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🏛 Technic
Set #42062

Container Yard

The Container Yard set is a surprisingly engaging Technic model.

🏆 Best For: Ideal for Technic fans of all ages, especially those interested in vehicles and construction equipment. ⏱ 4.5 hr build 🧩 631 pcs
★★★★☆ 4.0

Fans appreciate the set's functional crane and truck, offering good play value and a relatively straightforward building experience. However, some criticize the limited complexity compared to other Technic sets and the lack of advanced features.

📝 Our Take

The Container Yard set is a surprisingly engaging Technic model. Despite its relatively low piece count, the set offers a satisfying building experience with functional features that mimic real-world container handling.

This set is perfect for Technic beginners or those looking for a compact, displayable model. The build is straightforward, making it accessible to younger builders, while the crane and container truck offer interactive play opportunities.

Skip this if you're after complex mechanisms or a large-scale build. Consider the LEGO Technic Mobile Crane MK II 42009 for a more challenging and intricate crane model.

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🧱 Building Experience

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631
Pieces
4.5h
Build Time
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Intermediate
Difficulty
Build Highlights:
  • Building the container truck with working steering and container loading mechanism
  • Assembling the crane with its rotating arm and functional winch
  • Learning about basic Technic principles and gear ratios
  • The completed model offers interactive play and display possibilities

📈 Investment Analysis

→ Price stable
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The LEGO Technic Container Yard set (42062-1) presents a moderate investment opportunity. As a retired Technic set, it benefits from the theme's broad appeal and the increasing demand for older models. The set's reasonable piece count and original MSRP make it accessible to a wide range of collectors. While it may not reach the heights of more iconic Technic sets, its steady price trend and functional features suggest a gradual appreciation in value. However, potential investors should be aware that the set's relatively common status might limit its long-term growth potential. Keeping an eye on market trends and demand could help maximize returns.

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Compare Similar Sets

The LEGO Technic Container Yard (42062-1) offers a more compact and accessible alternative to larger, more complex Technic sets like the Mobile Crane MK II (42009). While it lacks the advanced features of the larger models, it provides a satisfying building experience and functional play features at a lower price point. If you're looking for a challenging build with intricate mechanisms, the Mobile Crane MK II might be a better choice. However, if you prefer a smaller, more affordable set with a focus on playability, the Container Yard is an excellent option.

📦 Full Parts Inventory - 87 unique parts • 626 total pieces

Technic Pin Connector Hub with 2 Perpendicular Axles Technic Pin Conne...
Part #: 10197 Black
Technic Pin Connector Hub with 2 Perpendicular Axles Technic Pin Conne...
Part #: 10197 Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Axle Pin 3L with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and 1L Axle Technic Axle Pin ...
Part #: 11214 Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Panel Fairing #21 5L Small Smooth, Side B Technic Panel Fai...
Part #: 11946 Orange
Technic Panel Fairing #21 5L Small Smooth, Side B Technic Panel Fai...
Part #: 11946 White
Technic Panel Fairing #22 5L Small Smooth, Side A Technic Panel Fai...
Part #: 11947 Orange
Technic Panel Fairing #22 5L Small Smooth, Side A Technic Panel Fai...
Part #: 11947 White
Technic Pin Connector Hub with 1 Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise Technic Pin Conne...
Part #: 15100 11× Black
Technic Axle 5 with Stop Technic Axle 5 wi...
Part #: 15462 Reddish Brown
Steering Wheel Small, 2 x 2 [Reinforced] Steering Wheel Sm...
Part #: 16091 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Gear 20 Tooth Double Bevel with Axle Hole Type 1 [+ Opening] Technic Gear 20 T...
Part #: 18575 Tan
Technic Axle Pin 3L with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and 2L Axle Technic Axle Pin ...
Part #: 18651 Black
Technic Pin Connector Round 1L [Beam] Technic Pin Conne...
Part #: 18654 11× Black
Technic Pin Connector Round 1L [Beam] Technic Pin Conne...
Part #: 18654 Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Gear Rack 1 x 14 x 2 Housing Technic Gear Rack...
Part #: 18940 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Gear Rack 1 x 14 x 2 with Axle and Pin Holes Technic Gear Rack...
Part #: 18942 Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Driving Ring Connector Technic Driving R...
Part #: 18948 White
Technic Pin Connector Hub with 1 Axle Technic Pin Conne...
Part #: 22961 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots Technic Pin with ...
Part #: 2780 94× Black
Technic Worm Gear Short Technic Worm Gear...
Part #: 27938 Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Pin Connector Hub with 2 Axles Technic Pin Conne...
Part #: 27940 Dark Bluish Gray
Sticker Sheet for Set 42062-1 Sticker Sheet for...
Part #: 29896 [No Color/Any Color]
Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
Part #: 3024 Trans-Clear
Technic Pin 3/4 Technic Pin 3/4
Part #: 32002 Tan
Technic Beam 1 x 11.5 Double Bent Thick Technic Beam 1 x ...
Part #: 32009 Orange
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Angled #1 Technic Axle and ...
Part #: 32013 Blue
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Angled #1 Technic Axle and ...
Part #: 32013 Black
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Angled #1 Technic Axle and ...
Part #: 32013 White
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Angled #5 - 112.5° Technic Axle and ...
Part #: 32015 Black
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Angled #3 - 157.5° Technic Axle and ...
Part #: 32016 Black
Technic Beam 1 x 5 Thin Technic Beam 1 x ...
Part #: 32017 Black
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Angled #2 - 180° Technic Axle and ...
Part #: 32034 Black
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Angled #2 - 180° Technic Axle and ...
Part #: 32034 Orange
Technic Axle Connector with Axle Hole Technic Axle Conn...
Part #: 32039 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Axle Connector with Axle Hole Technic Axle Conn...
Part #: 32039 Black
Technic Pin Long with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Stop Bush [3 Lateral Holes, Big Pin Hole] Technic Pin Long ...
Part #: 32054 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Beam 3 x 3 L-Shape Thin Technic Beam 3 x ...
Part #: 32056 Black
Technic Axle 2 Notched Technic Axle 2 No...
Part #: 32062 23× Red
Technic Axle 5 Technic Axle 5
Part #: 32073 13× Light Bluish Gray
Technic Bush 1/2 Smooth with Axle Hole Semi-Reduced Technic Bush 1/2 ...
Part #: 32123b Light Bluish Gray
Technic Bush 1/2 Smooth with Axle Hole Semi-Reduced Technic Bush 1/2 ...
Part #: 32123b Yellow
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Toggle Joint Smooth Technic Axle and ...
Part #: 32126 White
Technic Beam 2 x 4 L-Shape Thick Technic Beam 2 x ...
Part #: 32140 10× Orange
Technic Beam 2 x 4 L-Shape Thick Technic Beam 2 x ...
Part #: 32140 Blue
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular 3L with Centre Pin Hole Technic Axle and ...
Part #: 32184 Black
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular 3L with Centre Pin Hole Technic Axle and ...
Part #: 32184 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Beam 3 x 3 L-Shape with Quarter Ellipse Thin Technic Beam 3 x ...
Part #: 32249 Black
Technic Gear 12 Tooth Double Bevel Technic Gear 12 T...
Part #: 32270 Black
Technic Beam 1 x 5 Thick Technic Beam 1 x ...
Part #: 32316 Blue
Technic Beam 1 x 5 Thick Technic Beam 1 x ...
Part #: 32316 Orange
Technic Beam 1 x 7 Bent (4 - 4) Thick Technic Beam 1 x ...
Part #: 32348 Orange
Technic Beam 1 x 4 Thin Technic Beam 1 x ...
Part #: 32449 White
Technic Beam 1 x 4 Thin Technic Beam 1 x ...
Part #: 32449 Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Beam 1 x 3 Thick Technic Beam 1 x ...
Part #: 32523 Black
Technic Beam 1 x 3 Thick Technic Beam 1 x ...
Part #: 32523 White
Technic Beam 1 x 3 Thick with Black '40 1977 - 2017' and 24 Tooth Gear Print Technic Beam 1 x ...
Part #: 32523pr0001 White
Technic Beam 1 x 7 Thick Technic Beam 1 x ...
Part #: 32524 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Beam 1 x 7 Thick Technic Beam 1 x ...
Part #: 32524 Black
Technic Beam 1 x 7 Thick Technic Beam 1 x ...
Part #: 32524 White
Technic Beam 1 x 11 Thick Technic Beam 1 x ...
Part #: 32525 Black
Technic Beam 1 x 11 Thick Technic Beam 1 x ...
Part #: 32525 Orange
Technic Beam 1 x 11 Thick Technic Beam 1 x ...
Part #: 32525 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Beam 3 x 5 L-Shape Thick Technic Beam 3 x ...
Part #: 32526 Black
Technic Beam 3 x 5 L-Shape Thick Technic Beam 3 x ...
Part #: 32526 White
Technic Beam 3 x 5 L-Shape Thick Technic Beam 3 x ...
Part #: 32526 Orange
Technic Pin Long without Friction Ridges Technic Pin Long ...
Part #: 32556 Tan
Technic Beam 3 x 0.5 Liftarm with Boss and Pin Semi-Reduced Technic Beam 3 x ...
Part #: 33299b Black
Technic Axle 4 Technic Axle 4
Part #: 3705 Black
Technic Axle 6 Technic Axle 6
Part #: 3706 Red
Technic Bush Technic Bush
Part #: 3713 Red
Technic Axle Pin without Friction Ridges Lengthwise Technic Axle Pin ...
Part #: 3749 18× Tan
Technic Beam 1 x 9 Thick Technic Beam 1 x ...
Part #: 40490 White
Technic Beam 1 x 13 Thick Technic Beam 1 x ...
Part #: 41239 Blue
Technic Beam 1 x 2 Thin Technic Beam 1 x ...
Part #: 41677 14× Black
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular Double Split Technic Axle and ...
Part #: 41678 Black
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular 3L with 2 Pin Holes Technic Axle and ...
Part #: 42003 Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Pin 1/2 Technic Pin 1/2
Part #: 4274 11× Light Bluish Gray
Technic Axle Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise Technic Axle Pin ...
Part #: 43093 38× Blue
Technic Beam 1 x 2 Thick Technic Beam 1 x ...
Part #: 43857 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Axle 7 Technic Axle 7
Part #: 44294 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Axle 7 Technic Axle 7
Part #: 44294 Yellow
Technic Axle 3 Technic Axle 3
Part #: 4519 10× Light Bluish Gray
Technic Pin Connector Hub Perpendicular 3L with 4 Pins Technic Pin Conne...
Part #: 48989 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Ball Joint with Through Axle Hole Technic Ball Join...
Part #: 53585 Black
Technic Axle 8 with Stop Technic Axle 8 wi...
Part #: 55013 Dark Bluish Gray
Wheel 18 x 14 with Pin Hole, Fake Bolts and Shallow Spokes Wheel 18 x 14 wit...
Part #: 55981 Black
Wheel 18mm x 14mm with Axle Hole, Fake Bolts and Shallow Spokes Wheel 18mm x 14mm...
Part #: 55982 Black
Tyre 37 x 18 R Balloon Tyre 37 x 18 R Ba...
Part #: 56891 Black
Tyre 30.4 x 14 VR Solid Tyre 30.4 x 14 VR...
Part #: 58090 Black
Technic Axle Connector Smooth [with x Hole + Orientation] Technic Axle Conn...
Part #: 59443 Black
Technic Beam 1 x 2 Thick with Pin Hole and Axle Hole Technic Beam 1 x ...
Part #: 60483 Orange
Technic Beam 1 x 2 Thick with Pin Hole and Axle Hole Technic Beam 1 x ...
Part #: 60483 Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Beam 1 x 2 Thick with Pin Hole and Axle Hole Technic Beam 1 x ...
Part #: 60483 Black
Technic Beam 3 x 3 T-Shape Thick Technic Beam 3 x ...
Part #: 60484 Black
Technic Axle 9 Technic Axle 9
Part #: 60485 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Universal Joint 3L [Complete Assembly] Technic Universal...
Part #: 61903 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular Triple Technic Axle and ...
Part #: 63869 Black
Technic Beam Frame 5 x 7 with 3 x 5 Opening Thick Technic Beam Fram...
Part #: 64179 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Panel 5 x 11 x 1 Technic Panel 5 x...
Part #: 64782 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular Technic Axle and ...
Part #: 6536 Black
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular Technic Axle and ...
Part #: 6536 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular Technic Axle and ...
Part #: 6536 Orange
Technic Axle 1.5 with Perpendicular Axle Connector (Technic Pole Reverser Handle) Technic Axle 1.5 ...
Part #: 6553 Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Pin Long with Friction Ridges Lengthwise, 2 Center Slots Technic Pin Long ...
Part #: 6558 30× Blue
Technic Beam 1 x 9 Bent (6 - 4) Thick Technic Beam 1 x ...
Part #: 6629 Orange
Technic Beam 1 x 3 Thin Technic Beam 1 x ...
Part #: 6632 Black
Technic Beam 1 x 3 Thin Technic Beam 1 x ...
Part #: 6632 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Beam 1 x 3 Thin Technic Beam 1 x ...
Part #: 6632 Blue
Technic Pin Connector Double with Bar [2 Holes] Technic Pin Conne...
Part #: 85940 Black
Technic Pin Connector Hub with 2 Pins with Friction Ridges Lengthwise [Big Squared Pin Holes] Technic Pin Conne...
Part #: 87082 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Pin Connector Hub with 2 Pins with Friction Ridges Lengthwise [Big Squared Pin Holes] Technic Pin Conne...
Part #: 87082 Black
Technic Axle 4 with Stop Technic Axle 4 wi...
Part #: 87083 Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular Split Technic Axle and ...
Part #: 92907 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular Split Technic Axle and ...
Part #: 92907 Black
Tile Round 1 x 1 Tile Round 1 x 1
Part #: 98138 Trans-Red
Tile Round 1 x 1 Tile Round 1 x 1
Part #: 98138 Trans-Clear
Pneumatic Hose Connector with Axle Connector Pneumatic Hose Co...
Part #: 99021 Dark Bluish Gray
The set offers a good selection of Technic pins and axles, making it a useful source for builders looking to expand their parts collection. The abundance of black and light bluish gray elements provides a solid foundation for creating various Technic models.

🛒 Where to Buy

💎 Notable Parts

Black Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots (94x) $4.70
Blue Technic Axle Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise (38x) $1.90
Blue Technic Pin Long with Friction Ridges Lengthwise, 2 Center Slots (30x) $1.50
Orange Technic Beam 2 x 4 L-Shape Thick (10x) $1.00
Black Technic Beam 1 x 7 Thick (8x) $0.80
Est. BrickLink Part Value
$9.90

💡 MOC Potential

🚗 Mobile crane variations with different boom configurations
🚗 Forklift truck with functional lifting mechanism
🏙 Expansion of a LEGO City harbor with additional container storage
🚗 Garbage truck with lifting mechanism
🚗 Tow truck with boom

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Sariel's Bricks & Pets provides a detailed review of the LEGO Technic 42062 Container Yard, showcasing the unboxing, speed build, and functional aspects of the set. The video highlights both the building process and the operational features of the finished model.

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Sariel's Bricks & Pets provides a detailed review of the LEGO Technic 42062 Container Yard, showcasing the unboxing, speed build, and functional aspects of the set. The video highlights both the building process and the operational features of the finished model.

Community Content: These reviews are from Reddit and YouTube users sharing their personal experiences. Opinions may vary.

Charts Inventory Statistics

87
Unique Parts
626
Total Pieces
0
Minifigures
Inventory Version: 1