Jim

You know I usually don't have a problem with extending the deadline. However, I am not a big fan of extending because someone is waiting for parts without the certainty of even getting the parts in time. That being said, I am willing to extend the deadline to the 9th of August. This might give you the possibility to contact the seller and make sure the parts get there before the 9th. Or maybe get them elsewhere. I have extended the contest. The new deadline is the 9th of August. Extending the deadline is something which is not uncommon for an EB Technic contest. This is to give some members a bit more time to finish their build. It's not to build an entire new model and choose the best. Obviously, people are responsible to plan ahead and we can't keep extending the deadline because of that, so I have decided to only extend by one week. I can't speak for the public votes, but Milan and myself will surely take this into account.

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While you absolutely have a point, we would still be stuck with two by fours, if TLG kept thinking like that. New parts are introduced because they allow for other building techniques. They might not be necessary, but they give us more options. Another example is studdless. We didn't need studless liftarms. Technic bricks where perfectly fine. Yet, now we all (most of us) love studless building. Some changes are gradually, some are drastically. The point being, a product evolves. But this warrants a topic of its own. And we might even have such a topic already

Not sure what happened here, but let's stick to the MOC at hand and forget about the rest.

Wow, this is very impressive! I will check out the video later. I am not sure how to load bigger files.

I have received an update from TLG. We wanted to provide you with an update regarding LEGO VIDIYO. As you know, we launched LEGO VIDIYO in January to connect with children in a completely new way, blending music, digital play and LEGO building in a fun and unique way. The product tested extremely well during development and has received really positive feedback from those children and families who have played with it. We’ve seen a positive response to the launch, but we’ve also received feedback from people that we could make the play experience across the app, BeatBits, music and minifigures even simpler. So, we’re taking that onboard and together with Universal Music Group are going to pilot some new ideas in 2022, then release new play experiences in 2023 and beyond. LEGO VIDIYO is very much still available, the current products will continue to be sold in stores and marketed globally, and we’re continuing to support this fantastic play experience, including new updates and fun challenges to the app to inspire children's creative music video making. Thank you for your continued support of the LEGO brand, we hope for your understanding behind this decision.

Hehe that's an interesting question. By "contemporary studless LEGO Technic" I mean what you would find in stores today. I would rather see modern tires than retired (pun intended) tires. Close to the original is in terms of functionality and design, not the parts used. I hope I've made things clear and not started a new discussion

I don't mind extending the deadline, but there is no guarantee you will get the part at all, right? What's your alternative solution, besides waiting the part and hoping you will get it? Do you have contingency plan? You are free to remake whatever you see fit, but I do think it's easier to recreate a classic Technic set, because of the scale and building techniques. It's easier to stay close to the original, which is the main criterium of the contest.

Yes and yes

The 18+ concept has been introduced recently, which means that these sets aren't due to retire. Probably next year. We will probably get new Technic sets like most other years. With the minor change that the 2H seems to be getting split up more often.

I have moved this post to this topic. Is it the hefty price tag? Or have there been complaints about this set? I haven't heard anything that warrants an early retirement....other than the price tag. Or is the information incorrect (most basic answer)?

Let's discuss this further in the 42124 topic.

That would be nice, but I'm afraid that still not feasible

There will be good deals eventually, so just be patient 2021 is turning out fine indeed! I agree. I would love to see a remote.

Thanks. I can totally understand it's not everyone's cup of tea, but it does pack a lot of cool stuff. One think most people don't know, or don't realize, is that every printed part is a new unique part, which needs to be stored. It's imply not possible to have all the stickered parts printed. That's why every theme gets a certain capacity of printed parts. And yes, I agree UCS sets should have printed parts only, but unfortunately that's not how the cookie crumbles </offtopic> The Zetros does look great without stickers. I don't miss them at all.

These new valves are way better than the old ones, but don't expect miracles. Thanks! The boom works like a charm with 2 or 3 pumps. The wheel lift was a bit harder but still very doable with the manual pump. I do like the airtanks, but I agree they aren't really necessary in this set. The same goes for almost every brand...in almost every business. It's called innovation. You do need to keep in mind that the average "attention span" of a Technic consumer is about 5 years, from (let's say) 10 to 15. We are AFOLs and we are engaged much longer, so we actually see a lot of things changing. The regular customer just sees a snapshot.

Thanks Veebs! The perpendicular liftarms are a great addition to the arsenal. Of course, we weren't exactly needing them, but that they exist, we will gladly use them. As with, most new parts. This is a great set to work with Pneumatics indeed. Thanks! I agree, it does look good. Thanks! Of course, it's a tactic to introduce new parts. The main reason is to keep innovating (and staying ahead of or keeping up with the competition) which results in boosting sales (by introducing new parts, new designs, new possibilities). I still think the perpendicular liftarms are a direct response to clone brands and RV vehicles. And AFOLs begging for them :laugh:

This model is simple. Simple in a very good way. I love simple

Which is actually weird, because these sets aren't so much more expensive, if more expensive at all (I have seen your comparison video). The Liebherr can be considered cheap for what you get in return

This contest is turning out even better than the previous one. So many cool builds. Amazing. Judging will be a tough cookie!

No problem at all This is such a cool build. Well done!

Great review for a very nice set! I'm not sure this will be very popular in Europe. As far as I know this series has never been as popular as Friends (for example). I do love the show and I can't wait for the Soup Nazi expansion

Hehe Yeah that's very cool. I forgot to mention that in my review.

Together with my 42053 review