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Cheap 42009
madjelly replied to grum64's topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
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8070 is a great choice. I got into technic over a year ago and that set gave me good parts to work with. If you are considering 42000 also, get it soon after 8070. It is a great set too and it has been recently discontinued.
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So many good inputs . Now gonna ask him if he wants it lol. That guy is stuck between video games, school, and piano. I would love for him to get addicted to LEGO, but will see. If he is not much into Unimog, maybe get him crawler. RC should be fun too.
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Your Best Technic Bargains
madjelly replied to Kumbbl's topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
Couple days ago got Unimog from local TRU for $100 :). A week ago got 42000 and 42009 for $280 and 9395 for $30. -
Heya! I picked up last Unimog from local TRU for $100 . Got it for myself at first. Then thought that brother-in-law, who is 14, is interested in technic, but can't afford it. Was thinking of giving Unimog to him since I already have one and $100 for that set qualifies it as a good present. The only thing I am not sure about is whether it will be too complicated for him. He has some City sets, but never had technic. He is a bright kid, but I am not sure if he will be able to put it together and enjoy the process. Is Unimog a good start (considering the piece/$$$) or maybe I should get more simple kit for him? Thanks
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In the parts list Madoca has 1 x V1 and 3 x V2. I would presume the only reason for that is that he didn't have 4th V2. After reading articles at philohome.com, I dont see how V1 is better, unless I am missing something. But V1 should work in this build just fine.
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I was fascinated by this model but haven't seen rebrickable parts list so I created it. Hope it helps. https://www.dropbox.com/s/qpuysqc0i8jsubh/Madoca%27s%20Wing%20Body%20Truck%20Rebrickable.csv
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Thanks for the inputs . Ended up getting 9395, 42000 and 42009 all new and sealed for $310 total
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So many valid points . The non-technic lego sets that I get last only a day after I build them before getting torn into components. Seems like 8258 is worth current price for collector, which I am not. For the price of the kit I can get twice the parts in current kits. Hopefully the 42029 will help lower price of red panels that only 8258 has and will take price down a bit.
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I got pulled into technic half a year ago and over that time aquired some sets through good deals (8110, 8070, 9397) and one at msrp 41999 . I have been reading forums and putting together things as much as life permits. But ever since I seen 8258, I couldnt get it out of my mind. Call it love at first sight . With current prices on that set being ridiculous, I hoped that maybe one day I am going to be able to have budget for it. Due to getting good eBay Bucks promotions, and getting more $$$ than expected, I can now comfortably buy the set. Problem now is that I do not know whether it is worth $300-400. It is awesome set, but I can get much more parts at Lego's msrp prices plus take advantage of x2 VIP month. I like 42000 and the upcoming 42029 has great parts. But I am not excited about them. I would like to find out, preferrably from people who own the above set, whether or not it is worth the $$$ or should I spend it more wisely and get more bang for my buck. I appreciate your inputs.
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Seen efferman's thread about his printed parts. Amazing! Parts come out in white, so the obvious concern is how to paint them. Spray painting is an easy method, but provides brittle finish. Better way to apply color would be to dye the plastic. It works great for RC cars' wheels, but I am not sure about temperature tolerance of the printed parts. Maybe someone should find out . Here is a youtube video by UltimateRCnetwork explaining the process. Hope it helps.
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[WIP] JDM Project. Retro Race Car.
madjelly replied to rm8's topic in LEGO Technic, Mindstorms, Model Team and Scale Modeling
Inline 4 retro japanese? hmmmm. celica or datsun 510? rx-3 with inline conversion? unless of course the inline 4 is just for looks and this turns out to be 2000gt or 240z :) -
Nice work! Brings back memories of x-com.
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Yesterday my set of Rock Crusher X/T 1.9 tires arrived. They look great . Only problem were the thick lips on the insides. I took my electrical cutters and cut small tabs while leaving roughly 1-2mm distance from the edge of the lip. Then I went around cutting the tabs with the cutters angled towards me. Trimmed all the excess rubber afterwards. Came out reasonably neat and fitment is very nice.
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Someone lucky will get 6969
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My 41999 arrived today with a hotdog cart. Handlebar from a bike punctured 3 holes through the box. I was pretty pissed. Luckily, my local store had several 41999 sitting around so they exchanged it.
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@MrNumbskull13: try clearing cookies in your browser. if that doesnt work, try a different browser
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@rm8: white @FuzzyBallz: i was hoping for that number too so i can sell it for tons of $$$$ I dont see how this is braging. VW GTI 20th anniversary has every car numbered and people proudly share their numbers. I put my 41999 into my sig. Yup, I am that arrogant
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I had same dilemma when getting into technic. I went with 8110, 41999, and 8070. 42009 looks like a great set to get. I went with 8070 mainly, like it was mentioned above, for the nice moc parts. And I came across 41999 when i started getting out of dark ages several weeks ago. Like several people said, 8110 and 42009 should be on top. Get 8110 while it is still in production.
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obviously it is a costly enterprise on their end for it only to be 20k units. but then it is a good marketing campaign from which they are getting some money back. lexus lfa is a good example of such strategy. plus it is a good trial platform for the future user-designed products
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Didnt know where to ask my question, but this thread seems the most appropriate. The exclusive metallic parts on 41999 are painted or molded from metallic plastic. I need to know so I take care of them properly.
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What would be the rules about including of original 41999 bricks? I presume that as long as you are including some exclusive parts, you are in. Because some might build their model and use only two 41999 parts. Would that be legal?
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I wanted to get it for flipping first time I seen it. But over time the set and its history grew on me so gonna keep it. Might get 2nd for flipping, but that's not priority
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Was checking lego s@h before midnight and placed order on time. Got my confirmation and was charged already. I will become even more insane from waiting for shipment. Would be ironic that when it arrives, I get sent into psych hospital