Third time's a charm? LEGO Technic 42140 Transformation Vehicle building review

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  • Опубліковано 2 бер 2022
  • This is the detailed building review of the LEGO Technic 42140 App-Controlled Transformation Vehicle set. It has one Technic hub and two Large Powered Up motors, and it is controlled by the Control+ app.
    This is the 3rd Control+ set in this price category and the 3rd in line of the RC tracked vehicles, let's see in details how it performs!
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  • @SaperPl1
    @SaperPl1 2 роки тому +79

    For the new gears it's also about the shape of the teeth being optimised for ideal contact while bevel ones may not do it that perfectly because they need to handle side connections.

  • @Xizario2
    @Xizario2 2 роки тому +33

    My favorite thing about this set is that you can detach the body under 10 seconds as it holds on 4 pins only. And then place other bodywork on top of the tracks or just play witgout body at all.

    • @LickeyWebster
      @LickeyWebster Рік тому +1

      Do you (or anyone else reading this comment) have a link to any sort of example of this being done? I just acquired this set and fully intend to keep the tracks and drivetrain/motor intact, while redoing one side of it.

  • @searme
    @searme 2 роки тому +4

    Thanks for the shoutout, appreciated!

  • @winstonlee1814
    @winstonlee1814 2 роки тому +10

    The "screwed" hub LOL. Great review and definitely changed my mind about picking this up compared to the previous version that I avoided. :)

  • @INSIDEHARDWARE
    @INSIDEHARDWARE 2 роки тому +7

    Great review! Love this style. Quick general focus on new parts, similar sets…

  • @douglaskelly3340
    @douglaskelly3340 2 роки тому +15

    Great review, very informative. One additional advantage of these tracked vehicles is that, with their smaller turning radius, they are more fun in smaller spaces, like apartments.

  • @nkende
    @nkende 2 роки тому +7

    I bought my 42095 Stunt Racer a few months ago, and it also came with the matte black tracks, so looks like they changed that not long ago, but not in this set. Great video :)

  • @robinbrowne5419
    @robinbrowne5419 2 роки тому +8

    I recently bought a flip tank (42140) and I wanted to learn Powered Up programming. I could not find much documentation or examples from Lego.
    But then I found your "LEGO Powered Up simple code block guide" on your racingbrick website. Thank you !!!
    I have created my own tank control with 5 buttons. Forward, Reverse, Left, Right and Stop. For example, Forward sets motor A to -30 and motor B to 30 using the TachoMotorSpeed blocks. The tacho feature keeps the tank running straight. Wonderful. Of course, Stop sets both motors to 0.
    This is much easier than the control with 2 sliders that Lego provides in the CONTROL+ app. I found this almost impossible to control the tank properly. Just going straight was difficult.
    I also added a turbo button which sets the speed to 60 (fast enough :-)
    Your guide has so many examples that I am already thinking of improved versions of this simple controller, and many interesting experiments to come.
    "Tanks" again. Cheers from Canada :-)

    • @Z__K217
      @Z__K217 Рік тому

      Greetings. Thank you for your comment re: programming the Powered Up - how are you considering the flip tank these days?

  • @briqtastic
    @briqtastic 2 роки тому +2

    I love those RC sets!

  • @tamerelrefaie3977
    @tamerelrefaie3977 2 роки тому +1

    I really loved it, it'll be on my wishlist for sure 🤗😍
    Thanks for the amazing review.

  • @fernandolegogbc7223
    @fernandolegogbc7223 2 роки тому

    Again an interesting review with comments that always serve us. Thanks.

  • @PerfectlyUselessComment
    @PerfectlyUselessComment 2 роки тому +9

    Based on just the track shape alone, I would love to see some custom LEGO WW1 British Mark V tank builds.

    • @jeffkeith637
      @jeffkeith637 2 роки тому +1

      Exactly what I was thinking. Put a video up if you do it.

    • @Person4772
      @Person4772 2 роки тому

      or a Goliath Tracked Mine. it looks like an almost identical suspension.

    • @Pumpkin131_
      @Pumpkin131_ 11 місяців тому

      Is so similar in orange mod with Mark tanks in world war 1

  • @gfogerty54
    @gfogerty54 2 роки тому +4

    Hi Balázs, as always a great presentation of this nice set. You provide us with construction changes which nobody else discovered. I do not like the screws at the hub. Maybe two scres will be enough to keep the cover closed.

  • @youremama
    @youremama 2 роки тому +13

    The new gears will help soooo much with perfect tension on chained build!! Hopefully they come in adult colours

    • @D1S0-
      @D1S0- Рік тому +5

      Adult colors 💀

  • @scaryfire
    @scaryfire 2 роки тому

    I’ve waited for so long! Thanks for finally uploading 😍

  • @lbbde1
    @lbbde1 2 роки тому +1

    I really like this set so far and I definitly want to get my hands on it :D
    It gives me strong Spybotics vibes from 2002 and reminds me on my first Spybot, 3807 Snaptrax S45, and brings my closer to MOC the full Spybotics series for Control+.

  • @Targetstrike
    @Targetstrike 2 роки тому

    I’m really excited about this one

  • @MinFromYT
    @MinFromYT 2 роки тому

    Great revuew again!. Now im very curious to see defender with the new gears

  • @BrickMania-BG
    @BrickMania-BG 2 роки тому

    Thank you for your revirew, Balazs! :) Light Bluish Gray Technic, Shock Absorber 6.5L - Soft Spring has a new spring but I see your sets is with the old one. My 42140 came with the new spring.

  • @dezso85
    @dezso85 2 роки тому

    Thanks for the video Balázs! Excelllent job! Again! Your videos always helps me to make a decission that I need a set or not :)

  • @THEMOCCHANNEL
    @THEMOCCHANNEL 2 роки тому +1

    I knew the new tracks looked different! I recently ordered some new tracks from bricklink and they already had the new matt black surface

  •  2 роки тому

    Interesting features.

  • @leronpereira6859
    @leronpereira6859 2 роки тому

    Your humour's the best, bro👍🏼...'screwed hub' 😆...and those new pieces will always be called 'toilet paper rolls' too 😋, loved your review, bro 🙏🏼🤗...let's see what the other moc builders have planned for this set too now 👍🏼☺️

  • @awes0men0b0dy9
    @awes0men0b0dy9 2 роки тому +1

    I’m going to buy this when I finish middle school and maybe turn it into a ripsaw

  • @PleegWat
    @PleegWat 2 роки тому +2

    I'll add the transformation vehicle will work just fine if you use an old hub (without screws). So if there's any hardware difference, the app isn't checking for it.

  • @ivantut9210
    @ivantut9210 Рік тому

    Cool video. I like this set.

  • @wildrosomak3395
    @wildrosomak3395 2 роки тому

    I think LEGO just changed another material used for some parts.
    Half year ago I've got the LEGO 42100 set (the Liebherr) for my 18'th birthday. For some reason there was a 1x2 transparent brick in my track pieces bag, that was counted as a track piece, so I had to order a replacement track part and it also arrived as this new matte plastic, but in gray colour.

  • @phawutyembile1006
    @phawutyembile1006 Рік тому

    Very cool and nice
    Legos im a big fan

  • @danielpeters2675
    @danielpeters2675 2 роки тому

    I owned a RC vehicle as a kid I think called Fast Trax. Same idea: slam it into any obstacle and it would bounce off or flip over. Of course I drive it off our roof.

  • @williamnelson5631
    @williamnelson5631 2 роки тому

    Just finished the set. Cool looking. I thought the manual was hard to follow and found myself looking forward to see where parts fit. Wish it did not have a bunch of stickers. Can not figure out how to turn off the truck on the app. It takes 6 AA batteries.

  • @Wake_up.FREE_PALESTINE
    @Wake_up.FREE_PALESTINE 2 роки тому

    I trued it outside its works on everything!

  • @AJB2K3
    @AJB2K3 2 роки тому

    Damn dude, you did a better job opening the box then I did.

  • @autofigure00
    @autofigure00 Рік тому

    than neon yellow is INSANELY bright, thats wild.

  • @buildingtrip1820
    @buildingtrip1820 2 роки тому

    Cool

  • @donnachaslegocreations
    @donnachaslegocreations 2 роки тому +4

    You should add buggy motors and buwizz to this model so it can flip by accelerating

  • @duckthegreat
    @duckthegreat 2 роки тому

    Awsome vide

  • @kenifechua418
    @kenifechua418 2 роки тому +2

    hey racingbrick, i really enjoy your videos! btw im early

  • @abhiramkondeti3326
    @abhiramkondeti3326 Рік тому

    I want to get it and I'm getting it

  • @Manetty6
    @Manetty6 2 роки тому

    it would be really fun have a score as a daily driver and a weekend category.

  • @carmenmihai9490
    @carmenmihai9490 2 роки тому

    Thanks

  • @coffeeinhandproductions3238
    @coffeeinhandproductions3238 2 роки тому +6

    Don't care much for treaded Technic vehicles, but Lego I think got it right with this one. May not be as fast as the previous two, but the flip function is fantastic, fun, and each body aesthetic different enough to make both interesting. Still pretty expensive at 180 Canadian, but love to try it on some snowy terrain as there's no shortage of it here.

  • @Ashmodai
    @Ashmodai 2 роки тому +2

    just put rubber on the 42065 or the 43095s B model and you have way better models with a physical remote...

  • @technicmocer3612
    @technicmocer3612 2 роки тому

    I really like this set and the C+ is cool but I'm making only manual models yet, I will buy 42139 Quadbike maybe. I don't like screwed HUB, it's weird for me

  • @thisisaduck
    @thisisaduck 2 роки тому +2

    I’m very tempted to get this to mod but I just bought the zetros. 2 Lego sets in a month is a bit excessive for me.

  • @radoslawsoszka5168
    @radoslawsoszka5168 9 місяців тому

    Would it be possible to use a non-app based Remote Controller? Like you show for 42139 using Pybricks? What pieces should I get? I'm completely new to this, so I'd appreciate detailed instructions :) Also, would the code require changes? Or perhaps it's been done already but I haven't found it?

  • @xy_iron
    @xy_iron 2 роки тому

    i wasn't going to buy it because of that neon yellow but it actually looks and works really good.

  • @legohivemind
    @legohivemind 2 роки тому

    8:08 Glad I’m only getting this set for the 2 motor’s and battery box. And the parts lol

  • @Mocsfromscratch
    @Mocsfromscratch 2 роки тому

    Does the app interface make any sound effects? I really want to hear them. 9:44

  • @elden4267
    @elden4267 2 роки тому

    i will love a fan made model b juste the orange side

  • @hopethehusky7410
    @hopethehusky7410 2 роки тому

    The new battery box is even more annoying since the rechargeable battery (# 45612) doesn't seem able to recharge unless the cover is removed. Maybe there will be another way to recharge it??

  • @AlexanderAlekseyev
    @AlexanderAlekseyev 2 роки тому +3

    Great review, as always! I can't help but notice that your build performs a lot slower than the one in Sariel's review. Is there any kind of issue with the motors/power?

    • @RacingBrick
      @RacingBrick  2 роки тому +2

      I checked his video and don't really see a speed difference. He has many closeup shots where the vehicle seems to be quicker, but if you see the speed in the room or outdoors it is pretty much the same

    • @AlexanderAlekseyev
      @AlexanderAlekseyev 2 роки тому

      @@RacingBrick Ohh! Yeah, seems true. Sariel almost sold me one with his action shots :P

  • @clevmagyk770
    @clevmagyk770 2 роки тому

    i think you should call it highlighter yellow instead of neon yellow. great review as always, awesome work RB

    • @RacingBrick
      @RacingBrick  2 роки тому

      The name is neon yellow on Bricklink, so I used that one

  • @HiCZoK
    @HiCZoK 2 роки тому

    I've long wanted arctic exploration vehicle.
    How hard would it be to have it remote controller? not stupid app ?

  • @DrZark
    @DrZark Рік тому

    I just built this set and for the wing I just moved it a bit and now wont scratch.

  • @arcanace_
    @arcanace_ 2 роки тому

    42096 had stickers on both sides of a panel.

  • @carmenmihai9490
    @carmenmihai9490 2 роки тому

    As an easter gift for my son

  • @pybricks
    @pybricks 2 роки тому +1

    Is there enough ground clearance to self-balance on its front or back side? In other words, should we buy one and make an example project? :D

  • @h734802
    @h734802 2 роки тому +1

    Do the regulations say "use 4 screws" Wasn't it easier and more practical to use the same undetachable nails in closed position on one side and 1 screw on the other side...?

  • @carmenmihai9490
    @carmenmihai9490 2 роки тому

    I just buyed it

  • @chasons9777
    @chasons9777 2 роки тому

    I made the exact same wire routing mistake lol.

  • @kingofherdaz7860
    @kingofherdaz7860 2 роки тому +6

    The new gears would be much more ideal than the beveled versions for gearbox construction

  • @tiloslouighee1087
    @tiloslouighee1087 2 роки тому +1

    Numero uno

  • @thomasknowles7
    @thomasknowles7 2 роки тому

    @ RacingBrick when do you think you are going to build some LEGO Creator 3 in 1 sets? Because the ones I really want you to build the 31126 Supersonic-jet and the 31127 Street Racer.

    • @RacingBrick
      @RacingBrick  2 роки тому

      Don't know, currently i'm pretty busy with moving to our new house

  • @mugglepower
    @mugglepower 2 роки тому

    I like the flipping design but I don't know about the 'find the fuel cell' minigame. Like changing and recharging all the batteries aren't painful enough already...................

  • @imtheboss8414
    @imtheboss8414 2 роки тому

    I have it its amazing 9:30 I didn’t know what is this for now i know

  • @jinipworld3804
    @jinipworld3804 Рік тому

    Great review, Can we control the speed ( fast or slow ) ?

    • @RacingBrick
      @RacingBrick  Рік тому

      sure, you control the speed and the direction with the sliders

  • @the_icon_of_sin_94
    @the_icon_of_sin_94 2 роки тому

    Let's goooooooooo

  • @JustTheRat01
    @JustTheRat01 2 роки тому

    hey! nice vid
    i wonder if the control hub thing would work with a rechargable battery like li-po's? maybe something smaller?
    btw are you russian? just wondering as im getting russian man vibes

    • @RacingBrick
      @RacingBrick  2 роки тому

      You can buy rechargeable AAs, like these - ua-cam.com/video/5dybdmCFTiA/v-deo.html

  • @Mocsfromscratch
    @Mocsfromscratch 2 роки тому +1

    If you look closely at the background of the back of the box, you can see penguins in the background. Which means it is an Antarctic vehicle, not Arctic. 1:09

    • @RacingBrick
      @RacingBrick  2 роки тому +2

      Tourist penguins? 🤔

    • @Mocsfromscratch
      @Mocsfromscratch 2 роки тому

      @@RacingBrick I think the orange side is the Antarctic transporter. Although I like to call it the Antarctic explorer.

  • @songgao9858
    @songgao9858 2 роки тому

    Nice video! A quick question not related to this lego: where could I purchase the exhibition cabinet like the one behind you? If it's a DIY, is there an instruction link you could share? Thanks!

    • @RacingBrick
      @RacingBrick  2 роки тому +1

      It's a Billy cabinet from IKEA

    • @sgthop
      @sgthop 2 роки тому

      @@RacingBrick Goin with the high-tech solutions!

  • @fran.6496
    @fran.6496 Рік тому

    im too old for lego now lol.. i was a kid when the green one came out

  • @janowski1985
    @janowski1985 2 роки тому

    Off topic question. Where I can find a help with building an app in powered up application?

    • @RacingBrick
      @RacingBrick  2 роки тому

      You can search for "powered up" on my channel as I have lots of videos about it, and you can also check the Powered Up section of racingbrick.com

  • @blu_j_1977
    @blu_j_1977 2 роки тому

    I have an idea-
    Has anyone made a mod of this where it’s a British Mark V tank? I keep seeing the treads and think that someone else must’ve thought the same

  • @JustHereForTheTacos
    @JustHereForTheTacos 2 роки тому

    You mentioned that we could buy much better RC toys for this price. Do you have any suggestions? I haven't really delved much into what's out there for RC stuff at that price point.

    • @RacingBrick
      @RacingBrick  2 роки тому +1

      I'm not that into RC but I have a few WPL RC cars that are quite fun to play with and you can get them under $100

  • @montyclarke5507
    @montyclarke5507 8 місяців тому

    do a appcontrolled dattle

  • @h734802
    @h734802 2 роки тому

    What about forklifts or tractors? Are they 123th time a charm?

  • @isupalodee
    @isupalodee Рік тому

    Has anyone tried to build this using power functions instead of control plus?

  • @Catson91
    @Catson91 Рік тому +1

    I just bought it at £73 from amazon, i hope its worth it :)

  • @ThuNder12805
    @ThuNder12805 2 роки тому

    Noice I'm 6th nice set

  • @mrpotato1849
    @mrpotato1849 2 роки тому

    "Yes the screwed hub!! I mean the misteryous box with screws"
    'Racingbrick'

  • @Christophersanchez1326
    @Christophersanchez1326 2 роки тому

    The one I built.. well does not want to connect to the app. Frustrating right out of the box. It went into a system update and nothing.

  • @livelaughlucass
    @livelaughlucass Місяць тому

    after i use the app, how can i turn the vehicle off? do i just leave it alone and it turns off by itself?

    • @RacingBrick
      @RacingBrick  Місяць тому

      You need to quit the app, the hub disconnects and then turns off. Alternatively you can long press the green button on the hub (~7s), and then it starts to blink and then turns off.

  • @noobpoob3889
    @noobpoob3889 2 роки тому

    Man, I really miss power functions :(

  • @archyzone
    @archyzone Рік тому

    Where Is the truck White big big Wing???

  • @baumwer4826
    @baumwer4826 4 місяці тому +1

    👇People with the OG one

  • @andriiret
    @andriiret 2 роки тому

    Can you do a battle between the 42124, 42140 and 42109

  • @wot_noobclown5621
    @wot_noobclown5621 Рік тому

    Can I use a physical Lego controller to control it?

    • @RacingBrick
      @RacingBrick  Рік тому

      You can use the Powered Up controller but you need to create your own code for it in the app

  • @vinnibod2500
    @vinnibod2500 2 роки тому

    What is that set behind the microphone, just above the ATV?

  • @jcposzywala398
    @jcposzywala398 Рік тому

    reverse the gears engine - transmission for must speed.

  • @mcbricker2023
    @mcbricker2023 2 роки тому

    I recieved mine a week ago. I'm not happy with the torque power on the motors. I wish lego came out with a adult power functions that you have to sign a waver for. Knowing lego they would make these extreme motors the color pink. Fine... I'll sharpie over it.

    • @RacingBrick
      @RacingBrick  2 роки тому +1

      LEGO is still a toy company, despite all the 18+ sets :) If you want more power, there are companies selling those products, like BuWizz

  • @louisr5011
    @louisr5011 10 місяців тому

    Am I the only one whose set got "loose" after a couple of months standing on a tablet? What I mean is that the suspension now barely holds the weight of the vehicle making it drop as soon is it gets a sudden acceleration. In addition to rendering it in a kind of wheelie position and closing the spoiler close when on the blue side, the major problem is that it can't flip anymore since when in down position, the front of the car is longer than the tracks preventing it from climbing on the wall.

  • @R1CH130
    @R1CH130 2 роки тому

    Just picked this up for only £89.99 in Smyths toy shop in the U.K. much better price!

  • @pablesm
    @pablesm 2 роки тому

    Can you show us the 2nd control+ set of 2022?

    • @RacingBrick
      @RacingBrick  2 роки тому

      Suuure, as soon as it will be released, as at this point I have no idea what it will be :)

    • @catzzzz1450
      @catzzzz1450 2 роки тому

      @@RacingBrick Ever heard about 42146? :)

    • @RacingBrick
      @RacingBrick  2 роки тому +1

      @@catzzzz1450 I heard many rumors, they even have a tendency to contradict to each other, or they change on the fly. I'll wait for the official information

  • @benben4205
    @benben4205 2 роки тому

    i like this build, like if you cut off a tanks entire head :)

  • @dablym3662
    @dablym3662 2 роки тому

    so theey wernt those RC flipping cars where they purposely add a wheel at the back to act as the shock absorbers and rubber band for this set to cut costs

  • @tim_is_name
    @tim_is_name 2 роки тому

    9:01 nobody :
    perfectionists : noooooo
    (one rubber go away)

  • @bobdabuildar69
    @bobdabuildar69 2 роки тому

    Can it flip sideways?

    • @RacingBrick
      @RacingBrick  2 роки тому

      If you grab one of the tracks and flip it over...

  • @crossoverthrash1204
    @crossoverthrash1204 Рік тому

    What os the wehicle showed at min 5:15?

  • @dinhtuan752
    @dinhtuan752 2 роки тому

    the new gears is unsupported on my gearing tool

    • @catzzzz1450
      @catzzzz1450 2 роки тому

      These are obviously same gear ratios like older one

    • @dinhtuan752
      @dinhtuan752 2 роки тому

      I mean the gearing calculator tool.

  • @jackrichmond1036
    @jackrichmond1036 2 роки тому

    11:57 Actually Unbrickme’s review of this set shows much, much better outdoor action than Sariel

    • @RacingBrick
      @RacingBrick  2 роки тому

      Sorry for not evaluating every other review on UA-cam to offer the best experience...