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  1. Posted

    On 09/11/2017 at 12:43 PM, allanp said:

    Saw 42070 at Smyths (in the UK) reduced to £149.99, it's still not for me but I thought someone here might like it for that price. Strangely, In both Smyths and Argos the Arocs has actually gone up in price to £179.99! Still worth it! :grin:

    The Acros is the better model even at £179. The 6x6 at £149 - I might, and its a big might actually think about it. 

  2. Posted

    14 hours ago, Lobot said:

     I totally agree with your comment about the quality of the instructions, the 'city' is particularly challenging to build correctly from the .pdf version, but it's possible.  I found that switching magnification, and regularly checking my part placement against later steps in the instructions helped a bit.  It's a great looking model once finished, and well worth the occasional frustrating moment, although it's extremely delicate!! :laugh:

     

    Agree about it being fragile. I've had to rebuild the entire bottom after it just for no reason decided to drop off, the stand also collapsed when I applied a bit too much force when trying to re-attach the bottom section to the pins after it fell off, and well, ended up pretty much rebuilding most of it again. 

    And like a poster above, I have had to use all grey hinges as for some unknown reason the tan hinges are extremely expensive price per part on brick link. .2p for a grey hinge, £3- £7 for the tan, and the model needs 32 tan hinges, so I had to use cheaper parts. But its going to be worth it.back when the death star II was released I wasn't building Lego star wars. 

  3. Posted

    I'm currently collecting the parts to build this.. Its taking time and I'm really struggling with the PDF file from Lego. The instructions are not clear, as the PDF file is a low quality scan and its hard to see pin placement or part colours.

    I've made some progress and have got something that looks like a death star II. I prefer this model to the newer death stars from Lego  so keen to get it completed one day.

  9. Posted

    The 2017 UCS snowspeeder, really excellent detailed model, but wow its hard to hold it whilst building, the wings are amazing but really hard to attach - as the under carriage is hard to hold whilst adding more parts. I had to rebuild the front a few times as I got my hands in the wrong place and broke bits off.

    But overall excellent model. Next UCS is the BB8 I think - it looks a decent set and the only decent set from the next wave of lego star wars products. Sadly. 

  12. Posted · Edited by iv-tecman
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    To me , 2007 - 2016 have been amazing years for Lego. 

    The Star Wars Buildable figures to me have been amazing, and I've collected a vast number of them, Lego Technic has just seen some amazing models produced, and some amazing tractors, cranes, trucks and excavators. 

    Pirates of the Caribbean line have seen amazing ships with fantastic playable value, the architecture line and the module creator and export creator lines. Amazing years for Lego if you ask me, and we've seen some great own creations using bricks from these very sets. Some even made into official Lego idea. The Saturn V and old fishing house, wall- e. 

    I have been happy to be a part of the expensive but fun hobby for 10 years. I haven't felt its been dark at all. Lets see what the next 10 years bring. Maybe I'm just easily pleased. 

  13. Posted

    On 07/09/2017 at 2:41 AM, RetroInferno said:

    What caused this 5% diminution aside, they were booming by the double digits year after year. The executives made a motherlode of cash these last few years, and now the people at the bottom of the chainfood is paying for it.

    Maybe there's other stuff behind the scenes that would help explainning this better, but firing 8% of your total staff for a 5% diminution in profits seems petty.

    They could also give a call to Disney and tell them to price down their boring new trilogy Star Wars sets, that would help. 

    Have to agree with the prices of the newer Star Wars sets. The BB 8 is crazy priced, even the new star destroyer at UK £139 is a tad overpriced and I don't think it looks very good scale wise with mini figures.

    Have to remember, TLG have had major set backs before, lets hope this is just a small blip. 

  15. Posted

    8860 deserves a re-issue but I suspect they have lost the moulds - although is there anything in that model that isn't part of system in today's Lego sets? Maybe the wheels?

    I don't recall 8860 having anything specialised looking at Lego system now. Back then it was, the linkage joints and pistons were extremely new, I remember the gearbox having a fault when I first built it where in 2nd I think it would snap a linkage , but 1st and 3rd worked just fine, memory is fuzzy.  

    It was back in Christmas 1983 when i finally got my set. It had been out for 3 years but I was 7 when first released, I was 10 when I get mine. What a Christmas gift that was..

  16. Posted

    To think I was only 3 years old when the first set was released and it would only be 5 years before I got my first beloved Technic set. The at the time ultra cool 8860 car chassis. I kept all my childhood kits in a storage box in my parents attic, but they then split and I had no where to store them due to circumstances, so my bother took them, sold them all and I was bitterly upset - my childhood Technic sets sold, I have not had the funds to replace them all. 

    But, anyhow, happy 40th Lego Technic. You have provided me years of enjoyment, even when I was unable to collect and build from 2001 - 2010 due to work and family, I have enjoyed what I have managed to buy. Hope the other 40 years are just as good. 

  17. Posted

    It is sad to hear 1400 will be losing their jobs. I hope all those facing redundancy find suitable work quickly .

    Good to read the Lego classics are still selling well, its my fear that one day Lego will axe the Technic line, and I'll be extremely upset if that should ever happen. I buy pretty much all he Technic sets I can afford each year, even the ones that I'm not a massive fan sometimes. Like a few of this years 40th anniversary sets.

    As for bootlegs (Knock offs) quite a few I know that are avid collectors of Lego have used the like of Chinese KO to grab kits long out of production such as Star Wars UCS sets - as lets face it, The money charged on ebay for these kits will never see its way back to TLG. The TLG long sold the kit to the speculator. So a bootleg copy of a set you missed out on does at times fill the gaps.

    So its not all down to cheap copies - but I suspect its not helped. Whatever the reasons for the decline in our beloved Lego, I hope they find a way to re-invent and continue to offer amazing products for both kids and AFOL alike. 

  18. Posted

    44 minutes ago, eliminator said:

    That's a special event for a flagship store. I predict that each store will get a few for sale, with more coming in each week.

    I was told the stores in the UK will have display models, but cannot be purchased on the day. Gutted, as I've just sold some more stuff about an hour ago, so might make release day. Never know lol

  19. Posted · Edited by iv-tecman

    Just now, turk187 said:

    I really want one of these, but don't think I'll have the money on VIP day. Plus, If I wait until the official release in October I'll get double VIP points and it looks like some cool promo items might be coming out. 

    I just spoke to Lego, they won't have them in UK stores release date anyhow - not sure about anywhere else. For now, online only then hopefully they will be in stores , might give me time to save up, as like you I don't have the funds for VIP day. 

  20. Posted

    Just now, BigEl said:

     

    All sets are limited production runs. :grin:

    As far as how many units and for how long, probably only Lego knows (or maybe even they dont yet and will wait on how the set will actually perfom before they decide)

    True, I meant is this more limited then most UCS, well, I'll just see if I can get one before they go out of stock, £650 is a lot of money, but this set is like OMG WOW I must have it, sadly I can't not pay the bills lol

  21. Posted

    Is this set a limited production run? I'm around £200 short right now for launch , I take it I'll have a few more months to save up, this set is fairly expensive, so I'm going to have to save up my lego budget to get this one.... How long will the set be on sale for , does anyone know?

    Knowing my luck I'll get saved up, and then can't find one in stock.

  23. Posted

    Have to agree with the comments on set 42069. When it was first revealed it wasn't as warmly greeted as it is now it's been released and many have built it.


    That set is a real gem of 2017, and has some interesting build features. The rubber parts for hinges etc are genius.

    As I said, let's wait and see when the sets are in shops and reviewed. As for the mention no name who had a rant at me. He's entitled to opinion. As we all are.

  25. Posted · Edited by iv-tecman

    The newer leaked pic with the hovercraft and rally car, I like them all if I'm honest. Problem is, many are expecting MOC type boxed sets, but as mentioned, TLG just cannot do this. They have budgets , deadlines and restrictions when designing these sets.

    They are afterall still toys aimed at 10 - 14 year olds, the bigger sets towards age 16, and then they have to make them reasonable affordable.

    2016 was one of the best years for Lego, even this year has been a few notable sets. So we'll see just how good these sets are.

    I do know that Lego technic sets do generally tend to look much better once built and you start to play with them, or in my case my daughter plays with them.

    The container truck I recently built from the 40th anniversary has in fact provided my daughter hours of fun , whereas the bucket wheel she hardly likes to play with. £50 container truck provided more playable fun then a rrp £230 bucket wheel.

    Figures. Cause the bucket wheel was amazing value when it hit £140 ish, and was fantastic to build. But it is large and my daughter doesn't find it fun at all.


    My point is, Lego needs to be both fun and engaging for not just afol, but also kids.


    But I also understand technic builders enjoy all the gears, technical aspects. It must be hard for TLG to make affordable, engaging, playable, technical sets,  so I don't envy their tasks.