LEGO Technic 42029 Customized Pick up Truck

Specifications
| Set number | 42029 |
|---|---|
| Release year | 2014 |
| Piece count | 1,063 |
| Minifigures | 0 |
| Theme | Technic |
| Building instructions | Download the instructions on lego.com |
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LEGO Technic set 42029, “Customized Pick up Truck”, depicts a customized pick-up with a rugged, utility-oriented appearance.
Set 42029 sits within LEGO Technic, the theme built around structural assemblies, mechanical layouts and vehicle engineering expressed through the building system. The subject is a customized pick-up truck, presented with a robust body style and a construction approach that leaves the technical character of the model clearly visible.
The set contains 1063 Technic pieces, including the kinds of beams, axles, connectors and panels used to create both the chassis and bodywork. The building experience therefore centers on the vehicle itself, its form and the way Technic elements are combined.
It is suited to builders interested in a substantial road vehicle for handling, display or inclusion in a Technic collection. Among sets from the same theme, it belongs with utility and pick-up style vehicles rather than construction machinery or models tied to a specific real-world vehicle licence.
Inventory of set 42029
The inventory of set 42029 lists 1,063 pieces, spare parts excluded: 143 different lots (one shape in one color) for 130 part shapes. The box also contains 16 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.
Colors of set 42029
Main color: black, making up 31% of the parts, followed by light bluish gray (22%) and red (19%).
| Color | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 329 | 31% | |
| Light Bluish Gray | 229 | 22% | |
| Red | 201 | 19% | |
| Dark Bluish Gray | 113 | 11% | |
| Blue | 106 | 10% | |
| Tan | 27 | 2.5% | |
| Yellow | 22 | 2.1% | |
| Dark Tan | 17 | 1.6% | |
| Trans-Clear | 8 | 0.8% | |
| Trans-Orange | 4 | 0.4% | |
| Other colors (3) | 6 | 0.6% |
Part types
| Type | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technic Pins | 427 | 40% | |
| Technic Beams | 218 | 21% | |
| Technic Connectors | 138 | 13% | |
| Technic Axles | 93 | 8.7% | |
| Technic Steering, Suspension and Engine | 51 | 4.8% | |
| Technic Gears | 33 | 3.1% |
Most common parts in set 42029
| Part | Color | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots 2780 | Black | 204 |
| Technic Pin Long with Friction Ridges Lengthwise, 2 Center Slots 6558 | Blue | 93 |
| Technic Pin Long with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Stop Bush [3 Lateral Holes, Big Pin Hole] 32054 | Red | 46 |
| Technic Axle Pin 3L with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and 1L Axle 11214 | Dark Bluish Gray | 39 |
| Technic Bush 3713 | Red | 25 |
| Technic Axle Connector Smooth [with x Hole + Orientation] 59443 | Black | 21 |
| Technic Axle 5 32073 | Light Bluish Gray | 18 |
| Technic Axle 3 4519 | Light Bluish Gray | 17 |
| Technic Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular 6536 | Black | 17 |
| Technic Beam 1 x 6 Thin 32063 | Light Bluish Gray | 16 |
126 of the 130 part shapes in this set have their own page on Setopedia, with their colors, element numbers and the other sets that use them. See all LEGO parts
Exclusive parts in set 42029
One part shape in set 42029 appears in no other set in the catalog, most often a printed element, a sticker or a mold specific to the model. If it gets lost, you will need to look for it individually, for example on BrickLink, rather than in another set.
| Part | Color |
|---|---|
| Sticker Sheet for Set 42029-1 16179 |
Rebuilding set 42029 from another set
Share of the parts of set 42029 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:
| Set | Found | Parts | Release year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42043 Mercedes-Benz Arocs 3245 | 64% | 2,793 | 2015 |
| 8110 Mercedes-Benz Unimog U400 | 62% | 2,048 | 2011 |
| 42082 Rough Terrain Crane | 62% | 4,056 | 2018 |
| 42056 Porsche 911 GT3 RS | 60% | 2,704 | 2016 |
| 42115 Lamborghini Sián FKP 37 | 59% | 3,696 | 2020 |
Set 42043 Mercedes-Benz Arocs 3245 supplies 64% of them: enough to build a good part of the model before filling in the rest piece by piece.
Size of set 42029 within its line
With 1,063 pieces, set 42029 ranks #90 out of 443 Technic sets in our database, which have an average of 658 parts. Among the 478 sets released in 2014, it ranks #19.
The set in 3D
Spin the official model of the set, brick by brick.
Load the 3D model3D model: Marc Giraudet, LDraw.org Official Model Repository (CCAL 2.0 licence)
Frequently asked questions
How many pieces does LEGO set 42029 Customized Pick up Truck have?
LEGO set 42029 Customized Pick up Truck has 1,063 pieces. It was released in 2014 as part of the Technic theme.
What year was LEGO set 42029 released?
Set 42029 Customized Pick up Truck was released in 2014 and belongs to the Technic theme.
Which minifigures are included in set 42029?
LEGO set 42029 Customized Pick up Truck does not include any minifigures.
Where can I find the building instructions for set 42029?
The instructions for LEGO set 42029 Customized Pick up Truck can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 42029.
What is the main color of LEGO set 42029?
Black, with 329 out of 1,063 pieces, or 31%. Next come light bluish gray (22%) and red (19%).
How many different parts does set 42029 contain?
Set 42029 has 143 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 130 part shapes. Most common part: Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots in black, with 204 copies.
Does LEGO set 42029 contain any exclusive parts?
Yes: one part shape exists in no other set: Sticker Sheet for Set 42029-1.
Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 42029?
Set 42043 Mercedes-Benz Arocs 3245, released in 2015: it supplies 64%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.
See also
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