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  1. valenciaeric
    You guys heard the Lego Technic podcast? If you want to hear the whole story behind the new LEGO Technic version of the Bugatti Chiron then listen to the new LEGO Technic Podcast series. If you subscribe now via one of the providers listed below, all nine episodes will be available in your feed 1st June. iTunes: https://lego.build/iTunesTechnic Google play (US ONLY): https://lego.build/GooglePlayTechnic Stitcher: https://lego.build/StitcherTechnic blubrry: https://lego.build/BlubrryTechnic acast: https://lego.build/AcastTechnic Spotify: https://lego.build/SpotifyTechnic TuneIn: https://lego.build/TuneInTechnic
  2. valenciaeric
    All part of they hypetrain. Look how many thread pages have been added since the first photo emerged. Their main aim was to avoid it being leaked too soon for the scum counterfeiters but a few days before is a win-win. This is probably the latest ever leak, except for Joker Mansion.
  3. valenciaeric
    The price and it´s incredible.
  4. valenciaeric
    Hmm, we have a 4-speed gearbox on the chassis and two other switches on the superstructure with left-right switching. If the gearboxes are both bi-directional then there are not enough settings for all functions to be motorised - perhaps the outriggers are manual or rotation is.
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    As no one has firm confirmation the second May set is Bugatti and Lego are making such a fuss about 1st June reveal, I am moving towards the idea that 16th May will be something completely different. It could be the Ninjago Dockyard, the next Ideas set or maybe even some complete surprise. No leaks of Bugatti yet would also support that it hasn´t reached brand stores.
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    Heuristics. And if it isn´t this one, it will be the following Thursday.
  7. valenciaeric
    Next Thursday, 3pm CET.
  8. valenciaeric
    Looks like it. The usual potato quality hype photo and we should get better ones before the end of the month.
  9. valenciaeric
    And also for the bargain clearance bin! Apart from the official licence I can´t see the justification in paying so much for so little in return - unless you missed the previous front loader and want that bucket.
  10. valenciaeric
    A joke. UCS Y Wing was accidentally revealed by a Polish brand store.
  11. valenciaeric
    Some Polish Lego store has probably put them on the shelves by mistake....
  12. valenciaeric
    It will go lower than that. It´s perfectly normal for Lego to be 30-40% off RRP as Amazon price match national promos.
  13. valenciaeric
    Photos of all the other themes have surfaced so I hope so. Update, technic pics are only of 1hy models...... Awwww.
  14. valenciaeric
    That´s the least interesting 2HY set for me - it´s just the 42030 bucket and a random assortment of beams. Bring on the crane and Bugatti!
  15. valenciaeric
    Arocs was 200 euros in Germany and many other countries.
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    My point is that Lego were testing the water with 42070 to reach a new price point for standard flagships. If they had done that with 42055, few would have complained due to the part count and weight. 42070 backfired but that won´t stop them trying the same with Ultimate sets as other large exclusive sets have no problem selling out if they are popular enough. If we go back in time, the Unimog was the first 200 euro set and the biggest at the time - now there are second tier models like 42069 and 42054 with more parts selling for less money. The Arocs might well be the last ever 200 euro flagship. In 7 or 8 years time, the Porsche may even seem cheap but they can´t raise prices overnight.
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    It took a long time to get to the 800 euro price points with UCS sets. The previous 10179 Falcon didn´t sell well originally and was frequently discounted from its 500 euro price point. It´s clear that they are slowly incrementing the maximum price point and part count for technic models. 8 or 9 years ago the big flagships cost 150-180 euros and now we are pushing 270 with the 6x6. The ultimate series has gone from 300 to 370 in just 3 years of existence so they could well move to a 500 euro point in the future by incorporating more parts or PF. It won´t come overnight as buyers need to be prepared - look at those complaining about the 70 euro difference already or the price of 6x6.
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    Top notch Hall of Fame candidate. This is why Lego is great and sets with too many custom or specific parts kill creativity.
  19. valenciaeric
    Yes, very easy to power up. Just stick an L motor in on its side in place of the fake V6, change the 5.5 rod to a 5 anf brace it with a couple of beams. With my 4wd version, I stuck the servo motor in the space between the removed front seats and hooked it up to the steering directly.
  20. valenciaeric
    Good point, maybe there is a side build of matching suitcases and a punture repair kit, which would account for the extra parts. The chassis will be exactly the same as on the Porsche but with two front driveshafts that only work when the car is in reverse.
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    There is a real negative attitude to most flagships once they are released on here due to over-expectation built up during the pre-release speculation phase. What, it doesn´t have 300 new custom parts, ackermann steering nor can it make my bed for me? Aww, it´s rubbish and overpriced then. I´ll buy one first day. Probably the only sets that is an exception is the Arocs.
  22. valenciaeric
    It has beaten it roundly - on RRP and box size.
  23. valenciaeric
    It´s on Sariel´s video channel and I will post the link because it is essential watching for any Technic fan and is highly relevant to this thread regarding expectations and speculation. Watch from minute 15 to 20 in particular.
  24. valenciaeric
    The video interview with the designers showed how exasperated they were with reactions to the Porsche. Basically, part of the community is never happy with what they get but it was a sales success and is a great display model. The Mack truck is as simple as they come (apart from the steering mechanism) yet many people are loving it because it looks good. The recent more technically sophisticated models (42069, 42055 and 42066) are not good sellers so they have to strike a balance between looks and features. I reckon the purists will enjoy building the crane and hating on the Bugatti, whereas the wider public will go for the Bugatti and only hate the price. I wonder if it will be a D2C release this time.
  25. valenciaeric
    At least no one is speculating about PF this time. I´d say excpect very little and you won´t be disappointed. Perhaps a couple of new bodywork parts, the rims and a new connector or two.
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