VTOL Heavy Cargo Spaceship LT81

VTOL Heavy Cargo Spaceship LT81 (42181-1) is a set in the Technic theme, released in 2024. It has 1,365 pieces.

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Number:42181-1
Released:March 2024
Pieces:1,365
Box size:45.6 × 28.2 × 13.6 cm
Theme:Technic

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Over the last 30 days the lowest shop price recorded for this set was 128.58 USD, taken from 30 days with a price on record.

Since 10/2/2026 the lowest shop price has fallen from 156.03 USD to 134.48 USD, by 14 % (based on 33 days with a price on record).

LEGO planned to retire this set in December 2025.

Product details

Number: 42181-1
Name: VTOL Heavy Cargo Spaceship LT81
Theme: Technic
Released: March 2024
Launched: March 2024
Retired: November 2025 in the United States
Pieces: 1,365
RRP: ≈ 98.31 USD (139.99 CAD) (Canada)≈ 112.24 USD (99.99 EUR) (Germany)≈ 118.79 USD (89.99 GBP) (United Kingdom)109.99 USD (United States)
Price per piece: ≈ 0.072 USD (0.103 CAD) (Canada)≈ 0.082 USD (0.073 EUR) (Germany)≈ 0.087 USD (0.066 GBP) (United Kingdom)0.081 USD (United States)
Best price (30 days): 128.58 USD
Price per piece (best offer): 0.099 USD

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Pricing

Best price ever≈ 128.58 USD (115.00 EUR) Advertising Sealed · gross · idee+spiel · seen 10/12/2026

Current best offer≈ 134.48 USD (119.90 EUR) Advertising Sealed · gross · Baustein Store · seen 11/3/2026

Price history

Lowest shop price now134.48 USD
Lowest ever 128.58 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	134.48 USD
October 2026	128.58 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: 35 · LEGO® Shop (BR): 33 · Baustein Store: 1

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Baustein Store Sealed · gross · seen 11/3/2026

≈ 134.48 USD (119.90 EUR)

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

≈ 155.90 USD (139.00 EUR)

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LEGO® Shop (BR) Sealed · unknown tax basis · seen 11/3/2026 · excluded: quarantined

≈ 202.29 USD (1,099.99 BRL)

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Recommended retail price

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Canada ≈ 98.31 USD (139.99 CAD) unknown tax basis Available 12/21/2023 to 11/6/2025.Recorded by BrickDb since 10/2/2026

Germany ≈ 112.24 USD (99.99 EUR) gross Available 12/21/2023 to 10/23/2025.Recorded by BrickDb since 10/2/2026

United Kingdom ≈ 118.79 USD (89.99 GBP) gross Available 12/21/2023 to 11/22/2025.Recorded by BrickDb since 10/2/2026

United States 109.99 USD net Available 12/21/2023 to 11/14/2025.Recorded by BrickDb since 10/2/2026

≈ 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.

Building instructions

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Parts in this set

193 inventory lines

Catalogue image of the part Sticker Sheet 2 for Set 42181-1

Sticker Sheet 2 for Set 42181-1 10105337· [No Color/Any Color]

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Catalogue image of the part Sticker Sheet 1 for Set 42181-1

Sticker Sheet 1 for Set 42181-1 10108368· [No Color/Any Color]

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Catalogue image of the part Windscreen 10 x 6 x 3 Bubble Canopy Double Tapered with Square Front Cutout

Windscreen 10 x 6 x 3 Bubble Canopy Double Tapered with Square Front Cutout 10312· Trans-Black

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Catalogue image of the part Technic Axle Pin 3L with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and 1L Axle

Technic Axle Pin 3L with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and 1L Axle 11214· Red

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Catalogue image of the part Technic Panel Fairing #21 5L Small Smooth, Side B

Technic Panel Fairing #21 5L Small Smooth, Side B 11946· Black

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Catalogue image of the part Technic Panel Fairing #22 5L Small Smooth, Side A

Technic Panel Fairing #22 5L Small Smooth, Side A 11947· Black

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Catalogue image of the part Technic Panel Curved 11 x 3 with 10 Pin Holes through Panel Surface

Technic Panel Curved 11 x 3 with 10 Pin Holes through Panel Surface 11954· Black

×4

Technic Panel Curved 11 x 3 with 10 Pin Holes through Panel Surface 11954· White

×4

Technic Panel Curved 11 x 3 with 10 Pin Holes through Panel Surface 11954· Reddish Orange

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Catalogue image of the part Wheel 18 x 8 with Fake Bolts and Deep Spokes with Inner Ring

Wheel 18 x 8 with Fake Bolts and Deep Spokes with Inner Ring 13971· Light Bluish Gray

×4

Catalogue image of the part Technic Panel 3 x 11 x 1

Technic Panel 3 x 11 x 1 15458· White

×3

Catalogue image of the part Technic Axle 5 with Stop

Technic Axle 5 with Stop 15462· Reddish Brown

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Catalogue image of the part Tile Special Round 2 x 2 with Hole

Tile Special Round 2 x 2 with Hole 15535· Black

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Catalogue image of the part Tile Special 1 x 1 with Clip with Rounded Edges

Tile Special 1 x 1 with Clip with Rounded Edges 15712· Black

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Catalogue image of the part Technic Gear 20 Tooth Double Bevel with Axle Hole Type 1 [+ Opening]

Technic Gear 20 Tooth Double Bevel with Axle Hole Type 1 [+ Opening] 18575· Black

×3

Catalogue image of the part Technic Axle Pin 3L with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and 2L Axle

Technic Axle Pin 3L with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and 2L Axle 18651· Black

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