LEGO® TECHNIC™: FAST & FURIOUS MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE (42229)

Bring an iconic street racer home with LEGO® Technic™!

Get ready to build, explore, and display a legendary movie car with the LEGO® Technic™ Fast & Furious Mitsubishi Eclipse (42229), available at Lee’s Toy & Hobby! Inspired by the unforgettable Mitsubishi Eclipse featured in the original The Fast and the Furious (2001), this detailed building set lets car enthusiasts and movie fans recreate an iconic street racer using LEGO Technic engineering elements.

With 827 pieces and an age recommendation of 14 years and up, this engaging construction project combines authentic movie-inspired styling with realistic mechanical functions. From its distinctive custom paint design to its detailed engine and recognizable street-racing features, the finished model is an exciting addition to any LEGO vehicle collection.

Product Features

• Iconic Fast & Furious car: Build a LEGO Technic interpretation of the Mitsubishi Eclipse inspired by the original The Fast and the Furious movie.

• Authentic movie-inspired styling: Recreate the car’s distinctive custom paint design and driver-inspired modifications.

• Functional steering: Use the steering control on top of the vehicle to turn the front wheels and guide the model.

• Engine with moving pistons: Open the hood to reveal an engine featuring moving pistons that demonstrate mechanical motion.

• Opening doors: Open the doors to explore the detailed interior.

• Trunk with NOS bottles: Lift the trunk to discover two included NOS bottle accessories inspired by the movie car.

• Hands-on engineering experience: Explore how moving parts and mechanical systems work together while assembling this Technic model.

• Interactive digital building: Use the LEGO Builder app to view the model in 3D, zoom in on details, rotate the build, and track progress.

• Display-worthy finished model: Once completed, this eye-catching car makes a great display piece for a bedroom, office, hobby room, or vehicle collection.

Itemized List of Contents

The LEGO Technic Fast & Furious Mitsubishi Eclipse set includes:

1. 827 LEGO Technic building elements — the pieces needed to construct the vehicle and its mechanical functions.

2. Mitsubishi Eclipse car model — the main build featuring the movie-inspired exterior and custom styling.

3. Functional steering mechanism — a working system controlled by the steering knob on top of the car.

4. Engine assembly with moving pistons — a mechanical feature visible beneath the opening hood.

5. Opening hood — provides access to the engine compartment.

6. Two opening doors — reveal the vehicle’s interior.

7. Opening trunk — provides access to the rear storage area.

8. Two NOS bottle accessories — movie-inspired details designed to be displayed in the trunk.

9. Building instructions — guidance for assembling the model.

10. Access to digital building instructions — compatible with the LEGO Builder app.

Contents note: This list identifies the main model, features, and accessories. The 827-piece total includes the individual LEGO elements used throughout the build; the set does not include a separately listed driver minifigure.

Product Specifications

• Brand: LEGO®

• Product line: LEGO® Technic™

• Collection: Fast & Furious

• Product name: Fast & Furious Mitsubishi Eclipse Car

• Set number: 42229

• Number of pieces: 827

• Recommended age: 14 years and up

• Finished model dimensions: Approximately 12 in. (31 cm) long, 5 in. (13 cm) wide, and 3.5 in. (9 cm) high

• Model functions: Working steering, engine with moving pistons, opening hood, opening doors, and opening trunk

• Digital support: LEGO Builder app

A Great Gift for Car and Movie Fans

Whether you enjoy building detailed vehicles, exploring mechanical functions, or collecting memorable cars from the big screen, the LEGO Technic Fast & Furious Mitsubishi Eclipse offers a rewarding building experience. Its combination of recognizable styling, interactive features, and display appeal makes it a thoughtful gift for teen builders, LEGO Technic enthusiasts, and fans of the Fast & Furious franchise.

Build the legend, discover the mechanics, and celebrate an iconic movie car with LEGO Technic at Lee’s Toy & Hobby!

LEGO®, Technic™, Fast & Furious, and Mitsubishi Eclipse are trademarks or licensed properties of their respective owners. LEGO and Mitsubishi Eclipse are not affiliated with or endorsed by Lee’s Toy & Hobby.