Can we post about Lego Racers here?

[Richard Dower]

Reason i ask is most Rcers sets contain almost all Technic pieces, and many of the bigger sets are consider unofficial "official" Technic sets, just based in their parts and awesomeness!

I have been collecting alot of BNIB Racers sets and was thinking about doing reviews etc.

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[Balrog]

While I don't think that "Racers" in general qualify as Model Team, these should be discussed in the "Special Themes" subforum.

Specific sets like 8145, 8146, 8167, 8386, 8461, 8649, 8653, 8674, 8682 and those that would in theory qualify as Technic (some slammers, motorcycle things, RCs) could be discussed here to reach the correct audience.

But that is just my opinion. The mods will have the last word on that.

[Richard Dower]

Well i personally think 8140 and 8141 certainly qualify, both have unique Technic panels and other parts.

While I don't think that "Racers" in general qualify as Model Team, these should be discussed in the "Special Themes" subforum.

Specific sets like 8145, 8146, 8167, 8386, 8461, 8649, 8653, 8674, 8682 and those that would in theory qualify as Technic (some slammers, motorcycle things, RCs) could be discussed here to reach the correct audience.

But that is just my opinion. The mods will have the last word on that.

[Balrog]

You are right, they could be counted as Technic. At least I think so. But my list was not that restrictive anyway

[Blakbird]

I don't think you are going to get too many complaints if you try to talk about Racers, but you also might not get as many replies as you like. I think it depends on the context of the discussion. There are plenty of Racers sets that are made mostly of Technic parts, and there are plenty of Racers parts (like the R/C motor) that get used in Technic MOCs.

[aol000xw]

8649 screams Technic

[Jim]

There are Racers and Racers

If it's mostly technic you are fine discussing it here.

The Ferrari 599 is technically (pun intended) also a racer!

http://brickset.com/sets/8145-1

Can you post a list of sets you'd like to review?

[Blakbird]

For me personally, these are the Racers sets that I consider Technic (and which will be included on Technicopedia), but many others use Technic parts to some degree.

• 8145 Ferrari 599
  
• 8146 Nitro Muscle
  
• 8386 Ferrari F1 Racer 1:10
  
• 8461 Williams F1 Racer
  
• 8649 Nitro Menace
  
• 8653 Enzo Ferrari
  
• 8674 Ferrari F1 Racer 1:8
  
• 8682 Nitro Intimidator
  

Edit: $%^! I just realized that I didn't put these on the list of LDraw files I need.

[SheepEater]

I also consider 8475 and 8366 (the two gray RC cars) to be Technic

8366 is especially good, In fact, IMHO 8366 is tied with 8455 as the top technic set of 2003, but is almost never mentioned.

Edited September 19, 2014 by SheepEater

[grum64]

For me personally, these are the Racers sets that I consider Technic (and which will be included on Technicopedia), but many others use Technic parts to some degree.

• 8145 Ferrari 599
  
• 8146 Nitro Muscle
  
• 8386 Ferrari F1 Racer 1:10
  
• 8461 Williams F1 Racer
  
• 8649 Nitro Menace
  
• 8653 Enzo Ferrari
  
• 8674 Ferrari F1 Racer 1:8
  
• 8682 Nitro Intimidator
  

Edit: $%^! I just realized that I didn't put these on the list of LDraw files I need.

Looking at your list I can't see the 8458 Silver Champion.

Apologies if I've overlooked it.

Edited September 20, 2014 by grum64

[jantjeuh]

8458 Silver Champion was Technic

[aol000xw]

Yet 8674 which at first sight was another Silver Champion recoloring was racers... Racers isn't a theme itself IMHO, some sets look like City, others Model Team and some Technic, but it was very convenient with their Ferrari license.

[grum64]

8458 Silver Champion was Technic

You are indeed correct. I remembered as soon as I read your post.

I also remembered I've yet to build mine to complete my F1 trio and that I'm still awaiting the new Williams sticker sheet. I need to chase that up.

Thanks for the reminder

[N-4K0]

What about counting as Technic those models where more than 50% of the parts are Technic parts? 51 - 100 % ? Or 75 - 100 %.