Lego goes off‑road: Mercedes G‑Class set hits the shelves
11:27 AM EDT, August 3, 2024
The Danish building toy manufacturer is not slowing down. It constantly surprises car enthusiasts with new offerings. Recently, we got the McLaren P1. Now, something entirely different joins it.
It's about the iconic Mercedes G-Class, which many fans have been eagerly awaiting. Following the Land Rover Defender and Jeep Wrangler, this is another off-road offering in the Lego range. The "Gelenda" represents the Technic series. The set, 42177, consists of 2,891 pieces and impresses with its attention to detail.
It features not only a working steering wheel and suspension with travel worthy of a real off-roader but also two differential locks, a functional gearbox, and moving pistons of a six-cylinder engine.
The set is not cheap, but there are more expensive ones. In the Lego store, it is priced at approximately $270. It's a fair price for hours of fun and adding to a miniature car collection. Well, maybe not entirely miniature, as the Lego "Gelenda" is quite large. It measures 9 inches in height, 17 inches in length, and 8 inches in width.
