2026 Technic Sets Discussion

[gyenesvi]

Spokes are bendy and have tilted pinhole ends. Does not really seem to be very useful as a regular link, other than pulling agains something from an offset position :(

[Davidz90]

19 minutes ago, gyenesvi said:

Spokes are bendy and have tilted pinhole ends. Does not really seem to be very useful as a regular link, other than pulling agains something from an offset position :(

Yeah, the offfset makes them less universal, but there will certainly be some niche uses. The wheel as a whole seems like a perfect flywheel for large scale machinery (steam engine models etc.).

[kbalage]

On 5/26/2026 at 5:40 PM, Auroralampinen said:

Ok, only 6 days for june 1st and still no june wave reviews. But lego in this year has done this allready. The smart play system hasn't been reviewed by any "reputable" LAN member. But mostly by high payed "actors" so i think lego is trying to do the same with the june wave that they won't send any new june technic wave sets to reptutable LAN influencers. I personally think this is kind of scummy business practise that a reviewer can't review stuff because the company fears critisim. But hey "Only Best Is Good Enought" cant wait that sariel will be the first reviewer for summer wave again at last:).

Sorry again for being critical/harsh for lego:). 

Being critical is one thing, but baseless speculation is another. As I wrote in my previous comment, the review embargo for the June Technic wave is much closer to the street date this time, so you can expect the first reviews this Sunday if the sets arrive on time.

There’s no need to put on the tinfoil hat every time a LAN review is late. Most of the time sets arrive early, but this June wave clearly had logistical difficulties, and not only for Technic.

If LEGO genuinely feared criticism, they could simply shut down the review program altogether, there would be no need for some elaborate conspiracy to delay reviews by a few days. I’m also frustrated about delays or not getting certain sets in advance, but I don’t try to assume malicious intent behind every issue they have. 

 

EDIT - the sets didn't arrive, so my June Technic/Speed Champions set reviews will only come next week when I'll be able to purchase them locally.

[Hehesz]

LEGO 42240 Aston Martin AMR25 (from BrickTap on r/legoleak)

What's that I see? That's right! Still no wider rear tyres...