Future Set Wishes and Speculation

[Dylan M]

4 hours ago, Paul B Technic said:

I am hoping for some type of large construction machine, maybe in the next wave.

Same with me, 

[Auroralampinen]

8 hours ago, Jockos said:

Usual January wave, nothing big (as of now), but 42217 will be 2025's blue Corvette. I saw that leak, too, and I think that would be 42216.

Oh yes because the picture wich housed these sets numbers there was 2 42218 so i will now fix those thank you:) 

[Ngoc Nguyen]

Is there any way to make this person understand that there are online spelling etiquettes as well as naming conventions in this forum? This is not the first time this person starts a new thread without naming it the same way previous threads are named. I believe Milan the mod has spoken to this person once or twice about this problem already. The name of the general thread is usually "20xx Technic Sets Discussion". Not only does the name of this thread not have proper capitalization, it also doesn't have proper spacing. 

As for the the information, a general thread is only created when there are at least names. These so called "information" don't reveal anything helpful. Of course the next sets will start with 4221x, Of course there will be a small set and some pullback midsized sets. Without names the thread will quickly devolve into a speculation thread. And names for the next line up is not usually available until August the earliest. 

 

Edited April 6 by Ngoc Nguyen

[Maaboo the Witch]

Tell me about it. We haven't even had images of the summer wave for this year yet.

[MarkyMark42]

And I'm guessing 42219 and  42220 should be "pullback" not "pullbag" :)

[Oh_Hi_Mao]

3 hours ago, Ngoc Nguyen said:

Is there any way to make this person understand that there are online spelling etiquettes as well as naming conventions in this forum? This is not the first time this person starts a new thread without naming it the same way previous threads are named. I believe Milan the mod has spoken to this person once or twice about this problem already. The name of the general thread is usually "20xx Technic Sets Discussion". Not only does the name of this thread not have proper capitalization, it also doesn't have proper spacing. 

As for the the information, a general thread is only created when there are at least names. These so called "information" don't reveal anything helpful. Of course the next sets will start with 4221x, Of course there will be a small set and some pullback midsized sets. Without names the thread will quickly devolve into a speculation thread. And names for the next line up is not usually available until August the earliest. 

 

I don't undestrand what is wrong with this thread, I believe this thread is exactly what it says: first information about 2026 sets. Where to discuss it without this thread? I believe separate "official" thread yet to be created for 2026 sets, I would be in a hurry if I were you...

Edited April 6 by Oh_Hi_Mao

[Auroralampinen]

Just now, Oh_Hi_Mao said:

I don't undestrand what is wrong with this thread, I believe this thread is exactly what it says: first information about 2026 sets. Where to discuss it without this thread? I believe separate "official" thread yet to be created for 2026 sets, I would be in a hurry if I were you...

Yes i will update topic when new info has emerged:) 

[Ngoc Nguyen]

1 hour ago, Oh_Hi_Mao said:

Where to discuss it without this thread?

Without names there is nothing to discuss and the thread will quickly devolve into a speculation thread. This was already stated by a mod somewhere in the past, it's not my position.

And names of the next year lineup is only out usually in August the earliest. That is why the general thread have been created in August the earliest. Here are the names and the dates at which earlier yearly general Technic threads were created.

Technic 2015 Discussion and Speculation: August 28, 2014

Technic 2016 Discussion and Speculation: August 1, 2015

Technic 2017 Set Discussion: August 12, 2016

Technic 2018 Set Discussion: August 22, 2017

Technic 2019 Set Discussion: August 10, 2018

Technic 2020 Set Discussion: July 15, 2019

Technic 2021 Set Discussion: September 12, 2020

Technic 2022 Set Discussion: September 16, 2021

Technic 2023 Set Discussion: August 25, 2022

2024 Technic Sets Discussion: August 2, 2023

1 hour ago, Oh_Hi_Mao said:

I don't undestrand what is wrong with this thread

- Earlier yearly threads were created with set names.

- The speculation part was removed and discouraged by the mods.

- Even though the yearly threads were created by different people, they all name the threads in a similar manners. 10 different people but they all know how to follow convention, you cant really tell me the current title of this thread is anywhere near reasonable.

At the very least, the names are propely capitalized and spaced. That's basic online etiquettes.

 

Edited April 6 by Ngoc Nguyen

[gyenesvi]

6 hours ago, Oh_Hi_Mao said:

I don't undestrand what is wrong with this thread, I believe this thread is exactly what it says: first information about 2026 sets. Where to discuss it without this thread? I believe separate "official" thread yet to be created for 2026 sets, I would be in a hurry if I were you...

There's zero information in this thread, as pointed out by @Ngoc Nguyen. The fact that sets will be numbered and they will have age rating is no news, because we know that. Also that there will be pullbacks (with high probability). With the same logic a thread for 2027 and 2028 could be opened as well..

And with the 3rd comment, the speculation and wishful thinking has started. For that there's a separate thread called Future set wishes..

Also agree that naming of such threads should be consistent.

[Oh_Hi_Mao]

31 minutes ago, gyenesvi said:

There's zero information in this thread, as pointed out by @Ngoc Nguyen. The fact that sets will be numbered and they will have age rating is no news, because we know that. Also that there will be pullbacks (with high probability). With the same logic a thread for 2027 and 2028 could be opened as well..

And with the 3rd comment, the speculation and wishful thinking has started. For that there's a separate thread called Future set wishes..

Also agree that naming of such threads should be consistent.

Wishful thinking is regulary emerging in 2025 thread, I guess that is part of this forum's nature. So I don't undersrand the complain here.

It is not a good faith to micromanage when what and how  (pay attention - I did not mention "where") members of the forum can and can't discuss as long as it is Technic related. Some members just self establish themselves above the others which they aren't.

I agree with the only point - consistency of the threads should be maintained.

Edited April 6 by Oh_Hi_Mao

[Timewhatistime]

The main point of this thread seemed to be to ensure that the author is the first one to provide their "information" and to get clicks from over-curious forum members (like I was).

I will learn from this and avoid reading threads with boasting headlines and annoying typos.

[HydroWorld Outlook]

I would respectfully say that this 2026 thread should be allowed to remain existing but the title should be edited, if possible to follow proper grammar conventions as indicated in the rules of this forum. If that is not appropriate, then I would strongly recommend that this topic be merged into a larger speculatory thread instead.

But perhaps it would more advisable to let our forum moderators clear up this issue. @Jim or @Milan, what do you believe should be done with this topic?

[Milan]

Let's make a compromise.
I'll move this to the speculation thread, so we can keep talking about it, even if just speculating.
And when the usual time comes for the set names, someone can open a proper 2026 topic.

[HydroWorld Outlook]

On 4/9/2025 at 4:03 AM, Milan said:

Let's make a compromise.
I'll move this to the speculation thread, so we can keep talking about it, even if just speculating.
And when the usual time comes for the set names, someone can open a proper 2026 topic.

Thanks, Milan. :)

[Paul B Technic]

I would love to see a RC grader in 2026 or another large RC construction type truck.

[Jundis]

11 hours ago, Paul B Technic said:

large RC construction type truck

Didn't you just complain about the high price tag of flagship models in your YouTube-short video? RC+large model means high price tag :-P 

As a grader has so many functions, it would take 2 hubs and about 8 motors to actuate them all. Distribution gearbox is not feasible here, as these functions are on very different places. Plus, a grader is kind of skinny, so it would be very hard to hide all the motors.

Pneumatic or just manual functions are the way to go for a grader.

For 2026, I really wish Lego continues on with what 25H2 had brought us: Construction equipment in a nice variety and and even cars with new or unique functions.

Wish for more agriculure vehicles, at least a medium or large scale tractor as 42054 was nealry 10 years ago.

"No, 42136, you are not medium scale. Now go play with you ugly cousin 42168... Oh wait, you can't, as his spout isn't long enough..."

[AVCampos]

14 minutes ago, Jundis said:

Distribution gearbox is not feasible here, as these functions are on very different places.

That'd be a great opportunity for the return of the flex system (preferably in a less fragile version).

[howitzer]

23 minutes ago, AVCampos said:

That'd be a great opportunity for the return of the flex system (preferably in a less fragile version).

That would be really cool, Bowden cable-like system would be enormously useful. Too bad the original flex system wasn't that well implemented with easily broken cables and so on.

Properly made grader has been on our wishlist for years and years and while there's hope that some day TLG grants our wish, I'm not holding my breath. Though I hope that the implementation would be pneumatic for the aforementioned reasons.

[Jockos]

I think a grader is long overdue (basically it's been made two times as small B models IIRC) be it motorized or not. But aside from a proper backhoe, I'm waiting for a set where the CAT's tracks and/or Liebherr crane's parts are used.

[TeamThrifty]

The issue as i see it is that TLG are playing safe... Car after car because they sell. We need some variety back in the line-up. BWE was very left-field but was awesome, a Grader has the potential to be the same. Unfortunately we'll get more cars because they sell.

Playing it safe has its place, consolidate your market share etc. But TLG is under attack from Cada etc and playing it safe will see them LOSE market share. (as will flagships with £500+ price tags...)

They need to let the designers loose, use less expensive motors and hubs and innovate. Give us 3000+ piece graders and tractors and all the other niche options, because guess what? Another supercar excites no one.

...then we can speculate as the title suggests. At the moment the limit of the speculation is a dream set that will never happen, or which car will they release.

Stagnate and die or innovate

 

9 minutes ago, Jockos said:

I think a grader is long overdue (basically it's been made two times as small B models IIRC) be it motorized or not. But aside from a proper backhoe, I'm waiting for a set where the CAT's tracks and/or Liebherr crane's parts are used.

100% 

[Jockos]

24 minutes ago, TeamThrifty said:

The issue as i see it is that TLG are playing safe... Car after car because they sell. We need some variety back in the line-up. BWE was very left-field but was awesome, a Grader has the potential to be the same. Unfortunately we'll get more cars because they sell.

Playing it safe has its place, consolidate your market share etc. But TLG is under attack from Cada etc and playing it safe will see them LOSE market share. (as will flagships with £500+ price tags...)

They need to let the designers loose, use less expensive motors and hubs and innovate. Give us 3000+ piece graders and tractors and all the other niche options, because guess what? Another supercar excites no one.

...then we can speculate as the title suggests. At the moment the limit of the speculation is a dream set that will never happen, or which car will they release.

Stagnate and die or innovate

I can fully agree. One of the problems with electronics is that they charge such a price for them as if they were some kind of ultra-high-end stuff yet they aren't really. 

The 'play it safe' mentality can be found in the size and complexity of sets, too. It seems as if they can't get over 4000 pcs. And, the other way, I just can't imagine they can't squeeze in a small gear mechanism for a 1:8 convertible car. I'm not against the designers as they are trying hard to make the set as good as possible. It's the management that makes these (presumably awesome) models slightly mediocre by limiting them too much.

Edited May 27 by Jockos