Alasdair Ryan Posted December 12, 2011 Posted December 12, 2011 (edited) One request for CYPR-21 and JUNKSTYLEGIO. Could you please write how many parts do the sets have? Thank you. Mmmm.... I wounder why Grohl is asking for the part quantity for? I think a T style truck would be good Grohl if your looking for inspiration. Edited December 12, 2011 by Alasdair Ryan Quote
dhc6twinotter Posted December 12, 2011 Posted December 12, 2011 I like the tow truck, but only a V4 engine??? LEGO has been a few cylinders short the last few sets. Quote
sama Posted December 13, 2011 Posted December 13, 2011 Really, there is no other secret function in 9395 (like 8109 had). This truck is kind of "boring," it is just a 2011 black version of 8289 b-model with a V4. (I swear the box cover said the tow fork could fold back and forth and lift up and down, independently! Quote
Paul Boratko Posted December 13, 2011 Posted December 13, 2011 (edited) So it is optional to motorize the Tow Truck...? I am not a fan of the overly large battery boxes... I don't think the set is too bad, plus it has black smooth toggle joints I got 4 of these sets scheduled to be delivered tomorrow for only $63.50 each... I just have to hide them from my wife(One of them is one of her many Lego Christmas/Birthday presents)... Edited December 13, 2011 by Paul Boratko Quote
sama Posted December 13, 2011 Posted December 13, 2011 (edited) Still, thumbs up for looks (9395), it looks very "American." I see many of these where I live, though mostly in white. Found some info about the logging truck. Requires batteries: 6 x LR6 not included Product description: The huge logging truck is ready to lift all! Use the control box Power Functions on the side of the truck to lower, raise and rotate the arm and unfold motorized outriggers. Then turns and opens the clamp to lift the thickest trunks. This huge model also includes a direction that works, doors and hood that open, revealing an engine with pistons that work, this model is larger than life! Turns into a container truck with snowplow. Kit contents: 1308 elements http://www.amazon.fr/Lego-Technic-Construction-Camion-Forestier/dp/B005KIQ32Q Edited December 15, 2011 by sama Quote
timslegos Posted December 13, 2011 Posted December 13, 2011 Turns into a container truck with snowplow. I thought the pictures of the B-model didnt have anything like a plow on it . tim Quote
Paul Boratko Posted December 13, 2011 Posted December 13, 2011 (edited) Still, thumbs up for looks (9395), it looks very "American." I see many of these where I live, though mostly in white. Found some info about the logging truck. I've been harvesting this set since I first seen it... Looks like fantastic a Model.. Hopefully Lego has those panels in stock to sell soon. I thought the pictures of the B-model didnt have anything like a plow on it . tim I haven't seen any pics of the B-Model of the 9397 yet... Edited December 13, 2011 by Paul Boratko Quote
sama Posted December 13, 2011 Posted December 13, 2011 I thought the pictures of the B-model didnt have anything like a plow on it . tim I don't know, that is what amazon said. Maybe the b-model is something like this, a snow plow with those containers in the back holding salt. Quote
DarkShadow73 Posted December 13, 2011 Posted December 13, 2011 Is the first half models available? They aren't on the Lego S@H site or at any TRU stores. At least not in the TRU stores in West Michigan, USA. I was looking to get a 9395... Anybody in the USA know if and when they will become available? I even looked on Amazon and they are even listed as well as Lego S@H, no hint or release date or anything. Build the 9395 yesterday/this morning... Quote
wtfbbq Posted December 13, 2011 Posted December 13, 2011 Is the first half models available? They aren't on the Lego S@H site or at any TRU stores. At least not in the TRU stores in West Michigan, USA. I was looking to get a 9395... Anybody in the USA know if and when they will become available? I even looked on Amazon and they are even listed as well as Lego S@H, no hint or release date or anything. I saw the quad and the type truck at my local (south pennsylvania) toysrus today Quote
Paul Boratko Posted December 13, 2011 Posted December 13, 2011 They are on Toys R Us' website... HERE They had then buy one get Fifty Percent off last Saturday(U.S)... All of the Toys R Us stores will have them in stock this week... A few had them last week.... Quote
dhc6twinotter Posted December 13, 2011 Posted December 13, 2011 TechnicFreak, my local TRU had all the 1H 2012 Technic models in stock. I'm in NC. Hopefully Lego has those panels in stock to sell soon. I agree. LUGBulk is starting up soon, and hopefully we can get the part numbers in time for the order. If you find out the element number, can you let me know? Quote
Paul Boratko Posted December 13, 2011 Posted December 13, 2011 #5 Panel 4541926 #6 Panel 4540822 #13 Panel 4540825 #14 Panel 4543489 What panels are you talking about? The #5 and #6 panels in the hood and the #13 and #14 panels in the doors of the 9397 Log Truck.... This is the first set that they have been made in Black for.. Quote
zewy623 Posted December 13, 2011 Posted December 13, 2011 Wow those panels are pretty rare if your not a big collector. Looks like the log truck will be a pretty big truck. Anyone know of where to find it or will it be released in a 2Q2012 type wave, I know lego has done some quarter releases before. Quote
Paul Boratko Posted December 13, 2011 Posted December 13, 2011 It should be out in Feb/March... Some countries will probably get it early... Quote
grohl Posted December 13, 2011 Posted December 13, 2011 Mmmm.... I wounder why Grohl is asking for the part quantity for? I think a T style truck would be good Grohl if your looking for inspiration. I am just curious of how many parts will I get for my money. The tow truck is pretty expensive and I really did not expect it to have nearly 1000 parts. So...what about the plane? Quote
JunkstyleGio Posted December 13, 2011 Author Posted December 13, 2011 (edited) Seriously, this set is a (bad) joke. Ad here we go again. Humor(?) is in the eye of the beholder? I really like the 9395 Pick-up Tow Truck set. For several reasons: 1)Great looks, 2)Highly playable, 3)Interesting build, 4)Big and sturdy model, 5)Lots of parts. This set is obviously made for the "American" market. So with that in mind you might take another look at it. And i've said it before: LEGO is a kids toys and most sets are designed to please children; if it pleases AFOLs that is a bonus. and if you don't like it: don't buy it or rebuild it into something else. (The power of imagination) Edited December 13, 2011 by JunkstyleGio Quote
Anio Posted December 13, 2011 Posted December 13, 2011 (edited) Ad here we go again. Humor(?) is in the eye of the beholder? I really like the 9395 Pick-up Tow Truck set. For several reasons: 1)Great looks, 2)Highly playable, 3)Interesting build, 4)Big and sturdy model, 5)Lots of parts. This set is obviously made for the "American" market. So with that in mind you might take another look at it. And i've said it before: LEGO is a kids toys and most sets are designed to please children; if it pleases AFOLs that is a bonus. and if you don't like it: don't buy it or rebuild it into something else. (The power of imagination) Humor ? No. Critical eye and analysis of what a good set can be. 1) Agreed 2) Playing value is definitely not high. The fake engine is interesting and necessary, but it is a function you can hardly play with. The winch, as all the winches, is boring. It remains steering + towing platform. :-/ Not much for a 950 part model. For example, 8071 has 350 parts less, but is much more playable. 3) The complexity make me think to 8289. I doubt the build is that interesting 4) Agreed. Nevertheless, big size is not synonymous of interesting model IMO. 5) That may be useful for AFOLs who do MOCs. A kid does not care much about the part number. He will buy and use the model for what it is : a towing vehicle. If the pointless motorizing option (with 8293) was not included in this model, it was possible to design a model with the same functions (engine, steering, platform, winch) but with "only" 750 parts. Edited December 13, 2011 by Anio Quote
Pauger Posted December 13, 2011 Posted December 13, 2011 Tell me Anio, where is the massive difference between 8265 - "une excellente surprise" and 9395 - "a bad joke"? I agree with you in the sense that such a low function/part ratio is a sign of a bad technic set though, in this case the problem mostly lies in the concept itself, not in the execution of it (except for the stupid towing fork which as usual is fixed). @JunkstyleGio: "American" market? This is LEGO. It's universal - even if it has a bonnet. Quote
DLuders Posted December 13, 2011 Posted December 13, 2011 (edited) The upcoming 9397 Logging Truck set looks like a Kenworth. Maybe TLG is trying to increase the appeal of Lego Technic in the American market (where it could do SO MUCH BETTER, considering that its got many times the population of Germany where Technic is king). I know that it will be a big seller in the Pacific Northwest, where there are LOTS of logging trucks in the National Forests around here: Edited December 13, 2011 by DLuders Quote
Anio Posted December 13, 2011 Posted December 13, 2011 (edited) Tell me Anio, where is the massive difference between 8265 - "une excellente surprise" and 9395 - "a bad joke"? I do not understand your question. 8265 is a great set. Awesome look, great features, so many gears, and motorizing make the model even cooler. 9395 is not a great set. That's it. I agree with you in the sense that such a low function/part ratio is a sign of a bad technic set though, in this case the problem mostly lies in the concept itself, not in the execution of it (except for the stupid towing fork which as usual is fixed). No, the concept is good. A towing vehicle, isn't it a nice idea ? I really think that what sucks is the way it is built. Too much parts. It was possible to get the same functions in a much smaller model. The problem is the gearbox : it has no reason to be in such model. The gearbox increases pointlessly the size of the model. And it is still VERY annoying that the lifting plateform is not hinged. It is not convenient at all to steer when towing a vehicle. 8462 was perfect on that point. Too bad they didn't make something similar. :( Edited December 13, 2011 by Anio Quote
Brickend Posted December 13, 2011 Posted December 13, 2011 I like the look of 9397 and think that on it's own, it is a good model. As a side thought, I sometimes think that lego could think more about their entire range and how to encourage cross purchases. Instead of mounting a crane on the truck, which is rarer in it's intended market than Europe, I would have preferred to see a truck and trailer. The B model of 8069 and 8265 are log loaders, they would have complimented a full truck and trailer set up beautifully. Quote
allanp Posted December 13, 2011 Posted December 13, 2011 I think I might just wait to see what the second half brings. The tow truck looks great and very sturdy but I generally don't like tow trucks because they are pretty boring IMHO. They could have made it more interesting by having front and rear live axle suspention as well as it's current functionality, with almost 1000 parts it's easy enough to do, instead of the standard fake engine + steering set-up. Honestly, how many times can they re-design the same thing in the same scale. It does however appeal to me more that the log loader that's for sure. Quote
Meatman Posted December 13, 2011 Posted December 13, 2011 (edited) Anio, I don't know how you can be so negative towards the 9395. I think it looks great and has some interesting features. Edited December 13, 2011 by Meatman Quote
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