LEGO Technic 42229 Fast and Furious Mitsubishi Eclipse Car – 827 Pieces Building Set

Bring the excitement of street racing from the Fast & Furious franchise into your LEGO collection with the LEGO Technic 42229 Fast and Furious Mitsubishi Eclipse Car. Inspired by the iconic Mitsubishi Eclipse featured in the 2001 movie The Fast and the Furious, this detailed building set gives fans an exciting opportunity to recreate one of the franchise's memorable street-racing cars in LEGO form. Designed for ages 14 and above, the set contains 827 pieces and combines an immersive building experience with realistic vehicle functions and movie-inspired details.

The LEGO Technic Mitsubishi Eclipse is designed for fans who enjoy cars, motorsport, engineering-style builds and the Fast & Furious universe. From the distinctive custom paint design to the driver-inspired modifications, the model includes details that make it instantly recognisable as a movie-inspired street racer. Builders can take their time assembling the car and then explore its interactive functions once the model is complete.

Build an Iconic Fast & Furious Car

The highlight of LEGO Technic 42229 is the detailed Mitsubishi Eclipse model. As builders work through the 827-piece construction, they can discover how the different sections of the car fit together to create a substantial finished model.

The car features a steering system controlled by a knob on top, allowing builders to turn the wheels and recreate racing-inspired scenes. This interactive feature adds hands-on play value and gives the finished model a realistic mechanical feel.

The model also includes an opening hood, giving builders a closer look at the engine. Under the hood, the engine features moving pistons, adding an authentic LEGO Technic mechanical detail that car enthusiasts will appreciate.

Detailed Movie-Inspired Design

Fast & Furious fans will find several references inspired by the original Mitsubishi Eclipse from the 2001 movie. The model includes a custom paint design and driver modifications, helping capture the distinctive appearance associated with the movie car.

The attention to detail makes the model enjoyable not only to build but also to display. Once completed, it can be placed on a shelf, desk or display cabinet as a centrepiece for a LEGO, car or Fast & Furious collection.

Functional Steering

LEGO Technic sets are known for incorporating realistic movement and mechanical functions, and this model continues that experience. Builders can use the steering knob on the top of the car to control the front wheels.

This makes the finished Mitsubishi Eclipse more interactive than a simple static model. Fans can position the car for different scenes, experiment with the steering and imagine their own street-racing adventures.

Opening Hood and Moving Engine

Under the opening hood is another exciting feature: a detailed engine with moving pistons. Builders can open the hood to inspect the engine and see the pistons move as part of the model's mechanical design.

This feature adds an educational element to the building experience by allowing young builders to explore how moving mechanical components can be represented using LEGO Technic elements.

Open the Doors and Explore the Interior

The car's opening doors allow builders to look inside the vehicle and appreciate the interior details. Opening and closing the doors also gives the finished model an additional interactive feature for play and display.

The combination of steering, opening doors, an opening hood and a moving-piston engine makes this Mitsubishi Eclipse an engaging project for car enthusiasts who enjoy exploring how a model works.

Trunk with NOS Bottles

Another movie-inspired detail can be found in the trunk. Builders can open the trunk and discover two NOS bottles, adding a fun reference to the street-racing world of Fast & Furious.

These small details help transform the model from a generic sports car into a recognisable Fast & Furious-inspired Mitsubishi Eclipse.

Encourages Hands-On Building

Building an 827-piece LEGO Technic vehicle provides an engaging hands-on activity for teens and adult fans. The construction process encourages concentration, patience, attention to detail and problem-solving as builders work through the different stages of assembly.

LEGO Technic models also introduce builders to realistic movements and mechanisms in an accessible way. With the steering system, moving pistons and opening components, this set offers an opportunity to explore basic mechanical concepts while enjoying a favourite movie-inspired vehicle.

Great for Fast & Furious Fans

The LEGO Technic 42229 Fast and Furious Mitsubishi Eclipse Car is an excellent choice for fans of the Fast & Furious franchise, especially those who appreciate iconic movie cars. The connection to the 2001 The Fast and the Furious movie gives the model additional appeal for collectors and car enthusiasts.

It makes a great gift for birthdays, festivals, holidays, special occasions or as a surprise for someone who loves LEGO Technic, sports cars and movie-inspired collectibles.

A Rewarding Build and Display Model

With its detailed bodywork, movie-inspired styling and functional mechanisms, LEGO Technic 42229 offers a satisfying building experience from start to finish. After completing the model, builders can continue enjoying the interactive features or place the car on display.

The finished model measures approximately 9 cm high, 31 cm long and 13 cm wide, giving it a substantial presence while still making it easy to display on a shelf or desk.

LEGO Builder App

Builders can enhance their construction experience using the LEGO Builder app. The app provides interactive 3D instructions that allow builders to zoom in, rotate the model and track their progress. It also includes a Build Together mode, allowing friends and family to work together on different parts of the build using their own devices.

Key Features

• Official LEGO Technic Fast & Furious building set
• Set number 42229
• Includes 827 LEGO pieces
• Recommended for ages 14+
• Detailed Mitsubishi Eclipse street-racing car
• Inspired by the 2001 The Fast and the Furious movie
• Functional steering controlled by a top-mounted knob
• Opening hood
• Engine with moving pistons
• Opening doors
• Opening trunk
• Includes 2 NOS bottles
• Custom movie-inspired paint design
• Driver-inspired modifications
• Great for imaginative racing scenarios
• Encourages concentration and problem-solving
• Introduces realistic mechanical functions
• Suitable for play, display and collecting
• LEGO Builder app compatible
• Build Together mode supported