DarkShadow73 Posted January 22, 2015 Posted January 22, 2015 I'm sure this has been discussed recently, but I wonder why Lego re-released the 8041 Race Truck? The model, while it looks cool enough, doesn't really have any functions except turning front wheels and a V8 engine. That's an odd set to come back, kind of blows me out of the water at BL with several 8041's I have listed since you can order the same kit just with a new set#. I would think they would have released any of a dozen very popular, high-ranking sets from the past several years. Am I the only one who thinks this is kind of strange? I'm sure it was easy enough for TLG to reproduce it since most of the molds/colors of the parts are still in use today. I do apologize for the new topic, just didn't want to take time hunting down another topic, or going through pages of pinned topics about new sets/feedback at the top of the page. Quote
technicfan Posted January 22, 2015 Posted January 22, 2015 I was wondering the same thing, although I love race trucks its a shame they couldn't recolour it or change it abit. I think it was something to do with not as many sets made of it or something like that?. Would be an awesome set if they had full R/C it. Quote
JamesJT Posted January 22, 2015 Posted January 22, 2015 Like this? 8041 Castrol by jamesjtillson, on Flickr The problem with being a re-seller is that lego sometimes re-issue sets or put out a better version. If I had any 8041 left I would have shifted them as soon as I saw the 1h 2015 set list. 8041 still sells for £70 on ebay UK and if you paid under retail (£40) you can still make a little on your sets. I'm hoping 8081 makes a return in 2016. Quote
paul_delahaye Posted January 22, 2015 Posted January 22, 2015 I agree, I wish they had either offered it in an alternative colour scheme, or even just with different stickers. From my memory, 8041 is one of the few sets I've applied the stickers to, as it looks like a complete colour mis-mash without them If I read correctly, the only difference is the wheels on this one are a slightly different version? Quote
DarkShadow73 Posted January 23, 2015 Author Posted January 23, 2015 Yeah I guess I should have looked. I have a friend who alerted me of this possibility, but I hadn't been on the forum in a while, basically until right before Xmas to find out what was being released for 1H2015. Now I can't even begin to sell my 8041's without drastically reducing the price. They had shot up due to demand since early 2010 release and I too thought it was a cool set, even if it had no real 'playability' except just a nice shelf model. I also would have thought they would have gone with some different coloring too, I love that Castrol model. Funny thing about those rims, and I noticed this even when they released 8041 back in 2010. The wheels pictured on the box, on the instructions and in the inventory of the set are not the ones that came in the box, at least not in the 2 I've built. Those wheels are cooler looking. Same deal with the 8048 Dune Buggy set, it should have had the same rear wheels, yet same deal. I know every 8041 I have says limited edition, much like 8081 Cruiser. Yet, they we're in stores for a long time and although without checking Brickset, I don't know how long a run they had, neither is really real special or has lots of features. However, like Paul said, I did apply most of the stickers and I usually don't do that in many sets due the aging process of decals. If you don't apply them the truck looks real plain. Quote
DrJB Posted January 23, 2015 Posted January 23, 2015 such set is a good parts pack, especially for black panels, and if you're building Madoka's SUV. Quote
Paul Boratko Posted January 23, 2015 Posted January 23, 2015 (edited) The problem with being a re-seller is that lego sometimes re-issue sets or put out a better version. If I had any 8041 left I would have shifted them as soon as I saw the 1h 2015 set list. 8041 still sells for £70 on ebay UK and if you paid under retail (£40) you can still make a little on your sets. Lego had a clearance sale on the 8041 sets at $35 USD each before they were retired... They had a max of 10 per person... I told everyone that I knew to buy them... It took like 3 days until they were sold out... I agree, I wish they had either offered it in an alternative colour scheme, or even just with different stickers. From my memory, 8041 is one of the few sets I've applied the stickers to, as it looks like a complete colour mis-mash without them If I read correctly, the only difference is the wheels on this one are a slightly different version? The engine cylinders would also be the newer version... Along with the tan crankshafts and new style pin joiners... Edited January 23, 2015 by Paul Boratko Quote
rollermonkey Posted March 26, 2015 Posted March 26, 2015 This was the only 2015 Technic set on store shelves that I didn't have, old or reissue, so I said "why not?" Disappointed for a couple reasons: Model isn't all that impressive when built. V8 is nice, but the cab is so open in the back, and what's with the fender as a seat? Possibly the flimsiest technic set I've ever built. I bumped it off my desk on to a carpeted floor by accident shortly after I was done building, and it just crumbled. I've never seen anything like it happen with Technic. If I put it back together, it will actually take 10-15 minutes or more to do. I have 17 separate assemblies to sort out if I even bother. The lack of bag and backing for the instructions and sticker... The two booklets and one giant sticker sheet were crumpled up in three different places in the box. One book was at the bottom, rolled up, but the other book was absolutely crushed between bags, and the sticker sheet was crumpled up between two different bags, so badly that when I tried to flatten it out, the stickers started popping off the paper. I haven't been so disappointed in a set since coming out of the dark ages... Maybe ever. Quote
vliet Posted March 27, 2015 Posted March 27, 2015 Maybe yours was an old 8041 thrown in a new box. Quote
rollermonkey Posted March 27, 2015 Posted March 27, 2015 How would I know? The post above says tan crankshafts, new pin joiners and engine blocks... I didn't notice anything about these engine blocks, also, mine has yellow and tan parts for the crankshaft and well, pin joints is kind of vague. Quote
Gnac Posted March 27, 2015 Posted March 27, 2015 That B model is pretty *unf*, but the single "bucket seat" disgruntles the bit of my brain that enjoys symmetry. Still, I appreciate the opportunity to pick this up without paying an extra premium. Quote
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