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LEGO VTOL Heavy Cargo Spaceship LT81 set 42181-1 box

LEGO VTOL Heavy Cargo Spaceship LT81 (42181-1)

The VTOL Heavy Cargo Spaceship LT81 (42181-1) is a LEGO Technic set that was released in December 2023 and is due to retire on December 2026.

This LEGO set has 1,365 pieces and had a RRP of $109.99 (£89.99 / 99.99€) which equates to a price per piece of 0.08c (0.07p / 0.07€). It has gone down in value by -31.9% and now has a value of $74.93 based on average sale price over the last 6 months.

Price over time

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Month Avg Price Sales
Mar 24 $106.98 3
Apr 24 $119.46 2
May 24 $130.16 0
Jun 24 $139.08 1
Jul 24 $139.08 0
Aug 24 $139.08 0
Sep 24 $137.29 2
Oct 24 $130.16 0
Nov 24 $123.03 0
Dec 24 $114.12 2
Jan 25 $108.77 0
Feb 25 $103.42 0
Mar 25 $98.07 0
Apr 25 $94.50 1
May 25 $90.94 0
Jun 25 $87.37 0
Jul 25 $83.80 0
Aug 25 $78.45 1
Sep 25 $82.02 0
Oct 25 $85.59 3
Nov 25 $85.59 4
Dec 25 $99.85 8
Jan 26 $142.64 2
Feb 26 $108.77 7

Minifigures

This set contains 0 minifigures.

Monthly sales

We have recorded 36 sales of the VTOL Heavy Cargo Spaceship LT81 set since Mar 24. The chart below shows the number of recorded sales per month, which can help indicate the popularity and availability of this set on the secondary market.

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Set details

Name: VTOL Heavy Cargo Spaceship LT81

Theme: Technic

Set number: 42181-1

Status: Active

Pieces: 1,365

Minifigures: 0

Released:
US Flag Dec 21, 2023
UK Flag Dec 21, 2023
CA Flag Dec 21, 2023
EU Flag Dec 21, 2023
Retired:
US Flag Dec 31, 2026 (est.)
UK Flag Dec 31, 2026 (est.)
CA Flag Dec 31, 2026 (est.)
EU Flag Dec 31, 2026 (est.)

Shelf life: 2 years, 4 months

RRP:
US Flag $109.99
GB Flag £89.99
EU Flag 99.99€
PPP:
US Flag 0.081c
GB Flag 0.066p
EU Flag 0.073€

Set value

Confidence: High

Current value: $74.93

Increase from RRP: -31.9%

Set rating

This set has been given an average rating of 8.0 / 10 based on 1 rating. Below is a breakdown of the votes.

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ROI Prediction

We estimate that 2 years after retirement the value of this set will have increased by 44.45%.

However it could be as low as 40.10% or as high as 50.28%

Where to buy

Amazon logo Amazon £103.99 Buy
LEGO logo LEGO £89.99 Buy
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Set colors

The VTOL Heavy Cargo Spaceship LT81 has 1365 pieces and is ranked 515 on the list of biggest LEGO sets ever made.

The most common colour in this set is Black

The most common part in this set is Technic, Pin with Friction Ridges

Stats

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515th biggest LEGO set ever made
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55th biggest LEGO Technic set
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4766th most valuable LEGO set
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288th most valuable LEGO Technic set

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is the LEGO VTOL Heavy Cargo Spaceship LT81 (42181-1) worth?

The LEGO VTOL Heavy Cargo Spaceship LT81 is currently worth $74.93 based on the average sale price over the last 6 months. The original retail price was $109.99.

How many pieces are in the LEGO VTOL Heavy Cargo Spaceship LT81?

The LEGO VTOL Heavy Cargo Spaceship LT81 (42181-1) contains 1,365 pieces, making it the 515th biggest LEGO set ever made.

Is the LEGO VTOL Heavy Cargo Spaceship LT81 still available?

Yes, the LEGO VTOL Heavy Cargo Spaceship LT81 is currently still active and available for purchase. The retail price is $109.99.

When was the LEGO VTOL Heavy Cargo Spaceship LT81 released?

The LEGO VTOL Heavy Cargo Spaceship LT81 (42181-1) was released in December 2023 as part of the Technic theme.

Price data last updated: Feb 26

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