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LEGO Technic has surged in popularity, with a notable highlight being its line of sports car models, including the highly sought-after LEGO Technic Lamborghini. These sets offer enthusiasts a unique blend of intricate design and engineering prowess, allowing them to construct detailed replicas of iconic vehicles. From the sleek lines of the LEGO Lamborghini to the precision-engineered components of other LEGO Technic cars, these sets appeal to both seasoned builders and automotive aficionados. With features like realistic steering, functioning suspension, and intricate gear systems, LEGO Technic sports car sets provide an immersive building experience that captures the essence of their real-life counterparts. Whether displayed as collector’s items or used for imaginative play, LEGO Technic’s dedication to craftsmanship and innovation continues to captivate.
Set Details
LEGO® Technic enthusiasts aged 9 and above are in for an exhilarating experience with the Lamborghini Huracán Tecnica Orange (42196) car model. This 806-piece set promises an authentic and thrilling build, capturing the essence of the iconic Lamborghini Huracán. Packed with intricate details, including a replica V10 engine, opening doors, and functioning steering, this set is sure to delight fans of super sports cars. With the finished car measuring over 8 cm high, 28 cm long, and 12 cm wide, builders can proudly showcase their masterpiece once complete, adding a touch of automotive excellence to their LEGO collection.
| Model Name | Lamborghini Huracan Tecnica Orange |
| Model Number | 42196 |
| Theme | Technic |
| Sub Themes | Licensed |
| Pieces | 806 |
| RRP | $50 / £47 / €53 |
| Price per Piece | 6c / 6p / 7c |
| Minifigures | N/A |
| Minifigures Value | N/A |
| Launch Date | April 2024 |
| Current Status | Coming Soon |
| Retirement Date | (Projected) December 2025 |
Investment Potential
Launching next month, this LEGO Technic car comes with over 800 pieces and a very low 6c price per brick, which will definitely appeal to builders, collectors and investors. This is an orange version of LEGO 42161 which was launched last year and has proved very popular.
| Projected 5 Yr Value | $68 / £54 / €65 |
| % Increase ($) | 32% |
| Projected Future Annual Growth | 10% |
| Theme Growth | 6% |
| Sub-Theme Growth | 8% |
Theme Analysis
The LEGO Technic theme produces annualised growth of a steady 6% on average, and the Licensed sub theme does even better at 8% annually. We have looked at some of the Licensed sets below including the amazing LEGO Porsche 911 GT3 RS (42056) which has seen over 150% growth since retiring 5 years ago (20% annualised growth), but the performance can be mixed as shown by LEGO Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 (42093) which has only seen annualised growth of 5% since retiring in 2021.
| Set Number | Set Name | Retired Date | RRP | Current Value | Total Growth | Annualised Growth |
| 42056 | Porsche 911 GT3 RS | December 2018 | $300 | $777 | 159% | 20% |
| 42126 | Ford F-150 Raptor | December 2022 | $100 | $118 | 18% | 15% |
| 42063 | BMW R 1200 GS Adventure | December 2018 | $60 | $156 | 160% | 20% |
| 42093 | Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 | July 2021 | $50 | $57 | 14% | 5% |
Comparable Set Analysis
We have chosen to look at the other LEGO Lamborghini cars that have retired in some of the other LEGO themes (LEGO Speed Champions and LEGO Racers). All have seen excellent performance, inline or slightly outperforming their overall theme.
LEGO 8169 Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4 has seen nearly 500% growth since retiring in 2010 and LEGO 76899 Lamborghini Urus ST-X & Huracán Super Trofeo EVO has almost doubled in value since retiring at the end of 2021.
| Set Number | Set Name | Retired Date | RRP | Current Value | Total Growth | Annualised Growth |
| 8169 | Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4 | December 2010 | $60 | $357 | 495% | 14% |
| 8214 | Lamborghini Polizia | July 2011 | $60 | $231 | 285% | 11% |
| 76899 | Lamborghini Urus ST-X & Huracán Super Trofeo EVO | December 2021 | $50 | $92 | 84% | 32% |
Conclusion
Newly launched and closely related to its green brother LEGO 42161, this is a set we prefer and will definitely be buying to build as soon as it is launched but won’t be looking to buy as an investment yet.
Whilst we like the LEGO Technic theme and LEGO cars as investments, we think there are better options currently. If looking to invest specifically in a LEGO Lamborghini then currently we would look to buy LEGO Speed Champions Lamborghini Countach (76908) which is expected to retire this year.
