Sariel Posted August 1, 2018 (edited) Here they are: 42082 Rough Terrain Crane 42081 Volvo Concept Wheel Loader ZEUX 42080 Forest Machine 42079 Heavy Duty Forklift Edited August 1, 2018 by Sariel Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ivan_M Posted August 1, 2018 Nice reviews, I'm mostly surprised that the outridges on 42082 can lift it, albeit with stress and bending. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fred-eric Posted August 1, 2018 (edited) Thank you for the review of the cran I have 1 question: If you leave the superstructure in a rotate position with the master in neutral position, does the rotation is locked? Edited August 1, 2018 by fred-eric modifs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LennyRhys Posted August 1, 2018 Great reviews - thanks! I like all the models, though some more than others, and if I had to choose one it'd be 42079. The price of the Forest Machine is ridiculous - I could have bought 42043 for about the same price not long after it was released (it was around £130 on Amazon UK for some time). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sariel Posted August 1, 2018 11 minutes ago, fred-eric said: If you leave the superstructure in a rotate position with the master in neutral position, does the rotation is locked? Yes, it is locked then. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maaboo the Witch Posted August 1, 2018 42082 is easily the least impressive so far. 42081 is still my (marginal) front runner, though I've softened a bit towards 42080, if only for the new parts and innovation far beyond '82. Looking forward to 42079 - it may be the decider. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vectormatic Posted August 1, 2018 im rather surprised by the relatively negative view on 82, i was expecting more from the set, but given things like how the outriggers turned out and the huuuuge partcount for nothing groundbreaking, i totally understand it. I also think the chassis flexing when on the outriggers is worrysome, that shot was even without any load on the crane. The Zeux is an intruiging set, it is indeed very visually striking, but on the tech side of things it feels like a thorough let down, feature/complexity wise it just doesnt stack up to the pricetag IMO, but the futuristic look is very cool, so i can definitely see the appeal. the forest machine, im really surprised to see it rated so well, it has the best star-rating out of these three, but i just dont see the appeal. It is expensive as a parts pack, and then you get a whole bunch of weird colours, surely just buying the pneumatic parts on bricklink makes more sense? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fred-eric Posted August 1, 2018 35 minutes ago, Sariel said: Yes, it is locked then. thank you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bartybum Posted August 1, 2018 (edited) I was considering getting some of these, but watching your reviews makes me think none of them really seem worth getting (any time soon anyway). I already have 42043, 42030 and 42055 so I more or less have all the important special parts. It's definitely a better lineup than last year when looking at set variety, but for quality vs. price it yet again feels hit and miss (although less so than last year). 42080 just straight up doesn't seem worth the cost - the PF is so unnecessary, especially considering that 42053 introduced a brand new hand pump. 42081, although looking awesome, leaves me feeling disappointed that TLC a) didn't give it PF, and b) chose the most boring of the prototype vehicles to sell. Seriously, some of those excavators look absolutely insane. The colours are also also all over the shop. 42082 also looks cool, but the longer I look the more I realise it's just 4000 parts for the sake of 4000 parts. It's so pointless, and like 42081 there's so much mess on top of the superstructure, particularly the two random panels. There's also no excuse for the boom not to go flat, regardless of what people have been saying. I'm pretty negative but I think I'm justified. A lot of the sets this year have just been beams and wheels (so many god damn wheels). I'm bored of that and definitely think TLC can afford to do SO MUCH better. I want ball joint linkages, more suspension, more torque tubes, more pneumatics (especially in the smaller sets!). Instead we just get even more beams, gears and wheels. Nice reviews anyway though, I always really enjoy watching them :D Looking forward to your 42079 video! Edited August 1, 2018 by Bartybum Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
suffocation Posted August 1, 2018 I think the review of 42082 is a bit harsh. The colour combo and lines look great and all the little details really stand out without resorting to a million system bricks. The average builder will have a blast with the set, and when they start selling it at 30% off it'll be a great parts pack. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maaboo the Witch Posted August 1, 2018 2 minutes ago, suffocation said: I think the review of 42082 is a bit harsh. The colour combo and lines look great and all the little details really stand out without resorting to a million system bricks. The average builder will have a blast with the set, and when they start selling it at 30% off it'll be a great parts pack. I totally agree with the review. Even when I saw the prelim image I thought it looked boring. Cohesive but boring. And just too big for what it is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kbalage Posted August 1, 2018 Great reviews as always, waiting to have your view on 42079. I agree with @suffocation, interesting to see that you don't like the color combination of 42082 but you're a fan of 42080's appearance. I guess it can be a personal preference for everyone but I think 42082 has a more unified look than 42080 with the different shades of green and other colors popping up here and there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sariel Posted August 1, 2018 It surely is a personal preference, to me the 42082 is just too riddled with pin holes while 42080 looks pretty smooth. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pagicence Posted August 1, 2018 I have no idea why so many of you people are complaining about the 42082 RTC. I like it, and I like it more than any other custom RTC I have seen here on EB. It has good functions, performs nice, the color is cool; makes it stand out, and it has a very interesting and accurate shape. It's very good for TLG release. I would recommend it. Although my personal favorite out of this 4 is 42081 Zeux. Excellent reviews, Sariel. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sirslayer Posted August 1, 2018 The Lego 42080 set does look cool, different and new parts .!! . great review @Sariel Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sariel Posted August 1, 2018 Aaaaand the 42079, named Heavy Duty Forklift for reasons unknown (it's a regular forklift), also added to the first post: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jorgeopesi Posted August 1, 2018 Thank you Sariel, I was wrong, the 42080 is the best of the year, you have a little mistake the 8416 is from 2005, I know you know it well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maaboo the Witch Posted August 1, 2018 Overall it's 42081 for me. The forklift might be worth looking into as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vectormatic Posted August 1, 2018 Thanks for the forklift review sariel! I dont quite agree with calling it a regular forklift though, those tend to have a much shorter wheelbase and can be used indoors, this, while not really a heavy duty model, at least qualifies as "medium duty" in my book :P Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maaboo the Witch Posted August 1, 2018 It's definitely bigger than your average warehouse model. Looks like a Lancer Boss. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aleh Posted August 1, 2018 Complete all the views! They are perfect as always Thanks, Sariel! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magical Duck Posted August 1, 2018 Excellent reviews as always, @Sariel! Even though the 42080 appears to not have a working saw blade in your review, Austrian Lego Fan managed to cut the log with his blade like this: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TechnicRCRacer Posted August 1, 2018 That forklift must be mine!! As it said at the end of the video, I am “desperate for rare dark blue pieces” Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maaboo the Witch Posted August 1, 2018 3 minutes ago, TechnicRCRacer said: That forklift must be mine!! As it said at the end of the video, I am “desperate for rare dark blue pieces” They are quite a draw. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TechnicRCRacer Posted August 1, 2018 Aww, my nearest store has everything but the forklift Share this post Link to post Share on other sites