Renamed99 Posted October 25, 2014 Posted October 25, 2014 (edited) Hi, I was looking for technic set with starter pneumatic parts, what could you recommend for me? I kinda like that 9641 pneumatics add-on set Edited October 25, 2014 by Renamed99 Quote
kennywest Posted October 25, 2014 Posted October 25, 2014 42008 has pneumatics ... and I think this is the only set containing pneumatics that is generally available in S@H and toy stores. Quote
Mestari Posted October 25, 2014 Posted October 25, 2014 Sadly there is nothing available new from Lego with big cylinders or manual pump. So your best bet is something used. 8455 as the obvioius one with 10 of them and 2 pumps, but 8049 should be good value wise. It comes with two different pumps and two cylinders. Quote
Leif Posted October 25, 2014 Posted October 25, 2014 If you are just looked for pneu parts and not complete sets, it's better to go to bricklink and pick out some of each kind! Cheap and fast. Quote
Lundgren Posted October 25, 2014 Posted October 25, 2014 10 minutes ago I just ordered a 8455 from BL. Just because of the many pneu parts! 10 cylinders 7 switches 2 pumps. And all the rest of the parts for almost the same money as 10 loose cylinders! Quote
Hrafn Posted October 26, 2014 Posted October 26, 2014 10 minutes ago I just ordered a 8455 from BL. Just because of the many pneu parts! 10 cylinders 7 switches 2 pumps. And all the rest of the parts for almost the same money as 10 loose cylinders! If you can get one for a reasonable price, do! It's a great set on its own merits, and definitely serves as an excellent pneumatic parts pack. Quote
Kumbbl Posted October 26, 2014 Posted October 26, 2014 I would even say: 8455 is a must have Set for every technic builder. One of the best TLG ever made... In Germany you can find a used One in very Good condition for about 50 to 60€ if you are Little patient... Quote
nerdsforprez Posted October 26, 2014 Posted October 26, 2014 If you are just looked for pneu parts and not complete sets, it's better to go to bricklink and pick out some of each kind! Cheap and fast. mmmm.... not really cheap though. One cylinder is around 7-8 bucks a piece USD. One switch is around 2-3 bucks a piece. You buy several, after shipping you are spending nearly as much as you would on a complete set. Quote
Leif Posted October 26, 2014 Posted October 26, 2014 mmmm.... not really cheap though. One cylinder is around 7-8 bucks a piece USD. One switch is around 2-3 bucks a piece. You buy several, after shipping you are spending nearly as much as you would on a complete set. Yeah it adds up of course. Still, if you but it all in one batch, one shipping cost, you come a long way. The 8455 is one of the few sets that have pneu en masse so to speak and if you find it at a good price that may very well be the best solution. What I meant, perhaps, was that don't buy Unimog + Tow truck (or similar) just for your pneu collection! Quote
Mestari Posted October 26, 2014 Posted October 26, 2014 I'm not sure about that, so correct me if I'm wrong, but I heard about some faulty cylinders that came with 8455. Something about them being more prone to leakage. Has anyone of you heard something similar? Quote
Hrafn Posted October 26, 2014 Posted October 26, 2014 I'm not sure about that, so correct me if I'm wrong, but I heard about some faulty cylinders that came with 8455. Something about them being more prone to leakage. Has anyone of you heard something similar? Never had a problem with mine. Even if you did have, say, 2 leaky cylinders, 8455 has so many that it would still leave you with enough for many models. 8455 is also just such a joy to build and play with - it's really ingeniously designed. Quote
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