Customer reviews from LEGO
LEGO - Technic Off-Road Buggy 42124
Average customer rating
4.1
(42 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 42 reviews
5 Stars
25
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
4
1 Star
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74%of customers recommend this product.
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31 out of
42)
Customer Reviews for LEGO - Technic Off-Road Buggy 42124
Customer Rating
4
Buggy
on January 1, 2021
Posted by: Budoreo
Great little card very fast and the kids love it. Only wish there was a separate control button for forward and reverse and steering. I love the lego 4x4. With the dual controls it be easier to navigate. Please update the software and change it
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
5
Got me Hooked!!
on May 1, 2021
Posted by: Doug44
This is the 1st LEGO RC set of any kind that I have owned, and I've been collecting LEGO for 34 years now. Let me tell you I love it and will definitely be going out to buy the 4x4 Off Road one 1st thing in the morning! For what it is and what it's supposed to be it's awesome. I drove it for 45 minutes straight around my driveway and sidewalks and never got board. The batteries never died nor weakened. Would recommend adding to your collection.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
5
Good News
on October 27, 2021
Posted by: KnightMiniHat
The software has been undated!! Now you have the ability to change from one stick control to two stick control!! Wooo hoooo!! Super job LEGO!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
5
Surprisingly Nice
on May 8, 2021
Posted by: BuggyBuilder
My wife and I saw this at a hobby shop. I haven't built anything Lego since I was a kid but it seemed like a neat kit and the fact you can control it with a smartphone is cool. We bought the kit and decided to work on it together. I assembled and she found the parts I needed. We took our time and it turned out great. The only negative is that the app only has one virtual joystick for this model, which controls both the steering and forward/reverse speed. This makes going straight and turning while moving a little more difficult than if there were separate controls for each function. I'm impressed and now looking at other Technic builds for another project.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
5
Solid Buggy, Bad controls
on January 12, 2021
Posted by: ShocksBlocks
I was on the fence about getting this RC buggy with all the mixed reviews. However I finally decided to get it and I’m glad I did. It was a nice build, clear instructions, and the final product is excellent. Awesome color scheme gives a nostalgic feel for anyone growing up in the 80’s. It’s very fast and agile and built up pretty solid it could survive some crashes. The only thing I don’t like is the Control+ app as a lot of other people have mentioned. Only one stick to control everything and useless sound effects and battle mode. What I would suggest for anyone struggling with the controls is ditch the Control app altogether and use the Powered Up app instead. You can make a custom control scheme with separate throttle and steering. It only takes a few minutes to set up, there are videos on You Tube that explain how to do it. I highly recommend doing this to make this buggy a more enjoyable experience.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
1
No to the Smartphone/ bluetooth
on January 18, 2021
Posted by: LoudestMechanicalBird
Offer these RC car sets and others with a Lego remote.
There are a lot of parents out here that would like to buy this set and/or others for our kids, but will not do it because of the smartphone issue. Please stop this trend. It is stupid.
Please and Thank You.
There are a lot of parents out here that would like to buy this set and/or others for our kids, but will not do it because of the smartphone issue. Please stop this trend. It is stupid.
Please and Thank You.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
5
What a great product!
on January 14, 2021
Posted by: KingEye
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] It’s scary at first because of all the parts but honestly the instructions are so easy to follow that it makes everything so easy to build. My son and I built it together and it was neat watching him build this with me. He was so excited when we finished and hasn’t put it away since! It’s a great bang for your buck! My son has been playing with it all over the house and even took it outside and let me tell you, it’s very sturdy!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
2
A fun build with terrible controls
on January 3, 2021
Posted by: Furiated
This set is a mixed bag. The model itself is solid. The design, size and weight (it's got some heft once the batteries are added) are great. The one thing I'd like to see improved on the model itself is a better way to handle the wires. There are two clips provided to hold the wires in place, but it feels like more are needed to organize the wires so they are not just a jumbled mess in the driver's seat.
As others have pointed out, the controls for driving this are hot garbage. You have to use the app, which is fine. I'd prefer using an Xbox or other Bluetooth controller, but that's probably asking for too much. But the app has one virtual joystick that handles forward/backwards and turning, which is terrible. When trying to go forward in a straight line, it's nearly impossible as you'll tend to lean towards a side a bit and that makes the car turn. I really hope they update the app and separate foward/backwards from turning. Also, if the user is using a modern smartphone for controls, tilt controls seem like they would be a no-brainer here.
Another small annoyance was that scanning the QR code on the manual prompts you to download the Lego Instructions app, which is great... except that this model isn't listed in the app. I purchased it on release day (1/1/2021) and the app listings by year didn't even go out to 2021.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from LEGOBy Jon, Customer Service, January 13, 2021
Hi there. Thank you for letting us know your thoughts. If you're having trouble with the controls for this model we would recommend making smaller, more precise movements with the virtual joystick to help maneuver the buggy!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO