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If I translated correctly, the description mentions bad news. What can it be, do you know?

Oh, you're right, I didn't notice at first! Maybe the piece there is longer than just 2M, so that's why there isn't this toilet paper

I bet it's because of logistical/economical reasons. These toilet paper panels would be the only place where they are used, and the blue liftarms are elsewhere, too, so it's easier to put the latter here.

Well, not just two, but four buckets were used in 7707. Yeah, it wasn't based on real life machinery.. but the use of two buckets can mean two separate models.

Fortunately we got the 3x13 panels in the Peugeot. Edit: no, we didn't get them there, sorry :(

Yes, but actually I meant the same scale of the vehicle to the figure. Or vice versa.

Nice to see the Jesko has an opening back. Now that is an awesome 'hidden' feature! If only there were more compatibilities...

Same here. I have the definite urge to buy it. :D And eventually the Mars rover, too.

Can be, or to rotate while pulling out the door.

I like that shorter mudguard panel And it has finally a differential

No, it's directly connected to the door's axle

It would indeed be a big bonus, but I shouldn't be too optimistic about that. Seeing recent years I realised licensed themes/models (Technic on top) don't really get the freedom to maximise their sets in functions/looks. I want to be pleasantly surprised, though.

I hope it's not black... in recent years we had a bunch of black cars. F1, Audi, Dom's Charger, Batmobile... it should be anything but black. E.g. this year's reddish orange

...or even in 2027 for the 50th anniversary! Yes. And interestingly, there have been only 3 sets (2 if we exclude Osprey) across themes with the 'dumb' hub...

You got me thinking. Though I don't know the reliability of the 'retired' tags, seeing the summer line-up of upcoming sets only the Porsche is motorized (maybe the Lunar Rover too, but not confirmed), so it's an indicator they are really downsizing the whole system. I wouldn't be too surprised to have a brand new system next year, with a last C+ set of its kind like it was in 2019 with 42095.

I find it interesting if C+ will be getting another update/portfolio change just after 5 years of being released. At PF it was 11+ if we don't count 2019.

Actually, I've got a similar idea. They will make a chassis with it, and just the shells changes. They can even sell them separately...

Seeing this hub... well, I'm a bit speechless, to say the least. Trying to figure out the benefits. Lighting is one of them, okay. Maybe it's really good for tank steerings, so you don't have to route the cables of the motors, but they are in a fixed position. It gives a core stability to the shell (or structure, if there's any), but it's quite a big chunk.

Yes, you are right. I wasn't too precise, but what I meant by leaks were the pieces of information of sets, not the prelims you wrote, but I guess it has the same effect on knock-offs.

It sounds nice and all, but only a review/video will decide its fate in me. Also, quite sad it's been 11 years since the last lighting in a Technic set (41999), even more (16 years) since a widely released one, the 8297.

Well, yeah, understandable. Thank you for the explanation!

A completely off-topic, but since it came up, I have the urge to ask: why is it bad for TLG to have leaks? I mean, on one hand, the people who follow these leaks are the minority of the consumers, and even if they decide to not buy a leaked set, it doesn't affect TLG's sales that much, I imagine. On the other hand, if there's a promising upcoming set, it can hype up sales quite well, too. I follow the Star Wars topic every now and then, but if Renown will be gone, my heart will be broken :(

Wow, thanks for the info! They all look interesting. I guess the macaroni piece would be mostly suitable for decorations in Technic sets, and the green ones for City cranes. From the remaining 3 I can't imagine what the middle one would be useful for.

What surprises me about the McLaren is September. I tought it would be available in the summer release. Not that I could actually buy it till next year.. Also, I was hoping something "flagship worthy" for autumn, not specifically the 1:8 supercar.

Sadly, an "average" car, licensed or not, doesn't have that many functions in the Technic line. An opening hood and/or trunk, doors, steering and maybe a gearbox is all we can have nowadays. If it had 3 lockable differentials, that would be great! But I'd also welcome the comeback of adjustable height and convertible roof to say the least.