
In the future I would like to see a set where this type of truck was built at the scale of 42043. For an 8000 piece Technic set it might need a stronger box!
I bought 2 of these and was tempted to buy more.
Warmly recommended to a wide range of LEGO enthusiasts.
Warmly recommended to a wide range of LEGO enthusiasts.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
5
Twice of fun
on November 6, 2018
Posted by: Manoloc75
Great Lego Technic Set, moreover you obtain twice of fun.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
5
Very nice
on November 4, 2018
Posted by: Gil38
Good product. Very technic, not expensive.
Very big.
Very big.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
5
Brilliant set
on October 30, 2018
Posted by: Jpnjon
This set is fantastic, I was pleasantly surprised with the level of functionality especially on the trailer, the build itself is detailed and at times a bit fiddly but that’s why you buy technic.
It took me around 7 and a half hours to build the set in one sitting and I enjoyed every minute. The truck is detailed and a brilliant match to the styling of the genuin truck. I love the steering and differential.
The trailer is the selling point for this set for me. I love all the different functions and how easy it is to control. I will however say once it is made the lift is not quite long enough to drop the container off in one easy motion and when it is at full extension the gears do slip under the containers Waight. These aren’t the end of the world and don’t actually stop the set functioning but it would be nice for the action to be a bit smoother.
Overall this is fun and at times challenging. But well worth every penny, I’m yet to build the sencond design but it’s my next build!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
5
Mack truck
on October 27, 2018
Posted by: Markm
Got this as present. Was amazed at how intricate detail was and really enjoyed making it
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
5
It's real.......
on September 28, 2018
Posted by: overeasy
my husband just got the Mack Anthem as his new work truck. now he is going to get the Lego Mack for Christmas (got to keep it a secret that long). He is going to freak! we 1st saw it in the Lego store in London, and if it would have fit in his luggage, it would be here now. love Lego, have been building and playing with Lego's forever.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
5
Great set
on August 16, 2018
Posted by: legobrigz123
This was an awesome set to build. It took me a while to build as a piece was broken so I had to wait about 2 weeks for it to arrive. Other than that it was an amazing build. It was especially useful that the bags were numbered to.
Let’s start of by talking about the cab. I found it very interesting how the steering wheel mooves when you turn the wheels. A feature I have not seen before. The bed - although you can’t really see it - is a nice little feature that adds some detail. The detail is amazing inside the cab. It’s has great mechanical workings inside the cab.
The trailer is amazing, the lifting features are cool but it does take some time to use. The locks on the container doors are pretty interesting. The legs to keep it stable is a nice added feature.
Overall this is a great set and I’d recommend it to people who enjoy building LEGO.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO