1h 2012 models

[allanp]

Probably didn't have enough pieces left over from the A-model. Must be difficult to build a model using most of the parts, and only the parts from an existing design. I wonder if grohl has done one of his amazing set rebuilds using above 80% of the parts.

[Alasdair Ryan]

Even if you lose the 4&3 black panels it will look better.

[grohl]

Probably didn't have enough pieces left over from the A-model. Must be difficult to build a model using most of the parts, and only the parts from an existing design. I wonder if grohl has done one of his amazing set rebuilds using above 80% of the parts.

Sure I did.

[allanp]

Well then hats off to you sir!

[Meatman]

still no B-model pics yet for the 9397 I see.

[JunkstyleGio]

Did a LDD on the 9390 Minimog:

LDD file available if wanted!

This is such a cute model and the way the steering is so nicely done. It took me a while to undertand but I finaly made it!

Made a physical model as well. But not in the correct colors...

[DLuders]

Nice "reverse engineering"! Yes, please post the LDD file. Little Technic vehicles like this are good to fiddle around with when thinking at the office....

[JunkstyleGio]

9390 LDD file

Happy building!

Just see how easily the attachements are made. Here i did a version of my 8110 streetsweeper with the "closed" bucket.

Edited November 15, 2011 by JunkstyleGio

[matias bendtsen]

Next cahallenge: Build all the implements for 8110 in the same size as 9390

[JunkstyleGio]

Great idea. So let those implements coming!

[davidmull]

An other boring tiny tiny set lol

[grohl]

It is not boring. It is cute with a reasonable number of functions for its size and I love it from the first glance.

Thanks for the LLD, JunkstyleGio.

[Lyichir]

An other boring tiny tiny set lol

I definitely disagree. I have dabbled in Technic, but am often too invested in other themes to buy the bigger Technic sets (although the Unimog is tempting...). But smaller sets are easier for me to impulse-buy, and I'm sure the same applies to other people as well. In fact, one of my most fondly remembered Technic set from the '90s was the Hydro Racer, a tiny set with a simple function, but plenty of opportunities to build and rebuild into other models.

[andythenorth]

The small sets are great and have some of the most intricate and interesting building techniques.

Often these techniques would simply fail on larger sets due to issues of strength and robustness.

Plus: cheap

Give me 26 small sets all with 2-3 functions for about than £15 each, I'd buy them all in a year.

[DLuders]

Over on TechnicBRICKS, Conchas has issued a "TechREVERSE 2011 Challenge" to build the 1H2012 9392 Quad Bike set:

Prizes are being offered!

Edited November 18, 2011 by DLuders

[davidmull]

Do u mean 1h2012!Also is reverse engineering next years sets going to take away the excitement from actually buying them!

I also see u got betters pictures off new sets for next year could u post them here please :)

Edited November 17, 2011 by davidmull

[DLuders]

Here is another perspective of the 1H2012 9392 set's alternate model (from The Scooter Guy's Flickr photostream):

Edited November 18, 2011 by DLuders

[zewy623]

why is the gear completely wrapped in chain? is it even possible to get it back off?

[peddi0027]

Easier steering?

[captainmib]

@ Mods:

Can this topic be pinned?

Can the 2011 topic be removed, since we are almost at 2012...

@ JunkstyleGio

Would you mind updating the startpost with all pictures and set-details? Now the information is just shattered all over the topic...

Edited November 18, 2011 by captainmib

[Traktor]

The small sets are great and have some of the most intricate and interesting building techniques.

Often these techniques would simply fail on larger sets due to issues of strength and robustness.

Plus: cheap

Give me 26 small sets all with 2-3 functions for about than £15 each, I'd buy them all in a year.

So you would rather spend 390 pound on a bunch of small sets than on 2 flagship sets and one fairly big set? Do not get me wrong, the small sets are great to, but I do not think the value for your money is good, compared to buying bigger sets.

Edited November 18, 2011 by Traktor

[andythenorth]

So you would rather spend 390 pound on a bunch of small sett than on 2 flagship sets and on fairly big set? Do not get me wrong, the small sets are great to, but I do not think the value for your money is good, compared to buying bigger sets.

26 new boxes to open with my kid? I'd be happy with that.

Edited November 18, 2011 by andythenorth

[dr_spock]

Small sets are great for making loot bags to give to my son's birthday party guests. I usually wait for a sale and stock up.

[Lyichir]

Small sets are great for making loot bags to give to my son's birthday party guests. I usually wait for a sale and stock up.

Totally! I remember for one of my birthdays (probably my eighth or ninth), I had a LEGO-themed party. My dad bought up a bunch of Throwbots/Slizers sets as party favors, and one of the games at the party was a disk-throwing competition. Oh, the memories.

I love small sets with a lot of detail, and not just in Technic. Whenever I see a dispute with a kid and their parents in the LEGO aisle of a store, I try to recommend a set that's more within the kid's price point.

[Traktor]

You get pretty great "play-value" with small sets, but when your collection starts to grow the small sets get less interesting, at least for me. And here in Norway lego is never on sale, a small set that costs 25 dollar in USA costs 35 dollar in Norway. That is why I care so much about the value different sets gives you for your money. But on the other hand, the unimog costs 200 dollar in USA and about 295 dollar here, so in the end the small sets might be a better deal.

Edited November 19, 2011 by Traktor