2026 Technic Sets Discussion

[gyenesvi]

44 minutes ago, Jim said:

Bricksafe is a proper alternativeif you just want to share some pictures here.

Unfortunately, Bricksafe is not accepting any more registrations, only continues to work for already registered members (which @Satisfied is probably not if he does not know about it).

Edited May 3 by gyenesvi

[R0Sch]

1 hour ago, Jim said:

Bricksafe is a proper alternativeif you just want to share some pictures here.

Sorry Jim, but Bricksafe needs an account too and is not accepting new registrations since years now. Not even I have an account there. So it's not helping the user.

[idlemarvel]

I don't want to hijack this thread, but ref imgur now I know it is a UK only problem I found a free chrome extension that uses the duckduckgo proxy to display imgur hosted images seamlessly. There are similar extensions to other browsers like firefox. Bit easier than using VPN.

[R0Sch]

Just now, idlemarvel said:

I don't want to hijack this thread, but ref imgur now I know it is a UK only problem I found a free chrome extension that uses the duckduckgo proxy to display imgur hosted images seamlessly. There are similar extensions to other browsers like firefox. Bit easier than using VPN.

That's useful info. Thanks.

[R0Sch]

I now see it's possible to use Brickshelf for image and file uploads again and even create new accounts. So I will use that more often again.

Edited May 3 by R0Sch
no support for CAD files upload any more, just images. :(

[COPERNICON]

is it just me or does modern lego technic feel completely underwhelming? the last set i really cared for (at release) was 42129 zetros and i remember a quite some negative opinions about it.... i am also a big fan of pneumatics but after 42043 arocs (i bought the set 3 times, that is how much i cared) there doesnt seem to be anything new and also why do non-technic themes get more newer and cooler parts then technic?

maybe i am out of touch but 2026 technic feels boring

and finally (oh my god) there is NO REASON to buy 42242 U5023 (€120) unimog when you can be 8110 U404 for €120-200!

Edited May 3 by COPERNICON
more info

[Jurss]

Not again.

[COPERNICON]

complaining continues until morale improves....

besides, i dont think i am that wrong anyway

[Auroralampinen]

25 minutes ago, COPERNICON said:

 

and finally (oh my god) there is NO REASON to buy 42242 U5023 (€120) unimog when you can be 8110 U404 for €120-200!

With this logic you should only buy instructions for alternative build unimogs and buy the original set to build it:). 

There are reasons. Like old grandpa or mom will normally go to physical stores and buy there gifts for their grand childrens. So those peoples normally don't hunt online flea markets to find ancient toy relics and while i loved the og unimog when i was a little kid. I like the new one too. But also i think most kids also go physical stores to see new stuff and buy from there. So they probably won't also buy used 8110. Plus the 8110 is retired so the stocks are limited for that one:). 

Plus the 8110 has its own issues. The steering is really really stiff and hard to operate i hope the newer one will fix this:).

So yes, there are reasons why you should buy the new one. But if you aren't a fan for the new one. Then you probably will buy the 8110 or the dozen alternatives. Or you weren't the right customer for the 42242. Yes, i think there is a market for the 42242 and while it has flaws so does the 8110 and the 8110 is over 10 years old and you might run into issues like pneumatics not working if you buy cheap used 8110. With the new model you are quaranteed that it will work out of the box and if something won't work you probably will get free replacement parts if you ask lego. For the 8110 you are left in the dark. Or you have to do expensive bricklink purchase/order if something wont work:).

Sorry for long post:).

 

 

[howitzer]

6 hours ago, COPERNICON said:

is it just me or does modern lego technic feel completely underwhelming? the last set i really cared for (at release) was 42129 zetros and i remember a quite some negative opinions about it.... i am also a big fan of pneumatics but after 42043 arocs (i bought the set 3 times, that is how much i cared) there doesnt seem to be anything new and also why do non-technic themes get more newer and cooler parts then technic?

maybe i am out of touch but 2026 technic feels boring

and finally (oh my god) there is NO REASON to buy 42242 U5023 (€120) unimog when you can be 8110 U404 for €120-200!

If you take a bit of time to read the comments about this year's lineup you'll see that it's definitely not just you.

[Paul B Technic]

I have now had a good look at all the new sets, from my reading, only 42242 really appeals to me. I am thinking I will get two copies, one for the A model, one to MOD.

I would love to see more sets like this, maybe 1H 2027 ;)

[8880]

We still didn't get all sets from 2H 2026. ;)

[R0Sch]

6 hours ago, 8880 said:

We still didn't get all sets from 2H 2026. ;)

You mean the two cars and one motocross bike which are yet to be revealed? Nothing interesting there.

[Oh_Hi_Mao]

2 hours ago, R0Sch said:

You mean the two cars and one motocross bike which are yet to be revealed? Nothing interesting there.

We could still get sweet surprise two more cars under 42230 and 42237

[R0Sch]

52 minutes ago, Oh_Hi_Mao said:

We could still get sweet surprise two more cars under 42230 and 42237

Those set nr. do not exist and will not be released this year and most likely never.

Edited May 4 by R0Sch

[Maaboo the Witch]

Worst year for Technic.

Ever.

[mahjqa]

55 minutes ago, Maaboo the Witch said:

Worst year for Technic.

Ever.

You  sure ? 

(All sets from 1985 and 1987, respectively).

 

Edited May 4 by mahjqa

[Maaboo the Witch]

11 minutes ago, mahjqa said:

You  sure ? 

(All sets from 1985 and 1987, respectively).

Yeah, I'm sure. At least that robot has some interesting functions.

EDIT: And a B-model.

MOAR EDIT: And optional motorization.

Edited May 4 by Maaboo the Witch

[Timorzelorzworz]

1 hour ago, Maaboo the Witch said:

Worst year for Technic.

Ever.

People say that every year. 2025 was worse enough :D

It can always be more worse.

[Oh_Hi_Mao]

1 hour ago, R0Sch said:

Those set nr. do not exist and will not be released this year and most likely never.

That is a bummer... Maybe for 50th anniversary we will get even more cars ! 

[howitzer]

3 minutes ago, Timorzelorzworz said:

People say that every year. 2025 was worse enough :D

It can always be more worse.

True, I'd rather say "worst year so far". There's always room for more disappointment.

[Jockos]

10 minutes ago, Oh_Hi_Mao said:

That is a bummer... Maybe for 50th anniversary we will get even more cars ! 

I bet we'll get to a point (in the not too distant future) where every set will be a car.

[Auroralampinen]

1 minute ago, Jockos said:

I bet we'll get to a point (in the not too distant future) where every set will be a car.

And every "not too distant future" city set is as functional as a "pre historic" technic sets like the 42055:).

[Maaboo the Witch]

19 minutes ago, Timorzelorzworz said:

People say that every year. 2025 was worse enough :D

It can always be more worse.

2025 was far superior. We didn't even have anything Volvo-related this year.

(Volvo sets make any Technic wave 100% cooler; it's a fact, look it up)

[Auroralampinen]

1 minute ago, Maaboo the Witch said:

 

 

(Volvo sets make any Technic wave 100% cooler; it's a fact, look it up)

Ok, why then the 42215 is so hated and roasted;).