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No, TLG already has a collaboration with GM in Speed Champions, in the 75870 and the 75874.

Getting the currently common comparison of 42009 vs. 42082, I'd say that the functions are fewer and more simplistic in order to work better. And, personally, I prefer it that way.

These sets from 2019 were probably in creation after the development of the Chiron's gearbox elements (20T clutch, new-gen driving ring extension, wave selector gear, wheel hub with integrated brake disc), so there's a chance we'll see them there.

Well, the Chiron was also already available in Speed Champions, so this wouldn't be unheard of...

TLG hates going to the expense of designing and building a mould to use just once (the Volvo bucket being an example of this), so I believe it's a sure bet to see London Bus tyres on future sets, even if not Technic.

Be careful: as soon as it gets discontinued, it'll surely shoot up in price.

Pneumatics are expensive, but I can't imagine them on a helicopter either. But small diameter wheels won't leave much room for electronics, assuming a reversible vehicle like those in Rollcage cars.

A small 42065-like vehicle with either motorcycle or Xerion wheels and in that price bracket would be feasible, yes. The price/part ratio also suggests something in that vein.

Isn't the 8421-B a cherry picker?

Why not a pneumatic circuit that extends the outriggers and then lowers them? Pneumatic circuits have never been officially made in Technic, except on the 8868-B.

Personally I consider those "large-sized". Sets like the BWE and the RTC (and maybe the Porsche and the Bugatti) are to me more "titan-sized". I'd call "medium" sets like this year's hovercraft and forklift. Still, I see your point, and love the density of the 42008.

As long as it's at TLG and not in my models... I'd hate to have yucky slimy parts.

That's valuable feedback, with a specific scenario where the current implementation of PU (PUP? PUp?) needs to change. You may want to transmit it to TLG by commenting here: https://lan.lego.com/news/overview/powered-up-afol-community-answers-r146/

^-- This. What I think was the focus of the 42082 from the 42009 was, instead of having more functions, having better-working functions.

And make a very gradual valve opening mechanism, or else the boom will come crashing down whenever you open the valve, like what happens with the 8421.

If you do that, you'll only get even more panels of the same side. The only remedy would be to buy a "mirror-universe" version of the RTC.

I still didn't assemble my 42009, but I've dealt with one extensively in exhibits. My theory regarding the the 42082 is that the 42009's functions stretched too much what could be done with LEGO at the time; for example, the turntable seemed it'd break at any time under any load, and the motor constantly stalled when extending the boom or the outriggers. What I think was TLG's goal with the 42082 was to improve on the way the 42009's functions work instead of adding/improving its functions. The loss of features like the 2nd boom stage, the multiple axles or the double-action outriggers may have been a compromise made to make the other functions work decently (best example being the banana-based bearing for the superstructure); from the reviews I saw, apart from the outriggers' slowness, I'd say that goal was achieved.

Maybe their marketing department concluded that only kids from countries that usually have snow would know what a snowgroomer is and therefore want one. For example, the 8263 was never even available for sale in Iberia.

A grader would indeed have a lot of potential, as just the blade itself has the potential for a lot of mechanisms. I'm not so sure about it being a B-model of a backhoe, though: all graders I've seen have 6 wheels and we already have enough 4-wheeled graders as B-models (BTW the 8828 also has a grader as its B-model). Another machine lacking presence in Technic is a scraper: that also has the potential for several mechanisms, plus Technic's first multi-engined vehicle since the Power Puller.

Speaking of which, a car carrier has cool mechanisms, has never been made as an A-model (I consider the 8109 as a tow truck), and could be an interesting choice for TLG due to the "collect-them-all" factor: it could come with a single car and have room for one or two more, and that one or two more could be a separately purchased set. Heck, they could design the car carrier so that, when its ramps are lowered, it could be used for pullback car stunts!

Why? Bluetooth is definitely better than infrared. Of course, my desire for PU in Technic assumes they'll launch a hub better suited for Technic, with AA batteries, odd dimensions and pin holes instead of AAA, even and studs, and preferably with more outputs.

More than a "when", personally I'd like more to know an "if": will we get PU-powered Technic sets on 1H2019? But it's way too early to know for us puny mortals.

Speaking of supercars, what else can be added to the Chiron's features? Off the top of my head, I can only think of four-wheel steering (which would finally bring us back to the level of the 8880), adjustable suspension (like the 8297 and some Lamborghinis have) and a central differential. I really don't believe TLG will ever implement functional brakes, as that implies parts intentionally wearing down against each other.

https://ideas.lego.com/projects/196dca05-f8ac-4bab-a4ac-a1e499841ccb Unfortunately it didn't reach the 10000 supporters, though.

Don't forget that, unlike MINDSTORMS, Boost requires you to have your phone/tablet connected at all times for the programming to work.