Maaboo the Witch

True, true. We haven't had a skidder since 8459's B model (and its re-releases), so it's quite refreshing, I guess. Still not keen on the set, though. EDIT: Actually, the most recent skidder was 8416's B-model (I'm not sure if 8069's B-model counts). Funnily enough, 8416-B was the only one before now to have an attachment at the front.

You said it, Al.

Gotta say, this loader is pretty awesome. Like the review says, I'm not keen on the front end. But everything else is impressive, like the bucket and full RC capability. I still think it's a bit pants that we don't get instructions for the B-models in larger sets, even the flagships. Wonder why LEGO started doing that? Still a great set though.

I like this dozer! The size of the box looks pretty appropriate for the size of the set too - finally. That B-model is something else, I must say. Looks like a Hydrema landmine-clearing vehicle with its back-mounted flail. It might be a mining vehicle of some kind, like Sariel says, but I'm not sure. Could this be the first military-themed vehicle ever made by Lego? I wonder.

That'd be good. There's been no grader "A" model before, so it'd be something kind of, er, new.

It's odd, no doubt about it. I wonder how this'll affect the summer sets. Will they all be released in one big clump?

Yeesh, relax! We haven't even had this year's bulldozer yet! I'm not thrilled with this year's selection either. I got 42023 'coz it's pretty cool and gives me 8453-related nostalgia, but as for everything else, I'll sidestep it with the possible exception of 42028. I'm not hating on the designers, by the way, who do excellent work, but I just think Technic's getting too hung up on zany colours and simple functions, and it's becoming far too repetitive. ENOUGH FRONT-END LOADERS ALREADY!!!! At least we haven't had a bulldozer too recently.

I'd like to see another tracked dumper too. 8294-B was a unique model and I wouldn't have any problem with seeing another one - especially considering I don't have 8294.

Should be about £40 - £45.

I'm hoping about £40.

I'm on the fence about the bulldozer, really. Might just pick it up.

Hm. That bulldozer looks a bit dull now I've seen it up close.

Bulldozer looks pretty good in my opinion! Some of those parts haven't been released in a while and I don't have many sets with an engine (in fact I have only one, 8439) so I think it'll be a buy for me. It actually reminds me of the 8419 excavator, tbh. Another thing about it is that it's actually studless, unlike the great 8275 which had studs all over it.

Well, that's something, eh?

Wonder what the B-model is?

I'm annoyed that we got loads of info on the pickup but none on the dozer. Hopefully that means the dozer is worth waiting for! And the possibility of pneumatics... woah! :sweet:

Nothing wrong with your opinion! If you like this set, then that's not a problem. I do think this is a bit too much like the Monster Truck from last year, though. It has the same wheels and colours, and the same general feel. Not my thing.

Love that dozer!

I think it's more bland than ugly. I do like the bear stickers - even if they ARE stickers - but it's pretty much red overload otherwise; some silver would be nice, especially on the engine and pipes. It's all flat grey.

I just want to see the bulldozer... Why didn't we get any photos of that?!

I'm not enamored with the loader, let alone the pickup. I'm eager to see the bulldozer, but I think that's the only set I even have an interest in. Wonder if it's PF-capable?

You're eager!

That's a good idea. And I have been thinking about a garbage truck too, djshiver! I'd like it with motorized front arms and a catch that opens the bin as it's lifted into the back to deposit a load of studs or whatever bricks would be inside.

"Hang on, lads, I've got a great idea..."

Killed myself laughing on this one! And yep, does look like a great model! An imaginative proposal too.