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Apparently Olav Krøigaard - the designer of 8868, 42054, and 42082 - also designed 42182 (according to its instruction booklet). I'm building 42182 now. It's a fascinating set so far, with much more technical intricacy that you typically get in a licensed Technic replica set. I realize that this is a bit of a necro since this thread is 4 years old, but thought it was worth mentioning in case the list can be updated.

Interesting. Based on that, perhaps sets made between years 1997 (with set 8479) and 2006 (8674) have this problem. Does anyone know if set 8480 (made in 1996) had this problem?

I've seen in a few reviews that set 8448 and some of the Racers sets like 8674 have stickers that become chipped and cracked over the years even without use. Does anyone know which Technic sets have this problem? It doesn't seem like any post-2010 sets do, based on what I've seen. Is it only limited to some 1990's and 2000's sets? There are excellent replacements available at https://www.brickstickershop.com/ for many long-retired Technic sets, although I'd prefer to use the original stickers if they'll last. EDIT: I meant to post this in the Technic subforum. Apologies. I don't see a way to move the thread there.

A bit belated, but for all of the naysayers in this thread, I've attached proof that there is absolutely no excuse for the tires to be so worn on a "New & Sealed" 8455 set, from this current EBay listing. Notice that all four tires are in perfect condition with none of the obvious rear tire wear shown in my OP.

@vliet I mean the telehandler (the first set you posted). It seems that all sets from MrTekneex on Rebrickable have been taken down for some reason.

It seems to have been taken down. It was the most-upvoted alternate build MOC for 42030.

To clarify, I flexed some parts before disassembly and suspect that I might have damaged something. There are posts on Reddit from others indicating a similar crackling sound, which is why I’m wondering if anyone doesn’t experience it in any of the Sian’s 8 speeds.

Does anyone else’s Lego 42115 Lamborghini Sian NOT have this problem? In some of my Sian’s gears, but not all of them, rolling the wheels causes a crackling sound. When I first built it, I noticed that a gear was missing so half of the gears were effectively a neutral gear (no effect on the engine). So I took the car apart in pieces to install the missing gear, and ever since then, the gearbox makes a crackling sound when I roll the wheels in some gears. I’m trying to determine if I caused this or if it’s expected.

Thanks for the reply! That makes sense. Have you seen all of the functions that 42182 has in Sariel's video? I originally thought it doesn't do much based on the descriptions that I've read of it elsewhere, but it's packed with 16ish functions (albeit all manually operated, like the non-pneumatic functions on 42128). I think I may just need to cave and get another shelf. Then I'll be able to fit every Technic set that I'd ever want, except 8275 (although I'd be able to fit 8043 and 42030, which I also don't currently own).

Imagine that you already own sets 42043, 42009, 8082, 8480, and 8485, along with a bunch of other Technic sets. Your only remaining shelf space can fit: 8479 or 42128 on one shelf 8094 or 42182 on another shelf If the cost isn't a consideration, which of each of these pairs of sets would you prefer to have and build, and why? Getting more shelf space isn't an option.

Thanks! I've been looking everywhere for this.

Hello, Does anyone have the dimensions of the Lego 8043 Excavator A-Model in its most compact form, with the shovel and its boom fully retracted? I see in photos of it next to 8275 that it has similar dimensions, but I was hoping to get the exact dimensions. I normally rely on the dimensions listed at technic-dialog.de, but they don't seem accurate for this set since the listed length and width are nearly the same. Thanks

In my previous reply, I was no longer seeking help or advice and just wanted to set the record straight. My other experiences with Bricklink have almost all been ok, aside from an instruction booklet that was falsely advertised as new and was in fact so heavily used that it had mold and water damage. I've still had better luck with Ebay - never any issues there although apparently others have had them. Buying from sellers with extensive seller feedback on Ebay (not just buyer feedback) seems to be reliable. As I wrote before, I wanted to build this set immediately when I created this thread (and built it very soon afterward) since I had limited time with work obligations. At the time I had neither the time nor the desire to delay building the set by several weeks in order to exchange it. I posted this thread mainly as a cautionary tale. Requesting photos before purchase is always a good idea although in my case, aside from the taped box seal, it wouldn't have revealed the remaining flaws that only became visible after opening the set. Anyway, apologies if the accusation offended anyone. I was surprised that people were so adamantly defending the condition of the set.

Catching up a bit late here - my Bricklink orders from 6+ months ago have all disappeared completely, which is yet another serious flaw with the Bricklink website. I'm still quite convinced that my rear tires when I opened the set were dirty/dusty rather than degraded because the chalky dirt/dust rubbed off easily with a finger and didn't have the residue-like texture that I'd expect of degraded rubber, instead having the obvious texture of grime. Moreover, rubber degradation doesn't result in randomly placed scratches on the bottom of the rear tires that aren't on the sides, as shown in my photos. It is obviously certain that the rear tires were heavily used and frankly I don't understand the denial in this thread. Are you all paid Lego shills or something?

@Amt0571 Have you considered getting 42175 and building some of its alt build MOCs? It costs $200 and has 2274 parts. Its combine harvester and snow plow with tow plow MOC alt builds easily beat the original set in terms of functionality and require zero additional parts. Each one is arguably a higher quality, more functional rendition of a combine harvester and snow plow (respectively) than any official Lego set or MOC ever made. Imo both of those builds are also substantially better than 42157, because they have more functions and pieces. And I'd say that with its authenticity and many functions, 42145 is well worth its current market new price of $250, although you definitely get more pieces per dollar with 42175 since it's still in production.