paul_delahaye

Also noted the technic excavator is missing from this catalogue and also one of the coastguard sets, the one with the big RIB and unimog. Paul . . .

Don't get too disappointed yet. Check the part numbers after the new catalogue has been released next weekend. Often sets are priced at about 33%-50% of the old catalogue price. For example I paid

My Comments, 4WD Car - Nice to see some more components for the power functions range, light, pole reverser switch and if I'm not mistaken it looks like a new style of motor? I guess last year we had the medium motor and the XL motor so maybe we get a large motor? It does seem a bit of a letdown that they have not included a remote control when you see how cheap they are selling them for on Shop at Home! Telehandler, looks good, lots of functions. Only disappointment seems to be the last minute thought of how to tilt the forks, just the same mechanism as used on the last telehandler a couple of years ago which from memory everyone did not like. Excavator - You can never have enough of these :-)

Where oh Where do lego dream up their prices Set 8292 Cherry Picker Shop at Home UK

http://shop.lego.com/ByTheme/Product.aspx?p=7733&cn=223&d=9 US Price for this good looking (IMO) model $25 UK Price for this model

Thanks, Pics look fine on my 20" widescreen 1680 x 1050 res. I've already reduced the size of them by 50% Maybe this is why they look so big on everyone elses screen? Merry Christmas Paul. . .

Sorry "Lord of Pies" I thought you were from the land of opportunities moaning about the real world price of things ;-) Check my reviews in the town section, you pay

Here is the second impulse set I picked up at Bluewater at the weekend. I really should have got all 4 and the post van, the cargo plane, etc etc but I wanted to save some for next year :-) Front of box Back of box Another cracking price of �2.50 GBP Contents of the box, no big bricks Single sided instruction manual Just advertising on the back of the instructions 34 pieces within this set. 31 of them are used in the main set Fill up the skip (It's a shame they have not designed this so the skip can be emptied by the recycle truck 7991 from this year, maybe a mod required here?) Final clear up All done 3 spare pieces, never a bad thing having extra rubbish Overall, I would say 7/10 Because, the wheels on the hand cart are too far apart and the lack of a lifting point on the skip for the recycle truck. Comments??? Merry Christmas Edit by Hobbes: Replaced pictures with clickable thumbs and corrected set number.

Welcome to the real world, Petrol $10 gallon Impulse sets $5 each

I've had to use a silicone based lubricant on the pneumatic rams used in set 8851 Technic excavator. They had become really stiff and would not move. This worked a treat and they now run smoothly again like they did in 1984 when I first got the set.

Picked up from the Lego shop in Bluewater yesterday Front of Box Back of Box Price �2.50 GBP Contents, a very small instruction manual Instructions (Front) Intsructions (Back) 25 Pieces (23 used in the model) Regular construction mini fig Start of the assembly Roll in the drum Just attach the drum A little tap with the hammer! (hammer not included!) Wheel it into position Time to start mixing, also time for a well earned Tea Break, The cement is all ready now. And the 2 left over bits. Extra cement is always useful and not really wasted. Overall, a nice little set and I am pleased to see little sets appearing again at long last. The only negative is with the drum of the mixer, although the angle can be adjusted you cannot tip the contents out of the mixer. All in all I would say 8/10 for a good little set? Comments...? ? ? Edit by Hobbes: Replaced pictures with clickable thumbs and corrected set number.

Today they had the cargo plane (I do not remember the price) The post man and his van

I too am lucky to own this great set. One of the best design bits in my opinion is the way both the boat and the jet ski's fit onto the same trailer!

Here are my offerings in the lawn mower catagory http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=207781 Paul . . .

I notice on Brickset there is mention of a technic forklift p/n 8290 I guess that could have quite a few functions?

Says it all in the title Bulldozer

Seems a rather disappointing Technic line up for 2008. I was hoping for something impressive with the development of the power functions but we appear to be getting another Lorry with a disapointing crane on the back which does not appear to have very many functions?

I too have bought this set and the only thing I notice which is a bit odd, with the exception of there being no floors in the house is the lack of a steering wheel in the car!

The description is "7731 post cargo" This may not be a post office as we are all hoping. It could well be a cargo terminal to go with the cargo plane. Maybe an extension to the airport. A bit like: 6391 Cargo centre Alternatively wouln't it be great if it was a sponsored set by a parcel company like UPS or FedEx?

Knowing how Lego town product ranges often follow track with playmobile releases: In 2005 playmobile release an airport, in 2006 lego release an airport In 2006 playmobile release an sea port, in 2007 lego release a seaport I noticed in a toy shop yesterday playmobile has put to market a very detailed post office I wonder what our chances are of seeing something along these lines in the later part of 2008? Paul . . .

Thank you for the review, I think you are all right, it does lack some functions and a way of incorporating a motor would have been good add on. I think I will still have to purchase one to go with the tractor of last year. Paul . . .

My alternative bin design, in terms of looks not functionality http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/pdlh/Town/wheelie_bins.jpg Sorry it is a bit blurry

Unless I have missed it has anyone seen a review of this set yet? I notice it is now on the UK Shop at Home site so I guess it won't be long.

Available as of yesterday, guess we may get a review in the next couple of days (unless we have already had one and I've missed it) http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/0815329.htm http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/3870976.htm

Probably a re-post but you never know http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseacti...VideoID=2306094