The Eclipse is a nameplate LEGO® hasn't touched before, and at $64.99 for a proper Technic sports car build, the price is hard to argue with — even if the finished model plays it a little safe.
Is the price fair?A$64.99 for a Technic sports car this size — LEGO® actually got this one right.
Will you love it?CCompetent and fun to build, but the finished model won't floor anyone.
The parts alone are worth about 241% of the street price — the basis for this A price read.
What you get
Plain bricks
$5
Functional piecescalc
$98
BargainThe parts alone are worth more than you pay — $103 of parts for $43.
The Full Take
Mitsubishi's Eclipse doesn't get nearly enough love in car culture, so seeing LEGO® bring it into Technic is a welcome surprise. The 827-piece build sits in a sweet spot for a weekend afternoon — substantive enough to feel like a project, not so involved that it becomes a commitment. At $64.99, the price is one of the stronger arguments in the set's favor; this isn't a case where you're paying for the badge. The finished model captures the low-slung silhouette well enough for a shelf, though Technic's open framework keeps it from the display-case polish of a Creator Expert build. Hardcore builders may find the techniques familiar rather than revelatory — solid execution without many moments that make you stop and think. For what it is, a fairly priced, approachable Technic sports car with a nameplate worth celebrating, it delivers a respectable experience without quite hitting the top shelf.
