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As we're slowly approaching the reveal of this year's 1:8 supercar, I'm curious what TLG holds for us in terms of GWP. As per the last 2 sets we can expect one. What I could imagine is a "tuning set" (some colour swaps of accents and/or different hubs) or a showcase turntable what most of us imagined for the P1.

Ahh, I see, thank you!

This new gear might be used for radio controlling pneumatic valves as when the valve reaches its end point there wouldn't be any harm made to the system.

Can this new part be used for... pneumatic valves, maybe?

I bet we'll get to a point (in the not too distant future) where every set will be a car.

I still have a feeling we'll get something in the (at least) 2000-3000 pcs territory this year (not counting the 1:8 supercar, F1 and possibly 1:5 motorbike). There would be a huge leap between the F1 cars and Sadair's Spear.

How interesting that most vehicle (not only Technic) sets are photographed from their left side... how does it have connection to right-handed people (who are also the majority of population)?

I want to believe the absence of their listings is due to the tight-sealed leak of information.

I don't know who remembers, but that Eclipse gave me 'confidental pic' vibe from the late 2000's - early 2010's :D Also, the Dodge seems to have lost its sleekness which the former model had.

I'm both sorrowful and happy at the same time. Sorrowful because it's sad to see the 'normal/functionful' (not car/bike) sets becoming smaller and fewer year after year. Happy, because that way I can save some money for other sets.

42236 Custom Garage Ford Mustang 973 pcs €89.99/$99.99 Edit: beaten by Auroralampinen :D

Not yet, only age recommendation which is 11+. That puts it in the territory of 42157 and 42128.

I wouldn't count on any motorization as it seems the current system is being phased out. I think it will be pneumatic as last year hasn't offered any pneumatic set.

I hope it WON'T use 42209's wheels (i.e. it will have a bigger scale).

42242 Mercedes-Benz Unimog U 5023 with Crane

I'm really excited the 1:8 supercar turned out to be the Sadair's Spear. Now the only questions are the colour and the features (most importantly the gearbox and if there will be any novelty). On another note, it seems we have only 2 numbers left which can be anything but car/motorbike (hopefully).

There is a strong possibility that 1 of these 4 will be a 1:5 motorbike according to past releases (every 1.5 year). 42130 was released in January 2022, 42159 in August 2023, 42202 in January 2025.

Technically speaking 42100 (the machine itself) does have more than 4000 pieces (4008 to be precise) but that's true some of it are "decoration" and don't add much to the complexity or size of the set

42241 Green Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport Hypercar

Rear tires still not wider...

The Nuremberg Toy Fair starts today and lasts till 31st January. I hope we get some info for summer.

Yes. The problem is not the idea but the implementation.

It will be a fun little toy and surprise for kids, but I hope we'll get something remarkably bigger construction set this summer...

According to faniklockow.pl, the 42239 Batmobile will have 719 pieces. It also mentions remote controlling but I highly doubt.

No, the Mustang won't be C+ judging from its price. It might be a similar case like with the Ford GT MKII. TLG charges more for the same 1:16 scaled car just because.