Maaboo the Witch
-
Posts
4,640 -
Joined
-
Last visited
Content Type
Profiles
Forums
Gallery
Everything posted by Maaboo the Witch
-
On a total change of topic, the designer video for the 42061 telehandler's been posted on the Technic site! Go check it out if you like. -
The ARV is a bit vomit-esque where colour is concerned. The gear on top is tan, whereas black would work better. That's just a Pedersen trait, though; his sets are usually overly colourful.
-
Great news, can't wait for the reviews!
-
I think it just depends on the set itself rather than where you live. It doesn't really snow where I live, yet I got 42038 because I think it looks good (the B-model especially), and I've built some snow groomers as well (42031-B and 9391-C) because they're also impressive vehicles. I think 42069 will appeal to people based on its features and build rather than their environment. I don't think anyone's been excluded. Plus, tracks can be used on other surfaces as well.
-
I'll say it again: I don't get the 'let's make parts in a whole bunch of blues' approach. This sort of overproduction bloated the company inventory in the late 90s and early 00s, what with the unique green parts in 8446, the bewildering list of one-offs in 8307 and the metallic green in the 2001 sets. Pick a blue and stick with it, LEGO! Seriously.
-
I think it's okay. Looks fun to build and play with if the video's anything to go by.
-
Yeah, after I got the CLAAS for £94.99, my local TRU dropped it again to £89.99. Anyone willing to make a pilgrimage to Northampton? There's also a Smyth's opening virtually next door to it in the coming days; don't know what their pricing policies are, but I'm quietly optimistic.
-
That does offer some comfort...
-
42070 is £219.99?! To think I got the CLAAS for £94.99! What the actual fork?! (Think I'll take a sip of that Nerd Rage now, Saberwing)
-
You're right. 42070!
-
I'd also like to see the B-model...
-
Yeah, recent sets have been a little light on engines. I think some builders are a bit bored of them, but I also think it makes a set more authentic.
-
It does have a long back end, so I'd bet on it having a good lock to make it playable.
-
Woah! How did I not notice that?! That's in serious need of reinforcing. The B-model looks wobbly as well; when Jeppe flicks the white switch, a whole section of the structure flexes.
-
Last year Technic went down the mining route with 42049 and 42055.
-
Well, I've checked over the super-hi-res pics of '70 and I haven't spotted any moveable lights, at least on the front or roof. I think that's a foul-up. Actually reminds me of the early description of the Power Miners Titanium Command Rig; it claimed it could actually play music! Now I'm off to learn me some Dutch. Blumen!
-
I'm guessing "open" means "open".
-
Mm-hm. Now the Tow Truck's a trailer! I am excited about those heavy-caliber braces, though. Hardcore!
-
The info on 42049 is on the Technic blog (Cool Cave Crawling Creature), and confirms that Pedersen worked on the main model. LKJ built the driller. For some reason Pedersen is one of two designers (along with a Mr. Wabra) never to appear in a video. And Wabra's even done photos, so that makes Alfredo the most elusive designer. His most recent bio picture, since taken down, didn't even show his face (he was backwards). I'm actually quite fascinated by him. 42068 does look like something he'd design, too, and it's a good model, though that tan bevel gear on top - eww. Black works great too, Alf... it's the 8295 colour vomit all over again!
-
No, Techlug.fr confirms it was Pedersen who designed the ship. Not sure about 42068, but 8264 is Pedersen's handiwork. It even has 'AP' and 'Alfredo' written on the stickers! I also think he did 42061. Look. I'm not saying Pedersen is a bad designer. He's off the wall and clearly tries to be innovative, and most of the time he succeeds. I just think some of his work pales next to that of Kossmann, Jeppesen, Kroigaard and Reindl. I own some of his models and I like them. I also like that he designs unusual-for-Technic vehicles like fire trucks, the hooklift truck and the mine loader (although LKJ apparently got the idea for that one).
-
It is. Not to mention 42064 and its big honkin' Ninjago part. @Timorzelorzworz the 42049 B-model was designed by Lars Krogh Jensen. The A was done by Pedersen. Pedersen also uses the big Jack Stone exhaust pipe in his models, such as 42035, 42034 and 42049.
-
The front of 42030 didn't help it, especially viewed from the side. It's still a great model, it's just not for me. Same with 42022; it doesn't interest me. Doesn't mean it isn't good. I flat out dislike 8041 though.
-
8258 and 9397 are damn cool, as is 8285. Uwe's had some misfires, though: 8041 is a bit rubbish, and a lot of his sets I'm just plain not keen on, like 42022 and the gappy 42030. To his credit, he does balance studded and studless well, and avoids big Bionicle/Hero Factory/System pieces (Pedersen!). 42070 could still go either way here.
-
Funnily enough, I think 8455 is at least worthy of a glance here. Sure, it was released when LEGO was going down the drain (2003), but it's still one of the best ever. I'd vote for it.
-
Seriously, this hooha is one of the things that got LEGO into trouble in the first place. Too many parts in too many colours. They'll overstretch the part library again at this rate.