LordGalewind

Screw the box...I only find them a necessity if you can get it along with the set. What's more important is that you can actually find a rare gem like that for a bargain. LEGO sets were meant to be built and played with, so your objective should be to do just that. Of course If I stumbled upon a MISB 8868 I would never open it. In recent years I've been getting a MISB specimen then either buying another set or a used one to have as the display model.

Ha... I will paypal you money to get one for me! Seriously, Bricklink sellers are asking ridiculous prices and eBay bidders are as ravenous as always. It would be nice to get some of the flagships from the past without paying an arm and a leg.

First post has been updated in response to all those who contacted me.

Having a general sell off of non MISB items located in my room for the reason to simply acquier other things. Guidelines -all sales are as is...invoices will be sent stating your items and total costs -items will be marked as on hold, sold, or unavailable -all prices are negotiable (both individual and bulk lots) Conditions -all items are like new condition...meaning they have only been put together once straight out of the box and stored in a closet out of sunlight and most dust. They are all (excluding 8682) %100 complete with all parts and stickers and will only include the A-model instructions Items TECHNIC 1) 8041 Race Truck - sold 2) 8045 Mini Telehandler - sold 3) 8046 Helicopter - sold 4) 8047 Compact Excavator - sold 5) 8048 Buggy - sold 6) 8049 Tractor with Log Loader - sold 7) 8051 Motorbike - sold 8) 8052 Container Truck - sold 9) 8053 Mobile Crane - sold 10) 8065 Mini Container Truck - sold 11) 8066 SUV - sold 12) 8067 Mini Mobile Crane - sold 13) 8068 Rescue Helicopter - sold 14) 8069 Backhoe Loader - sold 15) 8259 Mini Bulldozer - sold 16) 8260 Tractor - sold 17) 8263 Snow Groomer - sold 18) 8297 Off Roader - sold 19) 8446 Crane Truck - sold 20) 8682 Nitro Intimidator - sold Hero Factory 1) 2192 Drilldozer - available - 7.99 USD 2) 2193 Jetbug - available - 7.99 USD 3) 2194 Nitroblast - available - 7.99 USD 4) 2235 Firelord - available - 13.99 USD 5) 7145 Von Nebula - available - 13.99 USD 6) 7162 Rotor - available - 13.99 USD Payment -payment can be done via paypal, check, or cash and will be expected in a prompt manner after invoice is sent -trades can be accepted (best for bulk purchases)...items I'm looking for are guitars: fender jaguar hh in olympic white, epiphone wilshire 66 reissue in aged pelham, epiphone korina v pedals: big muff pi, ehx small clone, crybaby wah pedal music: wanted list or anything else you want to throw in Shipping and Handling -please allow for (2) days for shipping and handle (for dissassembling, packaging, and invoicing) -shipping will be expedited by default for fastest time and lowest cost, however buyer can choose shipping method -will ship domestically and internationally (some places subject to exclusion)

Yes, I've seen many of the 2011 sets at my local toys r us. After Black Friday and Super Saturday the shelves are cleared, so they stock up on next years items.

Anyone else notice how the spoiler can retact into the rear trunk? If you look closely at some of the pictures you can see the spoiler retracted into the car.

Summer rumors are starting to appear! Unconfirmed source... 8081 Extreme Cruiser, 75.00 Euro, Release: June Oh, and I picked up the first half of 2011's sets(excluding the supercar) at my local toys r us. I would take pictures of them...but it would be of no real value because these are Christmas presents, so no opening them!

Umm... Too bad these scream prototypes (hopefully), because I really want better color schemes.

It appears much of the grey pieces are just prototype ABS molds that have no finalized design. The color seems bland and the texture off, hinting they haven't started producing these parts when these images were made. I'm pretty sure much of the color scheming will change with these villains before the release...hopefully.

Hold the phone now...no stickers, and it still looks nice? Unheard of...it better stay that way TLC.

No transmission? Meh...the gearbox concept is similar to what weve been seeing lately, but the idea is most similar to what 8480 Space Shuttle had employed. At least it has shocks as the arrows on one of the images indicate the wheels go up and down. Thats one sexy car though...too bad its another red beast.

PM sent with ransom requests!

Take a close look at this picture. Does anybody else notice the 5x7 L Beam on the container?

American Toy Fair images are in...looks like we get to see almost everything finalized. Check FBTB's Flickr Photostream to view em all. Also piece count and prices are as followed: 8043 Excavator - 1123 Pieces - $199.99 8051 Motorbike - 467 Pieces - $39.99 8052 Container Truck - 686 Pieces - $69.99 8053 Mobile Crane - 1289 Pieces - $99.99 Dashing looks and functionality greatness. The prices are very reasonable...all except for the excavator. Comparing the 8275 Bulldozer (1300+ parts, 2 M-motors, 2 L-motors, 2 IR receivers, Battery Box, and controller) to the excavator(1100+ parts, 4 M-motors, 2 IR receiver, Battery Box, and 2 controllers)...the addition of one more remote control and four linear actuators may be what drove up costs so much. Even so with less parts but with more things crammed into it, I don't think $200 sounds very reasonable.

Heres a few pics from the 2010 Toronto Toy fair of the upcoming summer wave (credit to Kris Abel Blog). Aside from the crappy displays (which seem to get worse each year at the Toy Fair) this at least gives us a good look at these sets. I think its safe to say these sets are still prototypes and will undergo some changes before the final models...hopefully. I must applaud lego, for the styling and aesthetics seem to get better each year. The 8051 Motorbike has a very interesting engine setup, where the rods are longer than usual...but I don't like the fact the pistons aren't clearly visible to see. The 8052 Container Truck is meh...similar look to 8292 cherry picker, the color blue!, and it has a very interesting function (I think there may be a drive ring in this set). 8053 Mobile Crane...nothing we haven't seen done already, but those outriggers and wheels are nice features. And lastly, the 8043 Excavator...another flaghsip that doesn't have the most pieces of the year, and it still seems its internal setup is not clear to us.

Is it me, or are the toy fair fellows doing a crappier job each year setting up the displays...seriously whats with the posing and missing random sets. The canister sets look like they're in their final form, with the larger sets still seeming to be in the prototype phase. And ZOMG! Stickers...really? Doesn't Lego even know the ease of silk screen printing...

Can't wait for the updates Eric! Keep up the good work . I also anticipate the parts inventory that you had previewed on your Brickshelf account...yet another great feature! Also, do you plan on improving the aesthetics of Technicopedia? I'm not talking a complete overhaul, I love the simplicity of the website. A little lick of paint would make the site look nice...just a little background color or something (like Brickset's white pages against a blue background).

Prices have been placed on a few places throughout the internet...with only actual European prices shown. If anyone can make a guess at the US prices (currency converters do not reflect at how US prices will be set) then go ahead. 7145 € 19.99 7147 €12,99 7148 €12,99 7156 €12,99 7157 €12,99 7158 €29,99 7160 €49,99 7162 €19,99 7164 €8,49 7165 €8,49 7167 €8,49 7168 €8,49 7169 €8,49 7170 €8,49

Prices have been placed on a few places on the internet...with actual European prices and estimated US prices. 8051 €39.99 (about $49.99) 8052 €60,99 (about $69.99) 8053 €99,99 (about $99.99) 8043 €164,99 (about $149.99)

Looks like 8041 is available at Shop at Home. A decent price for something like this...nice looking model, but nothing extraordinary here. Too bad I just blew my remaining money on guitar parts so now I can't get it...I was expecting this to come until a little later .

Finally! A lego convention in my good ole hometown Indy! Looks like I'll no longer be a virgin...I'll be going for sure to my first Lego community related event.

This may just be, the blurry pics, or nothing at all...but looking over 8043's image I can't help but notice something about the LA's. If you look at the LA attached to the bucket compared to the two that raise/lower the arm, it seems they are two different sizes. Those two look quit long compared to the rest. A new assortment of LA's...perhaps, but the eyes can be deceived.

I bought all the 1H2010 sets (except 8041) at Toysrus just a few days before Christmas. They've had all of them there for about three weeks, but I just got around to buying them. Target also has some of them as well.

Somehow Santa always knows your wishes.... LEGO related items: 8045 Mini Telehandler 8046 Helicopter 8047 Compact Excavator 8048 Nitro Buggy 8049 Tractor with Log Loader Music (CDs): Angel Dust by Faith No More Meantime by Helmet Bleach by Nirvana Core by Stone Temple Pilots Van Halen I by Van Halen Ritual de lo Habituo by Jane's Addiction Houses of the Holy by Led Zeppelin Money: Undetermined amount of cash which will promptly be buried or spent on food. Delectables: Basically every freaking type of candy under the sun...my family really fattens me up around the holidays with these goodies. Hopefully I won't be getting diabeetus, or my family isn't fattening me up for a feast...we shall see in the future when those times arrive. The Bankruptor: 2009 Limited Edition Epiphone G1275 in Alpine White...nearly lost what sanity I had left when this thing showed up at my door, it sure will make a great brother to my V and LP guitars.

Just some recent speculation/rumors I've been seeing around the internet which may confirm or add to what we've heard... The 8052 Container Truck does indeed have power functions with one supposed medium motor, 3 axles, and oh...its blue! The 8053 Mobile Crane does have four wheels with each having steering, and there is said possibility of pnuematics in this set. The 8051 Motorcycle has no more information out on it...so I'm hoping that sets still a go with TLC. And now for the exciting news ! This years flagship may, in fact, be a large power function excavator, with ir receivers (to be remote controlled), and four linear actuators! I am hoping all these rumours are true...if so this summer is looking to be an exciting one!