Customer Reviews for LEGO Technic Volvo EC500 Hybrid Excavator Set, 2359 Pieces (42215)
LEGO Technic Volvo EC500 Hybrid Excavator Set, 2359 Pieces (42215) is Out of stock
Item # : 24646808
Model # : 42215
A gift idea for men, women and fans of construction vehicles
- LEGO Technic excavator building set for adults; Drive into an immersive project with this detailed Volvo EC500 Hybrid Excavator (42215) construction vehicle set with motorized functions
- Motorized LEGO set; This LEGO excavator model includes a motor and gearbox with 4 functions including a movable boom, arm and interchangeable hammer and shovel tools
Price is $429.99
18 reviews
Most helpful positive review
Posted Sep 1, 2025
Volvo Excavator Awesome quality build
I really enjoyed this build. Well designed and functional. Would recommend
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Most helpful critical review
Posted Nov 24, 2025
Useless and has to many flaws
Useless and has to many flaws and errors in the product, it is not worth the price of the product, only one motor, super slow functioning, and lacks of range of motion for deep excavation when lowering the angle to excavate something. Bring back the Liebherr R9800 Set 42100 that was worth more than this set 10/10, was disappointed.
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Posted Nov 24, 2025
Useless and has to many flaws
Useless and has to many flaws and errors in the product, it is not worth the price of the product, only one motor, super slow functioning, and lacks of range of motion for deep excavation when lowering the angle to excavate something. Bring back the Liebherr R9800 Set 42100 that was worth more than this set 10/10, was disappointed.
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ReliableBench029
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Posted Nov 14, 2025
deeply underwhelming
It's big and looks impressive. The gearbox has some fun moments to build. But it just doesn't work anywhere near acceptably. To control the scoop in any reasonable way you need to be able to control different segments of the arm simultaneously, which you can't. It's hopelessly slow/underpowered (most of the power of the motor is absorbed by friction and backlash in the ...
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Chimmy-Chonga
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Posted Nov 7, 2025
Better than early reviews
I was super excited to get another flagship excavator, but was discouraged by the low review ratings and price per piece. However, I decided to just buy it and decide for myself, and I’m glad I did because the build experience was well done and interesting along the way. It got my creativity going on how to improve it, make it move faster, motorize tracks, etc. so ende...
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LuckyKangaroo044
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Posted Oct 22, 2025
Someone at Lego is having a laugh…
…all the way to the bank. At us, the suckers that paid such a crazy price for such an underwhelming set. The price is “wow,” while the set is a solid “meh.”
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LoudestEnergeticGibbon
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Posted Oct 8, 2025
much toooooo expensive
A lovely excuvator with decent functions but with a nasty hefty price tag Lego just lets prices get out of control
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Olly
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Posted Sep 23, 2025
This marks a change
I am a huge Lego fan. I have been collecting new Lego sets for more than 10 years now and have hundreds of sets. However this particular set was one I was really looking forward to because I missed out on 8043 and I grew up near a subdivision under development. I can cope with Lego raising their prices, however I did not expect them to lower the quality as well. I have ...
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JoeShiesty
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Posted Sep 1, 2025
Volvo Excavator Awesome quality build
I really enjoyed this build. Well designed and functional. Would recommend
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Technicsjunkie
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Posted Aug 25, 2025
Was expecting more + a missing part...
For the price I paid, I was expecting more. While the functionality that is there is nicely situated in a control panel and the gearing is always fascinating to witness during the build, I must agree with other reviewers that the lack of mobility and no function for swinging the arm was a real minus. Just one medium sized motor?? And the functions are so slow as to m...
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Response from Staples :
Thank you for your review. We're sorry that your new set is not what you had expected it to be and that you had a piece missing. It's certainly not the experience we want our fans to have. We appreciate the feedback and will make sure that it's passed on.
Leah, August 26, 2025
ChirpyVardy022
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Posted Aug 23, 2025
Glad I read the reviews first
I'll admit I haven't got this set, however, that's due to all the 1 star reviews highlighting the poor value for money. Lego, please take all the feedback into account for future sets. Don't lose adult fans because of prices, which are increasing whilst quality of the products is reducing. There are lots of 2nd sets and Lego out there which offer far, far better valu...
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Abdul
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Posted Aug 21, 2025
Nice build
I have read the reviews and decided ti buy something else. But realty changed my mind at the lego shop!
I believe it is a great kit, made me get to into the crane theme of LEGO. Currently looking to find more motorised kits to build!
It needs a certain skill to build though!
I believe it is a great kit, made me get to into the crane theme of LEGO. Currently looking to find more motorised kits to build!
It needs a certain skill to build though!
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ViscountHandsomeChisel100
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Posted Aug 17, 2025
My lego
Very good build instructions are good could be a bit more clear
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CountFleetingGarmadon
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Posted Aug 14, 2025
A straightforward and enjoyable build
An enjoyable and easy build.
Slightly disappointed that the movement of the arm is very slow - I would have expected the movements to have been slightly quicker.
Also disappointed that the tracks were not powered.
Still, a handsome model, though!
Slightly disappointed that the movement of the arm is very slow - I would have expected the movements to have been slightly quicker.
Also disappointed that the tracks were not powered.
Still, a handsome model, though!
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OfficerTall015
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Posted Aug 14, 2025
Hybrid Excavator
Good build, I am into construction vehicles and I have added it to my collection. Could be better if it was app controlled. I would recommend it
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PhantomPain88
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Posted Aug 13, 2025
PhantomPain
Was thinking about buying this before I read all the poor reviews. Thanks you for saving me a ton of money 💰 🙏🏽. Past annual flagship Lego sets were so much better than this. What happened, Lego?
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EsquireSensibleBag104
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Posted Aug 13, 2025
Poor Experience
I really love Lego excavators but this one missed the mark. At this price point I don’t care about motorized functionality. I want pneumatics!! It just helps everything move more realistically. Further, I’d love if Lego could introduce some hydrolics. Fisher Technik could do it so why not Lego?
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Legolass
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Posted Aug 12, 2025
Way too expensive!
This set is way too expensive! For the number of pieces and only one motor, it should have been a lot cheaper. Something I have noticed with LEGO is that if a set is marketed as 18+ (as this one is), you can expect to have to pay a lot more for it than if was for a below 18 age group. Why should we be paying more for LEGO just because a set is aimed at adults specifica...
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Hollybuilder
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Posted Aug 10, 2025
Not the best
Was really looking forward to this build as Lego Technic don’t come around enough, to say I was disappointed is a understatement, not good value for money, was expecting full app control for the price of the set, maybe should have researched before buying as I might have not purchased, so please Lego bring out another build vehicle soon but with full motorised actions, ...
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Markelis
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Posted Aug 8, 2025
Why you let me down, my dear Lego
I bought every Lego Technic flagship construction vehicle since 2011. The first one was 8043 excavator. 14 years later, we are here - half baked set, with functions barely working for price which is impossible to justify. I love construction sets, I display them. Dear Lego, I regret the purchase for the first time. I feel embarrassed by the fact that I spent so much mon...
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Don4802
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Posted Aug 7, 2025
Leaves wanting for more
I bought this as a pre-order after passing over a few others options which had average reviews. Now, I wish I waited as my experience is much like others. I do like the excavator but the overall cost for the set troubles me. It was too easy and too quick to build with mediocre functionality. Perhaps Lego would consider a remote control function for an item at this v...
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