Jim Posted December 1, 2015 REVIEW - 42046 - GETAWAY RACER INTRODUCTION Starting with the 42010 - Off-road Racer and 42011 - Race Car in 2013, TLG released two sets in the first half of each year, using a pullback motor. The pullback motor allows the model to be pulled back, followed by forward motion. Usually there's no apparent relation between the two set, other than the ability to combine them into an alternate build. This year there seems to some sort of Cops and Robbers scene going on. A Getaway Racer and a Police Interceptor. That can't be a coincidence. Makes you wonder who will be victorious, the good guys or the bad guys. Let's find out! Note: All images can be clicked for hi-res versions. SET INFORMATION Number: 42046 Title: Getaway Racer Theme: Technic Released: 2016 Part Count: 170 Box Weight: 302 gr Box Dimensions: 26,0 cm x 13,8 cm x 5,9 cm Set Price (MSRP): € 19,99 Price per Part: € 0,118 Links: Brickset, Bricklink THE BOX The box has the same dimensions as previous year's pullback motor sets. In the lower right corner there's a visual explanation of the pullback mechanism. The dark model with it's decals sure looks like a cool hot rod. CONTENT OF THE BOX The box contains: 1 Instructions Booklet 1 Sticker Sheet 2 Technic Liftarms 1 Pullback Motor 3 Bags INSTRUCTION BOOKLET Just a single booklet. Unfortunately no booklet for the alternate model. STICKER SHEET The sticker sheet contains a lot of cool stickers with flames and skulls etc. PULLBACK MOTOR AND LIFTARMS The pullback motor and two liftarms are found unbagged. BAGS A total of three bags containing the majority of the parts. HIGHLIGHTED PARTS This section describes the new and/or otherwise interesting parts. Actually, this set is the only set of 1H 2016 which doesn't use any new parts, not even parts in a new color. TIRES The Getaway Racer uses four low profile tires (Tire 37 x 22 ZR). RIMS The rims are Wheel 30.4mm D. x 20mm in Pearl Gold, found in 12 other sets. PANELS This set contains three #3 Panelsand three #4 Panels in black. PART LIST This set contains 171 parts, all listed below. THE BUILD This being a small model, I won't show any building steps. Let's skip right to the finished model. Below you can see the end result. In my opinion the model looks great. It's got that hot rod vibe going on and the stickers add darkness to the vibe. Slight problem with this set is that it really needs the stickers to finish the look. Otherwise it's quite dull, with black and dark grey liftarms and panels. The rear view shows the pullback motor connected directly to the rear axle. In this image you can also clearly see the exhaust pipes on the side, which are very well executed. The 3x3 Technic Discs with stickers, used in the rim, result in only seeing a part of the rim. This works very well with the golden rims. The bottom view shows the chassis of the car. Nothing really noteworthy, as you would expect from a pullback set. VIDEO The following video gives you an overview of the finished model. PARTS LEFT These six parts are left after building the model. Seems about right. FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS This being a pullback motor set, it only has a single feature. The video below demonstrates the acceleration of the vehicle. My girlfriend was kind enough to catch the model before it fell to the ground. Or did it hit something before it fell to the ground?! VIDEO This video shows the pullback functionality. B-MODEL The alternate model is a combined build with the Police Interceptor, which you can see on the back of the box. Unfortunately the instructions for the combined B-model are not included, so I didn't get a chance to build it. This would make for a fun challenge, building the B-model without the instructions. SUMMARY Pullback sets are not the most technically advanced models, so you can't expect any other functionality than hitting the walls in your house. However, I think they are very appealing to kids. The fact that this year's pullback sets form a duo adds to the fun. In my opinion TLG hit the nail on the head with the Getaway Racer and Police Interceptor. The Getaway Racer looks very badass, which is something you don't see every day in a Technic set. SCORE How do I grade the bad guy in this year's duo. 8 DESIGN It looks so cool, but it does need the stickers. 7 BUILDING EXPERIENCE Nothing out of the ordinary. 7 FEATURES Limited to the pullback-and-drive functionality. 7 PLAYABILITY Combined with the Police Interceptor, kids will love it. It does need it's Nemesys though. 7 PARTS Collection of common parts. Gold rims could be interesting. 8 VALUE FOR MONEY Pullback sets always deliver a certain value. 7,3 HIT IT! More image can be found on my Flickr page. Thank you for reading. I hope you enjoyed it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geekphysique Posted December 1, 2015 I almost purchased this today because I like the wheel / disc combo so much. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vectormatic Posted December 1, 2015 Another great review Jim! And again i love the model, those pearl gold wheels This one definitely goes on the "buy on sight" list Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
XAxles Posted December 1, 2015 One hero will now have just enough of that pullback motor to create one ultimate machine, thanks to this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheItalianBrick Posted December 1, 2015 Jim great reviews but can I suggest you one thing? Take some pics before you apply the stickers....and some with the stickers on! It helps to have a comparison! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Posted December 1, 2015 Jim great reviews but can I suggest you one thing? Take some pics before you apply the stickers....and some with the stickers on! It helps to have a comparison! You are right. I came to the same conclusion when writing the review. I tell you it doesn't look that good without stickers, but I don't have a picture to prove it. To be honest; I compared it to the model posted in the 2016 topic a few days ago. I applied the stickers before building the model, so I wasn't able to make a proper comparison. I will keep it in mind for future reviews. Thanks for the suggestion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheItalianBrick Posted December 1, 2015 You are right. I came to the same conclusion when writing the review. I tell you it doesn't look that good without stickers, but I don't have a picture to prove it. To be honest; I compared it to the model posted in the 2016 topic a few days ago. I applied the stickers before building the model, so I wasn't able to make a proper comparison. I will keep it in mind for future reviews. Thanks for the suggestion. You're welcome! I'm not a huge fan of stickers, for 2 reasons: I do re-use all the parts normally...and also I believe a model should look great even without stickers, then obviously they can be a plus, but only afterwords! Anyway I'm enjoying the reviews as usual, and those pics :wub: :wub: Thanks for making them Jim!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Posted December 1, 2015 Cool! Glad you like 'em. And thanks for the kind words. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Erik Leppen Posted December 1, 2015 Not sure what people like about this set, I think it's the worst of all 1H2016 sets. Odd shape, bland colors, no new parts, and the windscreen isn't even closed. But the reviews are great, indeed. :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Richard Dower Posted December 1, 2015 are parts #62462 in Flat or Metallic Silver? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
THERIZE Posted December 2, 2015 First thing I thought: HOT WHEELS?? WHUT. The set looks like the Hot Wheels 'Bone Shaker'. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jfbat Posted December 2, 2015 What a nice, tight an clean design! Usually not too keen on the pull-back models, but this one is great. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Richard Dower Posted December 9, 2015 the instructions for the Extreme Police Interceptor combo model is now online....will someone do a review of this B model? https://wwwsecure.us.lego.com/en-us/service/buildinginstructions/search?initialsearch=42046&ignorereferer=true&showmarketselector=true# Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Richard Dower Posted January 5, 2016 Combo model video review/speed build: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Immo Posted April 4, 2016 Got mine for Easter (GF ). Quite impressive. The motor has a lot of torque and the model's design allows it to go pretty fast and without flipping. Honestly, I thought the pull-back motor is a "kiddo stuff", but it's a fun stuff! Just built a C-model. Does nice wheelies. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pyro690 Posted April 5, 2016 Great review sir. I have it, just haven't built it yet, along with a bunch of other sets. Not a big fan of the stickers on the disks, but they do look nice and add to the model. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Victor Imaginator Posted April 5, 2016 Nice source of these black panels. Just found that they are not so common, while trying to build all these modern sets from parts that i already have. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buzzetta Posted November 26, 2016 Just ordered one today for $11.99 from Amazon based on this review and the obvious discount from Amazon... With tax it came to $13.02 and free shipping. Figured it was a nice little set for my desk at work. Amazon is currently backordered but will fulfill their orders as they become available. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
