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Lego® VTOL Heavy Cargo Spaceship LT81

Name: VTOL Heavy Cargo Spaceship LT81 42181 | LEGO® Technic
Brand: Lego
SKU: 42181
Availability: InStock

Lowest price right now €114.99 at ebay, 7 shops compared. Prices as of 12/11/2026, 17:18.

New114,99 €Expensive · low was 94,99 € (10/2026)@ eBayFree shipping UsedBest price57,69 €new from 114,99 €−50%@ eBayincl. 7,69 € shipping

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Lego VTOL Heavy Cargo Spaceship LT81 (42181-1) – Produktfoto freigestellt

Set #: 42181-1
Parts: 1,365
Price/part: 8.4 ct
Release: 2024
Age: 10+

Price comparison · 9 Offers · final prices incl. shipping

Where is VTOL Heavy Cargo Spaceship LT81 cheapest right now?

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7 shops checkedIndependently sorted

Used

57,69€BEST PRICE

57,30 € below cheapest new price

incl. 7,69 € shippingincl. VATfrom | 2 to 4 days

57,69 €Usedincl. 7,69 € shipping · 2 to 4 days

Used
105,95€
9,04 € below cheapest new price
incl. 5,99 € shippingincl. VATfrom | 9 to 10 days
105,95 €Usedincl. 5,99 € shipping · 9 to 10 days
New
114,99€
free shippingincl. VATfrom | 2 to 4 days
114,99 €Newfree shipping · 2 to 4 days
New
124,89€
incl. 4,99 € shippingincl. VATfrom | 1 to 3 days
124,89 €Newincl. 4,99 € shipping · 1 to 3 days
New
129,78€
free shippingincl. VATfrom
129,78 €Newfree shipping

Price check · in short

What does Lego® VTOL Heavy Cargo Spaceship LT81 (42181) currently cost?

On VERObricks, Lego® VTOL Heavy Cargo Spaceship LT81 (Set No. 42181) is currently listed by 7 shops across 9 offers. The lowest new price in the VERObricks comparison is 114,99 € (ebay), including free shipping. Other new offers range up to 145,70 €. Used, the set is available from 57,69 € (ebay). The manufacturer's RRP is 99,99 €. The current price per brick is 8,4 cents.

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Price history · Price development

Has VTOL Heavy Cargo Spaceship LT81 ever been cheaper?

Current: 114,99 €; New, best shop
30-day low: 111,54 €; on 20. Okt. 2026 · eBay
Usual at dealers: 124,89 €; 90-day median, final price
All-time low: 59,90 €; on 16. Mai 2025 · alternate.de

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Last 30 price changes, newest first
Date	New	Used	Shop
12. Nov. 2026	114,99 €	57,69 €	eBay
31. Okt. 2026	114,99 €	82,69 €	eBay
24. Okt. 2026	111,54 €	82,69 €	eBay
20. Okt. 2026	111,54 €	77,00 €	eBay
19. Okt. 2026	114,99 €	79,00 €	eBay
18. Okt. 2026	114,90 €	79,00 €	eBay
17. Okt. 2026	114,90 €	81,00 €	eBay
15. Okt. 2026	111,90 €	81,00 €	eBay
14. Okt. 2026	103,41 €	81,00 €	eBay
13. Okt. 2026	103,41 €	82,69 €	eBay
06. Okt. 2026	94,99 €	82,69 €	eBay
05. Okt. 2026	107,29 €	82,69 €	eBay
24. Sept. 2026	107,29 €	79,99 €	eBay
23. Sept. 2026	105,45 €	79,99 €	eBay
22. Sept. 2026	107,29 €	79,99 €	eBay
01. Aug. 2026	124,89 €	89,81 €	baustein-store
12. Apr. 2026	117,90 €	89,81 €	idee-spiel
05. Apr. 2026	117,90 €	89,00 €	idee-spiel
03. Apr. 2026	117,90 €	88,26 €	idee-spiel
02. Apr. 2026	117,90 €	87,97 €	idee-spiel
01. Apr. 2026	117,90 €	89,00 €	idee-spiel
25. März 2026	117,90 €	91,72 €	idee-spiel
23. März 2026	117,90 €	99,00 €	idee-spiel
12. März 2026	109,99 €	99,00 €	steinehelden
11. März 2026	109,99 €	102,55 €	steinehelden
10. März 2026	109,99 €	109,75 €	steinehelden
02. März 2026	117,90 €	109,75 €	idee-spiel
01. März 2026	117,89 €	109,75 €	steinehelden
26. Feb. 2026	117,90 €	109,75 €	idee-spiel
24. Feb. 2026	116,88 €	109,75 €	steinehelden

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Details

Set details

At a glance

Brand: Lego
Partcount: 1,365
Build Duration: 3–4 h
Age: 10+
Release / EOL: 2024 – 2026
RRP: 99,99 €
Price per Part: 8.4 ct
Part-Out Value: 179,02 €
POV Rate: 1.6×; very high part value

Building instructionsPDF from the manufacturer

Technical data9 entries

Product

Name: VTOL Heavy Cargo Spaceship LT81

Dimensions

Product weight: 1,4 kg
Packaging width: 28,2 cm
Packaging height: 13,6 cm
Packaging length: 45,6 cm
Packaging weight: 2,2 kg

Identification

MFR: 42181-1
EAN: 57020175841570673419389235
SKU: 42181

DescriptionManufacturer text

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Give space fans an adventure that’s out of this world with this futuristic VTOL space plane building toy, which comes with a mini space rover.

Get ready to build an exciting new future on distant planets with the LEGO® Technic™ VTOL Heavy Cargo Spaceship LT81. Rotate the engines, lift into the air and raise the landing gear. Then lower the claw and grab the cargo pod containing the mini space rover. This mega machine is the perfect vehicle for the worlds of tomorrow.

Build a futuristic cargo spaceship – Young space fans aged 10+ have lots to explore as they build and play with this LEGO® Technic™ VTOL Heavy Cargo Spaceship LT81 space plane toy set

Vertical takeoff and landing gear – Kids can deploy and retract the landing gear as they explore the possibilities and challenges of living and working on different planets through imaginative play

Transport the cargo – Includes a mini space rover that can be loaded into the cargo pod and slung under the spaceship using the extending claw

Grab handle and rotating engines – Young space explorers can grab the handle, rotate the engines, and marvel at the self-leveling cockpit as they play out different flying maneuvers

A spaced-themed toy – Makes a fun gift idea for kids aged 10 and up 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
Dimensions – This 1,365-piece set includes a spaceship measuring over 7 in. (19 cm) high, 20 in. (52 cm) long and 18.5 in. (47 cm) wide

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Product images (10)

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can you buy Lego® VTOL Heavy Cargo Spaceship LT81?

New stock is available at ebay, baustein-store, amazon.de-mp, amazon-fr, amazon-it, idee-spiel, duo-shop (7 shops). Used copies are offered by ebay, amazon.de-mp. Free shipping is available at ebay, amazon.de-mp, idee-spiel, duo-shop. VERObricks compares all prices in real time and always shows you the lowest offer — for new and used stock, with shipping cost comparison.

Was VTOL Heavy Cargo Spaceship LT81 ever cheaper? Price history & all-time low

VERObricks tracks the price history of Lego® VTOL Heavy Cargo Spaceship LT81 across all shops. The historical low for new is 59,49 €. The highest observed new price was 124,89 € — a range of 65,40 €. Currently, the price is 55,50 € (93%) above the all-time low. The lowest used price historically was 57,69 €. The price trend is upward — the price has risen recently. A price alert may pay off. With the VERObricks price alert you'll be notified instantly when the price reaches your target.

What is Lego® VTOL Heavy Cargo Spaceship LT81? Contents, parts & details

Lego® VTOL Heavy Cargo Spaceship LT81 is a set by Lego from the "LEGO® Technic" theme (Set No. 42181, EAN: 5702017584157). According to the VERObricks database, the set includes 1365 parts, Recommended age 10+. Manufacturer description: "Give space fans an adventure that’s out of this world with this futuristic VTOL space plane building toy, which comes with a mini space rover." On VERObricks you can find the set in these categories: LEGO® Technic, Technic, Kids, Pop culture, Science fiction.

When was Lego® VTOL Heavy Cargo Spaceship LT81 released and how long will it stay available?

Lego® VTOL Heavy Cargo Spaceship LT81 was released in March 2024. According to the manufacturer's planning, the set retires at the end of 2026 (EOL, end of life). While it is in regular stock, keep an eye on the price history; after retirement, new copies come from remaining stock only and prices often rise. The official building instructions are available as 2 PDF files directly from the manufacturer, linked in the set details section.

Can you also buy VTOL Heavy Cargo Spaceship LT81 used?

According to VERObricks, Lego® VTOL Heavy Cargo Spaceship LT81 is available used from 57,69 € at ebay. There are 2 used offers in total, ranging from 57,69 € to 105,95 €. Compared to the lowest new price (114,99 €), you save 57,30 € — that's 50% off. The current used price is near the historical low of 57,69 € — a good opportunity. Tip: Used building block sets are a sustainable and budget-friendly alternative. VERObricks compares all used offers from various retailers for you.

Is VTOL Heavy Cargo Spaceship LT81 worth it at the current price?

At the current VERObricks best price of 114,99 € for 1365 parts, that works out to 8,4 cents per part. That's in the typical range for Lego sets. Licensed themes and special parts can raise the price per part.