2019 was the last time we saw a proper brick-built off-roader for the LEGO Technic theme but all of that is about to change on the 1st of August 2024. 42177 Mercedes G500 4x4 will fill the void left by 42110 Land Rover Defender retailing for $249.99 with a total of 2,891 pieces included. Once it releases in a few weeks time, it'll be the second biggest LEGO Technic set of the year, behind September's 42172 McLaren Supercar.
The Mercedes G Class is will known in the automotive world and so it's no surprise to see LEGO recreating the car in brick-built form. The LEGO Technic designers will be basing the model off of 2017s Mercedes G500 4x4. Compared to the most recent version of the G500 in 2018, the 4x4 model has larger wheels and, thanks to its portal axles, it has particularly high ground clearance and off-road capability.
Many concept models of the Mercedes G500 4x4 were produced in an ‘Electric Beam Yellow’ colour scheme. Hopefully, LEGO can include that colour scheme in 42177 along with its large tyres, slick black roof and other smaller details and features which will be recreated using LEGO Technic pieces.
42177 Mercedes G500 4x4
Set Name - Mercedes G500 4x4
Set Number - 42177
Age Range - 18+
Piece Count - 2,891
Price - $249.99
Release Date - 1st August 2024
42177 Mercedes G500 4x4 releases on the 1st of August 2024 but what do you think? Will you be purchasing 42177 in a few weeks time? What do you think of the Mercedes G Class? And what colour scheme are you hoping for the Mercedes G500 4x4 to be? Let us know your thoughts and opinions in the comments below.