Customer reviews from LEGO
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
1
90%of customers recommend this product.
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57 out of
63)
Customer Reviews for LEGO - Technic Mack Anthem 42078
Customer Rating
5
Outstanding
on April 21, 2018
Posted by: Mitkuuu
Love it! Would love to see other trucks in future as well as different trailer options!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
5
Awesome Mack truck
on March 4, 2018
Posted by: Stacey2505
I love this Mack truck
I would recommend this to everyone who loves LEGO as much as I do
And value for money
Just love it so much
I would recommend this to everyone who loves LEGO as much as I do
And value for money
Just love it so much
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
5
Hey, Bulldog!
on August 1, 2018
Posted by: Sticks1951
The cool Mack Anthem truck was my second true LEGO build in my life. Due to the generosity of a brother-in-law, I had the honor, privilege and enjoyment of building the NASA Apollo Saturn V rocket. What a great build and, of course, I was now hooked on LEGO! He bought me the rocket, so I returned the generosity by buying him the Porsche. What a guy! Being hooked, I needed to find my next project and, in consultation with my brother-in-law, selected the Mack Anthem.
I am not a marathon LEGO builder...maybe taking one package of parts at a time or working on it in spurts. My brother-in-law doesn't understand this. I did take my time and did make mistakes when I rushed things a bit. And compared to the Saturn V, the build was more challenging for me. In the end, it is a beautiful piece of work and really impressive.
I have only one negative comment about the truck. With chrome and shades of gray available, I don't understand why the iconic Mack bulldog hood ornament comes in gold/baby poop yellow. Given the crispness of the lines and decals and the overall color scheme of the Mack, I find the yellow bulldog standing out like a sore thumb. Therefore, while visiting my brother-in-law (my PLP or Primary LEGO Physician, aka LEGO Doctor), he was kind enough to paint it silver. Now it looks like it belongs! Even if the bulldog couldn't be provided in chrome, it, at least, should have been in a shade of gray.
Back to my LEGO doctor. One of the rear wheel assemblies fell off and for the life of me I couldn't figure out how to re-attach it. So, knowing I was heading to Raleigh to visit my brother-in-law, I took the truck with me to obtain his guidance. The doctor not only repaired it, but also showed me where I had gone wrong in building the assembly initially. Good, understanding LEGO doctors are hard to find!
During the "appointment," I also expressed dissatisfaction with the fact that the truck tended to tip when the container was fully extended towards the ground. I groused that LEGO had really messed up by not making the stabilizers actually functional. This is a comment other Mack truck builders have made. But, again, the good doctor came through, by showing me that, indeed, the legs (or arms) quietly click into place, thereby ensuring that the truck does not tip and the rear wheel assembly does not fall off. My "co-pay," it turns out, was the just released James Bond Aston Martin DB5. Worth every penny! Thanks, Doc.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
5
As good as it looks!
on March 16, 2018
Posted by: Ed351
When I first saw this set, it went straight onto the 'must get' list.
I was quite surprised at the amount of small parts, but this only added to the challenge, and delight at the end of the build.
The mechanical concepts throughout the model are very faithfully replicated, and it is a fun machine to operate and look at. Other reviews have discussed the issues of gearing and some missing/incorrect parts, but for prospective Mack builders, jump in and grab it. The Athem is well worth the time and effort, thank you Lego, please carry on with these!
I was quite surprised at the amount of small parts, but this only added to the challenge, and delight at the end of the build.
The mechanical concepts throughout the model are very faithfully replicated, and it is a fun machine to operate and look at. Other reviews have discussed the issues of gearing and some missing/incorrect parts, but for prospective Mack builders, jump in and grab it. The Athem is well worth the time and effort, thank you Lego, please carry on with these!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
4
Impressive truck
on April 26, 2018
Posted by: 2Porschefan
I spent the 20-30 minutes I have to myself at the end of the day over 3 weeks working on this truck - sometimes more as the build of the cab section was very addictive - excellent details in the engine and interior even including a bunk in the sleeper - the mechanism is wonderful allowing both lifting and dropping the container over the side of the trailer - stabilizers keep the trailer from tipping - as they should - be careful with the gearing matching and you will have a fun build - if not a frustrating take apart and re-do!
One small touch would be great - Cargo in the container!
Perhaps some pallets of boxes etc!
One small touch would be great - Cargo in the container!
Perhaps some pallets of boxes etc!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from LEGOBy Gabrielle, Customer Service, April 27, 2018
Hi there! It's great to hear that you liked this set and that you enjoyed the details our designer added! I agree it would be amazing if there was cargo in the container and the great thing is you could make a few pallets and boxes yourself!
You can purchase additional pieces to add to your set on our LEGO.com/Shop Pick a Brick page or on our LEGO.com/Service Bricks and Pieces page! You can create your own pallets or cargo and travel world wide with your new Mack Anthem!
We really appreciate your feedback and we will be sure to pass it along! Happy Building!
You can purchase additional pieces to add to your set on our LEGO.com/Shop Pick a Brick page or on our LEGO.com/Service Bricks and Pieces page! You can create your own pallets or cargo and travel world wide with your new Mack Anthem!
We really appreciate your feedback and we will be sure to pass it along! Happy Building!
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
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
Extremely Happy
on April 28, 2018
Posted by: Willymonster
I am extremely happy with how this build turned out! I love all the moving parts in both the truck and trailer. Leave yourself a lot of time and room for this build! I took up the entire dining room table for a week.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO