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  1. JGW3000
    Maybe we are looking at a new trend, with large sets updated (MF) or re-released (Taj) every 10 years? This would be great news for most.
  2. JGW3000
    For me, growing up in the *ahem* 1960's, an iconic Mack truck would be something like a Mack B67, with the prominent bulldog hood ornament and side decorations. I'd even call a Mack B-61 School Bus iconic. But, we probably are getting one them new fangled fancy colored Anthem trucks instead. Here's hoping for the B-model, though.
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    Not sure if this has been brought up before, but for 2017 I can find only four new parts introduced in 2017 sets (not counting the plethora of old parts in new colors): 27940 - 1M beam with two cross axle connectors 27938 - worm gear 1M 28216 - bucket 7x10x5 new heavier string used in 42069 Normally we see more new parts each year, especially in the flagship sets, as in years past. This years largest sets did not have any new parts at all other than the 4 listed. Given that the Technic line has a limited number of new parts allowed each year, does this mean the designers are saving their new parts allocations for use in 2018??? Perhaps something new/big/exciting is coming. One guess is that the new Mack truck will require new parts in order to capture the curves of the cabin design. Their are also hints of another supercar coming, which also could require new parts, plus PF2 new parts as well???
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    75192 already being listed on that auction bay place for outrageous prices. $2499.99 with free shipping. Sucker born every minute, I guess.
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    I sense a disturbance in the Brinklink - just wait a bit more, you will, maybe able to get a 10179 for a respectable price now.
  6. JGW3000
    Gee, go away on vacation for a week and look what happens! I found the pics - and withholding comment until official images and/or toy show reports come in. Clearly, these sets are targeted at the age-appropriate level. I think the trash compactor is kind-of cool looking for a small set. The MACK Truck is intriguing. Probably a new design for MACK, since it is blacked-out, or LEGO has not finished the design yet. Since the background is stacks of containers, the truck must be a ship-container hauler like we have running around in New Jersey. Not sure if this has been mentioned, but the antenna looks like this piece: 25699 http://cache.lego.com/media/bricks/5/2/6164379.jpg In which case the tires are quite small - same as 42024 as mentioned previously, consistent with being the largest of the 1H sets.
  7. JGW3000
    This car is *only* 'super Ultimate', I was hoping for something more 'super duper Ultimate'.
  8. JGW3000
    If you go as far as Vegas and the Grand Canyon, go a bit further and see Monument Valley on the Arizona/Utah border, the location with the iconic rock spires ("Mittens"), and maybe venture north into Utah for Arches or further into Arizona for Meteor Crater, Petrified Forest, or Canyon De Chelly. The North Rim of the Grand Canyon is also well worth while, as is Zion Park and/or Bryce Canyon. Basically, you can't go wrong anywhere in the four-corners area. Death Valley is well worth while, even if you need to rent a car for a day - I spent a week there and it was overwhelming with many areas of interest. Have fun! btw, I heard a report on the radio this morning that the national parks are jammed packed, so if you need camping reservations or RV slots, better to check now rather than be stuck later.
  9. JGW3000
    Thanks Jim, great photo's and discussion / details as usual. I especially like the kid-tested validation. Looks like a buy for me, but will probably let the tracks stay. One question - are the spare tread links on the roof supposed to be sleeping bags?
  10. JGW3000
    Some = as much as one person can carry, and still be able to open the door into house without dropping or breaking anything. (For me, its two 16-bottle cases of Sam Adams)
  11. JGW3000
    Excellent review as usual Jim. Thank you for all of the effort and time that went into this. The largest flaw that I see with the 42070 is the unfinished look - certainly more paneling on the bed and to hide the frame would have been nice and helped to justify the price. A beefier-looking boom would have been nice as well. A missing function is an extendable boom, something to think about for modifications. By the way, did you and your friend have some "building-beverages" while building? That would explain the rookie mistakes
  12. JGW3000
    Very nice, but for some reason, the last picture, from the back, reminds me of H. G. Wells' The Time Machine.
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    I guess I won't be able to let my kids build 42070 - I'll never hear the end of it ("let's find all the LEGO animals and stick pins up their yadda yadda yadda") . The only option, I'll have to build it by myself . Sarial, I hope your hamsters didn't get a look.
  14. JGW3000
    Good to go, Chrome on Win7
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    I'm guessing that use of black 2L pins, which require more pin holes than blue 3L pins, will make the structure stiffer.
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    Grum, great start - but, are you going to need a bigger shed for this monster?
  17. JGW3000
    My display models are now all scattered in parts all across the LEGO room, which is a good thing, I guess, as my kids can build MOCS, but I can't as I need to be organized. Consequently my AROCS is still in box not built, to protect it
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    She has a Fujifilm FinePix XP90, good for a 12 year old kid for outdoor use. Thanks for the comments guys, I'll pass these along. I am working with my daughter to improve her photography skills - unlike in the old days when we had to be cautious of not wasting too much film, we can shoot lots of images with digital, which is both good and bad - the best lesson is to critically examine your images - what is good, what is bad, and what can be improved. I am planning to teach the kids black/white film photography later this year, this should improve their skills as well. I am also trying to get them to read the camera manuals so they can get better shots. My daughter used a wall and a desk for the background, so there is a discontinuity where the two meet, hence the reddish line.
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    They even copied that freaky screaming GAGNE kid
  20. JGW3000
    My 12 year old daughter figured out how to do backgrounds and balance contrast without any guidance, not bad for a first try, and using a small P/S camera. Subject is mostly black/grey MOC of 42065.
  21. JGW3000
    This is supposed to be tight, if the gear spins freely, then the object being hooked would drop like a rock - instructions on this part are correct as printed.
  22. JGW3000
    Its all just speculation at this point, hopefully we will find out in a month or so
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    I got mine on Wednesday (delivered about 4 weeks early), but by the time I arrived home the next day, it was already built by my kids - they skipped lunch and built it straight for 5 hours non-stop. The final product looks great, but I am going to take it apart so I can build it myself.
  24. JGW3000
    I was away on a business trip this past week - called home to check in, and my 9 year old asked if he could "RC" my Class Xerion. I said "OK, but... " His reply was "great, I already RC'd the crane, I'm working on the drive train now" . So guess what I'm doing this weekend (provided I can find all of the parts).
  25. JGW3000
    Set 332 - Tow Truck, released in 1967 - hence TOW-067 ??? So TOW-067 may be a homage to TLG's first tow truck.
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