LEGO Technic Motorized Excavator (8043)

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Description

Safety Warnings:

CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 yrs.

Product Description
No construction project is too big for this heavy-duty Lego Technic Motorized Excavator (8043)! Flip a switch on the Power Functions dual infrared remote control to drive the excavator and spin the cabin 360 Degrees or to raise and lower the articulated arm and operate the shovel for digging. Rebuilds into a Tracked Loader.

To be able to understand why LEGO has been successful for so long, just look to the name. LEGO originally got its name from founder Ole Kirk Christiansen who combed the Danish words "Leg Got" which means "play well". He later realized that LEGO in Latin translates to "I put together. The LEGO set became a standard of creative play for children worldwide, unlocking the creativity to build vehicles, buildings, cities and more. Historians point to the invention of the wheel as a major turning point in world history. The invention of the LEGO wheel had the same monumental effect in the history of LEGO, making it possible to create cars, trucks and eventually the LEGO train building set that is one of the most successful LEGO sets of all time. LEGO currently produces about 20 billion LEGO bricks a year and has sold over 400 billion LEGOs in their history -- enough for every person on the planet to have over 60 LEGOs each!

Additional Info

“R”Web#: 542347

SKU: B89D0B67

Manufacturer #: 4567590

Note: Gift wrap is not available for this item.

Batteries: batteries are required (not included)



Product Weight:5.4 pounds

Product Dimensions(in inches)22.8 x 18.9 x 7.1

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Average Customer Rating:

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Lego 1001617LEGO Technic Motorized Excavator (8043)

 

4.8

(based on 12 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

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  (11)

• 4 Stars

   

  (0)

• 3 Stars

   

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• 2 Stars

   

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100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

• Durable (10)
• Fun (9)
• Creative (6)
• Colorful (4)
• Easy to assemble (3)

Cons

• Difficult setup (3)

Best Uses

• Imaginative play (6)
• Older children (6)
• Motor skills development (3)

• • Reviewer Profile:
  • Collector (5)
• • Was this a gift?:
  • No (5), Yes (3)

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Most Helpful Positive Review

 

Best one yet!!!

The 4th edition and it gets even better. One operational issue, you need to switch to the drive side to turn the housing. On the real machine you do not. Great even with ...Read complete review

The 4th edition and it gets even better. One operational issue, you need to switch to the drive side to turn the housing. On the real machine you do not. Great even with this one issue.

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Most Helpful Critical Review

 

Did not receive order

The product is great. However, the packaging of the product caused damage to the product box. Moreover, it appears the bad packaging caused a small Lego product, offered as in incentive by ToysRUs...Read complete review

The product is great. However, the packaging of the product caused damage to the product box. Moreover, it appears the bad packaging caused a small Lego product, offered as in incentive by ToysRUs, to fall our of the box in transit. Either that or the other Lego product was omitted.

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2/12/2013

 

3.0

Did not receive order

By doubled66

from Fort Worth, Tx

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Comments about Lego 1001617 LEGO Technic Motorized Excavator (8043):

The product is great. However, the packaging of the product caused damage to the product box. Moreover, it appears the bad packaging caused a small Lego product, offered as in incentive by ToysRUs, to fall our of the box in transit. Either that or the other Lego product was omitted.

• Was this a gift?:
• No

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12/29/2012

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

 

5.0

Lego Excavator

By kowski

from Northern Colorado

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Cons

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Comments about Lego 1001617 LEGO Technic Motorized Excavator (8043):

Supper cool!! had a lot of fun building with my 9 year old son. It did take a a couple of sessions over a couple of days to complete the build. it functions great, it does move a bit slow but it is still a lot of fun to play with.

• Was this a gift?:
• Yes

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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12/24/2012

 

5.0

My best Lego ever...

By Tux

from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

About Me Collector, Parent Of Two Or More Children

Pros

• Colorful
• Creative
• Durable
• Fun

Cons

• Difficult Assembly

Best Uses

• Imaginative Play
• Motor Skills Development
• Older Children
• Young Children

Comments about Lego 1001617 LEGO Technic Motorized Excavator (8043):

Nice product, I like very much.

• Was this a gift?:
• Yes

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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12/8/2012

 

5.0

Awesome

By Chris

from Elk City, OK

About Me Working Parent

Pros

• Creative
• Fun
• Sturdy
• Time Worthy

Cons

• None

Best Uses

• Imaginative Play
• Motor Skills Development
• Older Children
• Stress Reliever

Comments about Lego 1001617 LEGO Technic Motorized Excavator (8043):

It was love at first sight, got the kit, brought it home, and started building it immediately. Eight hours later, the fun continued with operating it. Well done Lego, well done.

• Was this a gift?:
• No

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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12/4/2012

 

5.0

Another excellent Technic model

By Hubes

from Brisbane, Aus

About Me Collector

Pros

• Creative
• Durable
• Easy To Assemble
• Fun
• Sturdy

Cons

• Pricey / Poor Value

Best Uses

• Imaginative Play
• Older Children

Comments about Lego 1001617 LEGO Technic Motorized Excavator (8043):

As with all large Technic models, this is one you need to dedicate a reasonable amount of time to.
But as always, it's worth it.

Technic models have this amazing ability to guide you through building something that starts off seeming extremely complicated, only to seem very simple at the end.

The sense of achievement after building something like this cannot be described, love it, any male would love building this.

• Was this a gift?:
• Yes

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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10/29/2012

(0 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

 

5.0

Great addition to Lego Technic collector

By Lego Player

from Chicago

Pros

• Creative
• Fun

Cons

Best Uses

Comments about Lego 1001617 LEGO Technic Motorized Excavator (8043):

Fun to build and play

• Was this a gift?:
• No

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

(0 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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12/30/2011

(4 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

 

5.0

As specified.

By l2edl3aron

from SLC Utah

Pros

• Colorful
• Creative
• Durable
• Easy To Assemble
• Fun
• Sturdy

Cons

Best Uses

Comments about Lego 1001617 LEGO Technic Motorized Excavator (8043):

I got exactly what was specified to be in the box, which is what I wanted. ToysRUs was good to ship it pretty fast. On sale it was the best price around so I bought 2.

• Was this a gift?:
• No

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

(4 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

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12/15/2011

(5 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

 

5.0

The best lego I have ever bought

By Jonathan

from santa rosa,ca

About Me Collector

Pros

• Creative
• Fun
• Sturdy

Cons

• Difficult Assembly

Best Uses

• Older Children

Comments about Lego 1001617 LEGO Technic Motorized Excavator (8043):

I was extremely satisfied with this set. It took me about five hours to put together. Everything is controlled wirelessly. Fun build and worth the price tag. I am normally into the trains, but gave in on this one.

• Was this a gift?:
• No

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

(5 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

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8/1/2010

(7 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

 

5.0

Best one yet!!!

By Mr Lego

from Laflin PA

About Me Collector

Pros

• Colorful
• Durable
• Easy To Assemble
• Fun

Cons

Best Uses

• Imaginative Play
• Motor Skills Development
• Older Children
• Special Needs

Comments about Lego 1001617 LEGO Technic Motorized Excavator (8043):

The 4th edition and it gets even better. One operational issue, you need to switch to the drive side to turn the housing. On the real machine you do not. Great even with this one issue.

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

(7 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

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7/27/2010

(1 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

 

5.0

its the best lego set on this planet

By murffy club

from pleasonton

About Me Human still living

Pros

• Funner than ever

Cons

• Difficult Assembly

Best Uses

• Imaginative Play

Comments about Lego 1001617 LEGO Technic Motorized Excavator (8043):

unbeliveble

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

(1 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

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