UVAChEEngineer Posted March 23 Posted March 23 19 hours ago, Oh_Hi_Mao said: Generic Lotus Sports car is what we are missing in this year's Technic Line up. I have no more wishful thinking for the remaining three (or one) sets which yet to be revealed. Technic theme shifted to the other direction I would prefer and that is okay, because a lot of people enjoy collecting cars like I enjoyed collecting heavy duty machinery and helicopters. Today I bought 42053 from eBay. It was the last old set which I was aiming to own. Maybe it is good time to start looking for another hobby If only all those parts in current sets could be used to make things you prefer to build… Quote
Oh_Hi_Mao Posted March 23 Posted March 23 2 hours ago, UVAChEEngineer said: If only all those parts in current sets could be used to make things you prefer to build… Currenlty I am a collector not a MOCer. In the past I created rope showel excavator, but tbh making my own creations is not something I enjoy much, it is how it is. Quote
Satisfied Posted March 24 Posted March 24 On 3/23/2026 at 2:46 AM, Oh_Hi_Mao said: Generic Lotus Sports car is what we are missing in this year's Technic Line up. I have no more wishful thinking for the remaining three (or one) sets which yet to be revealed. Technic theme shifted to the other direction I would prefer and that is okay, because a lot of people enjoy collecting cars like I enjoyed collecting heavy duty machinery and helicopters. Today I bought 42053 from eBay. It was the last old set which I was aiming to own. Maybe it is good time to start looking for another hobby It's quite easy for you guys to get some discontinued sets, which I'm pretty envious of. Most of the older sets here are out of stock. Quote
AVCampos Posted April 9 Posted April 9 That description sounds a lot like 8110. I wonder what innovations it has besides the cab design? Quote
Jundis Posted April 9 Posted April 9 1 hour ago, Jockos said: 42242 Mercedes-Benz Unimog U 5023 with Crane Don't do that... don't give us hope for a decent Technic model this year. Maybe Lego "surprises" us again with a rehashed version of 42088/42031 :D Quote
thurd Posted April 9 Posted April 9 27 minutes ago, Jundis said: Don't do that... don't give us hope for a decent Technic model this year. Maybe Lego "surprises" us again with a rehashed version of 42088/42031 :D Was about to say that. It would be something I could be interested in, if it was done creatively with at least a path to motorization of all the functions. Depends on the scales and techniques used. Working crane along driving would be interesting. Quote
Jockos Posted April 9 Posted April 9 I hope it WON'T use 42209's wheels (i.e. it will have a bigger scale). Quote
SNIPE Posted April 9 Posted April 9 8 minutes ago, Jockos said: I hope it WON'T use 42209's wheels (i.e. it will have a bigger scale). me too, I wonder how it will be better than the 2011 unimog, maybe all mechanical and no pneumatics? maybe have a transmission and be RC? (1 motor for drive. one for steering, and at least 1 for the functions) Maybe a way to make the dumping be sideways or rear-ward with a selector lever. Quote
Jockos Posted April 9 Posted April 9 18 minutes ago, SNIPE said: me too, I wonder how it will be better than the 2011 unimog, maybe all mechanical and no pneumatics? maybe have a transmission and be RC? (1 motor for drive. one for steering, and at least 1 for the functions) Maybe a way to make the dumping be sideways or rear-ward with a selector lever. I wouldn't count on any motorization as it seems the current system is being phased out. I think it will be pneumatic as last year hasn't offered any pneumatic set. Quote
Ngoc Nguyen Posted April 9 Posted April 9 3 hours ago, Jockos said: 42242 Mercedes-Benz Unimog U 5023 with Crane I have a Unimog 5023 MOC in the works since last year, what a nice coincidence! I've been sitting on it since I don't know what accessory to put in the back. If this is true I'll turn this MOC into a mini replica Quote
AVCampos Posted April 9 Posted April 9 Either that, or an upscaled replica; do we have dimensions, price or part count for the set yet? Quote
1gor Posted April 9 Posted April 9 (edited) 1 hour ago, Jockos said: I hope it WON'T use 42209's wheels (i.e. it will have a bigger scale). I hope for redesigned portal hubs that won't rub on defender wheels. The rest is OK with me, but not overwhealming... Edited April 9 by 1gor Quote
Auroralampinen Posted April 9 Author Posted April 9 4 minutes ago, AVCampos said: Either that, or an upscaled replica; do we have dimensions, price or part count for the set yet? Not yet. But release date is june 1 i think the reveal will be early may or end of april:). Quote
Jockos Posted April 9 Posted April 9 7 minutes ago, AVCampos said: Either that, or an upscaled replica; do we have dimensions, price or part count for the set yet? Not yet, only age recommendation which is 11+. That puts it in the territory of 42157 and 42128. Quote
Ngoc Nguyen Posted April 9 Posted April 9 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Jockos said: Not yet, only age recommendation which is 11+. That puts it in the territory of 42157 and 42128. 42129 and 42145 are also 11+. I think 42242 is the motorized flagship of this year. Edited April 9 by Ngoc Nguyen Quote
Auroralampinen Posted April 9 Author Posted April 9 2 minutes ago, Jockos said: That puts it in the territory of 42157 and 42128. And 42114, 42145:). Quote
gyenesvi Posted April 9 Posted April 9 That's some interesting / unexpected news! 2 hours ago, AVCampos said: I wonder what innovations it has besides the cab design? It would present a good opportunity to introduce an updated portal hub design that fits into the Defender rim, and is thus much better in terms of steering. I don't know if I should hold my breath for that though.. Quote
LTA5 Posted April 9 Posted April 9 What scale do we think it will be? I think it must be smaller then the first one considering a modern version of that one would likely be more than 250$. And I think at a price point like that modern Lego would just make it 18+, not 11+. Quote
Ngoc Nguyen Posted April 9 Posted April 9 (edited) 1 minute ago, LTA5 said: What scale do we think it will be? I think it must be smaller then the first one considering a modern version of that one would likely be more than 250$. And I think at a price point like that modern Lego would just make it 18+, not 11+. My guess is that it'd be a 42129 reskin (because mine is also one ). Edited April 9 by Ngoc Nguyen Quote
AVCampos Posted April 9 Posted April 9 1 hour ago, LTA5 said: Lego would just make it 18+, not 11+. The "18+" classification isn't affected by price or complexity, but more by target audience. An example of that is 42223. Quote
Ngoc Nguyen Posted April 9 Posted April 9 I suppose the 42242 would go for a midbody crane to make it different from the old 8011. Quote
msk6003 Posted April 9 Posted April 9 I hope it use same tire with 8110. It will be great succeeder. Quote
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