LEGO Technic 42033 Record Breaker

Specifications
| Set number | 42033 |
|---|---|
| Release year | 2015 |
| Piece count | 125 |
| Minifigures | 0 |
| Theme | Technic |
| Building instructions | Download the instructions on lego.com |
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LEGO Technic 42033, Record Breaker, is a sport styled vehicle model released in 2015.
Set 42033, Record Breaker, is part of the LEGO Technic theme. In the Technic range, the emphasis is on the constructed vehicle and its mechanical building style rather than on character based storytelling.
The build therefore centers on Technic elements that form the vehicle structure, using the system’s beams, axles, connectors, and related parts.
The model suits builders who want a small Technic vehicle for play, display, or a theme based collection.
Inventory of set 42033
The inventory of set 42033 lists 125 pieces, spare parts excluded: 46 different lots (one shape in one color) for 45 part shapes. The box also contains 2 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.
Colors of set 42033
Main color: black, making up 29% of the parts, followed by light bluish gray (23%) and blue (18%).
| Color | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 36 | 29% | |
| Light Bluish Gray | 29 | 23% | |
| Blue | 23 | 18% | |
| White | 16 | 13% | |
| Dark Bluish Gray | 7 | 5.6% | |
| Red | 6 | 4.8% | |
| Metallic Silver | 3 | 2.4% | |
| Dark Blue | 2 | 1.6% | |
| Dark Tan | 1 | 0.8% | |
| Trans-Brown | 1 | 0.8% |
Part types
| Type | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technic Pins | 40 | 32% | |
| Technic Beams | 22 | 18% | |
| Technic Axles | 17 | 14% | |
| Technic Connectors | 16 | 13% | |
| Wheels and Tyres | 9 | 7.2% | |
| Technic Panels | 6 | 4.8% |
Most common parts in set 42033
| Part | Color | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots 2780 | Black | 18 |
| Technic Pin Long with Friction Ridges Lengthwise, 2 Center Slots 6558 | Blue | 16 |
| Technic Axle 2 Notched 32062 | Red | 6 |
| Technic Bush 1/2 Smooth with Axle Hole Semi-Reduced 32123b | Light Bluish Gray | 6 |
| Technic Axle 3 4519 | Light Bluish Gray | 5 |
| Technic Beam 3 x 5 L-Shape with Quarter Ellipse Thin 32250 | White | 4 |
| Technic Beam 1 x 3 Thin 6632 | Blue | 4 |
| Technic Beam 1 x 15 Thick 32278 | Black | 3 |
| Technic Beam 1 x 5 Thick 32316 | Black | 3 |
| Technic Axle Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise 43093 | Blue | 3 |
42 of the 45 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 42033
One part shape in set 42033 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 42033-1 19073 |
Rebuilding set 42033 from another set
Share of the parts of set 42033 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:
| Set | Found | Parts | Release year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9393 Tractor | 58% | 353 | 2012 |
| 42022 Hot Rod | 55% | 414 | 2014 |
| 42092 Rescue Helicopter | 54% | 325 | 2019 |
| 42011 Race Car | 53% | 158 | 2013 |
| 75532 Scout Trooper & Speeder Bike | 53% | 452 | 2017 |
No similarly sized set goes above 58%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.
Size of set 42033 within its line
With 125 pieces, set 42033 ranks #352 out of 443 Technic sets in our database, which have an average of 658 parts. Among the 448 sets released in 2015, it ranks #238. That is less than half the average Technic set size.
The set in 3D
Spin the official model of the set, brick by brick.
Load the 3D model3D model: Philippe Hurbain, LDraw.org Official Model Repository (CCAL 2.0 licence)
Frequently asked questions
How many pieces does LEGO set 42033 Record Breaker have?
LEGO set 42033 Record Breaker has 125 pieces. It was released in 2015 as part of the Technic theme.
What year was LEGO set 42033 released?
Set 42033 Record Breaker was released in 2015 and belongs to the Technic theme.
Which minifigures are included in set 42033?
LEGO set 42033 Record Breaker does not include any minifigures.
Where can I find the building instructions for set 42033?
The instructions for LEGO set 42033 Record Breaker can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 42033.
What is the main color of LEGO set 42033?
Black, with 36 out of 125 pieces, or 29%. Next come light bluish gray (23%) and blue (18%).
How many different parts does set 42033 contain?
Set 42033 has 46 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 45 part shapes. Most common part: Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots in black, with 18 copies.
Does LEGO set 42033 contain any exclusive parts?
Yes: one part shape exists in no other set: Sticker Sheet for Set 42033-1.
Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 42033?
Set 9393 Tractor, released in 2012: it supplies 58%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.
What does the model represent?
It represents a compact Technic vehicle with a sporty identity suggested by the set name.
See also
Sets from the same theme
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3D42031 Cherry Picker2015 · 155 pieces
3D42032 Compact Tracked Loader2015 · 252 pieces
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3D42036 Street Motorcycle2015 · 375 pieces
3D42037 Formula Off-Roader2015 · 494 pieces
3D42040 Fire Plane2015 · 578 pieces
3D42041 Race Truck2015 · 608 pieces
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