Technic 2015 Discussion and Speculation

[Ondra]

Double rear wheeeeeeeeeels!

[MajklSpajkl]

Guys, our dreams came true!!! Arocs is fully suspended, double rear wheelz, new pneumatics, LA tipper bed...so juicy!!!!!

[Appie]

Ok... that 42043 is really freaking awesome!!!!

It ticks pretty much every box people wanted to see in that set lol.

Job well done Lego!

[z3_2drive]

A must have set, lots of potential for modifying/improving bodywork and color! Haven't bought an official set in a long time, looks like this is the one :)

Edited January 27, 2015 by z3_2drive

[Saberwing40k]

Shut up and take my money, the Arocs is awesome. I'm probably going to skip out on 42030 and get this beauty. I may even get two, for the sake of all the new parts.

Edit: I just noticed that above the 3rd axle on each side are yellow pieces that are probably removable wheel chocks, a very nice touch. Also, the designer should not be that hard to guess: Markus Kossman.

Edited January 27, 2015 by Saberwing40k

[Blakbird]

This certainly confirms longer pneumatic cylinders in both the large and small diameters. I wonder if they will be exactly twice the length of the old ones? If so, that would allow me to go back and replace my old back-to-back cylinders with the expensive brackets with the new longer cylinders.

[Interceptor]

Arocs is dream set in every way, bravo LEGO! Crawler crane is pretty awesome as well with 4 motorized functions and blue colour. Epic.

[Ondra]

This set has everything, that I can imagine for flagship with 2793 pieces, only problem I see is front of cabin.

We my christmas present is choosen!

[gevans12]

This set has everything, that I can imagine for flagship with 2793 pieces...

We my christmas present is choosen!

Couldn't agree more!

My only "issue/gripe" is this....thank heavens we have new pieces and at last a clamshell grab...but is it me or do the halves of the clamshell look quite small and out of proportion, compared to say the claw pieces that were introduced on 42006?

[Rishab N]

Acros looks stunning and the suspension just makes it better. The steering linkage looks cool.I think this set is shaping up to be one of the best flagships in years . It's like the first model since 8285 that has double wheels

Edited January 27, 2015 by Rishab N

[Balrog]

This set has everything, that I can imagine for flagship with 2793 pieces, only problem I see is front of cabin.

We my christmas present is choosen!

For me it will be my birthday present. From me to me

[Rikus]

I'm speechless

It's gorgeous... Definitely a must have!

[MajklSpajkl]

This set has everything, that I can imagine for flagship with 2793 pieces, only problem I see is front of cabin.

We my christmas present is choosen!

So is mine, I love what they did with the chassis, it look like the rear axles are also on kind of realistic boggie system...

So awesome!!!!

[gevans12]

I know dokludi has already done reverse engineer of it from the little pic, but I wonder if he will update it now the video is out?

[DarthMH]

Fire Plane?

Crane and Mercedes Box:

[KLF]

Does it comes with REAR suspension?

[gevans12]

I'm really liking the use of L motors over the M motor, I think it's a good step in the right direction

[andythenorth]

So (this ages me badly), is the Arocs more or less monumental compared to the Air Tech Claw Rig? http://www.technicopedia.com/8868.html

[Leewan]

Wow, the Arocs is impressive ! Among the best Technic sets ever, if not the best. Also, the Mercedes logo isn't printed on a boat stud, it's actually on a shield.

[Conor Hyland]

Isn't 42043 an absolute beauty! Longer pneumatics, fake engine, suspension on the front, dual rear wheels - I think everybody will be happy with this. Is the tipper using long LA's? Them stabilizers look pretty sturdy and the front looks absolutely fantastic. I can think of endless uses for them longer pneumatics. The biggest (piece count) and best Technic flagship to date. Thank you TLG, now I won't sleep a wink tonight!

[Balrog]

Wow, the Arocs is impressive ! Among the best Technic sets ever, if not the best. Also, the Mercedes logo isn't printed on a boat stud, it's actually on a shield.

I think, the only way to step up the game even more: all the current functions and features of 42043 + *drumroll* complete remote control

[OG_technic]

Arocs:

Obviously, the bed is being tipped through LAs.

The steering mechanism through a linkage seems to be interesting.

Indeed. I am absolutely in love with the arocs however the cab does look pretty ugly...

Edited January 27, 2015 by OG_technic

[rumpletump]

The bed is no doubt a mechanical lift of some kind you can see the function selector being used in the video and the battery box switch being reversed to lower it down again..

[TheItalianBrick]

That actros! is the probably the best sett ever!!

Well.....can it beat the 8455?? Not sure my friend...

[Conor Hyland]

Fire Plane?

Good spot! It seems to be in the Technic section anyway, so that must be it. It looks nice!