LEGO Technic 42156 Peugeot 9x8 review part 2 - design, functions,  

according to my dad, no the engine cover isn't hinged, but lifts off. I suppose in a race, its easier if you don't have to duck under a cover to get to the engine

The 24 hours race car just looks so good. My favourite out of the bunch.

I am definitely buying this set but only after the price drops a bit. It looks awesome. Great review

I bought this Peugeot as my first Lego set ever. I have to say that I'm really satisfied. The instructions were mostly easy to follow, even though I had had a few beers, although I have to say there was a moment where I had to undo a lot just because of one misplaced brick. The perfectionist inside me hates the stickers because they leave very little room for error. The car looks very nice. I think that the toy looks nothing like the real one, but I actually prefer the esthetics of the toy. The whole design is very study which is great because I have an instict for grabbing things by structurally weakest point. One small problem is that it's difficult to position the doors in such a way that they open and close smoothly, but it's not a problem big enough to spend time investigating. Something that is a bigger issue and applies to Lego sets in general is the inclusion of spare parts. Yes, it's nice they're there, but I was a bit scared that I had missed a step when I saw a few bricks still on the table after finishing the first bag and I had to look it up online that a few bricks are supposed to be left unused. After finishing the whole set I was left with four 2780 pins while online resources say I should be left with two which means that most likely I missed some connection somewhere, and now I have realistically zero chances of figuring out what exactly went wrong in my build process. Probably these two pins aren't important though if I can't notice anything wrong with the car. Without the spare parts included I would at least be able to track my brick usage per-bag. All in all, I wanted to have interesting and satisfactory, yet straightforward building experience which would result in a cool-looking display piece that also technically speaking satisfies the definition of a toy car just for that one evening sometime in June next year when I randomly decide to play with the car for ten minutes. I definitely can tell I got what I had expected. I already ordered two more sets to build in the future: the Sian and the Defender.

With all flawes of this model that you reasonbly pointed out,I still think it looks pretty impressive.Nice review!👍

I’m normally not a fan of technic sets, but I will definitely be getting this

Apart from amount of DBG parts, I like the suspension in this set - more of the new shock absorbers is a good thing as well :)

I hope Lego will find a solution for a windshield on their Technic cars. Back when they were largely skeletal like 8880 or 8070, the empty window frames didn't bother me much, but with this new much more panelled look they go for currently, it can look very jarring, especially on the Peugeot or Ford GT. They got a great idea on the Ducati Panigale bike, with the thick flexible foil windshield. If they found a way of making one fully transparent, and how to attach it to the frame, something like that could be the answer for cars as well.

Great two parter review of this technic set, the comparison to the other technic eras is very satisfying as it gives me the consumer something to draw comparisons to. Awesome job and looking forward to more review videos.

While I'm not planning on getting this set anytime soon I'll agree that this is still an enormous improvement over the first handful of builds at this price point scale. A denser more functional build with realistic styling is a really exciting direction for future Technic releases. Personally I really like the smaller scale of the Raptor/Ford GT but seeing a similar build trend carry over to larger cars is great to see. Also really love the B model on the Rally car from I think 2018. Despite the hollowness of the build it's still decently functional in both models.

Thanks so much for the review! Will definitely be buying this at some point!

Thank you for this great review and comparision with other similar sets !

Really really love your videos! I reckon this looks amazing and reflects the real thing really well. Nails the batmobile vibe and the density is definitely noticeable, it looks very solid. 1:10 is possibly to big for my shelves but otherwise I would definitely look to get this

Another great video .. It is definitely a must get. I am still having a bit of an issue with the fact there’s no windscreen. At certain angles, it looks quite odd because of the A pillars being so pushed back.

Honestly I'm always going to be horribly biased in favour of the older sets for their B models. And while this is probably a minority opinion I do like the more simplistic, chunky and off brand look of the older sets. I can absolutely respect the increasing accuracy of the modern sets but they don't appeal as much. It's probably just because that is what I grew up with, when technic sets never even had panels and they were all skeletons made of beams and rods. They were built more for functions and playability than to look good on a shelf while the old model team series (now basically creator expert) were all about minimal functions but high detail and accuracy.

Great review as always! Ive waited for the price to go down on this set and recently bought it at €108 which is a great price/stone ratio. And you gotta love the design and build of the car

I actually got one today. So far it's been amazing to build

50 shades of grey, Ferrari and Porsche Dakar editions... Thanks for your humour, Bro...for making us smile always! 🙏🏼☺️...and also Thanks for the li'l history lesson regarding the Lego Technic 1:10 scale cars too 🤗...

Thank you, the size comparisons is exactly what I wanted to see. I also feel like a video on wheel upgrades for the sets would be cool. I wonder if the classic Defender can fit larger tires…

Great videos ! (part 1 AND 2). I like the nice comparison with all the earlier models 💪🤘 and surely gonna get the 42156 set🤭🤗

Great review - I'm totally new to these new Lego sets, having grown up with them in the 80s. Very tempted to get the Peugeot, now ;-)

This is really a based review, thank you for pointing out the differences in the suspension. As you correctly point out, this set feels like a major improvement to the other recent sets.

I was waiting for your review since the lego announcement. You made two nice review for this set like always 👍. It's a must have for me by the way I'm from France but I dont want it because it's a Peugeot car, I want it because the design of this car is amazing.

Awesome vehicle

Amazing review my friend

I made the same comment before about the McLaren F1 that the steering can't be made perfectly straight because they used an even number of gears rather than an odd number. Somebody told me that theirs was perfectly straight, but it even shows it as being off in some of the official photos with the designer. Unless the designer of the set himself built it incorrectly... And I don't think engine covers in Le Mans Prototypes and F1 cars are ever hinged. They always just lift the whole thing off. There's not really any reason to make it hinged. It would add weight, and it would get in the way of the mechanics working on it.

Would be good if Lego made a Porsche 963 in this scale. That would be my preference. Great review!

Great review as always. Just one thing : evolution doesn't necessarily mean better it just means different

Thing i mis most in this set is the lack of detailing on the wheels, i would have used some blade pieces with some claws to make the design, missed touch but for the rest amazing set

A great video, the “50 shades of grey” comment made me laugh. I prefer the larger Lego vehicles, and just imagine if you could install the Lego RC system into the bigger, Lego Technic and Icons vehicles, especially the Peugeot. Thanks for sharing.

Really starting to consider this, it looks very interesting. Great review as always B. I will never understand that's a Ferrari, lol.

I'm running out of room to display my lego cars, i was really hoping i wouldn't have to buy this one, but after this review, I'm 100% sold... I also have the 1/10 Ferrari and hate it, the porsche is ugly as sin, but I do love the OG Technic Rally car and I'm looking forward to the Puegot build!

i have the ford GT and this Peugeot is huge sitting next to the ford. i like it

I've just finished the Ford GT Model which has taken top spot as my largest car from the Batmobile. I have this Peugeot 9x8 coming tomorrow and seeing how it dwarfs even the Ford GT is quite scary.

Hi Balaz. Thanks for your excellent review. I have ordered the model and can't wait to get started. You suggested two changes in your review - black 16-tooth cogs for the steering and the pieces to fill the gap in the rear bodywork. I've not order individual pieces before. Can you suggest a site that is good for individual parts, and how I can get the right parts with the correct colour please? Thanks!

50 shades of grey... got me 😂

Goodjob 🤘🏻

At 1.43 , there is a part that you forgot to connect, which connects the hood to the windshield, and simulates the gap that you talking about, when saying that you don't feel the need of having a window. Also, GT cars, like the Ferrari and Porsche, are always higher then the prototypes like the peugeot, so that gap is perfectly acceptable

This great review got me into buying one, however the lights do shine like is show on the box, it's just the matter of sun exposure, wish I could attach a photo here.

Thanks for listing the weight of the sets, this should be standard practice when considering their value.

actually a black light will excite the florescent bars even with regular room light, and give the look you see in the promo image ;)

I loved the Porsche 911 RSR and Ferrari 488 GTE, the latter being one of my first technic sets and I'm a big fan of stickers, no really I am lol 😅 but other then this new addition to my 1:10 scale cars I really do hope next year they still come out with a new 1:8 licensed car with a NEW style gearbox then the (3) previous which is the ones I have (goddamn Porsche 911 GT3 RS, so EXPENSIVE NOW) but ya hoping they don't stop the 1:8 scale hypercars... 😅😅😅😢

Blacklight/UV makes glow-in-the-dark extra bright.

I’m currently working on a front discharge mixer. Was looking thru the internet and not a single person has built on of those. So why not build the first of its kind

I was going to get this but I'm thinking going for the large X-Wing instead.

4:20 I don't know for sure but maybe you can find some of those tritium radioluminescent tubes in the right size? They are pretty bright on their own and don't require "charging". Downside is that they are ridiculously expensive (expect about 30 bucks *per piece*, so 180 bucks in total) and they lose about half of their intensity after 12.5 years :\

Thank you! I love your honest reviews. Is your panel gap solution made with pieces from another part of the set, or, are you able to get them separately? I like the look of your solution much better

The LEGO Technic Peugeot 9x8 hypercar looks awesome, but when I hear people say it is a cool display piece, it makes me worry because it means LEGO Technic focuses on more on display and less functions. Also, I think a big missed opportunity are the printed tires. The real car has printed tires. Come on LEGO, why can't we get printed tires anymore if you call it a display piece? However, I still like the set and the designer of the model did a great job.

Thanks for this balanced review. Especially the comparisons with the some older models is very interesting. I would call it evolution towards the Peugeot and recent Ford GT. Luckily they didn't remove the HOG-steering in these sets, like they did with the Porsche 911 RSR and Ferrari 488 GTE. It really adds to the fun, when completing a model. In fact, I'd wish they added the HOG-steering to the 1:8 scale supercars too.

Thank you for the review. I just picked up this model today for €135 via Amazon Prime “deals”… Quick Q… Do you think we’ll get the Ferrari 499P anytime soon?

I have the RSR and the GTE....both are flimsy messes compared to the Peugeot. This one is by far my favorite of the bunch.

I like it. Just gonna have to dig deeper in my pockets. I started late building Legos. My first set was the 42077, that should give you an idea what year I started. I like that is has a B model. I would love to add the 42039 to my set. I like that it also has a B model. But it's been years and I know that it is retired, my lost. As always, your builds and opinions are greatly appreciated.

what is the green car he showed call and whats the place a can buy it

I have the LEGO Technic 42156, its AWESOME and I got it for 5000 THB, which is 200 CAD, or 150 USD.

I’m new to lego technic but man if lego would do legit carbon fiber pieces that would stand out so nice!!!!

Modern LeMans Prototype cars have never had hinged clamshells. This is for ease of access and time.

I agree I like older style techinic

To my knowledge, this is the first time Lego makes a model of a french car (in my opinion, Bugatti doesn't count as french). I hope they do more, especially for the speed champion line.

Hold a flash light/ phone flash on the front glow in the dark bars this will charge them and when you remove the light the bars will be very bright

Hit the glow in the dark headlights with a bright flashlight before making the room dark and they glow way brighter.

Which is the better build? The Porsche 911 RSR or the Ford GT?

Hi i was wondering if you can help me with my build. My front suspension is not bouncing at all looks like i made a mistake when building it and i dont want to disassemble everything. Hope you can help me Thanks

Do you think the price will be lower in a few months?

a bought today this model 😬

In the rally car, when you look to the spoiler in the back of the car there is a mudguard panel

remember set no.42098 car transporter truck? lego should make a motorized,1:10 scale compatible set just like the 42098 (the only difference is that its gonna be huge)

Very reasonable conclusion imho. 👍🏻

I will get the Peugeot, but a will wait a couple of months, Symth's toys in the UK will discount it, I would see around £40 to £50 of the lego retail price. It will be a bargain then.

But does it fit on the car transporter?

Not really a fan of Lego technic sets because they have more gaps than a range rover, but nevertheless this technic sets are still cool and creative

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10:12 there is some bug ;) 42077 is still in my heart. But this new one have a big pottential for MOC. I am waiting for good promo, and probably it will be part of my collection.

where i can buy 42039 24-hour race car? I really like it and I would like to buy , but I cant find that good price, can someone help me please?

Great review! I probably buy it but after experienced how superrior the Cada's engineers are, Lego really feels like a basic toy :( I hope They'll make a Le mans car too.

I think slick tires would have been good 🤔

Well, then you've sold me. I'll grab this before the 911 RSR (personally love Porsches) but will definitely get the 911 RSR before the year end discontinuation. Before that though, are there any mocs (the stock Jeep Wrangler MOC looks cool) or parts you feel the Zetros is worth getting for $300 CAD before the June end? I've never had any powered sets so it still intrigues me a little.

They have to make the Ferrari 499p, would be amazing

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what is that blue car with yellow wheels on the shelf above your head? Set 42007 with other stickers?

800 likes! Amazing! 😂

I personally don’t like the finished look but the build dose look good.

If you had to choose between this set and the McLaren F1, which would you buy and build first?

I removed the springs on the porsche rsr its much better now

The Peugeot is definitely an upgrade to the horrible Ferrari 44 88

Just a correction: both the Porsche 911 rsr and the Ferrari 488 gte are closer to a 1:9 scale, respectively around 1:8.9 and 1:8.7, not 1:10 (as is the 9x8)

They should make an improved f1 car with more functions

Price on "TFF" was 129.99€ at the beginning, after rise to 139.99

Shame their new Le Man's livery was released after the lego set got released

I'm still in two minds about this build...

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the rsr is actually 200 euro i checked about three times

How is the land Rover defender the same price with the features and part count of the supercar models 💀💀👍👍👍

Tha porshe is the onli good

I just built that Lego it is so cool but I'm 9

I did mistake accidentally pill my lego technic Peugeot sticker 😅 anyone can you help me to find another sticker Peugeot sticker and Little bit parts I need to

Next review probably gonna be UCS X WING

How I display my Lego technic sets: park them

No dout that I prefer set 42039 a lot more

Balázs, I think you compared the car with the wrong pictures. The ones that you used are the preview renders , so the car isn’t the same as the ones that Peugeot runs on the race weekends.

So, no 1/8 scale lego supercar this year?