Perfect for those looking to start their journey into more complex technical builds, we’ve rounded up some of the best budget-friendly LEGO Technic sets under £50. They prove that clever builds don’t have to cost the earth and are perfect for newcomers to the theme or people looking for a quick challenge.
42166 NEOM McLaren Extreme E Team
LEGO Technic NEOM McLaren Extreme E Race Car 42166
Price: £20.99/$26.99/€26.99 Pieces: 252 Available: Buy now
LEGO Technic 42166 NEOM McLaren Extreme E Team is a unique kind of race car for the theme, embracing off-road racing while tying into McLaren’s Extreme E Team. The 252-piece set is affordable at £20.99 with a vibrant colour scheme and unique shaping.
The pull-back functionality is simple and effective, evoking a sense of classic and familiar fun as you watch the car race across the floor. The chunky off-road tires should help that function to work on uneven surfaces too. This is a great gift for McLaren or off-road racing fans, all without breaking the bank.
42151 Bugatti Bolide
LEGO Technic Bugatti Bolide Set 42151
Price: £44.99/$49.99/€49.99 Pieces: 905 Available: Buy now
The 905-piece 42151 Bugatti Bolide is great value at £44.99 and comes in a bright yellow and black colour scheme with key Bugatti shaping and detailing that is sure to stand out next to other LEGO Technic sets.
The features in this model include a working W16 engine to appreciate, steering to increase the fun while you drive the build around and scissor doors, which are uncommon in LEGO sets, never mind at this scale. This is a great LEGO Technic set for the price and one that showcases the sheer potential of the building system, even in smaller sets.
42161 Lamborghini Huracán Tecnica
LEGO Technic Lamborghini Huracán Tecnica 42161 Building Toy Set (806 Pieces)
Price: £46.99/$49.99/€52.99 Pieces: 806 Available: Buy now
42161 Lamborghini Huracán Tecnica is a more recent LEGO Technic supercar set that also opts for a bright colour scheme, this time with an all-green design. With 806 pieces, the £46.99 LEGO Technic car captures the unique style of Lamborghini with expert angular building.
The features in 42161 Lamborghini Huracán Tecnica include a functional LEGO V10 engine, opening doors and working steering to help you manually drive the car recreation. This model makes a great gift for car fans young and old and for under £50, it’s far from the most expensive LEGO set while still offering a taste of what Technic has to offer.
42169 NEOM McLaren Formula E Team
LEGO Technic NEOM McLaren Formula E Race Car 42169
Price: £46.99/$49.99/€52.99 Pieces: 452 Available: Buy now
airing perfectly with other LEGO Technic racing sets, as well as 42166 NEOM McLaren Extreme E Team, the 452-piece 42169 NEOM McLaren Formula E Team has an intriguing double pull-back function to race the build against other LEGO Technic pull-back cars.
This LEGO Technic car creation is packed with great shaping and angular details to capture the iconic look of the Formula E vehicle, while representing a motorsport that isn’t often seen in LEGO sets. Unlike other pull-back models, this car manages to pack in working steering as well, becoming even more authentic.
42178 Surface Space Loader LT78
LEGO Technic Surface Space Loader LT78 Set 42178
Price: £29.99/$34.99/€34.99 Pieces: 435 Available: Buy now
The space-centric LEGO Technic 42178 Surface Space Loader is an original creation for the theme, inspired by cutting-edge space engineering designs. The design of this build is unlike any other LEGO Technic set, and it proves an entirely unique experience for even the most dedicated collectors.
Consider the model’s functionality too, 42178 Surface Space Loader LT78 can pick up cargo with a working crane, raise the driver’s cab to adapt to different terrain and its sleek rear wheels can turn for working steering. This is one LEGO Technic set not to miss from 2024’s space range, especially for its price.
