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Images of 42079, 42080, 42081, and 42082 Credit Photos to From Bricks to Bothans (FBTB) right here :

Thanks guys, for the cool remarks! I know that I will probably, some time, purchase these sets. My wallet will probably take a major hit this year. Lots of great Lego sets. Here are some more of the pics.

Here are some scans of the Technic sets from the Summer 2009 Catalog and the Alternate models. I also posted information and pictures of both the main and alternate models on this topic a day or so ago. These are some great sets!

First post of mine! Snow Groomer Item #: 8263 Ages: 9-16 Pieces: 590 Price USD 49.99 Available Now Conquer the slopes! Take on even the steepest snowy slopes with the snow groomer’s wide, rotating tracks! Control the front blade with the joystick behind the cabin, or turn the gear wheel to raise or lower the rear grinder. Includes instructions for rebuilding into an all-weather Arctic Tracker! * An exciting and challenging building experience with this 2-in-1 real world model! * Snow Groomer has moveable wide tracks! * Front and rear blade move up and down! * Rebuilds into an Arctic Tracker! * Snow Groomer measures 14 inches (35.6cm) long and 6½ inches (16.5cm) wide! Front Loader Item #: 8265 Ages: 10-16 Pieces: 1061 Price USD 79.99 Backorders accepted, expected ship date 15 Jul 2009 King of the construction site! This detailed and rugged front loader has a massive bucket scoop that can raise, lower and tip out its cargo. Move the cabin or turn the gear wheel for realistic articulated steering…or upgrade with #8293 Power Functions Motor Set to motorize the bucket functions and bring your vehicle to life! Instructions included for rebuilding into a Forest Machine. * An exciting and challenging building experience with this 2-in-1 real world model! * Realistic bucket functions (raise, lower and tip)! * Features manual steering and a V6 engine with moveable pistons! * Rebuilds into a forest machine! * Front Loader with bucket extended measures 19.3 inches (49cm) long! Crane Truck Item #: 8258 Ages: 11-16 Pieces: 1877 Price USD 149.99 Backorders accepted, expected ship date 5 Aug 2009 With built-in Power Functions, this Crane Truck always gets the job done! When you need to move the biggest and heaviest loads, it’s time to call on the mighty crane truck! This massive, realistic vehicle includes a Power Functions control box that you can use to unfold, raise and lower its powerful, motorized crane arm, and to extend the outriggers to stabilize your cargo. Includes instructions for rebuilding into a Duty Wrecker! * An exciting and challenging building experience with this 2-in-1 real world model! * Try the functionalities with the included Power Functions XL Motor, Power Functions Battery box, and Power Functions Control Switch! * Power Functions powers the crane arm and extendable outriggers! * Crane unfolds , raises and lowers and swivels 360°! * Cab opens to reveal interior details and V8 engine with movable pistons! * Rebuilds into Duty Wrecker! * Crane measures 20.9 inches (53cm) x 22 inches (56cm)! Both main and alternate designs look outstanding on all models!