Future Set Wishes and Speculation

[Bartybum]

2 hours ago, Ngoc Nguyen said:

While I do wish to see a large 1000+pcs biplane, I can't really figure out the potential functions to make it merit that slot. Motorized propeller, control surface, and maybe motorized retractable gear? Biplanes don't have winches or ramps or openable nose or tiltable rotors.

 

Agreed, 1k pieces is probably excessive. Something in the 500-750 range like the 42040 Fire Plane would be more appropriate for a biplane. A Cessna-type GA aircraft would be much more appropriate for 1k+ pieces, with openable doors and cockpit controls

[Jundis]

1 hour ago, Bartybum said:

A Cessna-type GA aircraft would be much more appropriate for 1k+ pieces, with openable doors and cockpit controls

If the controls are in the cockpit, they really have to be easy to reach. Instead, it's just showcase model better made in the Creator Expert series.

With this new piece, I really hope for a truck/trailer-combo with 49.5 tires. Maybe even with a construction vehicle on top like the 8872. A small wheel loader with forks?

I am pretty sure Lego will use the Liebherr license for a new mobile crane. Maybe with the 62.4 wheels, but only in H2. I sadly lost hope for a big dump truck as soon as the 42114 appeared.

Also: Tractor! Ideally with new smaller tractor tires in front, bigger in back and multiple attachments coming with it.

At last as a flagship model maybe a tracked harvester for corn? I mean the Claas license would be perfect for this... (also with the newer, smaller tractor tires in the back and big sprocket wheels)

Edited August 18, 2020 by Jundis

[1gor]

@Jundis if you use XL sprockets from Liebherr then Class tires are perfect fit and model of CLASS Jaguar as on picture you posted is not to big actually (trust me undercarriage is under testing to see if I can make both terratrac and wheel drive powered by 2 XL motors) 

[Jundis]

42 minutes ago, I_Igor said:

@Jundis if you use XL sprockets from Liebherr then Class tires are perfect fit and model of CLASS Jaguar as on picture you posted is not to big actually (trust me undercarriage is under testing to see if I can make both terratrac and wheel drive powered by 2 XL motors) 

Yeah, you are right. The perspective fooled me here. :D

But then again, it would not fit the Xerion in scale... This thing will be huge in your configuration!

Return of rubber tracks maybe? :-)

[Ngoc Nguyen]

1 hour ago, I_Igor said:

@Jundis if you use XL sprockets from Liebherr then Class tires are perfect fit and model of CLASS Jaguar as on picture you posted is not to big actually (trust me undercarriage is under testing to see if I can make both terratrac and wheel drive powered by 2 XL motors) 

Given the prodigious amount of lime part this year it also makes sense for TLG to release a CLASS sth as a flagship next year.

[1gor]

1 hour ago, Jundis said:

Yeah, you are right. The perspective fooled me here. :D

But then again, it would not fit the Xerion in scale... This thing will be huge in your configuration!

Return of rubber tracks maybe? :-)

Yes it will be relatively big; just one dimension - it will be 27 studs wide (scale 1:15) and you are also right it does not fit 42054 scale. To fit 42054 scale it should be based on 80mm tires on rear axle and would be perfect playable set for some 100€?

1 hour ago, Ngoc Nguyen said:

Given the prodigious amount of lime part this year it also makes sense for TLG to release a CLASS sth as a flagship next year.

Theoretically yes, but question is which model? This year new Lexion harvester was introduced and I do not have info how interesting are harvesters for target audience since it probably could follow full C+ (not aspirin ) functions and cost about 400€? Very hard to say yes, but i was wrong in predictions several times like this year I didn't believe that LEGO would make flagship with 3 new differentials; I was tipping on this kind of damper 

Forgot to mention that it seems that Claas appears every leap year (2016, 2020)...

[AVCampos]

12 hours ago, allanp said:

Maybe something like this could reuse the bell licence and parts in dark grey and orange.

I think TLG and Bell won't want to stir things up in that front for a while...

[Jundis]

6 hours ago, I_Igor said:

To fit 42054 scale it should be based on 80mm tires on rear axle and would be perfect playable set for some 100€? 

The 42054 was 150€, I think such a Claas Jaguar would have about the same piece count of 2000. So unmotorized about 160€, motorized around 240€?

In this configuration, we have the same scale as the 42054 (width 22 studs, so about 3 m = scale 1:17, same as Arocs)

A great feature would be the the elevation of the front sprocket wheels for better turning, connected in regard of the steering angle of the real wheels.

6 hours ago, I_Igor said:

Forgot to mention that it seems that Claas appears every leap year (2016, 2020)...

I really don't consider the 42102 as the real deal for a claas model... also 2 models don't make a consistent sequence :-P

The only repeating technic brand is still Volvo:

42030 (2014)
42053 (2016)
42081 (2018)
42114 (2020)

[Ngoc Nguyen]

How can this thing be rebranded or fictionalized for future release?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northrop_Grumman_B-2_Spirit

Air Race Glider?

Firefighting Glider?

[1gor]

2 hours ago, Ngoc Nguyen said:

How can this thing be rebranded or fictionalized for future release?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northrop_Grumman_B-2_Spirit

Air Race Glider?

Firefighting Glider?

Well it is somehow "spiritual" successor of YB-35, but Horten brothers were pioneers in flying wing concept and they started with gliders...

[Jundis]

2 hours ago, Ngoc Nguyen said:

How can this thing be rebranded or fictionalized for future release?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northrop_Grumman_B-2_Spirit

Air Race Glider?

Firefighting Glider?

Maybe as a Christmas set: "Sneaky Santa's high altitude surprise gift airplane"

[TeamThrifty]

[AVCampos]

Mars exploration plane?

[Ngoc Nguyen]

Air Concrete Dumper

 

 

[Bartybum]

6 minutes ago, Ngoc Nguyen said:

Air Concrete Dumper

Surely only as a $10-20 set though, right? It's a very boring contraption

[Jundis]

39 minutes ago, Bartybum said:

Surely only as a $10-20 set though, right? It's a very boring contraption

I like the idea, also there are some clever air dumpers with more functions than just articulated steering+tipping:

[Gimmick]

Whish for a medium set: Tower crane that can be attached to a table, sill,... and has an extra long rope

Edited August 20, 2020 by Gimmick

[Ngoc Nguyen]

47 minutes ago, Bartybum said:

Surely only as a $10-20 set though, right? It's a very boring contraption

No I'm talking about an alternative name for the Northrop B2 Bomber

[Bartybum]

Just now, Ngoc Nguyen said:

No I'm talking about an alternative name for the Northrop B2 Bomber

Oh lol my bad

[Jundis]

10 minutes ago, Ngoc Nguyen said:

No I'm talking about an alternative name for the Northrop B2 Bomber 

Oh you got us both...

[XenoRad]

I'd like to see 2-3 sets a year of licensed cars like 42093 Corvetter ZR-1. Keep them relatively small, under 1000 parts, maybe keep them in scale with the 42098 Car Transporter. Let them have a few functions, at most a working engine and opening hood, trunk and doors but no gearbox, suspension or electronics. Focus on styling and consistency and a series of model cars as such can run for many years.

I've been collecting diecasts for many years now, but I do like that with Lego, you get to build them and they are more playable. If the Lego models are reasonably accurate I think this could be a great idea. There is a market for more affordable Lego models of real licensed modern cars. Few will get the Porsches, Bugattis and Lamborghinis. But many will get the Corvettes, BMWs, Mercedes', Alfa Romeos, Fords and such.

[1gor]

29 minutes ago, XenoRad said:

I'd like to see 2-3 sets a year of licensed cars like 42093 Corvetter ZR-1. Keep them relatively small, under 1000 parts, maybe keep them in scale with the 42098 Car Transporter. Let them have a few functions, at most a working engine and opening hood, trunk and doors but no gearbox, suspension or electronics. Focus on styling and consistency and a series of model cars as such can run for many years.

I've been collecting diecasts for many years now, but I do like that with Lego, you get to build them and they are more playable. If the Lego models are reasonably accurate I think this could be a great idea. There is a market for more affordable Lego models of real licensed modern cars. Few will get the Porsches, Bugattis and Lamborghinis. But many will get the Corvettes, BMWs, Mercedes', Alfa Romeos, Fords and such.

Agree if they were realistic without holes and gaps...

[DrJimbo]

Speed champions for grown-ups!

[Bartybum]

8 hours ago, XenoRad said:

I'd like to see 2-3 sets a year of licensed cars like 42093 Corvetter ZR-1

They'd be better suited to Speed Champions or Creator Expert imo. Technic should be functional, and the 42093 is anything but

[howitzer]

2 hours ago, Bartybum said:

They'd be better suited to Speed Champions or Creator Expert imo. Technic should be functional, and the 42093 is anything but

Seconded. Though I wouldn't mind seeing a line of cars with some Technic functionality (steering, fake engine) combined with detailed exterior (like Creator Expert). So interior made of Technic, exterior made of System pieces. I'm not sure if they should be released under the Technic branding though.