Maaboo the Witch

And it has an opening door! Wahooey!

42004 is an absolute classic, so size isn't really a factor for me. In fact, I'd prefer a smaller backhoe set to a 4000+ part version.

And it's been what, eleven years since the last one? Criminal.

We need another grader. The last one was over a decade ago.

TLG better reinstate B-models and give us less cars then.

Meh, 2018 was better.

Before we do move on (and I think the above link says enough, thanks @AVCampos), I'll just state that I am utterly disgusted that TLG chose to have anything to do with NEOM, and that it has actually shaken my opinion of the brand like nothing has before. I wasn't personally attacking @Gumalca either; people can buy what they like. I am merely stating my opinion on the matter, and I would like to raise as much awareness of the matter as possible.

So I suppose you're okay with TLG endorsing NEOM, a project that's led to the forced displacement, mistreatment, and killing of native tribespeople?

"I'm thurd, I'm thurd, I'm too good for the truck, I'm too good for the truck." Seriously though, I think the FMX looks good. It's not a tipper like I wanted it to be, but hey.

Very nice. It definitely has Terex vibes about it! You may also want to try the white hubs from 10187.

Don't forget 42067.

We're talking about something that could affect upcoming sets. As there is no 2025 thread yet, this is probably the best place to do so.

Funnily enough, the 93xx series was exclusive to 2012. The 42xxx series took over the following year.

We have had the 42xxx series for eleven years now; I think that's the longest Technic has ever used a set of numbers. Personally I've become quite attached to it, so it'd be a shame if it switched in 2025.

Oh keep it away mother, it hurts!

HOO-AH! Also, the step up into the cab is represented by a bare connector. TLG couldn't have finished it off with a grill tile?

*I'd.

The in-app prompt to turn on Bluetooth now doesn't work.

It's a bit similar to the official B-model. Plus, that gear on the back looks a little hard to access.

Sounds like you've had a rough go of it. Great to hear that you're through the worst, though. Take as much time as you need to feel better, and all the best.

The low loader has a kickstand for when it's detached from the truck. Pretty cool. Not enough trailers in previous sets have one if you ask me.

Actually, they look pretty accurate scale-wise. Note the size of the operator relative to each excavator. It f*cking well better have one!

Moreover, the danger stripes on the dipper stick are inaccurate, as the real thing doesn't have them. I don't understand it - the EW160E is accurate right down to the smallest detail, and it's incredible that TLG couldn't repeat that for the EC230.

IT DIDN'T HAVE TO GO DOWN LIKE THIS, TLG!

Wat.