peter_m

His Mini rocks! http://www.mocpages.com/moc.php/354644

http://www.bricklink.com/store.asp?p=Aurimax or https://www.bricklink.com/store.asp?p=ChromeBricks :)

Hello amers! Welcome to EB :) 8868 is a great set to start your adventure with Technic - for some people it is the ultimate set :) The only drawback is that you will not get the idea of what is Lego Technic like nowadays - studless, panels, power functions.

$160-$170 for 42000? Someone wants to rob you...

Any progress with this beauty? I am so much looking forward to seeing this one finished :)

To me 8110 is the best starter set - it offers the fullest Technic experience: - it has pneumatics in decent amount - it has Power Functions - it has working suspension - it has a great MODing potential - it comes with big number and great variety of parts (good collection base) - it is a great display model (awesome aesthetics!) What is also important in your brother-in-law's age - it does not look childish while standing on the shelf and he will not be ashamed to show it off to friends with "we are so mature"-attitude. Also - I have tested the instruction on younger kids (10-12) and they did just fine (they just needed a little help with tubing) - so I guess you should not be concerned about that :)

8275 (used) goes for like 160 Euro (with shipping) on ebay.de - I am not sure you can get it cheaper via Bricklink

Cool stuff! I always wanted to add LEDs to 9396 but I have never found time... Could you make the picture of how does the things looks inside your helicopter?

Everyone should have at least one 8258 ;). But you should not buy a new set. Just wait for a good deal on eBay for a used one. It is not worth $300 (even though it is indeed the best technic set ever ;))

I think it will work - but Unimog must not have any heavy attachments and it will only be able to move on straight surfaces.

I got my 8455 for 66.5 Euro on ebay.de - it was in a good condition, with a box.

@Jullian_pdx - I'd buy the lot if I were you. You may always sell the PF elements you do not need (6 receivers, 10 m-motors maybe?) and get a lot of cash back. Great deal it is.

And how is that possible? :>

This is such a good looking car!

8110 could be called an 'ultimate technic set'. It has great looks and awesome functionality (suspension? - checked, motorized functions? - checked, pneumatics? - checked). I think it is the best one to start your technic collection. It also gives a good base to start building mods and MOCs. Sooner or later everyone, who do not get it, will regret this decision :P 42006 - fun little set to build and play with - but not the best as a parts inventory. My suggestion - 42009 - cool model (not as cool as 8110 though, but I am Unimog fanboy ;) ), great as a part inventory (if you do not mind yellow). It is still available in decent price.

Gyro Boy makes a great use of EV3 gyroscope - but keep in mind that it works only in one plane. With one gyroscope you will be able to apply only side leveling and you would need another one if you would also want front/back leveling. A better alternative would be to use NXT Accelerometer Sensor (http://shop.lego.com/en-PL/Accelerometer-Sensor-2852724?fromListing=listing) as it works in 3 dimensions. I am not sure though if it is compatible with EV3.

Bump! Since the beginning of the year I have sent 3 emails to already mentioned Lego EDU Senior Territory Manager for Europe - but I got no reply. I have lost hope of getting this rechargeable batteries in December - but I just wanted to hear any explanation - and they are ignoring me...

8110 - Spare 9/10; Display 10/10 9396 - Spare 6.8/10; Display 8/10 42009 - Spare 9/10; Display 9/10 41999 - Spare 8/10; Display 10/10 42025 - Spare 8/10; Display 10/10

Hmmm... I know that 8285 had some lower quality red liftarms - but I have never seen anything like this... Maybe this is not original Lego? Maybe it is some cheap Chinese clone ( http://www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=52834 )

Alcohol is ok (e.g. to remove stickers) but acetone - NOT EVEN ONCE! I had a similar situation and I used a bowl of hot water with dishwashing detergent. Plastic was a bit more elastic (because of higher temperature) and also a bit more slippery (thanks to the detergent). It worked for me. Also you will have a set of clean bricks - double win :)

Cool stuff. Where did you get those from?

9398 and 41999 share the chassis - but the body is completely different. Also 41999 has lights and motorized winch (1 x m-motor). Maybe 9398 is not so beautiful but it still is a good parts' pack if you want to build off-road RC vehicles. Regarding sets for parts - there is also a separate topic with such information: http://www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=87935 But I can personally recommend especially 3 sets, if you look for more 'universal' parts packs: 42009 - great amount of parts (wheels, panels, gears etc), good variety, L-motor 8110 - also great amount of parts, even better variety, hard-to-find parts (orange panels, wheels), pneumatics, M-motor 42030 - this year's flagship (not yet available) - decent amount of parts, decent variety, hard-to-find parts (bucket, wheels) - and huge amount of PF elements - few motors, servo, 2 rc receivers, 2 rc remotes

I tried to do it once the other way round (USA -> Poland) and I failed.

Wow, I still do not get it why 1h sets are not available worldwide. In S@H for Poland they were available since early January.

Welcome Gramps! You have come to the right place :) - just go through this topic and you will get the answer (or even multiple answers ;) ) to the question, which sets are worth considering. Then you will be able to ask more specific question regarding particular sets and we will be happy to help you.