Future Set Wishes and Speculation

[Ngoc Nguyen]

I've been wondering that, since Brexit is coming (or not, who knows), which carries a lot of risks, how does TLG handle the IP matters with Land Rover. Like, is it the case that when the UK is in EU, there will be a different set of IP laws, and when it finally leave, there will be another set of IP laws?

[1gor]

Just now, Ngoc Nguyen said:

I've been wondering that, since Brexit is coming (or not, who knows), which carries a lot of risks, how does TLG handle the IP matters with Land Rover. Like, is it the case that when the UK is in EU, there will be a different set of IP laws, and when it finally leave, there will be another set of IP laws?

It looks like this question goes to India...

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Land_Rover

[Ngoc Nguyen]

3 hours ago, I_Igor said:

It looks like this question goes to India...

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Land_Rover

Oh my god all this time I've been under the impression that Land Rover belongs to a UK company or corporate 

[1gor]

45 minutes ago, Ngoc Nguyen said:

Oh my god all this time I've been under the impression that Land Rover belongs to a UK company or corporate 

My friend we all know about traditional names because tradition is experience that is collected for decades and we think that something never changes...I was also wondered that Volvo cars belong to chinese manufacturer...so I decided to keep my current car until breaks down

...but I steel like classic Landy, somehow I like classis products anyway (only modern machinery are impressive IMHO - great challenge for MOCs) ...as @Saberwing40k notice that I'm old fart 

Edited March 10, 2019 by I_Igor

[zoo]

5 hours ago, I_Igor said:

...I was also wondered that Volvo cars belong to chinese manufacturer...so I decided to keep my current car until breaks down

Volvo Cars still develop and build some of their models in Sweden though. Still, I wouldn't buy a new Volvo anyway. Just like most cars built today, they too have become fat and ugly with too many gizmos in them. I'll stick to my -97 V70 until forever probably.

Edited March 10, 2019 by zoo

[1gor]

59 minutes ago, zoo said:

Volvo Cars still develop and build some of their models in Sweden though. Still, I wouldn't buy a new Volvo anyway. Just like most cars built today, they too have become fat and ugly with too many gizmos in them. I'll stick to my -97 V70 until forever probably.

Good choice...I have 2006 Fabia 1.9 SDI with over 400.000km and engine needs less than 2dcl oil per 1000km, so for next 5-10 years I do not think of another everyday car...

Just my thoughts, Landy will be similar to discovery...

[TeamThrifty]

2008 passat diesel, 100000 miles.. hoping for double that!!! (less i spend on cars, more i spend on motorbikes )

[1gor]

6 hours ago, TeamThrifty said:

2008 passat diesel, 100000 miles.. hoping for double that!!! (less i spend on cars, more i spend on motorbikes )

Passat could make 200.000 miles 

I think that motorbike in winter here is not healthier choice...btw perhaps we will get some new motorbike next year

[Bartybum]

Speaking of motorbikes, I’ve seen various MOCcers on YouTube design RC Technic bikes that balance quite effectively. I’d definitely want Lego to try that one day.

[Idris]

Hi Again,

Really, just imagine for a moment, which type of brand new LEGO Technic set would you like to see THE MOST, tomorrow on the shelf of a LEGO shop, Technic department? (All 16+)

* A powerboat?

* A drone? (first-time ever(working))

* A super Off-Road vehicle?

* A Vintage vehicle? (A Mercedes Maybach (1930s) maybe?)

* A Giant (Like the upcoming Liebherr?)

* A stunt vehicle?

* A LEGO Technic type TRAIN SET? (first time ever?)

* A new supercar brand model (A Koenigsegg, maybe?)

* Something I forgot?

Impatiently waiting for your replies.

Best Regards,

Idris

 

[Zerobricks]

Partnership with Tatra to make a motorized 8x8 truck using the upcoming planetary hubs.

Edited April 26, 2019 by Zerobricks

[Idris]

Just now, Zerobricks said:

Partnership with Tatra to make an 8x8 truck using the upcoming planetary hubs.

Wow... That would be perfect...

Thank you for your super-contribution...

[Carsten Svendsen]

Anything else but a vehicle. It could be a thrill ride like you see in amusement parks, or some sort of farm equipment that's compatible with earlier tractor versions.

Cars and trucks just get old really fast for me

[Frequenzberater]

An official GBC series

[Saberwing40k]

A Terex AC-1000, with all the equipment, including fly jib.

A giant crawler crane, like a Libeherr LR 1600, or something even larger, with all of the jib and derrick options.

A large aircraft demonstrator model, built as a wireframe to show off all the functions.As a matter of fact, you could have iconic Star Wars ships in the vein.

A truck with a knuckle boom crane, like this, scaled to Unimog or updated 24x43 tires.

This haulage configuration:

 

[jonwil]

I would love to see a Lamborghini in the same size as the Porsche and Bugatti with the same functionality and level of detail. Make it in yellow please.

Or heck, do a Lamborghini in the same size as the Mustang. Or even a Speed Champions Lambo. I dont care what size it is, I just want a Lambo for my collection that doesn't require paying the obscene aftermarket prices for the old Gallardo.

 

[doug72]

1 hour ago, Frequenzberater said:

An official GBC series

+1 & GBC trains

Edited April 27, 2019 by Doug72

[MxWinters]

Maybe I'm being a little old fashioned here but I'd love to see LEGO make some kind of Scammell truck. Something like the Scammell Explorer below.


Although Scammell no longer exist, I think the brand is now owned by DAF, who rather predictably bought Scammell just to eliminate competition. Scammell made some awesome trucks back in the day. They're off-road ability was way beyond anything any other company like Volvo, Atkinson, ERF or Scania where able to do. Scammell also where the first company to use portal axles, the first to introduce baffles in liquid tanker trailers along with many other firsts.

Scammell also made the Scammell Scarab which was a mini 3 wheeled artic lorry, another one I'd like to see LEGO make.

Edited April 27, 2019 by MxWinters

[m00se]

I would really like to see more "multi-sets": sets with a focus on the different possibilities of Lego instead of the focus on a fancy A-model and a B-model that is a variation of the first. With these examples it will be clear what I mean:

 

Is 8485 the last one of these kinds of sets?

Bonus points for every non vehicle. Not that I don't like vehicles, it just gives the wrong impression that this is the only thing you can make with Technic.

[grum64]

1 hour ago, MxWinters said:

Something like the Scammell Explorer...

Amen to that 

[pleegwat]

I like the idea of a technic-style train. However, should it run on the same track width as normal lego trains, or a wider one?

[allanp]

I can't think for a moment, cos I've already though about it  But without trying to think too much more!

Forklift: With 2 CONTROL+ hubs. New parts include a new 16 stud long pneumatic cylinder for the central piston to lift the forks via a chain and a pair of 32 stud long pneumatic cylinders to telescope the vertical side rails, giving a total lifting height of around 60 studs. Would also come with a new mini servo motor (about 5x3x2) with 10 steps of rotation totalling about 40 degrees either side of 0 (to give fine 4 degree steps), to mate perfectly with the new pneumatic valves. Other features include automatic compressor (by automatically turning on when any of the servos that control the valves are operated), tilting forks, sideways movement/adjustment of the forks, horn and steering. The fun of RC combined with real authentic mechanics. 

 

JCB 3CX. Non RC. Features new 81.6mm class type tyres for the front and 1 motor going to a 3 position gearbox (drive forward, drive reverse, multi pump compressor). Driving forward and reverse would be slow enough that you can still comfortably control the steering (like the barcode truck from 1997). Like the real thing it would also have 4 forward and 4 reverse gears, 4 wheel drive with planetary gear reduction and steering. Pneumatic functions include raising/lowering the front bucket, tilting the front bucket, opening/closing the front bucket, raising/lowering the rear stabilisers,  Back hoe side shift, back hoe swing left/right, back hoe first section raise/lower, back hoe second section raise/lower, back hoe second section telescope in/out, back hoe bucket. So with about 15 cylinders powering 10 functions, 8455 is sent shaking in the corner!

Classic Land Rover defender 110. Features new 94.3mm diameter authentic wheels and tires with deep offset wheels to allow the steering pivot inside the wheel. CONTROL+ with new powerful motor, similar to buggy motor performance. New metal suspension leafs, can be stacked to make harder or softer, authentic leaf spring suspension for trucks and all sorts of vehicles. No gear reduction at the wheels (because that's unrealistic) but instead has a new much stronger differential gear and CV joints. Ackermann steering geometry, live axles, realistic main gearbox with 5 forward and 1 reverse gear with more sizes of dog clutch gears (remote controlled via CONTROL+), realistic transfer gearbox with transmission break (remote controlled via CONTROL+) and fake engine and realistic drop link steering linkage. I know something similar is coming, and with 3 RC sets already this year there really isn't much room for yet another. I will take it as it comes but those considerations aside, this is how I would choose to take my Landrover!

  

Classic American fire truck. Features lots of chrome and exterior detail, chrome wheels and leaf spring suspension. Striking red, white and chrome colour scheme with black or white pneumatic cylinders to raise the ladder, and the really long pneumatic cylinders from the above forklift idea, but in black or white to telescope the ladder up above one meter in height. New axle connector pieces enable the building of strong but authentic looking triangular lattice frame works as seen on the ladders of these fire trucks as well as tower cranes and so on. Also comes with lights as well as a new flashing light beacon, siren/horn, new tile piece with moulded checker plate texture in chrome, pneumatic stabilisers, fake engine, steering and roller shutter storage compartments (possibly made from Lego city garage doors?) containing the pneumatic valve controls and other details like gauges and fire hose reals and so on.

I have lots more ideas, but a meter long pneumatic flying Scotsman or a massive working pirate ship ride would probably be better suited to the creator line and a Bell helicopter with a new swash plate allowing for authentic cyclic and collective control and tail rotor pitch control wouldn't need the 16+ age rating.

 

 

[howitzer]

A tower crane.

I mean, almost every other kind of a crane has been seen in an official set, yet this piece of construction equipment that's very common in real life life is conspicuously absent from the official sets.

Edited April 27, 2019 by howitzer

[Maaboo the Witch]

1 hour ago, howitzer said:

A tower crane.

I mean, almost every other kind of a crane has been seen in an official set, yet this piece of construction equipment that's very common in real life life is conspicuously absent from the official sets.

42042 B-model.

[coinoperator]

33 minutes ago, Maaboo35 said:

42042 B-model.

In principle I won't say no this this but you should realise that such a crane isn't very challeging to build and quite repetitive.
Especially when it would be real big, and small towercranes.... euhm no, I'd skip

Edited April 27, 2019 by coinoperator