LEGO Technic 42133 - Telehandler Review

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From the LEGO Technic Website:

Kids aged 7+ who love construction toys and tow trucks can have lots of fun with this 2-in-1 building set. The LEGO® Technic™ Telehandler (42133) buildable model comes with realistic features like the steering, lifting arm and tilting forks. There’s also a buildable pallet to lift, so kids can role-play different construction site adventures.

A 2-in-1 build
There’s lots to keep kids busy with this cool building set as the Telehandler model rebuilds into a Tow Truck toy with steering and a lifting crane arm.

Learn through play
LEGO Technic construction sets feature realistic movement and mechanisms that introduce young LEGO builders to the universe of engineering in an approachable and realistic way.

A treat for kids – Construction fans can enjoy time building and playing with this LEGO® Technic™ Telehandler 42133 toy for kids.
Authentic features – The Telehandler model includes realistic details like the steering, lifting arm and tilting forks.

Includes a pallet accessory – Kids can create role-play adventures using the Telehandler to lift and move the pallet.

A 2-in-1 build – The Telehandler model rebuilds into a Tow Truck toy with steering and a lifting crane arm, letting kids enjoy even more construction-site role play.

For young truck fans – This building set is designed for kids who love construction toys and tow truck models.

Measurements – The telehandler model measures over 3 in. (8 cm) high, 6.5 in. (17 cm) long and 2.5 in. (7cm) wide.

Learn through play – The LEGO® Technic™ universe offers advanced building sets for kids who are ready for a new building challenge.

No compromises – LEGO® Technic™ components meet rigorous industry standards to ensure they are consistent, compatible and connect reliably every time.

Safety ensured– LEGO® Technic™ components are dropped, heated, crushed, twisted and analyzed to make sure they meet strict global safety standards.

Overview:
For only $15.95, this set is excellent value. The building process was enjoyable and took about 20 minutes. The end result is a very nice little telehandler, that is fun to play with. 

 

The fork lifting mechanism works well and is a good introduction to the technical side of LEGO Technic. The steering is a well designed feature and again is a good way to show a technical feature is such a way that it can be understood by the target market for this set.

This set is good both to be built as the set and also as a base to create some interesting C models. I have recently built a C model (Farm tractor with Plough) which I found very enjoyable.

Things I like:
- Fun design.
- Enjoyable building process.
- Two well designed and interesting features.

Things I don't like:
- I feel for a little bit more, this could of been even better, with some extra detail.   

Rating:
4.5/5 - It is hard to find fault with this little set, it is a great introduction to LEGO Technic.

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