Desert Racer

Desert Racer (42027-1) is a set in the Technic theme, released in 2014. It has 149 pieces.

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Number:42027-1
Released:January 2014
Pieces:149
Box size:26.2 × 14.1 × 6.1 cm
Box weight:290 g
Theme:Technic

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Over the last 30 days the lowest shop price recorded for this set was 500.85 USD, taken from 30 days with a price on record.

LEGO planned to retire this set in December 2015.

Product details

Number: 42027-1
Name: Desert Racer
Theme: Technic
Released: January 2014
Launched: January 2014
Retired: December 2015 in the United States
Pieces: 149
RRP: ≈ 17.79 USD (24.99 CAD) (Canada)≈ 22.46 USD (19.99 EUR) (Germany)≈ 20.59 USD (79.99 PLN) (PL)≈ 24.11 USD (17.99 GBP) (United Kingdom)19.99 USD (United States)
Price per piece: ≈ 0.119 USD (0.168 CAD) (Canada)≈ 0.151 USD (0.134 EUR) (Germany)≈ 0.138 USD (0.537 PLN) (PL)≈ 0.162 USD (0.121 GBP) (United Kingdom)0.134 USD (United States)
Best price (30 days): 500.85 USD
Price per piece (best offer): 3.387 USD

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Pricing

Best price ever≈ 500.85 USD (450.00 EUR) Advertising Sealed · gross · idee+spiel · seen 10/29/2026 Not compared yet, no exchange rate: 24 in other currencies

Current best offer≈ 504.72 USD (450.00 EUR) Advertising Sealed · gross · idee+spiel · seen 11/3/2026

Price history

Lowest shop price now504.72 USD
Lowest ever 500.85 USD

Each day's lowest price among the shops' current offers, including VAT. A price in another currency is converted at the ECB reference rate of its day.

Monthly lows as a table

Month	Lowest price
November 2026	502.74 USD
October 2026	500.85 USD

≈ marks a price converted into this currency at the ECB reference rate of its own date — a reference indication, not a tradeable rate. The price as observed follows in brackets.

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Sources idee+spiel: 33 · Data in Brief: 24

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idee+spiel Sealed · gross · seen 11/3/2026

≈ 504.72 USD (450.00 EUR)

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Data in Brief Sealed · gross · sold 3/1/2023

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Canada ≈ 17.79 USD (24.99 CAD) unknown tax basis Available 5/26/2014 to 12/19/2015.Recorded by BrickDb since 10/2/2026

Germany ≈ 22.46 USD (19.99 EUR) gross Available 1/14/2015 to 11/30/2015.Recorded by BrickDb since 10/2/2026

PL ≈ 20.59 USD (79.99 PLN) gross No availability dates published.Recorded by BrickDb since 10/21/2026

United Kingdom ≈ 24.11 USD (17.99 GBP) gross Available 12/28/2013 to 11/30/2015.Recorded by BrickDb since 10/2/2026

United States 19.99 USD net Available 5/27/2014 to 12/19/2015.Recorded by BrickDb since 10/2/2026

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Parts in this set

55 inventory lines

Catalogue image of the part Technic Gear 8 Tooth [Reinforced]

Technic Gear 8 Tooth [Reinforced] 10928· Dark Bluish Gray

×2

Catalogue image of the part Pullback Motor 6 x 3 x 5

Pullback Motor 6 x 3 x 5 12799· Dark Bluish Gray

×1

Catalogue image of the part Technic Worm Gear 3L with Bush Ends

Technic Worm Gear 3L with Bush Ends 15457· Dark Bluish Gray

×1

Catalogue image of the part Technic Axle 5 with Stop

Technic Axle 5 with Stop 15462· Dark Tan

×1

Catalogue image of the part Sticker Sheet for Set 42027-1

Sticker Sheet for Set 42027-1 16043· [No Color/Any Color]

×1

Catalogue image of the part Technic Steering Wheel Pilot's Yoke [Hollow Stud, Axle Hole with + Opening]

Technic Steering Wheel Pilot's Yoke [Hollow Stud, Axle Hole with + Opening] 18352· Dark Bluish Gray

×1

Catalogue image of the part Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots

Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots 2780· Black

×8

Catalogue image of the part Hook with Towball

Hook with Towball 30395· Dark Bluish Gray

×1

Catalogue image of the part Technic Axle and Pin Connector Angled #1

Technic Axle and Pin Connector Angled #1 32013· Black

×2

Catalogue image of the part Technic Axle and Pin Connector Angled #2 - 180°

Technic Axle and Pin Connector Angled #2 - 180° 32034· Black

×1

Catalogue image of the part Technic Axle Connector with Axle Hole

Technic Axle Connector with Axle Hole 32039· Light Bluish Gray

×2

Catalogue image of the part Technic Pin Long with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Stop Bush [3 Lateral Holes, Big Pin Hole]

Technic Pin Long with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Stop Bush [3 Lateral Holes, Big Pin Hole] 32054· Black

×4

Catalogue image of the part Technic Beam 3 x 3 L-Shape Thin

Technic Beam 3 x 3 L-Shape Thin 32056· Black

×2

Catalogue image of the part Technic Axle 2 Notched

Technic Axle 2 Notched 32062· Red

×4

Catalogue image of the part Technic Axle 5

Technic Axle 5 32073· Light Bluish Gray

×4

Catalogue image of the part Technic Beam 2 x 4 L-Shape Thick

Technic Beam 2 x 4 L-Shape Thick 32140· Blue

×2

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