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After looking through this topic for quite a while now I've finally bitten the bullet and the 42009 Mobile crane was delivered today.
First things first, holy crap its bigger than I thought. So many pieces!!! I've not built Lego since I was about 12 year old and its almost a bit intimidating, can't wait to get stuck into it though.
First things first, holy crap its bigger than I thought. So many pieces!!! I've not built Lego since I was about 12 year old and its almost a bit intimidating, can't wait to get stuck into it though.
Robins said:
After looking through this topic for quite a while now I've finally bitten the bullet and the 42009 Mobile crane was delivered today.
First things first, holy crap its bigger than I thought. So many pieces!!! I've not built Lego since I was about 12 year old and its almost a bit intimidating, can't wait to get stuck into it though.
Well done.. It is a big build but be careful when you get to the outriggers,enjoy!First things first, holy crap its bigger than I thought. So many pieces!!! I've not built Lego since I was about 12 year old and its almost a bit intimidating, can't wait to get stuck into it though.
You are kidding me! For god sake.
Every launch LEGO get more strict about sending stock early and have previously come down on me like a ton of bricks for delivering several days early. However every Launch either Argos/Tesco or some other big outlet just stick them on the shelf....
This time I am trying to be good, but then you get Argos shipping already. I will speak to my manager about getting these sent out ASAP.
Every launch LEGO get more strict about sending stock early and have previously come down on me like a ton of bricks for delivering several days early. However every Launch either Argos/Tesco or some other big outlet just stick them on the shelf....
This time I am trying to be good, but then you get Argos shipping already. I will speak to my manager about getting these sent out ASAP.
russy01 said:
You are kidding me! For god sake.
Every launch LEGO get more strict about sending stock early and have previously come down on me like a ton of bricks for delivering several days early. However every Launch either Argos/Tesco or some other big outlet just stick them on the shelf....
This time I am trying to be good, but then you get Argos shipping already. I will speak to my manager about getting these sent out ASAP.
Every launch LEGO get more strict about sending stock early and have previously come down on me like a ton of bricks for delivering several days early. However every Launch either Argos/Tesco or some other big outlet just stick them on the shelf....
This time I am trying to be good, but then you get Argos shipping already. I will speak to my manager about getting these sent out ASAP.
I don't know if this has been posted already, but, I give you the holy grail of Lego cranes.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=26&v=NLvqkLEoD...
pics: https://www.flickr.com/photos/63874326@N03/sets/72...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=26&v=NLvqkLEoD...
pics: https://www.flickr.com/photos/63874326@N03/sets/72...
Edited by Hobojim on Wednesday 22 July 15:37
Edited by Hobojim on Wednesday 22 July 15:44
BigBen said:
I wonder how big the market would be for £500 mega sets from Lego ?
There's quite a few of us I bet but the cost to develop a mega set would be very high unless they could approve one of the MOC ideas. I'd love to build the defender set that you can get the instructions for.
I'm certain there's a market for £500 kits. Lego already sells its "flagship" kits at the bit-below-£300 level (SHIELD Helicarrier, Death Star etc) and they seem to sell well. I don't doubt that there's a section of the AFOL community that wouldn't baulk at paying £500 or more for a "mega kit".
I suppose it's a question not of whether there's demand but whether there is sufficient demand to warrant the time spent to design and fabricate the kits.
I suppose it's a question not of whether there's demand but whether there is sufficient demand to warrant the time spent to design and fabricate the kits.
Well I have got the Mercedes built and got to say it is impressive and is a good build. I was going to post build pictures but there is a few new touches I've not seen before so I will let you guys find them yourself. Built up it is as big as the unimog but not as wide. Will let the pics do the talking now.
Size comparison with my other kits
And the rest of my collection just for show.. (Excuse Mickey Mouse in the background,)
Size comparison with my other kits
And the rest of my collection just for show.. (Excuse Mickey Mouse in the background,)
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