Bartybum Posted May 9 Posted May 9 (edited) 1 hour ago, Ngoc Nguyen said: The seat in the real machine is actually turquoise! Oh one thing I do actually really like about the set is the teal seat Edited May 9 by Bartybum Quote
Maaboo the Witch Posted May 12 Posted May 12 Sadly, memories of Rock Raiders will never justify £350. Quote
Auroralampinen Posted May 14 Posted May 14 Well, i accidentaly stumbled to this video. This EC 500 moc is fully motorized, with c+ apparently:). Quote
Auroralampinen Posted June 2 Posted June 2 Well, i accidentaly stumbled to this website. And this site has a true promo video, not just a 360 video:). https://www.importatoy.co.za/products/lego®-technic™-volvo-ec500-hybrid-excavator-set-for-adults-42215 Here are some interesting shots from the video:). Quote
steph77 Posted June 2 Posted June 2 (edited) Ouch! this thing seems so slow... Not surprising at all; with one only motor and all the gearing friction from the gearbox it could only achieve like this. This one is clearly a show model for exposition, not to play with. Edited June 3 by steph77 Quote
Amt0571 Posted June 6 Posted June 6 On 6/2/2025 at 7:49 AM, steph77 said: Ouch! this thing seems so slow... Not surprising at all; with one only motor and all the gearing friction from the gearbox it could only achieve like this. This one is clearly a show model for exposition, not to play with. It feels it's so slow it's unplayable. On 6/2/2025 at 8:23 AM, Ngoc Nguyen said: This thing is worth 250$ at most. You're being generous. I wouldn't buy it at 200. Quote
mpj Posted June 6 Posted June 6 Still faster than moving it manually with a knob This excavator must be completely emptied and filled with motors for a full rc version. Is the superstructure directly in contact with the liftarms of the undercarriage? Quote
allanp Posted June 6 Posted June 6 2 hours ago, mpj said: Still faster than moving it manually with a knob This excavator must be completely emptied and filled with motors for a full rc version. Is the superstructure directly in contact with the liftarms of the undercarriage? We've already had that....twice.....and it's been too slow both times. Is anyone really surprised that using the same LAs and a gearbox and the same power motors would lead to something slow and weak? Cos I'm not. It's only surprising that Volvo would allow such a slow and weak model to represent their real life machines built for productivity! Quote
mpj Posted June 6 Posted June 6 6 hours ago, allanp said: We've already had that....twice.....and it's been too slow both times. Is anyone really surprised that using the same LAs and a gearbox and the same power motors would lead to something slow and weak? Cos I'm not. It's only surprising that Volvo would allow such a slow and weak model to represent their real life machines built for productivity! What do you suggest then? Are the LAs the reason of slowness? I've seen some mocs with a reasonable working speed, I suppose without gear reductions. The liebherr wasn't too bad in my opinion (real excavators of that size are slow). Quote
eric trax Posted June 6 Posted June 6 On 5/6/2025 at 8:29 AM, Auroralampinen said: Yes, you are right, this is a poor version of the 8043. Even the 42100 is better than this. Also, i made early of this year, a mini 8043 excavator. And it also is better than this:). How can you write such rude comments? :) I've read here many times that models with one engine and gearbox are the essence of Technic. We got what we expected, didn't we? :) Quote
Jundis Posted June 6 Posted June 6 (edited) 31 minutes ago, eric trax said: How can you write such rude comments? :) I've read here many times that models with one engine and gearbox are the essence of Technic. We got what we expected, didn't we? :) Exactly my thoughts.... if the set designer at Lego are reading our forum and gathering input, ideas and suggestions, they really will bump their head at the wall. Model with many motors: "Gnaaaa... we need more gearboxes, this is no true technic!" Model with one motor and gearbox: "Gnaaaa.. lame, why didn't they use single motors for movement?" There are two main flaws for me: The obvious one is the price, which is just ludicrous in contrast to the 41000 or older sets. The other thing is, that for the functions provided, this set is too big. A good comparison would be the 42082: All the space was used in this set and the driving section was actually more interesting with outriggers, motor and steering. In contrast, on the 42215 I glance at an empty undercarriage, which is a shame at that scale. In conlcusion, if this set goes sub 240€, I might get it, just to support the effort of bringing out heavy machinery and not cars as flagship models. *Edit: Is this set in scale with the 42114? Edited June 6 by Jundis Quote
jorgeopesi Posted June 6 Posted June 6 (edited) This is not a car it had to work... I do not care the massive size that gives tons of weight I just want functions to can play with or can see it moving without I getting older. I will wait and buy only the bucket. Edited June 6 by jorgeopesi Quote
M_longer Posted June 6 Posted June 6 I just realized that it's 50€ cheaper than 42100 was. Even adjusted for inflation, that's still a joke that there's single motor, instead C+ version of 8043 setup. Quote
Dylan M Posted June 7 Posted June 7 No need for C+Version of 8043, If only this set has a gearbox that led to the tracks and 360 degrees rotation, the price is fine with me, But I'm guessing they eliminated that function because that 1motor(limited) cannot move the entire set, im pretty sure they have done that Quote
Lim CL Posted June 7 Posted June 7 The sales of this Excavator will be very bad similar to Hulk Buster and Liebherr Crane. Very soon Lego will put big discount on it for boost the clearance sales. In My Country (Malaysia) it go up as 50% discount sales for stock clearance. Quote
Auroralampinen Posted June 7 Posted June 7 (edited) 5 hours ago, eric trax said: How can you write such rude comments? :) I've read here many times that models with one engine and gearbox are the essence of Technic. We got what we expected, didn't we? :) Well, sorry. But i would not complain if this wasn't so overpriced. Because this set has almost the same piece count as 42145. But 42145 costed less and included also a gearbox:). Ps and yes, i think this should been 250€, then i would not complain. Because then this makes more sense. Little bit more expensive than 42145, but the price is justified with more pieces and new bucket:). Edited June 7 by Auroralampinen Edited the text Quote
Timorzelorzworz Posted June 7 Posted June 7 8 hours ago, Jundis said: Is this set in scale with the 42114? The excavator isn't that big. It's rather 42043 Arocs scale Quote
Oh_Hi_Mao Posted June 7 Posted June 7 3 hours ago, Auroralampinen said: Well, sorry. But i would not complain if this wasn't so overpriced. Because this set has almost the same piece count as 42145. But 42145 costed less and included also a gearbox:). Ps and yes, i think this should been 250€, then i would not complain. Because then this makes more sense. Little bit more expensive than 42145, but the price is justified with more pieces and new bucket:). The only thing to mention is that I got 42145 for 120 euros, new. It was 40 percent off the RRP 200 euros. So paying 250 Euros for 42215 after similar discount is still overpriced, we just reaching the RRP which could be justified (PPC is crazy for 42215). Quote
Auroralampinen Posted June 7 Posted June 7 (edited) 14 minutes ago, Oh_Hi_Mao said: The only thing to mention is that I got 42145 for 120 euros, new. It was 40 percent off the RRP 200 euros. So paying 250 Euros for 42215 after similar discount is still overpriced, we just reaching the RRP which could be justified (PPC is crazy for 42215). Well, the 42070 costed 270€ for 1800pcs, but had rc system. And 42114 costed about 250€ with the almost same piece count as this. But the 42114 was fully motorized with cool gearbox. And its weird how this is 330€. Because if we compare this to 42114, this seems bad value for money. And because this is overpriced it makes this even worse. And i think this would sell like hot cakes with 250€ price. And with 12+ box design with cool art work, wich would appeal to kids. And i don't hate 42215, i think its pretty good, and the bucket attachement system is pretty unique. But my only issue is. This cost 330€ and used 42114 only about 200€. And i would happily pick up the 42114. Because it introduced the cool motorized speed gearbox. Plus other thing, so its sad that this doesn't include any interesting new things. Only the basic stuff, while costing a lot more. And i really wish that this would include those rubber inserts for the tracks, because they don't move on smooth surfaces. So conclusion the 42215 is a great model with interesting functions. But in mechanical side this is pretty poor compared to 42114, even thought this cost more than the 42114. Edited June 7 by Auroralampinen Quote
Bartybum Posted June 7 Posted June 7 (edited) 8 hours ago, Jundis said: Exactly my thoughts.... if the set designer at Lego are reading our forum and gathering input, ideas and suggestions, they really will bump their head at the wall. Model with many motors: "Gnaaaa... we need more gearboxes, this is no true technic!" Model with one motor and gearbox: "Gnaaaa.. lame, why didn't they use single motors for movement?" People will only complain about wanting RC if the gearbox version isn't done well. Here, as you correctly point out, it isn't done well. Edited June 7 by Bartybum Quote
Bartybum Posted June 7 Posted June 7 (edited) 5 hours ago, Dylan M said: No need for C+Version of 8043, If only this set has a gearbox that led to the tracks and 360 degrees rotation, the price is fine with me, But I'm guessing they eliminated that function because that 1motor(limited) cannot move the entire set, im pretty sure they have done that Am I going insane or is there some technical reason two motors wouldn't work? The dumb hub has two ports, after all Edited June 7 by Bartybum Quote
Paul B Technic Posted June 7 Posted June 7 1 hour ago, Bartybum said: Am I going insane or is there some technical reason two motors wouldn't work? The dumb hub has two ports, after all I guess just cost, 8043 had 4 motors. Quote
Unbrickme Posted June 7 Posted June 7 On 5/2/2025 at 1:27 PM, Michael217 said: Maybe it's a Lego joke, and they'll show us the real RC flagship later! Everyone forgot about the article 42216! Isn't the 42216 the skid steer loader from 2021? Quote
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