LEGO Technic 42135 Monster Jam El Toro Loco

Specifications
| Set number | 42135 |
|---|---|
| Release year | 2022 |
| Piece count | 247 |
| Minifigures | 0 |
| Theme | Technic |
| Building instructions | Download the instructions on lego.com |
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LEGO Technic set 42135, Monster Jam El Toro Loco, represents the bull themed Monster Jam truck. Released in 2022 under the Technic theme, it contains 247 pieces and belongs to the group of buildable licensed stunt vehicle models.
Monster Jam El Toro Loco is a LEGO Technic version of a truck from the Monster Jam licence. The model focuses on the squat proportions and bull identity of the vehicle, while using the exposed structural style and mechanical emphasis associated with Technic builds.
Its build is arranged as a compact vehicle suitable for handling, with Technic parts forming the main structure. The French retail title describes it as a 2 in 1 car toy, covering a truck and an off road vehicle, with pull back action.
This set is aimed at builders who like small Technic vehicles with a clear real world entertainment subject. The pull back feature supports active play, while the Monster Jam branding also makes it suitable for display in a vehicle collection. Within Technic, it sits among compact action focused sets.
Inventory of set 42135
The inventory of set 42135 lists 247 pieces, spare parts excluded: 62 different lots (one shape in one color) for 53 part shapes. The box also contains 8 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.
Colors of set 42135
Main color: black, making up 30% of the parts, followed by blue (17%) and orange (16%).
| Color | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 73 | 30% | |
| Blue | 43 | 17% | |
| Orange | 39 | 16% | |
| Light Bluish Gray | 27 | 11% | |
| Red | 20 | 8.1% | |
| Dark Bluish Gray | 14 | 5.7% | |
| White | 14 | 5.7% | |
| Yellow | 10 | 4% | |
| Tan | 4 | 1.6% | |
| Flat Silver | 2 | 0.8% |
Part types
| Type | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technic Pins | 100 | 40% | |
| Technic Beams | 47 | 19% | |
| Technic Connectors | 32 | 13% | |
| Technic Axles | 19 | 7.7% | |
| Technic Bushes | 10 | 4% | |
| Bars, Ladders and Fences | 10 | 4% |
Most common parts in set 42135
| Part | Color | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Technic Pin Long with Friction Ridges Lengthwise, 1 Center Slot 42924 | Blue | 28 |
| Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise with No Center Slots 61332 | Black | 28 |
| Technic Axle Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise 43093 | Blue | 15 |
| Technic Pin 1/2 without Friction Ridges 4274 | Light Bluish Gray | 11 |
| Light Cover 1 x 1 Round with Internal Bar / Bionicle Barraki Eye 58176 | White | 10 |
| Technic Beam 1 x 2 Thick with Pin Hole and Axle Hole 60483 | Orange | 9 |
| Technic Axle Pin 3L with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and 1L Axle 11214 | Red | 8 |
| Technic Bush 3713 | Red | 6 |
| Technic Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular 3L with 2 Pin Holes 42003 | Black | 6 |
| Technic Beam 2 x 4 L-Shape Thick 32140 | Orange | 5 |
52 of the 53 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 42135
One part shape in set 42135 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 42135-1 80224 |
Rebuilding set 42135 from another set
Share of the parts of set 42135 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:
| Set | Found | Parts | Release year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42174 Emirates Team New Zealand AC75 Yacht | 57% | 964 | 2024 |
| 42139 All-Terrain Vehicle | 55% | 764 | 2022 |
| 42204 Fast and Furious Toyota Supra MK4 | 55% | 810 | 2025 |
| 42107 Ducati Panigale V4 R | 53% | 646 | 2020 |
| 42213 Ford Bronco SUV | 53% | 943 | 2025 |
No similarly sized set goes above 57%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.
Size of set 42135 within its line
With 247 pieces, set 42135 ranks #270 out of 443 Technic sets in our database, which have an average of 658 parts. Among the 483 sets released in 2022, it ranks #261. That is less than half the average Technic set size.
Frequently asked questions
How many pieces does LEGO set 42135 Monster Jam El Toro Loco have?
LEGO set 42135 Monster Jam El Toro Loco has 247 pieces. It was released in 2022 as part of the Technic theme.
What year was LEGO set 42135 released?
Set 42135 Monster Jam El Toro Loco was released in 2022 and belongs to the Technic theme.
Which minifigures are included in set 42135?
LEGO set 42135 Monster Jam El Toro Loco does not include any minifigures.
Where can I find the building instructions for set 42135?
The instructions for LEGO set 42135 Monster Jam El Toro Loco can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 42135.
What is the main color of LEGO set 42135?
Black, with 73 out of 247 pieces, or 30%. Next come blue (17%) and orange (16%).
How many different parts does set 42135 contain?
Set 42135 has 62 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 53 part shapes. Most common part: Technic Pin Long with Friction Ridges Lengthwise, 1 Center Slot in blue, with 28 copies.
Does LEGO set 42135 contain any exclusive parts?
Yes: one part shape exists in no other set: Sticker Sheet for Set 42135-1.
Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 42135?
Set 42174 Emirates Team New Zealand AC75 Yacht, released in 2024: it supplies 57%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.
Is set 42135 based on a Monster Jam vehicle?
Yes. It represents El Toro Loco, a Monster Jam truck known for its bull themed design.
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