February 2, 201114 yr 8043 was a big bump up in price around here, while in Europe it seems to have been about the same as previous sets. 195€ in France.
February 2, 201114 yr You guys shouldve come to Holland to buy the 8043! OT: I feel like I spend more time on flipping pages, rather than building a model. I understand why TLG would simplify the instructions, but they have gone to far (imo). Example: I recently rebuilt the 8868 (Air-Tech-Claw-Rig), and what an HUGE difference between old and new... Compared to 8043, the build took about the same time, but was much more exciting with the 8868, simply because of the fact that you have to pay attention, rather than flipping the page. As said: for us AFOLs, the new style instructions might be a bit lame, but for kids, this suits better (although the simplification went a bit too far). Edited February 2, 201114 yr by RockeTeK
February 2, 201114 yr In Sweden both the 8043 Motorized Excavator and 8258 Crane Truck has a MSRP of SEK 1.899,-, that's £184/€215/US$298 with todays values. LEGO-prices in the US has always been low compared to Europe, the competition against other brands are more fierce there.
February 2, 201114 yr Tread way of topic again,it's not a price tread! So who's going to the toy fair tomorrow to take pics ;)
February 6, 201114 yr Has anyone see pictures of the new sets at a toyfair? There are pictures from kingdoms and ninjago and alien quest (or something), but no technic .
February 6, 201114 yr Has anyone see pictures of the new sets at a toyfair? There are pictures from kingdoms and ninjago and alien quest (or something), but no technic . I'm wondering the same thing too! Someone must have info by now!
February 6, 201114 yr TLG must have presented a very big surprise for us, which they dont want published before their own second halfyear catalogue. is the extreme cruiser an RC motorbike or something else revolutionary?
February 6, 201114 yr I REALLY hope that the more TLG will struggle against those who show the news sets, the more people will share the leaks they know. Even if TLG pisses us off on that, TLG is bound to fail. haha.
February 6, 201114 yr So why has there been pics other years so and what's different about this year? When do Lego normally show pics of the 2h sets?
February 6, 201114 yr I understand there is no pics, but why noone mentioned what was shown? It would be enough for the teaser just to know what was shown, if we can't right now see pics.
February 7, 201114 yr IMO, if something is put on display at the Toy Fair, that's NOT spying. That's just taking pictures and showing them to your ''friends'' on internet. off topic: Mercedes introducced new SLS e-cell electric vehicle, on Detroit Motor Show. It won't be in productuion for quite some time, but I don't see them complaining, becouse people has taken some pictures.
February 7, 201114 yr https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/_SvZKGtymdxw/TU8pu6aYuBI/AAAAAAAAC-o/3wEbXgXVjIU/foto32.png https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/_SvZKGtymdxw/TU8puS4kUvI/AAAAAAAAC-k/6XYdaL20HmQ/foto31.png https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/_SvZKGtymdxw/TU8ptz2dOSI/AAAAAAAAC-g/2g0tfALnUHM/foto30.png https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/_SvZKGtymdxw/TUw-HOUod7I/AAAAAAAAC-A/eQSoWdlBU_I/foto21.png
February 7, 201114 yr Thanks! Nice snotted front mask! Maybe the main designer is Markus? B model is a plow? Just what I thought! I see big yellow springs! They are at an angle too! And the whole wheels assemby is at an angle which means only one thing. LIVE AXLES! There is a piston engine isnide cab, but i cant see if its a 4x4. It may be seeing the size of the front axle assembly. I think the cab can tilt forward to see the engine.
February 7, 201114 yr Thanks! Nice snotted front mask! Maybe the main designer is Markus? B model is a plow? Just what I thought! I see big yellow springs! They are at an angle too! And the whole wheels assemby is at an angle which means only one thing. LIVE AXLES! There is a piston engine isnide cab, but i cant see if its a 4x4. It may be seeing the size of the front axle assembly. I think the cab can tilt forward to see the engine. And the new wheels & tires means that I can use them on my Volkswagen! They look similar to those used on the Black Cat Giant Truck!
February 7, 201114 yr And the mini piston in the claws is back! There are some grills drawn on the back of the box which arent on the real model.
February 7, 201114 yr and ORANGE color?!! Lego had a look at the vote on TechnicBricks? Great! Thanks a lot for the pictures! Looks like a very well designed model that packs a number of functions. Althoguh I cannot figure out waht they mean with the pictograms on "Foto32" on the right hand side. I like the slanted positioning of the pneumatic switch on the snow-plough! fW
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