Maaboo the Witch

You've gotta laugh, haven't you?

Hey, no one said anything about croissants!

I hear that.

Same here in the UK.

I'm thinking that the "Mine Loader" is some sort of log loader, judging from what I can tell from descriptions. I like the sound of the yellow hubs from the 8264 making a return, though.

Woah, this topic's ground to a halt quickly. Not quite what I was expecting around this time.

Sausage rolls and subterfuge. I should've known!

No, just try to wait patiently without exploding. Fine. Can do. I hope.

The tension mounts.

According to Blakbird's Technicopedia, 2009 was the first year in which Technic sets were released in two waves. Maybe, with the increased revenue, LEGO is confident enough to try something different after six/seven years. Well, why not?

Because we will soon know more. Around mid-September, if usual protocol applies.

That will soon change!

We need a lime telehandler. Claas or Merlo, I don't care - just give it to us!

TThis thing looks pretty damn cool, I will say. Not sure the official model will be as massive...

Some of these possibilities sound really cool, especially the Volvo EW160E excavator! I do wish that LEGO would do another combine harvester - we've only ever had one as an A-model. Also, the Airport Rescue Vehicle - could that be another fire truck - maybe one like this? No doubt, there are some revelations sure to be afoot in the offing.

This is brilliant! I'd love to see this as an actual set. LEGO Ideas, anyone?

Finished building my 42042 yesterday. This thing is a monster! Hats off to Michael Jeppesen for a complex and totally fun build.

You lucky duck.

Can't wait to get 42042!

Absolutely amazing. I love the use of the Technic Guys as well - it really makes the excavator look more authentic.

Good review! I personally think this set is pretty dang cool; it's fun to build and to play about with. I agree with you on the PF side of things; it's better to leave this thing on manual. Plus, the roof needs to come off it you do shove in the motor, which I'm not keen on. As for the B-model, the Forest Skidder is quite great as well. Doesn't use as many panels as the A, which makes it look a bit holey in places, but otherwise it's a good model. It's the most complete and fully equipped skidder to date, with bulldozer blade, claw and winch, and like the A-model is easy to build and use. Wish the set came with the instructions... So, yeah, as I said before, good review! You have a good critical technique.

Not to mention that 42042 isn't RC. That's a pity if you ask me, though the set does look pretty great.

I for one am pumped. I'm particularly looking forward to the 42042 review.

New images for the 2H 2015 sets are up! http://brickset.com/sets/theme-Technic/year-2015

You're both right. The three-length black axles in 8439 also appeared in the 2003 re-release of the Pneumatic Crane Truck and a 2006 BIONICLE set; aside from 2006, which might be a Peeron error, they weren't OOP at the time. The MdStone axle-pins in the 8439 set were unique, though, to 8439 and the Model Team Hot Rod re-release (I forget the number) in 2004. Again, though, the 2003 Crane Truck had them in the OldGrey, so it's not much of a change. I'd actually forgotten the diffs in the Unimog; I thought Brickset got that wrong. Looks like it was me! (EDIT: Nope, it wasn't; I stand firm on the 8063 point) Thanks for the responses, zux and Blakbird! It's always an adventure on this forum!