LEGO Technic 42069 Extreme Adventure

Specifications
| Set number | 42069 |
|---|---|
| Release year | 2017 |
| Piece count | 2,382 |
| Minifigures | 0 |
| Theme | Technic |
| Building instructions | Download the instructions on lego.com |
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LEGO Technic set 42069, Extreme Adventure, depicts a tracked off-road expedition vehicle. Released in 2017 in the Technic theme, it contains 2382 pieces and belongs to the range of models where mechanical construction is the main focus.
The model presents a rugged adventure vehicle, suggesting off-road exploration and using its tracked layout as a major part of its visual identity.
As with many Technic sets, the emphasis is on building structures, connections and mechanical looking assemblies rather than on creating a character driven scene.
It is suited to builders who enjoy technical vehicles, display models with a clear mechanical character and builds that can be appreciated for their construction as much as their shape. Within Technic, it sits among original adventure vehicles rather than declared recreations of a licensed machine.
Inventory of set 42069
The inventory of set 42069 lists 2,382 pieces, spare parts excluded: 224 different lots (one shape in one color) for 177 part shapes. The box also contains 26 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.
Colors of set 42069
Main color: black, making up 36% of the parts, followed by light bluish gray (20%) and dark bluish gray (13%).
| Color | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 867 | 36% | |
| Light Bluish Gray | 478 | 20% | |
| Dark Bluish Gray | 307 | 13% | |
| Blue | 270 | 11% | |
| Yellow | 125 | 5.2% | |
| Red | 96 | 4% | |
| Tan | 64 | 2.7% | |
| Reddish Brown | 39 | 1.6% | |
| Dark Purple | 38 | 1.6% | |
| Dark Green | 38 | 1.6% | |
| Other colors (7) | 59 | 2.5% |
Part types
| Type | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technic Pins | 751 | 32% | |
| Technic Connectors | 386 | 16% | |
| Technic Beams | 385 | 16% | |
| Technic Axles | 229 | 9.6% | |
| Technic Special | 165 | 6.9% | |
| Technic Bushes | 65 | 2.7% |
Most common parts in set 42069
| Part | Color | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots 2780 | Black | 303 |
| Technic Pin Long with Friction Ridges Lengthwise, 2 Center Slots 6558 | Blue | 141 |
| Technic Link Tread Wide with Two Pin Holes, Reinforced 88323 | Black | 108 |
| Technic Axle Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise 43093 | Blue | 86 |
| Technic Axle 3 4519 | Light Bluish Gray | 57 |
| Technic Tread Attachment 24375 | Black | 52 |
| Technic Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular 6536 | Light Bluish Gray | 49 |
| Technic Axle 2 Notched 32062 | Red | 43 |
| Technic Pin Long with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Stop Bush [3 Lateral Holes, Big Pin Hole] 32054 | Light Bluish Gray | 41 |
| Technic Beam 1 x 2 Thick with Pin Hole and Axle Hole 60483 | Dark Bluish Gray | 40 |
172 of the 177 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 42069
One part shape in set 42069 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. Counting colors, 6 lots in the set are not found in any other set.
| Part | Color |
|---|---|
| Sticker Sheet for Set 42069-1 34354 |
Rebuilding set 42069 from another set
Share of the parts of set 42069 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:
| Set | Found | Parts | Release year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42043 Mercedes-Benz Arocs 3245 | 56% | 2,793 | 2015 |
| 42078 Mack Anthem | 51% | 2,595 | 2018 |
| 42056 Porsche 911 GT3 RS | 50% | 2,704 | 2016 |
| 42115 Lamborghini Sián FKP 37 | 48% | 3,696 | 2020 |
| 42055 Bucket Wheel Excavator | 48% | 3,929 | 2016 |
No similarly sized set goes above 56%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.
Size of set 42069 within its line
With 2,382 pieces, set 42069 ranks #18 out of 443 Technic sets in our database, which have an average of 658 parts. Among the 457 sets released in 2017, it ranks #8. That is 3.6 times 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 42069 Extreme Adventure have?
LEGO set 42069 Extreme Adventure has 2,382 pieces. It was released in 2017 as part of the Technic theme.
What year was LEGO set 42069 released?
Set 42069 Extreme Adventure was released in 2017 and belongs to the Technic theme.
Which minifigures are included in set 42069?
LEGO set 42069 Extreme Adventure does not include any minifigures.
Where can I find the building instructions for set 42069?
The instructions for LEGO set 42069 Extreme Adventure can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 42069.
What is the main color of LEGO set 42069?
Black, with 867 out of 2,382 pieces, or 36%. Next come light bluish gray (20%) and dark bluish gray (13%).
How many different parts does set 42069 contain?
Set 42069 has 224 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 177 part shapes. Most common part: Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots in black, with 303 copies.
Does LEGO set 42069 contain any exclusive parts?
Yes: one part shape exists in no other set: Sticker Sheet for Set 42069-1.
Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 42069?
Set 42043 Mercedes-Benz Arocs 3245, released in 2015: it supplies 56%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.
See also
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