Technic 2014 Discussion and Speculation

[Erik Leppen]

I was hoping the four corner holes were in another orientation (similar to the ends of the 5x11 frame). The way drawn above would not add much to the existing combination of two 2x3 cross blocks connected at their axle holes with 1x3x0.5 liftarms.

[weavil]

But in the the picture of the snowmobile it has axles in the corners. A 4L with stop and what might be a 5L in the bottom.

[Maaboo the Witch]

OK, honestly I like pneumatics more and agree mostly with Maaboo35's wish; Reissue of 8455. But with 4 equal size tires with pattern like Unimog tire and 4 wheel drive, 4 wheel steering and 4 cylinder engine

Thanks for the candor! Jim is right, though, so back to the 2014 stuff. Seems the images we've been discussing have been removed!

[bacem]

if you mean those preliminary pictures, i still have them in my computer. but since the original has been removed, i'm not sure if i'm allowed to posted them here again or not.

[Jim]

if you mean those preliminary pictures, i still have them in my computer. but since the original has been removed, i'm not sure if i'm allowed to posted them here again or not.

No posting of preliminary pictures altogether. This is stated in the Site Guidelines.

Deeplinking is allowed though.

[rener]

No posting of preliminary pictures altogether. This is stated in the Site Guidelines.

Deeplinking is allowed though.

Don't know if this is allowed, if not, please remove. Click on the pic for a nice surprise… http://www.bol.com/n...00000021797540/

The same goes for the other numbers, of course!

Edited November 21, 2013 by rener

[Alasdair Ryan]

Don't know if this is allowed, if not, please remove. Click on the pic for a nice surprise… http://www.bol.com/n...00000021797540/

The same goes for the other numbers, of course!

Oh a catamaran as a B model.

Edited November 21, 2013 by Alasdair Ryan

[peter_m]

Shame that it looks so much better with the stickers :P

[Mtx]

Oh a catamaran as a B model.

I think it's a hovercraft?

[legomilk]

New 2014 http://www.bol.com/nl/p/lego-technic-bouwploeg-42023/9200000021797536/ http://www.bol.com/nl/p/lego-technic-containertruck-42024/9200000021797538/ http://www.bol.com/nl/p/lego-technic-hot-rod-42022/9200000021797534/ http://www.bol.com/nl/p/lego-technic-zwarte-racewagen-42026/9200000021797542/ http://www.bol.com/nl/p/lego-technic-woestijnracer-42027/9200000021797544/ http://www.bol.com/nl/p/lego-technic-helikopter-met-dubbele-rotor-42020/9200000021797530/

[Alasdair Ryan]

I think it's a hovercraft?

Oh one of those,still nice a nice B model.

The skip truck B model is a colorful grader...

Edited November 21, 2013 by Alasdair Ryan

[aol000xw]

That cargo plane just got ¿awesomer?

[allanp]

I think it was wise to make a grader as a b-model. Many people have asked for one but I personally don't think a grader would work well as an a-model because as a vehicle it is not so well known or easy for kids to tell what it is as something like a cement lorry or fork lift truck. Perhaps it would have been better if it was the b-model to an all yellow set. BTW, should be ok to directly post these pictures on this forum as they have no markings to say they are confidential.

Edited November 21, 2013 by allanp

[allanp]

That cargo plane just got ¿awesomer?

For sure, it looks fantastic. The designers did a great job and the colours are fantastic. Now just needs some cool functionality to make it a sure purchase! I'm hoping for (to go with the standard PF stuff) some real plane like functionality, something along the lines of a single control stick that moves pitch flaps when you move it forward/back and seperate roll flaps when you move it left/right via some cool linkage. Could even include the rudder into the same control stick so that the rudder moves when you twist the control stick. Although I doubt it, it would be awesome to have the pilot and co-pilots controls move with them as well! Will it be something like that or just the PF stuff? Either way it looks great

Edited November 21, 2013 by allanp

[dhc6twinotter]

Oh man, that plane is fantastic! If it ends up having a full set of control surfaces, this could end up being one of my favorite sets ever. Love the color scheme and number of functions.

Awesome B-model as well. I've never build a b-model, but this could be a first. Love this set!

Side note: I can't help but notice the similarities between the wings on my Piper Super Cub moc and the wings on this plane. Makes me wonder if the designers have seen my video.

Edited November 21, 2013 by dhc6twinotter

[Jim]

The plane and it's B-model are awesome!

Not sure that Bol.com was allowed to do this.

I am working on two reviews, for the Container Truck and Construction Crew. These reviews will go live on the 1st of December and I couldn't post any pictures beforehand.

The plane is in the back of one of the booklets. I was already drooling over it.

[dhc6twinotter]

It looks like there are 4 control sticks on top of the plane.

My guess for plane functions:

Front two sticks operate the gearbox:

-Front cockpit open/close

-Rear ramp open/close

-Props on/off

-Landing gear

Center stick:

-Left/right movement controls ailerons

-Forward/backward movement controls elevators

Rear stick (in the blue part of tail):

-Left/right movement controls rudder

Just my guess. functions of center and rear stick may be reversed from what I've posted.

Also, the hovercraft appears to have an opening front. Mini-LAs are visible below the bridge, as is the m-motor. It looks like the top opens upward, and there may be a ramp that folds down in the front as well.

I'm pretty excited about this set!

[jantjeuh]

Well, that seals it. I'm getting the cargo plane

[Rishab N]

That plane looks amazing

[BigTonka]

So many stickers on the plane... I really don't like that.

[Saberwing40k]

Yee Haw! I uploaded most of the pictures to my Brickshelf account, for your viewing pleasure.

Now, how's about some analysis?

42020

The box isn't anything really special, nothing we haven't already seen.

B model

The B model is absolutely adorable!

By itself:

42021 changes somewhat form the earlier images, gaining some funky lime green and black stickers.

B Model

......... WTF is this!?

In this picture, we can more clearly the new dog bone piece, as well as something else. See those black pins on the wishbone arms? I think those are new.

42022

Oddly, this box is the only one that has the Building Digital placard. I dunno what that means. Also, what is up with the blower? That connection should be impossible.

B model

More info about the app, and it looks like we've got two of the new tires on the back wheels. Also, it looks as if the exaust tips are new parts.

42023

Looks like the wheel loader has the new tires. Also, the truck's cab has been massively redesigned, no longer incorporating blue panels, and looking more cohesive. In addition, the excavator has changed quite a bit, and the bigger boulder parts were swapped out for 2x2 round bricks.

Back of box:

No b models, sadly.

42024

This shows that we are getting a 5x11 yellow panel!

B model and back of box:

I have no comment on the grader.

42025

Awww Yeah! This looks even better with stickers. I've got to get a better job so I can buy these!

B Model

This is going to be one of the biggest hovercraft models Lego has ever made.

42026 and 42027

I'm lumping these two together, cause I care very little about them.

Combo model

It looks like it's going to be a good year, with the plane. I'm waiting on everything else. Sadly, I cannot read the dimensions on the new tires.

[jantjeuh]

Those black pins look like 3/4 pins. I was curious about the blower on the hot rod as well... can't figure out how they made that connection. Maybe they accidentally photoshop'ed out some 4 axles with stops

Container truck is growing on me by the way.

Edited November 22, 2013 by jantjeuh

[Saberwing40k]

You know, everybody seems to have forgotten about 42021, as the first post has not been edited to include it.

[jantjeuh]

Blower of 42027 looks odd as well ...

[Nequmodiva]

Those black pins look like 3/4 pins. I was curious about the blower on the hot rod as well... can't figure out how they made that connection. Maybe they accidentally photoshop'ed out some 4 axles with stops

Crossaxle 3M With Knob? you could push that 3-long liftarm against the stud