Intel about this year's LEGO Technic sets

"Wheelerguy" (wheelerguy) 01/26/2016 at 11:29 • Filed to: Goodness gracious, LEGO, LEGO Technic, Technic 2016, Technic Flagship, 42054 Claas Xerion 5000 TRAC VC, 42055 Bucket Wheel Excavator, 42056 Porsche 911 GT3 RS

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OK, I am excited that I want to show it here, but I cut it up to keep out of prying eyes. Yes, what you’re seeing is half a photo of a box that contains a Technic Porsche 991 GT3 RS.

This year’s !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! . No, the camo is not going to be in the final set, as the actual thing may not even come out in its full glory until the Geneva Auto Show (and I also have a funny feeling that the Hot Wheels version wouldn’t come out until then).

You know what else is big, though? Look below.

At 3927 pieces, this blocky and drab Bucket Wheel Excavator ( !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! )is imposing. It’s actually got a small mining truck to take the earth to the next job. Not only is it massive, but it looks like it wouldn’t mind doing some real excavating work.

Also present is !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! (42054), which is seen here equipped with a logging crane. Check out the tires on that one.

Now, let me warn you upfront: those big, impressive sets command a hefty price tag. The Porsche? Upwards of US$300, so better save up.

deprecated account > Wheelerguy 01/26/2016 at 11:32

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Welp, there goes the new phone fund

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > Wheelerguy 01/26/2016 at 11:36

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I am so ready for this Porsche. I have to go get it.

450X_FTW > Wheelerguy 01/26/2016 at 11:43

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Thanks now you let my ADD run wild and I’m pricing out which one I want to buy. Thinking the Volvo front loader

http://www.amazon.com/LEGO-Technic-4…

Wheelerguy > 450X_FTW 01/26/2016 at 11:47

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here’s a demo of that BWE:

Wheelerguy > Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap 01/26/2016 at 11:49

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Oh that? That’s $300.

450X_FTW > Wheelerguy 01/26/2016 at 11:49

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I would not be surprised if that thing was sold with a Tesla Model S battery pack just to power it

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > Wheelerguy 01/26/2016 at 11:50

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Worth it.

TheHondaBro > Wheelerguy 01/26/2016 at 11:52

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The greatest thing that Lego can do is to let us spec out our Technic Porsche.

Wheelerguy > TheHondaBro 01/26/2016 at 11:54

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Prolly not, as the new panels seem to be exclusive to this model only, but I gotta say, they’re consistent with the “less stuff, more dough” policy.

CALUSA > Wheelerguy 01/26/2016 at 11:55

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Fuck that.

TheHondaBro > Wheelerguy 01/26/2016 at 11:55

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Then it’s the perfect candidate for multiple color options! I’m serious, let us choose the color and other options, like colored brake calipers and aero kits!

Wheelerguy > CALUSA 01/26/2016 at 11:58

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Oh, jeez, man. You’re not really that old. You’re still 16.

kanadanmajava1 > Wheelerguy 01/26/2016 at 12:00

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That bucket wheel excavator is awesome. But where do you find a mountain made of Lego bricks to dig?

CALUSA > Wheelerguy 01/26/2016 at 12:01

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Wheelerguy > Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap 01/26/2016 at 12:01

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Totally.

Wheelerguy > kanadanmajava1 01/26/2016 at 12:11

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You don’t. As a sane person, you do it in either a sandlot or during the winter.

Brickman > Wheelerguy 01/26/2016 at 13:28

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New tires!!! Definitely getting that tractor.

Brickman > CALUSA 01/26/2016 at 13:33

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it’s how old you feel :)

CALUSA > Brickman 01/26/2016 at 13:35

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Once you’ve played with LEGO, you will never stop!

androoo > Wheelerguy 01/26/2016 at 14:57

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And just as I was planning to build my own “Ultimate IP car” (which I still am gonna do), here comes Lego to steal my money with its mega-Porsche. That thing looks amazing; it’s a shame we don’t get those camouflage stickers with the set. It would look pretty plain if it was just all black (hopefully it’s not). Nonetheless, $300+? Worth it. Must-buy.

mcseanerson > Wheelerguy 01/26/2016 at 15:38

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Any idea on roughly how many pieces? I’ve never been a huge lego guy but between my son getting lego dimensions and this it might be time to invest.

kanadanmajava1 > Wheelerguy 01/26/2016 at 17:47

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Sand would get it really dirty but soft snow should be quite ok. Still the idea of having ~million 1x1 bricks is slightly tempting...

Hot Takes Salesman > Wheelerguy 01/26/2016 at 18:02

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I still need that porsche tho.

Saracen > Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap 01/27/2016 at 01:50

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I’m so buying it too.

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > Saracen 01/27/2016 at 07:54

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Its a complete different scale than every other one of my sets but I’m ok with that

Brolossus > 450X_FTW 01/27/2016 at 11:18

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I have this loader, and it was a great build. Its very fun to have it completely remote controlled, and all of the functions work well. Definitely worth it.