Friday, August 14, 2026

Review: 42233 Technic Mighty Machines Road Roller

This is a new for 2026 Technic series.  The builds being packaged in a blind box format like the Collectable Minifig Series is an interesting gambit.  Just as a "heads up" the numbers next to the QR code do not match up to the contents of the box.  I've already bought one duplicate so far.


Box.  MSRP is $4.99
, for a $0.12 Price per Piece.

QR Code.










Instructions & Game Piece.




Parts.  Thin Liftarms w/Frame, Driving Ring
Extensions, Perpendicular Double Pin/Axle
Connector, Axles, Pin/Axles, Axle w/Stop, 3L
Axle/Pin, Friction Pins, Liftarm, Thin Liftarms,
Perpendicular Axle/Pin Connector, Axle w/Pin
Connector, Gears, Bushings, Curved Panel
("Comma"), Half Bushings, Tires, Rims, and
Perpendicular Split Axle/Pin Connector.


Build.  Frame (2Rh/2W).  [System is Light Bley.]

The Questions:
Can you build something -- a frame, station, or starship -- right away?  Yes.  (+5)
Is it below, at, or above the golden ratio?  Above.  (-10)  
(The Golden Ratio is $0.10 per part.)
If you can't build a frame right away, or choose not to, does it have parts you should be able to put into use right away?  Yes.  (+5)
Does it have more than a handful of immediately useful parts?  Yes.  (+5)
Score: +5 (B+).  I like the 
Thin Liftarms w/Frame, Driving Ring Extensions, and Perpendicular Split Axle/Pin Connector.  But beyond that there's not much to recommend here.

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