LEGO Technic Emirates Team New Zealand AC75 Yacht (42174): A Stunning Summer Release

by | Jul 2, 2024 | The Brick Show

Excitement is building for LEGO Technic fans as the LEGO Technic Emirates Team New Zealand AC75 Yacht (42174) sails onto shelves next month. This surprise LEGO 18+ set, part of the LEGO Summer 2024 collection, promises to deliver an immersive building experience.

Unveiling the LEGO Technic Emirates Team New Zealand AC75 Yacht

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Now listed on LEGO.com, the LEGO Technic Emirates Team New Zealand AC75 Yacht (42174) boasts 962 pieces and stands tall with its intricate design. This set is a delightful surprise, initially rumored as a simple brick-built water vehicle, filling a long-standing gap in the LEGO Technic lineup. The theme’s previous racing yacht, released in 2018, contained just 330 pieces, making this new set a significant upgrade.

A Landmark Addition to the LEGO Technic Theme

The LEGO Technic Emirates Team New Zealand AC75 Yacht is a monumental addition to the Technic theme, being one of the largest and most expensive boats in the collection. This set marks a rare inclusion of a watercraft in the LEGO Technic portfolio, coming exactly 100 set numbers after the LEGO Technic Racing Yacht (42074) from 2018.

Pricing and Licensing Details

Available for $119.99 in the US, the LEGO Technic Emirates Team New Zealand AC75 Yacht is priced to reflect its increased size and scale. Part of the cost can be attributed to real-world licensing, with the model featuring detailed logos and sponsors, including Emirates, Toyota, and Omega.

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Special Features and Playability

One of the standout features of this set is its pneumatic function, which allows builders to pump up the hydrofoil cant arms, mimicking the hydraulic mechanism used on real racing yachts. This adds a layer of realism and playability, making it a must-have for Technic fans.

The LEGO Technic Emirates Team New Zealand AC75 Yacht (42174) is set to join a handful of other LEGO Technic Summer 2024 sets launching on August 1. Stay tuned for more details on this impressive new addition to the LEGO Technic family.

Check out the rest of the details of this latest LEGO set offering below.

LEGO Technic Emirates Team New Zealand AC75 Yacht (42174)

962 pieces | $119.99 | Coming Soon on August 1, 2024

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Indulge your love for sailing yachts with a challenge that takes you to the heart of the historic America’s Cup. Imagine becoming part of the team as you construct the intricate features of this detailed LEGO Technic Emirates Team New Zealand AC75 Yacht (42174).

Assemble the yacht and attach the 2 skin sails to create the authentic 3D sail shape. Test out the pneumatic function to pump up the hydrofoil cant arms – just like the team would on the real-life yacht. Admire the all-important foil wings, which provide the full-sized yacht with the stability, lift, and speed needed to race at the highest levels. Try out the mainsheet controls and jib sheet then check out the rotating mast, which is supported by the rigging.

This boat-building kit is part of a collection of model kits for adult LEGO fans and makes a great gift for anyone with a passion for sailing boats.

  • A racing yacht LEGO set for adults – Enjoy an immersive building challenge constructing the intricate features of this detailed LEGO Technic Emirates Team New Zealand AC75 Yacht set
  • Authentic sailing yacht features – This sailboat model includes 2 mainsail skins, a jib, a rotating mast, rigging, main and jib sheets, foil arms, and foil wings
  • Pneumatic function – Use the pneumatic function to pump up the hydrofoil cant arms with this LEGO Technic interpretation of the hydraulic method used for canting the arms on a real racing yacht
  • Display your passion – Set the yacht on its stand to admire this impressive sailboat display piece from every angle
  • A sailboat building kit gift – This set offers a rewarding project for adult LEGO® builders and makes a great gift idea for anyone who would love to build and display a LEGO Technic™ boat
  • 3D building instructions – Get ready to build like never before with the LEGO® Builder app, where you can save sets, track your progress, zoom in, and rotate your model in 3D
  • Dimensions – 962-piece set with a model measuring over 27 in. (68 cm) high, 22 in. (56 cm) long and 12.5 in. (33 cm) wide

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