42173 Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut Grey Hypercar & 42184 Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut White Hypercar

[2GodBDGlory]

6 hours ago, Marvelous Bricks said:

Based on the set photos, I tried to recreate what I believe the mechanism will look like. It allows the door rotate 90° by sweeping outward and upward at the hinge.

https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-182366/Marvelous_Bricks/compact-koenigsegg-dihedral-door-mechanism-based-on-koenigsegg-jesko-absolut-42173/

Ooh, if they actually do that, it'll be a seriously cool function for a somewhat uninteresting segment. That on top of a real differential and what should be a smoother engine could make this the best set in its line yet!

[gyenesvi]

That would be a cool function indeed! I must say I do start to like these smaller sets, even if cars, because they seem to push the boundaries, in terms of paneling and even in mechanics, which means need for newer parts :) If this set contains new pistons and new 3x13 frame, on top of all the DBG panels, then it starts to be quite a good parts pack.

[pow]

easily on of the best years for brick enthusiasts! I'm so in love with this set, for all the reasons mentioned (diff, lots of gears, decent/useful color, mechanism).

What do you guys think: does it come with a shock absorber? I guess not?.

[thekoRngear]

11 hours ago, pow said:

easily on of the best years for brick enthusiasts! I'm so in love with this set, for all the reasons mentioned (diff, lots of gears, decent/useful color, mechanism).

What do you guys think: does it come with a shock absorber? I guess not?.

For all the combined Lego themes maybe. But from Technic theme perspective I am not sure. The H2 sets are not even out yet.

I think nope. For its size Lego would have to make smaller shocks for this. But the set is lit. I have not paid any interest in Senna Bolide etc. from the past years. I am seriously eyeing on this one 

Edited May 9, 2024 by thekoRngear

[pow]

16 minutes ago, thekoRngear said:

For its size Lego would have to make smaller shocks for this.

I was hoping to find one in the door mechanism.

[TeamThrifty]

10 hours ago, pow said:

easily on of the best years for brick enthusiasts!

Sarcasm, right?!

[pow]

3 hours ago, TeamThrifty said:

Sarcasm, right?!

Yes and No. The past years where so bad it is easy to have a good one. But it's possible that TLG is only pushing my buttons this year. The only thing that's missing is a parts pack well equipped like the 42139 All-Terrain vehicle (turntable, 6 wheels + shock absorber, 2 differentials, and so on).

[TeamThrifty]

I'm so uninspired by the 2024 offering i can't even name a single set!! Maybe there's an awesome flagship due that i don't know about... but it will be £800 so i wouldn't buy it anyway.

 

[Jockos]

1 hour ago, TeamThrifty said:

I'm so uninspired by the 2024 offering i can't even name a single set!! Maybe there's an awesome flagship due that i don't know about... but it will be £800 so i wouldn't buy it anyway.

 

If 42183 isn't this year's flagship model, I think we won't get any, and the only set with the highest piece number and price (not counting the 1:8 McLaren) is the G Wagon. So maybe next year we get a proper (and relatively affordable, so 350-400€) flagship set.

Edited May 13, 2024 by Jockos

[Zerobricks]

Video and more media were added:

https://www.lego.com/en-us/product/koenigsegg-jesko-absolut-grey-hypercar-42173

[Ngoc Nguyen]

Although this set looks really fugly too me and I didnt intend to get it at first, the amount of Technic functions packed in this set is worth it.

[Paul B Technic]

I am not a "car person" but I don't mind this.

[Jurss]

Finally proper technical car at this scale. Ther's even diff.

[mpj]

White version revealed too. So 2 color choices at the same time.

[Ngoc Nguyen]

The only acceptable kind of whitewash:

[LvdH]

That is definitely one of the sets of all time. 

But I guess it’s nice to have some of those newer panels in white in a “cheap” set.

[NV Lego technic]

The white version looks better but the gray one has better utility as a parts pack.

[Auroralampinen]

30 minutes ago, Ngoc Nguyen said:

The only acceptable kind of whitewash:

Again it seems like the white stickers dont match the color of white pieces so hopefully the grey version dont have big color difference like the white version

[Paul B Technic]

I much prefer the white version.

[Jockos]

1 hour ago, Paul B Technic said:

I much prefer the white version.

Me too. The black and white exterior really makes it pop out.

[JTS]

Official link for the White version for those wanting to see all pre-release images. 

https://www.lego.com/en-us/product/koenigsegg-jesko-absolut-white-hypercar-42184

[CK28]

With both the Lambo and bugatti the recolor option was released later than the "original", now they release both options at the same time. Is this like a new sale strategy, to let the customer choose which color he prefers? I kinda have mixed feelings about it, i get some of the reactions that are mentioned above (cheap way to get some nice panels in diffrent colors etc.) but on the other hand it feels like a real lazy way of creating a "new" set, it's just a recolor and the inside sadly stays a color mess. 

I have to say tho, that i prefer the white version to 

[Maaboo the Witch]

23 minutes ago, CK28 said:

Is this like a new sale strategy, to let the customer choose which color he prefers?

He, she, or they.

[Stereo]

34 minutes ago, CK28 said:

Is this like a new sale strategy, to let the customer choose which color he prefers?

Maybe also pushes sales to the official Lego store, as far as I know only one version goes to store shelves.  Lime Lamborghini, yellow Bugatti, probably grey Jesko.

[NV Lego technic]

Not really, in Belgrade Lego store there I've seen both lambos side by side, and both bolides, too.