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Hmm but we already had a bunch of those... 76240, 76023, 76303 and 76239... We are now down to 3 unknown models in 2026 ... if they are cars too, I feel discriminated for liking real Technic models.

Massive build! And seems fully packed with functions :-)

It's not really carved in stone that a construction machine couldn't have over 4000 pcs. I remember Markus Kossmann saying the 42100 was the limit regarding the motors and movement. But considering a multimodel set (Tractor and Trailer) or something without a long arm and with wheels instead of tracks (combine harvester) even 5000 pieces are achievable without breaking the bounderies of playability. BUT: Bigger is not always better. I remember a third party set of a 3 axle truck with that high piece count which was sluggishly slow and had terrible overall stability. I'd take 3 or 5 smaller sets with 1000...1500 pieces over one set with 5000 pieces any day ;-)

I get what you mean, but theres a flipside to that: Lego Technic models once had unique features which weren't or couldn't be implemented in system-based models. Now we have models outside the Technic theme which have much more sophisticated mechanism AND more appearing looks, too. Recent examples were the 10327 Ornithopter or the 10363 DaVinci Flying machine. When we look at cars it's even more absurd: You have nearly same functions in the 10317 Defender as in similar sized technic models AND way better looks. Just a matter of time till we get the moveable pistons (see City Set 60466 Bulldozer), then its Model Team revived. I really hope Lego will broaden their line-up in future years and use the potential of complex mechanisms again. Hopefully the remaining models of 2026 are NOT cars.

This is exactly what I both hope and fear...

I'd like to contradict myself: This gear would be better for the looks and easier on the finger to operate then the spur gear:

Really cool little set! Perfect usage of the parts. @msk6003 Totally agreed. Would at least swap the 20T in tan for the dark azure version of the spur gear.

An inversed setup would work way better: Driving through the gears and a steering axle in between them. I'm pretty sure, I've already seen this setup in other Lego models, but not sure in which one exactly.

Maybe the small machines are there due to the complaints from the technic designers to management: Designers: "Please no more cars! Let us design some construction machines again!" Managment: "Ok you can design 8 of any kind. Just get em below 50 pieces for each one...." Designers: "Wait, what...?"

Just tested it and same here. I think it's not the 7L beam but the red 16t gear pressing on the driving axle passing through it. If you turn hard enough you can even stop the rear wheels by the amount of friction loaded onto this axle.

Exactly my thoughts. But while looking at the off-brands construction machinery, most of the things are very dull, ugly or overcomplicated (big models for the sake of being big with no real additional features). There is really a lack of models within 1000...2500 parts that have just the right amount of functions for their sizes.

On a side note: I find it very amusing that this set was so harshly critiqued not only for the price and the looks but also the PU-play functions and now seems to gain interest again after seeing the failure of 2026 Technic lineup :D Maybe in a few years, we will have the 42215 highly praised as the last real construction technic set before the downfall and overtake of the technic cars...

I am slowly beginning to think, that Lego is mocking the Technic community... Leaked June release from City Theme: 60480 - Yellow Backhoe Loader - 301 pieces 60494 - Dump Truck and Front Loader - 1132 Pieces

Maybe a celebration of 50 Technic cars in 2027... I'm a complete optimist, but looking at the current list for 2026 makes me shake my head in disbelieve. It's like a bad fever dream... a not even one of the cars is truly unique... At least Lego should have the decency to create a new car transporter for all these.

Would have been too strange looking at the known list, which was missing 11 models... 42228 (March wave Mclaren F1) Summer wave: 42232 42241 42242 Even though it's still a car, it is actually a very interesting one.