42030 - To Get or Not to Get

[DrJB]

I've been debating whether this set is worthy of my collection (as many on here have for sure). There is no 'waow' factor about the parts collection, though for display, it may be a good set. (Need deeper shelves though)

What's YOUR take?

[TFDev]

First i didn't want it. Because i wanted to spend the money on some Technic "supercar" models to build some of the known supercar moc's and maybe build some myself. But fot RC versions you need PF (adds some play-ability/show-factor) and for buying the PF elements separately you need to spend some serious money. I could buy a new 42030 (sealed) for 150 euro's. So i did buy it. I still have to build it, but for the 150 euro's it makes a perfect parts pack (although i'm not a fan of the yellow parts :P)

[D3K]

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Maybe any of these three topics will help you get the answers you need?

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As a display model, this topic include some nice visual improvements as well

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Edited December 11, 2014 by D3K

[DrJB]

Thank you D3K, I'm aware of the many topics about this set and apologize for starting a new one. However, I wanted to hear 'specifically' from those who were pondering and have not decided yet. Yes, all info is there, but maybe we can have a more focused discussion.

Edited December 11, 2014 by DrJB

[Richard Dower]

I personally havent bought 42030 as yet...but i do pan to. I will buy two sets as i want to build the A and B model. Function wise it may not do anymore then say 8275 or 8043....it is almost identical to 8265 but its nice to have a new fully motorized set.

I agree it dosent have any wow factor besides being big, its overly expensive, perhaps it might just be worth it as a parts pack?

[arik]

I've been getting the flagships since I came out from the dark ages. I now have 8110 and 9398, and 42009 is waiting to be wrapped and then opened as a Christmas present :-) I also have 42008 and a couple of smaller sets. So 42030 would definetely fit into that series.

But parts wise, there's practically nothing I don't already have (42009 provides the necessary amount of yellow stuff, and PF stuff I got from 9398). I've understood the build is not that interesting (compared to 42009 or 8110 for example). So it's a bit meh for me now. Actually I plan to get 42025 next, that's something different.

Of course, if 2015H2 flagship isn't something good, I might give 42030 a chance. It'd be nice to hear other opinions about this.

[D3K]

Thank you D3K, I'm aware of the many topics about this set and apologize for starting a new one. However, I wanted to hear 'specifically' from those who were pondering and have not decided yet. Yes, all info is there, but maybe we can have a more focused discussion.

I may have misinterpreted the issue, I read it as if you were wondering whether to get it or not, and I think you will find all the info/pros/cons/tips/opinions in the above mentioned topics, and make your decision based on that.

Personally, I don't think I'll buy this set, unless I happen upon one severely discounted. As has been mentioned, it is a very nice parts pack, and a good introduction to Power Functions. For someone just about to get into Technic and making MOCs, I think the 42030 and 42009 combined will give him/her the absoute best assortment of parts to build pretty much anything he/she wants.

As for the rare parts (bucket and green engine pieces), I don't think we'll be seeing either of those again unless it is another Volvo MOC (given that green engines and that particular bucket are things you'll pretty much only see in Volvo vehicles). Then again, they can still be ordered from Lego at a much lower price than buying the whole set.

Seeing as most kids don't have/can't afford a huge collection of Lego models to keep built at the same time (if they do, they are a lot luckier than I am/was), but rather build the model upon getting it (for example if you get the 42030 for Christmas, you'll surely build it), and after some time, it ends up dismantled in the bins with the rest of your bricks, ready to be built into something else. At least that's how it's supposed to be

So to summarize, I'd say if you want to build MOCs and want a great starting point; buy this (along with the 42009). If you have enough useful pieces (like I do) and are not collecting models for display (like Blakbird does) I'd skip this one.

[Erik Leppen]

42009 has a thousand parts more and is cheaper.

So, decide for yourself how badly you want the electric components, the nice wheels, the Volvo licence and a single-purpose bucket, and whether they're worth more to you than 42009 which is galaxies more complex and intricate.

Now I own neither, but going through the instructions of 42030, it seems to be a whole lot of straightforward beam-stacking. It makes me wonder why the studless system is even used for a non-technic build.

I simply don't see the appeal, given I already have 8265 (which is great by the way, and costed less than half).

Edited December 11, 2014 by Erik Leppen

[DrJB]

That is exactly my point guys ... over the years I've accumulated several sets already (e.g. 4 different yellow cranes), the previous wheel loader, and have many motors ... thus I'll most likely skip this set and wait for the 2015 ... unless I find it heavily discounted.

Edited December 11, 2014 by DrJB

[Rishab N]

Its definitely overpriced

[Off the wall]

Some cold, dark winter morning I'll wander over to the Lego store and buy this one. I think its a very impressive set. Then, I won't be able to find a place to display it and I'll get my American Express bill. And, I'll ask myself....why?

Because!

[Freekysch]

It is a great set, IF you put 3rd part wheels on it ! With the standard wheels it look kind of boring, but maybe that is just my opinion.

[Osuharding1]

I own all of the 2014 sets and in some cases 2 copies of a few of them. However, I do not own 42030 and I probably won't buy it until it is on some sort of clearance or BOGO deal at TRU. It's a pricey model without that great of a parts assortment. I don't need all the PF elements and a new big Bucket isn't at the top of my wanted or need list.

Edited December 11, 2014 by Osuharding1

[gevans12]

To be honest, If you want a wheel loader, some of the Mocs are better, like the liebherr and other Volvo ones...

[Richard Dower]

The letdown is the single purpose bucket, you can only use it with this model unless you build a new MOC or heavily mod 8265 or the B model for 8043.

It just seems like a huge waste to have a spare bucket collecting dust with no real purpose.....sell it i guess?

[DrJB]

Some cold, dark winter morning I'll wander over to the Lego store and buy this one. I think its a very impressive set. Then, I won't be able to find a place to display it and I'll get my American Express bill. And, I'll ask myself....why?

Because!

Cold ... in Atlanta??? .... If I follow this argument, I need to buy few more ... I'm in Chicago. :)

[Rishab N]

If its cold in Atlanta then its definitley absolute zero in Chicago

[Off the wall]

It got down to 2 degrees one day last January. And, cold has a completely different meanin now that I'm in the south and not on the campus of Michigan State. Cold now is less than 40. Cold then was ten or below.

Edited December 12, 2014 by Off the wall

[1gor]

I've been debating whether this set is worthy of my collection (as many on here have for sure). There is no 'waow' factor about the parts collection, though for display, it may be a good set. (Need deeper shelves though)

What's YOUR take?

If It helps, my plan was to buy Volvo Loader for Parts which happened in august this year. so far I did not took it apart. I always buy sets for parts, but this one remains completed. My recommendation is to buy it, really great for display, one of few sets that IMHO is perfect

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[Lipko]

I won't buy it. Because it's not an appealing parts-pack for me, and I don't keep any models for displaying. Partly because I can't afford to have such a big place and partly because I find it lame to keep official sets on display...

[Freekysch]

I won't buy it. Because it's not an appealing parts-pack for me, and I don't keep any models for displaying. Partly because I can't afford to have such a big place and partly because I find it lame to keep official sets on display...

Let's not jump to conclusions, i don't think keeping official sets on display is `lame`. I too keep my sets on display, just because i don't have the time to build MOCs. Maybe the word `lame` is too strong for that ...

[Lipko]

Let's not jump to conclusions, i don't think keeping official sets on display is `lame`. I too keep my sets on display, just because i don't have the time to build MOCs. Maybe the word `lame` is too strong for that ...

Sorry, I wanted to say lame for me, because I'm not interested in looking at official sets at all (but interested in building them), and unfortunately I'm still kind of ashamed of "playing" with Lego (in a culture that says "you are too old for Lego" for a 11-year-old girl). I'm still more comfortable explaining a model on display that was designed by me than a model I bought just for putting on a shelf. But I guess it's just my psychological/social problem (I'm very far from being interested enough in official sets to take on this activity).

Edited December 12, 2014 by Lipko

[Freekysch]

Well, you should never be ashamed for playing with LEGO ! That is a fact . Your MOCs are superb, so I think whoever sees them will be impressed.

[miguev]

Those saying "you are too old for Lego" need to grow up. Just a bit ;)

[Blakbird]

Partly because I can't afford to have such a big place and partly because I find it lame to keep official sets on display...

Then I am the lamest man of all!!