Ferrari 488 GTE 'AF Corse #51'

I enjoy the challenge and patience stickers bring and this set brings it. Overall a pretty standard Technic build with a few new pieces and an assembly on the front end I've never done before. If having this for a display only, highly recommend lowering the suspension. Video online will show you how post build or if you want to while building, start at step 10. This is the rear end and you'll put the shock in the 2nd to end spot and not the 3rd. For the front end, you'll skip steps 96 and 97(100 and 101 opposite side) and on step 98 follow the video instructions or view my pic of where to put the pin assembly. Would also recommend swapping out any blue pins on the body for black. This was a fun build and ready to be added to the collection. more less

This set is CLEARLY intended for people looking for a decoration. It fills that role well, hence the score of 8. If you want a large, impressive looking car to have on a desk or shelf, this is a great model. This is the car equivalent of the Ideas Piano or the Lunar Lander. They've got a bit of functionality to show to people, but mostly, they sit there and look cool. There's nothing wrong with that, but it makes me question the Technic branding on this set. Honestly, Lego had it right with the older sets being Racers branded. more less

This is a good and fun build. Yes, I prefer some more functions, but for a display model, I did enjoy it more than I expected. I can even say, that given it costs only half of the 42115-1 Sian, I rather buy the Ferrari and another similar priced set, than just one Sian. more less

With the prestige of a 24 Hours of Le Mans podium-clinching car and team to measure up to, the new 42125 Ferrari 488 GTE “AF Corse #51" captures the essence of a hardcore racecar. New fenders recreate the race-ready stance of the #51 while more new-for-2021 Technic bits are sprinkled throughout. The new biggest Ferrari set packs a pile of panels and some novel building techniques but as an “Ages 18+" set it's light on play features. more less

If you're expecting (or looking for) some serious functionality from your Technic sets, this is not the model for you. But that's absolutely fine, because there are other sets that can cater to you, and 42125 (along with its predecessors) has carved out its own audience. Not all Technic models can be – or even need to be, or indeed should be – all things to all people. Fans who just want to build in the part palette of panels, pins, beams and axles without worrying about complex engineering systems will be well served by 42125 Ferrari 488 GTE AF CORSE #51, as will car enthusiasts just dipping their toes into the LEGO Group's more involved building system. more less

The upcoming wave of LEGO Technic sets is about to bring several very exciting sets. Not all of them are perfect, but they are all about fresh designs. LEGO Technic 42125 Ferrari 488 GTE “AF Corse #51" continues the lovely trend of medium-sized supercars; it is huge and detailed enough to be a collectible, but still not as expensive as the premium LEGO Technic supercar sets. The price tag of $170 in the US may ruin the fun, so I won't say this is a “day one" purchase. more less