Review 42241 ➟ Green Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport Hypercar
LEGO appears to have unlocked a winning formula by bringing out the exact same set in multiple colours. The Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport Hypercar in this review is a prime example as the model is available in orange (with set number 42222, which came out in January), and in green (set number 42241) which we will be having a look at in this review.
Of course, the idea is not entirely new and when I looked into this phenomenon, I was surprised to find that the very first set that came in two colour variants I could find was a Bionicle set from 2008: 8942 Jetrax T6, which came in red and blue and in a “limited edition” that was yellow and red
The official kick-off for this recolour strategy was in 2021 when 2 popular models were (re)released in a UK Product Variant Pilot that included the Fiat 500 in light blue and the Mighty Dinosaurs set in dark blue. The complete list (or the sets I have been able to identify) consists of the following:
| Original Set | Recolored / Alternative Set(s) |
|---|---|
| 8942 Jetrax T6 (Blue) | 8942 Jetrax T6 (Yellow Target Exclusive) |
| 10271 Fiat 500 (Yellow) | 77942 Fiat 500 (Baby Blue) |
| 31058 Mighty Dinosaurs (Green) | 77940 Mighty Dinosaurs (Brown) 77941 Mighty Dinosaurs (Dark Blue) |
| 31136 Exotic Parrot (Yellow / Blue) | 31144 Exotic Pink Parrot (Pink / Cyan) |
| 42151 Bugatti Bolide (Yellow) | 42162 Bugatti Bolide (Agile Blue) |
| 42161 Lamborghini Huracán Tecnica (Lime Green) | 42196 Lamborghini Huracán Tecnica (Orange) |
| 42173 Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut (Grey) | 42184 Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut (White) |
| 21349 Tuxedo Cat (Black & White) | 21376 Orange Cat (Orange & White) |
| 42241 Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport (Green) | 42242 Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport (Orange) |
Since the “original” orange Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport was released in January, what makes the green version “new” and worthy of a review? Well, I didn’t review the orange version and quite frankly, I really enjoyed building this set, so a review is certainly merited.
Rather than go through the model step by step, I will highlight the aspects that drew my attention, both positive and negative. To start off, I was pleasantly surprised by the vibrant colour choice for elements that are hidden inside the model.
The yellow angle connectors, the coral cross axle connectors and bright blue Double Snap W/ Hole* definitely make finding the right parts easier and while still visible if you turn the model over after completion, they do not interfere with the aesthetics when displaying or playing with the model
Next up is the engine:
The cylinder and crankshaft elements that were designed for cars in this scale allow for a compact configuration that clearly shows all 16 cylinders even after the model is finished.
The trickiest part of the build was getting the rigid tube that starts as the A-post and continues to draw the outline of the door well to sit well at the bottom end. The only thing holding it I place there is friction – the end is not inserted into any element. But after some playing around with the tube and carefully placing it in the holder that snaps it into place under the door the configuration is surprisingly stable.
Another element that drew my attention was the rear wheel hub, not so much because of the element used, but because of the angle is placed at. The best way to show this is by looking at the car from the rear. Rather than sitting flish, the wheel hubs are tilted outwards, creating the perfect bulging shape for this part of the car.
Would I buy the green version if I already had the orange one? Probably not, but given the choice, green appeals to me more, so with zero design effort LEGO has tapped into additional potential customers.
We would like to thank the LEGO Group for providing the set for this review. However, the LEGO Group does not endorse or support the opinions expressed herein, as they are solely our own.
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