Pomodoro Posted February 8, 2016 Posted February 8, 2016 I really hope that IF it will be orange, it won't be the standard TLG orange (don't know the official name). This colour is just not bright and saturated enough for this car. On the other hand, yet another color for Technic parts is not really an advantage for modding. I like the idea mentioned above of two body kits/colours in one set. If it's Lava Orange (I think it will be), it definitely won't be the standard Lego Orange. Manufacturers have patents on their colors. Porsche will not allow TLG to release a product that does not comply with all their graphic design guidelines. That would weaken the brand in their eyes. You have to remember that this is a Lego product as much as it is a Porsche product.
brunojj1 Posted February 8, 2016 Posted February 8, 2016 (edited) I´m not sold on orange because I already can immagine how people would complain after a year or so how boring this color is. So if everybody can make a wish here, I also make mine: why not shiny SILVER as color like on the 8458 Silver Champion? For me then it definitely would justify the price, forget about motors or / and PF / BT stuff! Edited February 8, 2016 by brunojj1
tibivi Posted February 8, 2016 Posted February 8, 2016 I hope that the camouflage decals are included, but as stickers, because otherwise the reusability of the parts is small. I actually don't mind what color it will be, but i hope it will be orange or purple.
mobi Posted February 8, 2016 Posted February 8, 2016 Can someone please confirm when is the earliest this set will be available in UK to order?
jura93 Posted February 8, 2016 Posted February 8, 2016 I hope that the camouflage decals are included, but as stickers, because otherwise the reusability of the parts is small. Camouflage stickers are only a joke from TLG. This version is only a "prototype".
bj51 Posted February 8, 2016 Posted February 8, 2016 If it's Lava Orange (I think it will be), it definitely won't be the standard Lego Orange. Manufacturers have patents on their colors. Porsche will not allow TLG to release a product that does not comply with all their graphic design guidelines. That would weaken the brand in their eyes. You have to remember that this is a Lego product as much as it is a Porsche product. Your point is defeated by 8110 and 42030, which both use standard lego colors.
Meatman Posted February 8, 2016 Posted February 8, 2016 While I am completely blown away by this model. dare I say the back end of this prototype is lacking in comparison to the rest of the model and looks rushed? Also while it is fun speculating exactly what is going on with these apparent paddle shifters and how they work, the entire steering wheel area is kind of an eyesore.
Sylvian Posted February 8, 2016 Posted February 8, 2016 I especially agree with u on the rear of the car,..
Emmi Posted February 8, 2016 Posted February 8, 2016 (edited) This thread is getting more and more interesting ... as I previously said I think TLG and Porsche will go with orange color for this set. However I still have no idea which color TLG/Porsche could choose for the interior. Well it's all speculation still, but one thing I really think doesn't happen is that TLG throws in 2x panels, one all in orange, one all in silver, etc. or whatever - that will (yeah I don't know it, but I'm 100% certain) not happen. Also it would make no sense, TLG would charge us for something that's not necessary. ... and yes, I agree that the rear portion looks unfinished and not up to the rest of the cars' standards ... at least yet, hopefully TLG makes some tweaks before thei reveal the final look of the set. The rear really looks strange, why not use panels there as well? Edited February 8, 2016 by Emmi
NevynPA Posted February 8, 2016 Posted February 8, 2016 Camouflage stickers are only a joke from TLG. This version is only a "prototype". Why not make a LEGO model of a real prototype, and include stickers that are true-to-life for real prototypes? I hope that's what they do.
allanp Posted February 8, 2016 Posted February 8, 2016 (edited) Wanted colour in order of preference: 1) dark blue/dark metallic blue 2) Silver/dark metallic grey (gun metal grey) 3) Black 4) White 5-97) ???? 98) Orange 99) Any shade of green (except dark metallic) 100) Camo Edited February 8, 2016 by allanp
deehtha Posted February 8, 2016 Posted February 8, 2016 If you look closely at the stickers you can see that towards the back the circles stop lining up. Which means that they are at least it the final production stickers. Stickers and/or painted panels would make this model a pain to assemble and would undoubtably add hours to the constructions. Not to mention the additional cost. I hope that it is like buying a real car and we get to pick the color, even if it is only out of 4 colors.
Kristof Posted February 8, 2016 Posted February 8, 2016 Oh yea, I really hope we get to pick color, interior finish, optional equipment, engine, tires and rims... like buying a real car! And 'only' 4 colors? Pfff, that would be huge disappointment! Well as long as you can 'hope' in that, it seems to me that such hopes can't be further from reality. Apart of all the factial reasons (production, economy...) that's just something Lego doesn't do. Especially since the face of this car is made of hundreds and hundreds of bricks. I'f reality proves me wrong, I'll get back to apologize, yet so far all these 'multiple color choice' speculations seem more crazy that thinking it will have real working combustion engine inside :/
Appie Posted February 8, 2016 Posted February 8, 2016 Exactly. Maybe if this set was released in early 2000's when Lego went nuts with every part in a custom colour, but now? Really doubt it. Based on Porsche's colours, it's going to be Orange or Dark purple (42048). But it's so expensive Appie! 3k parts for 300 euro isn't expensive, it's the norm.
shaggysanchez Posted February 8, 2016 Posted February 8, 2016 At this price point I ... and supposedly any other in here does NOT allow this set to come with any stickers at all. It has to be all printed pieces otherwise I'm very disappointed. Since this set ... or any Technic set is only available for roughly 2-3 years it shouldn't be that big of a problem for TLG to print all the pieces. They can do it with LEGO Ideas sets, so I don't get why this is any different? I simply hate stickers and for a set this expensive there are no stickers allowed!!! I would prepare to be disappointed then because printed parts are becoming more and more rare even on larger sets. The Hellicarrier ($350), Sandcrawler ($300), Ghostbusters ($350) all have stickers and plenty of them. I would assume that unless Porshe demands that there be no stickers this set will have them just like everything else sadly.
Cumulonimbus Posted February 8, 2016 Posted February 8, 2016 Don't forget about the injection moulding points on most Technic panels. These round depressions are virtually impossible to print, so if the Porsche would rely on printed panels for a certain look or colour, these will really stand out in a negative way. Stickers cover these defects much better, but then again, these leave a lot of uncovered area around the edges of all panels. I would prefer a single colour for this set, without having to rely on stickers or prints.
jura93 Posted February 8, 2016 Posted February 8, 2016 Why not make a LEGO model of a real prototype, and include stickers that are true-to-life for real prototypes? I hope that's what they do. Reasons why not: 1) large number of stickers (more than 50) 2) they did it: 42039 is a (Le Mans) Prototype car 3) it's a lincenced set, and Porsche 991 (not mistyped, it's the factory code of the latest 911) GT3 RS is a new (2016 model year) Porsche model, and the next GT3 RS is far away from prototype status.
TheCodfather Posted February 9, 2016 Posted February 9, 2016 What if the high price is due to the ordering process including a configuration of your model as mentioned above. Colour, interior trim colour, decals etc. And on the S&H website there are drop down boxes accordingly and we get boxes in the box like with 8448?
Matt The Tuba Guy Posted February 9, 2016 Posted February 9, 2016 As far as colour goes, chrome silver (head rest parts) rather than metallic silver (the panels) or pearl silver (the wheels) would be amazing! It would probably be too expensive though (even the already high price night not cover that!)
XAxles Posted February 9, 2016 Posted February 9, 2016 Reasons why not: 1) large number of stickers (more than 50) 2) they did it: 42039 is a (Le Mans) Prototype car 3) it's a lincenced set, and Porsche 991 (not mistyped, it's the factory code of the latest 911) GT3 RS is a new (2016 model year) Porsche model, and the next GT3 RS is far away from prototype status. This is a man who knows his Porsches.
Cumulonimbus Posted February 9, 2016 Posted February 9, 2016 (edited) Just another thought: What if the choice for purple curved panels on the 42038 Kart means that this Porsche will be purple as well? Let me explain: - Changing the colour during the production of a certain part is a rather time consuming and costly business in the world of injection moulding. As far as I can tell, the previous colour run for these panels was green for the 42039 Racer. It doesn't really make sense that TLG only did this effort for a small set with only 3 of these panels. As you will have noticed, the 42056 uses at least 10 of them, making a production run in purple a lot more economically viable. - It is reasonable to assume that the Porsche was under development for at least a year. Maybe the color was determined/tested a long time ago and the purple panels were available for the designers of the kart set. - Purple would be striking and unique enough for this special set, wouldn't require yet another colour added to the TLG portfolio and, as said here before, it looks like one of the available colours of the real car. It makes me rather confident to predict that the 42056 will be launched in purple, with silver/LBG rims. Edited February 9, 2016 by Cumulonimbus
P3_Super_Bee Posted February 9, 2016 Posted February 9, 2016 (edited) Wanted colour in order of preference: 1) dark blue/dark metallic blue 2) Silver/dark metallic grey (gun metal grey) 3) Black 4) White 5-97) ???? 98) Orange 99) Any shade of green (except dark metallic) 100) Camo According to the Porsche website. You're out of luck on most of your color choices. White & Silver Metallic are the "standard", no extra charge for either of those two colors. While for $3,140 USD you can pick Lava Orange or Ultraviolet. Does anyone know if there are other colors available outside the US market? As with most, My guess will be Lava Orange, that seems to be the "official" color. That's the only color they show pictures of on the site... Just another thought: What if the choice for purple curved panels on the 42038 Kart means that this Porsche will be purple as well? Let me explain: - Changing the colour during the production of a certain part is a rather time consuming and costly business in the world of injection moulding. As far as I can tell, the previous colour run was green for the 42039 Racer. It doesn't really make sense that TLG only did this effort for a small set with only 3 of these panels. As you will have noticed, the 42056 uses at least 10 of them, making a production run in purple a lot more economically viable. - It is reasonable to assume that the Porsche was under development for at least a year. Maybe the color was determined/tested a long time ago and the purple panels were available for the designers of the kart set. - Purple would be striking and unique enough for this special set, wouldn't require yet another colour added to the TLG portfolio and, as said here before, it looks like one the the available colors of the off the real car. It makes me rather confident to predict that the 42056 will be launched in purple, with silver/LBG rims. I do like your theory for purple (ultraviolet) Edited February 9, 2016 by P3_Super_Bee
jura93 Posted February 9, 2016 Posted February 9, 2016 It makes me rather confident to predict that the 42056 will be launched in purple, with silver/LBG rims. I agree, and I really hope that, it will be purple with LBG rims.
franciscok Posted February 9, 2016 Posted February 9, 2016 (edited) Just another thought: What if the choice for purple curved panels on the 42038 Kart means that this Porsche will be purple as well? Let me explain: - Changing the colour during the production of a certain part is a rather time consuming and costly business in the world of injection moulding. As far as I can tell, the previous colour run for these panels was green for the 42039 Racer. It doesn't really make sense that TLG only did this effort for a small set with only 3 of these panels. As you will have noticed, the 42056 uses at least 10 of them, making a production run in purple a lot more economically viable. - It is reasonable to assume that the Porsche was under development for at least a year. Maybe the color was determined/tested a long time ago and the purple panels were available for the designers of the kart set. - Purple would be striking and unique enough for this special set, wouldn't require yet another colour added to the TLG portfolio and, as said here before, it looks like one of the available colours of the real car. It makes me rather confident to predict that the 42056 will be launched in purple, with silver/LBG rims. The 1H Kart uses 3 curved pannels in purple out of the how many different type of panels used in the porsche preview model? The drag racer brought a lot more panels in a new color (blue). How many sets of the porsche will be issued? Won't they be enough to justify whatever new color they want? Edited February 9, 2016 by franciscok
jura93 Posted February 9, 2016 Posted February 9, 2016 As with most, My guess will be Lava Orange, that seems to be the "official" color. That's the only color they show pictures of on the site... Offical Porsche video with a purple GT3 RS:
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