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[RohanBeckett]

haha.. I'm not an aerospace engineer! just a 37yr old who's been into Technic since 8030  ;)

I've got a few other lego books (mix of Mindstorms+System building techniques).. and also the amazing PDF of Yoshihito Isogawa.. so that's all I've had to go by..

This book sets the bar a LOT higher, with regards to background knowledge on the 'why' things are built in such a way

I love the fact you were able to include all the latest parts.. nothing worse than a book being out of date the moment it goes to print!


ps.. Blackbird: your photo looks like a police line-up mugshot, in comparison to Mr Stylish Sariel!!!  

RB

[mostlytechnic]

Preordered mine from Amazon months ago, so just waiting impatiently for it to arrive in a few days...

[Lauris]

order placed, hope will arrive on Christmas :)

[ChrisLegix]

Hi Sariel, and all

I did order the book long ago. I have since received a message from the publisher that i can download the PDF while i wait for the paper. I have started to read and i am fascinated. I am an AFOL, i had a long absence from LEGO of about 30 or so years. Boy, how LEGO has changed since.

One thing that i am missing in the book so far are angles. Building 45 degree, 30 degree etc structures. In the MOCs and projects that i have done so far a common challenge. (See my LEGO technic competition entry ChrisLegix and vote for my MOC)

The book will surely occupy me a long time and inspire me for a lot of projects, thank you Sariel

[legolijntje]

I bought mine at amazon, because it was the cheapest at that time (and I think including shipping, it still is). I'm just waiting for it to arrive; it says it will b sent in a few days... I can't wait a few more days

[Sariel]

Put yourself in my shoes, I wrote the damn thing and I'm waiting to get it too :)

Edited by Sariel, 25 October 2012 - 03:22 PM.

[Balrog]

Sariel, on 25 October 2012 - 03:22 PM, said:

Put yourself in my shoes, I wrote the damn thing and I'm waiting to get it too :)

You didn't get a "the book is ready, take a look" print?

[Sariel]

Nope. I'm half world away from the publisher's location, so you know...

[jadedomg]

Count me as another one waiting to buy the book when I can get it at the end of the month :) I might have to make a few bricklink orders if I am lacking on parts to try some of the stuff you show how to do in the book. I haven't really made my own MOC's yet but this may be a start.

[Alasdair Ryan]

jadedomg, on 25 October 2012 - 04:15 PM, said:

I haven't really made my own MOC's yet but this may be a start.

Can't wait.
On Amazon's uk site it says it will be out in November?

Edited by Alasdair Ryan, 25 October 2012 - 04:48 PM.

[Sariel]

Well, the book travels out of the US, it takes a while to get bulk quantities across the Pond.

[Alasdair Ryan]

The 30th of November?

[skyhawk]

My book just came in today (California)!

[Rikus]

A small update 'bout my missing link for the eBook version bought on NoStarch...

Soon after contacting them by email, I was answered by NoStarch: it seems there was a server failure while processing my order automatically and the link to files was never activated...
They gave me access to the files manually, so I'm now a proud owner of the wonderful Sariel's book!

From a quick preview, I can say there's plenty of good advices, both for medium and for advanced Technic builders...
Thank you for sharing them, Sariel!

[Blakbird]

skyhawk, on 26 October 2012 - 04:02 AM, said:

My book just came in today (California)!

I think you are the first person to get an actual, physical copy.  I know I am eagerly waiting for mine!

[DLuders]

I got my "hard copy" book in the mail today!     Look for my detailed Book Review in 2 days (with some pictures of the book's pages and commentary).

[Foggy]

Can't wait to have my copies (printed and ebook) and think I'm gonna buy from http://nostarch.com/technicbuilder
I'm sure you did a good job as always Sariel!!
Ciao

[RohanBeckett]

My hardcopy arrived here in Melbourne Australia today!  Sariel - have you gotten yours yet?? :D
RB

[Sariel]

Nope, still waiting. Good for you, I hope you'll like it :)

[mostlytechnic]

Sad, not here yet. Apparently Amazon US's shipment has gotten held up (Hurricane related?) because the listing still says preorder and I got an email that my copy (ordered back in June) has been delayed and they don't know when it'll ship. Sad.

[Sariel]

I'm being told that Amazon is just about to change "pre-order" status to "available now".

[Balrog]

Sariel, on 31 October 2012 - 12:33 PM, said:

I'm being told that Amazon is just about to change "pre-order" status to "available now".

I wonder if that happens for Amazon here in Germany as well ;)

[Sariel]

Well, I can tell for sure that the book appeared in Denmark already.

Edited by Sariel, 31 October 2012 - 02:31 PM.

[Kronos]

Amazon told me they will ship the book "When it becomes available".  They didn't provide a date, however several other web sites said the "release" date is November 9th.  

Another week of waiting it seems...

[DLuders]

Today, I received the four additional books that I ordered from the publisher (No Starch Press).  They will be donated to local libraries to help build up the number of Lego Technic fans in the USA.  I placed the order on Monday, October 29th and got it 3 days later.  Although I live a few states away, that's pretty good service!   If you don't want to wait, recommend ordering directly from the publisher instead of third-party sellers like Amazon.