Sariel

Of course they have competitors (Mega Bloks, Playmobil, K'NEX, Cobi, just to name a few) and cheap knock-off brands are right on their toes trying to copy everything new they make. I've seen copies of official sets pop up within months of the official release. Apple is only secretive because they don't want you knowing in advance that none of your accessories will work with their new ports.

Not to be rude, but my video literally starts with that information, and there are various prices for various regions, as I'm sure you're aware. And all these prices are listed at the very beginning of my video.

Added 3 comparison images to the first post.

Yeah, but they're only readable in full HD which exceeds sizes allowed at EB, I believe.

So, this is the set TBB already dubbed a "breathtaking perfection" (because it's pretty, you know) and a whole lot of people will buy it just for looks. Unfortunately, I see a Technic badge in there, and Technic line used to be about something more than just looks. That's why I'm going to review it considering its functions, and to put it shortly, when it comes to functions the 42056 feels like a slap to your face. Sorry TBB, someone has to do the ugly job of raining on your parade. This is literally the most expensive set in the entire Technic line, a set which is being promoted by Lego as if their lives depended on it. It's literally being announced as "ultimate supercar" and "art of engineering". Well, bad news. The art of engineering 2016 edition looks like that: - no PF in sight, literally no electronics, nor an easy way to make this set RC - dead simple suspension that has been done dozens of times. Were you wishing for something fancy, maybe McPherson struts, Ackermann steering, caster angle? Too bad, the suspension is the same as in $60 sets. - dead simple steering with new wheel hubs added only so Lego could pretend there are brakes. All these fancy new wheel hubs and fancy new wheels still don't turn in the center like 8448 set's wheels do. - Lego could give us working brakes. Lego could at least give us a realistically looking calipers and maybe some nice brake discs. Instead, Lego gave us a 1x4 tile with a sticker. - a transmission that takes half of a chassis, then works poorly and doesn't really do anything useful Seriously, for $300, which is the money that will buy you e.g. both new Claas tractor and Volvo excavator, you get a bunch of beams, panels and gears. Note how short the parts list is. What this money gets you is a big, great-looking car that is only really good for display. Functions? Steering with a lot of backlash, ridiculously simple suspension and transmission whose main job is making grinding sounds. Yeah, really, the transmission has so much friction in it, Lego actually threw a 24t clutch gear in there to let the wheels rotate when transmission locks up from abundance of friction. Someone had this weird idea to make a 4-speed sequential transmission and then add a separate forward/reverse selector to it, resulting in up to TWENTY gear wheels being active at the same time. And the best part? Well, there are two: first, the transmission only affects the piston engine, and you can't really see it because it's all covered up under the body. So the only real job for transmission is to change the frequency of the grinding sounds. Second, the transmission's speeds are actually messed up because as Crowkillers has noticed, someone put two gear wheels wrong in the instructions. Thus, for a paltry $300 you get a transmission that goes 1-3-2-4. Art of engineering indeed. The biggest problem with the 42056 is the price. Consider 42055: it's bigger and has PF, yet its price-per-piece is much lower. If Porsche had the same price-per-piece, it would cost around $192 - a not unreasonable comparison since these sets are released at the same time. So what's the extra $100 for? Just the Porsche license and a fancy box? For that kind of money you can get a proper RC car from an established manufacturer, with high performance motors and waterproof electronics. Yet Lego expects you to cough it up for something that can, um, look pretty (if you don't mind the gaping holes, that is). Pros: - really big, impressive and exquisitely looking unless you hate orange - finally it's not red again - the box and instructions are so good, they make UCS sets look like something you drew in class when you were 10 - a lot of new useful pieces, including the wheels - superb "starter pack" for those who want to build their own supercars Cons: - this is a $300 set with roughly $192 worth of Lego pieces - the "art of engineering" can't hold a candle to the 8880 - seriously, there's barely any function in this set that works flawlessly or makes actual sense. But hey, you get a luggage compartment and a bag with Porsche logo so who cares, right? - there's no PF nor an easy way to add PF - size, weight and limited functionality make it more of a display model - instructions come with an error - there's no B-model - $300 for what? Some comparisons:

Yeah, it's easier to make it stop when I want this way.

Blast from the past! This time we go back to 1992 and to perhaps one of the most awesome sets in entire Technic history.

Not to criticize, but I have little faith in gearboxes designed entirely in LDD and not in real life. How are you going to know if there isn't too much friction on some gear?

My gearbox uses 10 gear wheels. If I'm correct, you've added extra 15. That's where friction comes from. Also, if you want pistons in the engine moving slowly, then gear down between the gearbox and the pistons. Or connect the pistons to motors, not the gearbox - then you'll have them moving at constant speed at all times.

People take one look at this car and assume it's medium-sized at best, and pretty simple, something like the 8070. Appreciating how large and complex it is takes some thinking and a moment of actual reflection. Few people bother with either one of these. It's so much easier to jump on the PORSCHE WANTS OUR MONIES, HURR DURR bandwagon.

I seem to be among the first to review the new addition to the UCS line. Long story short: it's not a terrible set, but I have completely no idea why LEGO thinks it belongs with Ultimate Collector's Series. This is everything I DON'T expect to see in a $250 UCS set: old, recycled, cheap and full of cut corners. To be honest, I find it the UCS badge on this set completely unwarranted, and the price only adds to the insult. This thing has 150 pieces more than the 75060 UCS Slave I set, but somehow it's 25% more expensive. And to make things worse, they were both designed by the same man. I mean, someone decided that the next task for the creator of exquisite 75060 should be "sell these same 4 old sets again".

Hi guys. Tell me, how do you feel about reviews that are mere 20 years late?

I finally got my hands on Jason's creation. Here's the outcome:

Absolutely stunning!

But it could also be spect-cat-ular ;)

Sure, a cookie after filming is a must :)

Thanks. All my hamsters are well used to me and never bite me. When I get a new hamster, I always take some time to make him familiar with my presence, give him treats from my hand and so on. That usually makes him pretty relaxed after a while, as he associates my hands with food and not with danger. It's of course important not to scare your hamsters - no sudden movements, no banging sounds. But you can sometimes get a hamster that is traumatized and will always act aggressively, no matter what.

Finally, after years of dabbling in some tanks/trucks/whatnot nonsense I've managed to build something every household could use!

So, um, we've learned the hard way that LEGO rejects anything Technic or anything large from the Ideas program, which is why I've decided to give it a try with something small, simple, and hopefully cute enough to appeal to everyone. Just imagine this little guy sitting on your desk, making you feel good (and slim). You can support this project here: https://ideas.lego.com/projects/135524 Thank you! :)

Excellent build! Oh, how I envy you :)

Wow. When I bought a 2560x1080px computer screen, I thought I would never again see a thread at EB with too big photos. I was so wrong.

Unusual way to dump? I know a girl or two who could inspire you here...

No. Voltage only affects speed and torque depends on motor's gearing. You would need to physically modify gears within a motor to decrease torque. For proof, look at torque values in Philo's tables: http://www.philohome...s/motorcomp.htm To the right of the main 128 mm, that's why the model has it:

Yes, I'm thinking about a side loading system, it wouldn't have a spring and it would be pretty flat. A clip could come in on one side of the turret and come out on another. Maybe I'll manage to fit it inside my Tortoise.

I don't, I'm afraid. The working principle is the same, I just made it a little shorter, stiffer and added "chute" to put the clip in. I don't want to develop this mechanism anymore, I don't like the stress it puts on the pieces. I have a completely different solution in mind now, one that should solve the stress problem.