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  1. Matt Dawson
    https://shop.fxbricks.com/blogs/news/quick-news-update-april-2023
  2. Matt Dawson
    1. I believe the Bricktracks/TrixBrix R104s and the FX P40R share the same straight connections/length but the diverging route is different. 2. If you mean via the rails I would believe so. However without having experienced a physical copy or seen an independent review I can't confirm or deny this.
  3. Matt Dawson
    The Globe (40) - reached 10K 4th May 2020, announced successful 30th September 2020, released 1st February 2022. (approx. 20 months between reaching 10K and being on shelves) Starry Night (41) - reached 10K 13th August 2020, announced successful 4th February 2021, released 25th May 2022. (approx. 20 months between reaching 10K and being on shelves) Jazz Quartet (42) - reached 10K 16th April 2021, announced successful 15th October 2021, released 29th June 2022. (approx. 14 months between reaching 10K and being on shelves) Lighthouse (43) - reached 10K 29th October 2020, announced successful 22nd June 2021, released 1st Sept 2022. (approx. 22 months between reaching 10K and being on shelves) The Office (44) - reached 10K 16th April 2021, announced successful 15th October 2021, released 1st October 2022. (approx. 17 months between reaching 10K and being on shelves) As such, with reaching 10K on 22nd March 2022, 20 months afterwards would be end Oct 2023/Nov 2023.
  4. Matt Dawson
    I'm looking forward to the Orient Express! However, there are a few things that concern me: 1. Are we going to get a loco, tender and coach combo (ala Emerald Knight, display Hogwarts Express)? 2. Is it going to be a "scale" 7/8 wide model, or a HE style display model? 3. Are LEGO going to release a separate add-on pack for further coaches? Did some checking on this years Ideas sets: The Globe (40) - reached 10K 4th May 2020, announced successful 30th September 2020, released 1st February 2022. (approx. 20 months between reaching 10K and being on shelves) Starry Night (41) - reached 10K 13th August 2020, announced successful 4th February 2021, released 25th May 2022. (approx. 20 months between reaching 10K and being on shelves) Jazz Quartet (42) - reached 10K 16th April 2021, announced successful 15th October 2021, released 29th June 2022. (approx. 14 months between reaching 10K and being on shelves) Lighthouse (43) - reached 10K 29th October 2020, announced successful 22nd June 2021, released 1st Sept 2022. (approx. 22 months between reaching 10K and being on shelves) The Office (44) - reached 10K 16th April 2021, announced successful 15th October 2021, released 1st October 2022. (approx. 17 months between reaching 10K and being on shelves) From these results, it would be a guess that with a 22nd March 2022 10K goal reach, I would guestimate this to be releasing Nov/Dec 2023, depending on motorisation/scale choices.
  5. Matt Dawson
    Any news on production? The P40 turnouts were originally due autumn/Q3 2022, and there's been no official update yet.
  6. Matt Dawson
    That's probably because they're Dark Bluish Grey, which is currently in production and what everyone else uses/manufactures in.
  7. Matt Dawson
    Philohome's page (and some extrapolation) indicates that the maximum output voltage is 10.5V of the IR Mk1 receiver, and 10.8V for the Mk2. Having done some searching it would appear that the IR receiver seems to be OK with 10V and even 11V, but no-one can confirm if 12V is OK.
  8. Matt Dawson
    It's a complex one. Bricktracks For me, I use HA Bricks for my Bricktracks imports - closer to the UK than Bricktracks HQ, and just as reliable. I've placed either two or three from HA (both track and wheels/axles etc) and both have arrived in a very respectable time scale, including the dreaded import analysis. Unless it's something specific only Bricktracks (or a US reseller of BrickTracks can offer, e.g. Brickmania) then I would 100% use HA Bricks. TrixBrix What few pieces I do buy I generally buy from Techbrick. The faff of ordering from TrixBrix isn't worth it. If the cost difference seems to be an issue, try emailing Techbrick and explain what you want to order and see if they can offer a discount. Others One thing I would say is you're no longer limited to the R40 and R104 turnouts - Bricktracks designed an R56 turnout available via OKBrickWorks which provides a nice medium between the two, and similar to the (upcoming) "P64" 9V turnout from FX Bricks. With regards to finish, Bricktracks > Trixbrix (moulded) > Trixbrix (printed) or OKBrickWorks (printed). TrixBrix quality can be very hit-and-miss, regardless of injection or 3d printed; OKBrickWorks have upgraded their printers to PLA(?) over the last year so are a lot better now with minimal layer lines.
  9. Matt Dawson
    I'd say give it some time - the sets only became available this month, not everyone has time to assemble & review yet. In the meantime, here's something to whet your appetite...
  10. Matt Dawson
    @Wimmer even if that was the case, LEGO normally spend 1 to 2 years designing/testing a set - 2023 would therefore be 1 year of sales + 2 years to develop/produce. Plus if the rumoured HP Hogwarts Express is true (take with a pinch of salt) then undoubtedly this being released this year as the 'flagship' HP set would make more financial sense, and leaving the CE train till next year when there isn't any major train releases.
  11. Matt Dawson
    Breckland Bricks do the (similar) Bulleid-Firth-Brown wheels: https://www.brecklandbricks.com/resources Not sure anyone is doing Boxpok's as Stud.io files.
  12. Matt Dawson
    Seeing as the turnout timeframe was "Summer 2022" how close are you @michaelgale?
  13. Matt Dawson
    Interestingly enough, the instructions aren't available, but you can search via the set number on Pick a Brick: https://www.lego.com/en-gb/page/static/pick-a-brick?query=&page=1&filters.i0.key=variants.attributes.appearsIn&filters.i0.ranges.i0.from="60336%3A"&filters.i0.ranges.i0.to="60336%3A9999"
  14. Matt Dawson
    I'd have to disagree. Firstly, it's a reskinned Emerald Night, and secondly this is not an Ideas thread.
  15. Matt Dawson
    From what I recall - and I don't have one on order - the biggest issue was the PFx Bricks, due to the global semiconductor/chip shortage. Now that FX Bricks are now restocking them, there may be hope they'll start shipping soon.
  16. Matt Dawson
    @Dav1d The information we have so far seems to be: #60335 Train Station $99.99 #60336 Freight Train $189.99 #60337 High Speed Passenger Train $179.99 Now, there WAS an additional number (60334 I think) which is currently unallocated but follows the sequence, which might be a level crossing, which makes sense owing to the new road plates. We are unlikely to see any photo or other leaks until much closer to release owing to the new anti-leak team. Most leaks seem to be <24 hours, and normally because someone broke (or misinterpreted) the release time/date, e.g. local time at midday rather than at Denmark at midday.
  17. Matt Dawson
    Although I don't own any, my friend got the Brickset review R72s after they'd finished the review. And I must say, at a quick glance I wouldn't be able to tell the difference between them and official R40 curves. Now hopefully my bank balance is prepped for when the turnouts are released...
  18. Matt Dawson
    In summary then: #60335 Train Station $99.99 #60336 Freight Train $189.99 #60337 High Speed Passenger Train $179.99 This still leaves the possibility of #60334 being a level crossing or other accessory...
  19. Matt Dawson
    The Harry Potter "UCS Hogwarts Express" rumour has been going a while - unless I see some concrete evidence, I'd leave well alone. As for Disney, I find it highly unlikely they'd do a re-release but split the contents. Only thing I can think of is they're changing the train to a 2-6-0 and different passenger cars to represent a different park
  20. Matt Dawson
    https://www.brickfanatics.com/lego-city-summer-return-to-farms-and-trains My suspicion is with the set numbers 60336 will be the freight train as 60338 onwards occupied by Stuntz etc. 60334-60337 could all be trains, hence 60334 - accessory 1, 60335 accessory 2, 60336 freight train, 60337 passenger train.
  21. Matt Dawson
    @Toastie it's supposed to be a Google embed but I think Google generates a new code every couple of days
  22. Matt Dawson
    Whilst conjecture, I would say if the normal pattern works we'll see the following: > A high-speed passenger train (with a single piece nose and no doors) > a mixed freight train > Either a passenger station or level crossing - or possibly both? > Track pack re-release IIRC the track pack didn't include set references, only the sets themselves did, so the track pack may remain unchanged.
  23. Matt Dawson
    I think LEGO stated that all future sets will have the plastic wheels - this means that can eliminate the metal axle (which was brought in) so they can make the entire wheelset in-house, and also allays some toy safety measures as there's no longer any metal axles to get attacked by/eaten.
  24. Matt Dawson
    As the (hopeful) December time has passed, when could we expect the new turnouts @michaelgale?
  25. Matt Dawson
    I would think $179.99 would be the freight set rather than the passenger train... Edit: I'm thinking of UK price, not US price
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