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product_id: 612561833
title: "LEGO Technic VTOL Heavy Cargo Spaceship LT81 Set, Space Plane Toy for 10 Plus Year Old Boys, Girls and Kids, Vehicle Building Playset for Imaginative Play, Birthday Gift Idea 42181"
brand: "lego"
price: "R4384"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: false
reviews_count: 13
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/612561833-lego-technic-vtol-heavy-cargo-spaceship-lt81-set-space-plane
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
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# 1365 pieces of intricate build Vertical Takeoff & Landing gear Rotating engines & self-leveling cockpit LEGO Technic VTOL Heavy Cargo Spaceship LT81 Set, Space Plane Toy for 10 Plus Year Old Boys, Girls and Kids, Vehicle Building Playset for Imaginative Play, Birthday Gift Idea 42181

**Brand:** lego
**Price:** R4384
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🚀 Build the future of space exploration today!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** LEGO Technic VTOL Heavy Cargo Spaceship LT81 Set, Space Plane Toy for 10 Plus Year Old Boys, Girls and Kids, Vehicle Building Playset for Imaginative Play, Birthday Gift Idea 42181 by lego
- **How much does it cost?** R4384 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/612561833-lego-technic-vtol-heavy-cargo-spaceship-lt81-set-space-plane)

## Best For

- lego enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted lego brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **VTOL Landing Gear:** Deploy and retract landing gear for authentic space mission play.
- • **Cargo Rover Included:** Load and transport a mini space rover with the extending claw for immersive adventures.
- • **Epic 1365-piece build:** Dive into a detailed engineering challenge that sharpens patience and skill.
- • **Modular Air-lock Connector:** Link with other LEGO space sets to expand your interstellar fleet.
- • **Engineering Meets Imagination:** Experience realistic mechanisms that introduce STEM concepts through play.

## Overview

The LEGO Technic VTOL Heavy Cargo Spaceship LT81 is a 1365-piece advanced building set designed for kids 10 and up. Featuring vertical takeoff and landing gear, a cargo pod with a mini rover, rotating engines, and a self-leveling cockpit, it offers an immersive space engineering experience. The set includes an air-lock element for connecting with other LEGO space models, making it perfect for expanding your space adventures. No batteries required, this high-quality, multicolor plastic set encourages STEM learning and imaginative play.

## Description

From the brand Visit the LEGO store

Review: Great quality. - Great exciting building kit which requires patience and skill to complete. Great quality and value Thank you.
Review: Great build. - My boy loved this build. Good quality and the completed set is sturdy. He's spent hours playing with it, so it seems good value for money.

## Features

- Futuristic spaceship toy – Space fans aged 10+ can build and play with this LEGO Technic VTOL Heavy Cargo Spaceship LT81 space plane toy
- Vertical takeoff and landing gear – Kids can deploy and retract the landing gear as they explore the challenges of living on different planets
- Transport the cargo – Includes a mini space rover that can be loaded into the cargo pod and slung under the spaceship toy using the extending claw
- Grab handle and rotating engines – Young space toy fans can grab the handle, rotate the engines, and marvel at the self-levelling cockpit
- A spaced-themed toy – Makes a fun gift idea for 10+ year old boys, girls and kids who are interested in space travel and futuristic plane toys
- Air-lock element – Comes with a special space air-lock element so kids can connect this model to other compatible space-themed LEGO sets (sold separately) for even more space travel adventures
- An introduction to engineering – LEGO Technic sets feature realistic movement and mechanisms that introduce LEGO builders to the universe of engineering in an approachable and realistic way

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0CFVZ7QN7 |
| Assembly Required | Yes |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Batteries included? | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | 101,285 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) 2,990 in Toy Building Sets |
| Colour | Multicolor |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (426) |
| Date First Available | 1 Mar. 2024 |
| Educational Objective(s) | Team Building Skills |
| Item model number | 42181 |
| Language | French |
| Manufacturer recommended age | 10 years and up |
| Material Type(s) | Plastic |
| Number of pieces | 1365 |
| Product Dimensions | 45.6 x 28.2 x 13.6 cm; 1.77 g |
| Release date | 1 Mar. 2024 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** LEGO
- **Cartoon character:** squares
- **Colour:** Multicolor
- **Educational objective:** Team Building Skills
- **Manufacturer Minimum Age (MONTHS):** 120
- **Material:** Plastic
- **Model name:** 42181
- **Number of pieces:** 1365
- **Special feature:** Non Toxic
- **Theme:** Space

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great quality.
*by M***H on 23 December 2025*

Great exciting building kit which requires patience and skill to complete. Great quality and value Thank you.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great build.
*by C***T on 5 July 2025*

My boy loved this build. Good quality and the completed set is sturdy. He's spent hours playing with it, so it seems good value for money.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great kit for all, very fun to build
*by C***R on 12 May 2025*

Decent size

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*Last updated: 2026-02-10*