Peasantseverywhere Posted April 26, 2015 If you look under the base where the yellow gondola is you can see a rod going out and then a grey gear piece on the other side, i think that confirms it will be a hand crank which may be able to be motorised :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lightningtiger Posted April 26, 2015 Okay, so that's it........OMG ! Delightful, wonderful...........AWESOME ! Though not interested because I have no where for it and I would of needed to buy the past two sets to link them into this ! (my guess - bumper cars next ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheLegGodt Posted April 26, 2015 Brilliant, far nicer than I was expecting. Personally I love the colours and the design/detail at the base. Will look awesome with the mixer and carrousel. Day 1 purchase for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattyman Posted April 26, 2015 Any firm idea of piece count and price? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AyliffeMakit Posted April 26, 2015 R.I.P My wallet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tafkatb Posted April 27, 2015 Any firm idea of piece count and price? 2464 pieces, $199.99 USD. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rollermonkey Posted April 27, 2015 (edited) I'm seeing 9 figures? ...and do we not have the calendar this is appearing on available yet? I like the garden around the base, it reminds me of a bunch of ferris wheels that I've seen around the world. Edited April 27, 2015 by rollermonkey Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tafkatb Posted April 27, 2015 I'm seeing 9 figures? ...and do we not have the calendar this is appearing on available yet? I like the garden around the base, it reminds me of a bunch of ferris wheels that I've seen around the world. Ten figures. The calendar is beginning to show up at some stores; should be everywhere by the end of the week. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8BrickMario Posted April 27, 2015 (edited) I love the size of it...of course, that means more $$$, but it looks quite proper. It might have been nice for it to match up a bit better with the Mixer, but real fair rides don't match, either. It's a shame it can't be "packed up", but I honestly don't know how they could accomplish an impressive Ferris wheel and a transport for it as well. Very colorful, too. Are those transparent "dragonfly wings" on the spokes new in that color? Those light blue bricks will be useful for some, as well. I wonder what the tie-in poly will be for this set? My only concern is that the gondolas won't be sufficiently weighted down. I hope the rotation of the pods is smooth as the wheel rotates. Edited April 27, 2015 by 8BrickMario Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
guandul Posted April 27, 2015 I hope it is motorized. I could not realized where the motor is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johnny6666 Posted April 27, 2015 I actually think the size is misleading. A solid brick count, to be sure, but perhaps not as much as one would initially think - lots of technic pieces and hollow scaffolding makes it big, but not especially dense (so to speak). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
notaromantic Posted April 27, 2015 Part of me wants to believe that, of the two colors of flowers that comprise the small tree, not the dark pink, but that the other, is green and not the usual bright green. Of course, the picture is a low-res one. But to finally see that round flower plate in green would be really cool. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rollermonkey Posted April 27, 2015 (edited) Is it just me, or is the rim comprised mostly of mixel joints instead of hinges? Edited April 27, 2015 by rollermonkey Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ondra Posted April 27, 2015 Great looking ferris wheel!But I dont know why they dont officially revealed it yet.Whats going on... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevkir Posted April 27, 2015 It is always nice having a wife that enjoys LEOG's and when she sees this she gives me the nod of approval and says we need to get that. Then in the next sentence says not sure where we will put it but we need to get that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dr_spock Posted April 27, 2015 I don't think it is all that hard to add a Power Function motor and battery box to it if it doesn't come with one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bjorn77 Posted April 27, 2015 While it does look very nice, it also seems to be quite a repetitve build. I will await some reviews before buying. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheLegGodt Posted April 27, 2015 While it does look very nice, it also seems to be quite a repetitve build. I will await some reviews before buying. Really? have you EVER seen a ferris wheel in real life that isn't repetitive? By that reasoning any object or structure with a large amount of symmetry would be disqualified from becoming a LEGO set. Although I can't help but be a little disappointed if true that it does not pack onto a truck, this travelling fair idea could have been a great long term theme, even at 8 wide trucks, I can imagine the limitations it also places on the designers. I am SO relieved they have not continued with the design cue that it must fit on a truck. The mixer would have been so much better if they could have just focused on delivering a really cool mixer. The truck IMO is just a novel gadget that is best forgotten. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
legobear Posted April 27, 2015 I think it's gorgeous ! I'm happy with the power function (looks like it has it). The colors and flowers really reflect a Spring mood. My best guess is that this is going down in history as one of the must haves in a town center piece - the fair . My only gripe is going to be the scary price $$$ . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big-whoop-Guybrush Posted April 27, 2015 Hmm. Waiting to see the vid but initially not a fan of it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big-whoop-Guybrush Posted April 27, 2015 Any idea if there's a bonus polybag for may for this similar to the mixer and balloon cart? Also what's the price in £ ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark Kay Posted April 27, 2015 (edited) Looking forward to this. For those complaining that it doesn't fit on a truck(allegedly) don't be too disappointed. Having spent many year working on fairgrounds only the older type wheels build/pack directly to one or two trucks. In the modern era of 'Sun wheels' they usually have to be packed on three or four and usually are built from the floor rather than the back of a truck.. I'm sure the master builders out there will come up with a few MOC's of this! Edited April 27, 2015 by Mark Kay Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
XAxles Posted April 27, 2015 Looking forward to this. For those complaining that it doesn't fit on a truck(allegedly) don't be too disappointed. Having spent many year working on fairgrounds only the older type wheels build/pack directly to one or two trucks. In the modern era of 'Sun wheels' they usually have to be packed on three or four. I'm sure the master builders out there will come up with a few MOC's of this! Tell some more stuff.As for me... I'm waiting for the designer video and PDF instructions. I'm seeing some cool techniques that can be used to make an arch bridge like the one in Sydney. Any idea if there's a bonus polybag for May for this similar to the mixer and balloon cart? None that I know of or seen in the calendar, but methinks the can go for a cotton candy machine (with a Unikitty reference, no less) or a small carnival game like one of the smaller builds in the Fairground Mixer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big-whoop-Guybrush Posted April 27, 2015 On second and more detailed look I'm more interested than I was Initislly. However I'm sure the designer vid will show off all the neat features (I bet there's glow in the dark elements like the mixer) so fingers crossed hey show it off soon. If people are saying $199 I'm guessing £169 which is a bit pricey but typical ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nesquik Posted April 27, 2015 The colour scheme is based on a skyline - the blue bars are the sky, the yellow struts on the wheel are the sun. Personally, I think this works really well with the brick-built mound that the ride sits on and gives it a nice easy-on-the-eye feel. I've always looked on the Fairground Mixer as being the typical carnival ride, with purposefully garish lights and colours, but it works well for that scenario. With this Ferris Wheel, you have something that isn't designed to be transported and can stand the test of time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
