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There is a note from Lego somewhere saying that basically they swapped the gears so they are not properly sequential to make it all run more smoothly. All you have to do is swap two cogs over if you want it to be truly sequential. Makes very little difference either way and Lego won't be changing it.
Well I took the plunge and picked one up from Smyths for £179. I could have gone to John Lewis but some of the £10 difference would have been lost paying for parking, and the risk that they didn't have any in the shop.
From the moment you lift the lid you knows more special than the average set of Lego!
I've not built any Technics since the late 80's, so it's amazing seeing all the new bricks.
I've just put an hour into it and am so glad I got it.
If you're on the fence like I was, go and get it!!!
From the moment you lift the lid you knows more special than the average set of Lego!
I've not built any Technics since the late 80's, so it's amazing seeing all the new bricks.
I've just put an hour into it and am so glad I got it.
If you're on the fence like I was, go and get it!!!
MissChief said:
Regarding the GT3, I'm sure I read there was an error in the instructions and two gears the wrong way round? Is this likely to be fixed in the model that's arriving tomorrow? How can I tell? Is there a version number on the instructions anywhere?
This review has a link to to a video showing the gearbox fix:http://www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?/forums/...
Which might be this video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87gg9RwA3EU
Just finished the Porsche build and loved it. Took the plunge and bought after Xmas and was in two minds but never looked back. First time back into Lego since a child, gave me some invaluable switch off and de-stress time.
Now got the bug the only question is, what next? Like the look of the Mercedes or the claas. Maybe the creator range too?
Now got the bug the only question is, what next? Like the look of the Mercedes or the claas. Maybe the creator range too?
tw_uk said:
Just finished the Porsche build and loved it. Took the plunge and bought after Xmas and was in two minds but never looked back. First time back into Lego since a child, gave me some invaluable switch off and de-stress time.
Now got the bug the only question is, what next? Like the look of the Mercedes or the claas. Maybe the creator range too?
Yes...I got the bug after my wife bought me the Supercar for Christmas 3 years ago.. the rest is history as you can see from my post further up the page.. sinc then i've virtually had some build going on in the background all the time..! Now got the bug the only question is, what next? Like the look of the Mercedes or the claas. Maybe the creator range too?
I'm really enjoying the Porsche build, I've just fitted the front suspension to the main chassis, so still a long way to go yet!
All I keep thinking when I'm putting it together is how complex it is, and how the hell do you start designing such a thing.
I really hope they do another car on a similar scale and level of detail.
All I keep thinking when I'm putting it together is how complex it is, and how the hell do you start designing such a thing.
I really hope they do another car on a similar scale and level of detail.
tw_uk said:
Just finished the Porsche build and loved it. Took the plunge and bought after Xmas and was in two minds but never looked back. First time back into Lego since a child, gave me some invaluable switch off and de-stress time.
Now got the bug the only question is, what next? Like the look of the Mercedes or the claas. Maybe the creator range too?
The two Mercs (Unimog and the current one) are probably the very best Technic sets ever made in terms of building enjoyment, so personally I'd go for the Claas (which I will be getting soon) and then a Merc. Now got the bug the only question is, what next? Like the look of the Mercedes or the claas. Maybe the creator range too?
Some of the Creator and Ideas sets are very cool and enjoyable, but lack a little something for me compared to Technic.
Is there much value in 2nd hand Technic kits?
We've LOADS at home. My daughters are now in their teens and can't be arsed to keep the stuff they've had as gifts in the past.
Since I kept all the boxes and instructions, I was thinking about punting them on and passing the € money back to my girls so they can spunk it on make-up an iTunes s
t.... as they usually do 
(I don't have any sons)
We've LOADS at home. My daughters are now in their teens and can't be arsed to keep the stuff they've had as gifts in the past.
Since I kept all the boxes and instructions, I was thinking about punting them on and passing the € money back to my girls so they can spunk it on make-up an iTunes s
t.... as they usually do (I don't have any sons)
RC1807 said:
Is there much value in 2nd hand Technic kits?
We've LOADS at home. My daughters are now in their teens and can't be arsed to keep the stuff they've had as gifts in the past.
Since I kept all the boxes and instructions, I was thinking about punting them on and passing the € money back to my girls so they can spunk it on make-up an iTunes st.... as they usually do
(I don't have any sons)
Plenty of site like this which will give you an idea.We've LOADS at home. My daughters are now in their teens and can't be arsed to keep the stuff they've had as gifts in the past.
Since I kept all the boxes and instructions, I was thinking about punting them on and passing the € money back to my girls so they can spunk it on make-up an iTunes s
t.... as they usually do (I don't have any sons)
What have you got?
ALawson said:
RC1807 said:
Is there much value in 2nd hand Technic kits?
We've LOADS at home. My daughters are now in their teens and can't be arsed to keep the stuff they've had as gifts in the past.
Since I kept all the boxes and instructions, I was thinking about punting them on and passing the € money back to my girls so they can spunk it on make-up an iTunes st.... as they usually do
(I don't have any sons)
Plenty of site like this which will give you an idea.We've LOADS at home. My daughters are now in their teens and can't be arsed to keep the stuff they've had as gifts in the past.
Since I kept all the boxes and instructions, I was thinking about punting them on and passing the € money back to my girls so they can spunk it on make-up an iTunes s
t.... as they usually do (I don't have any sons)
What have you got?
I've even got models I haven't opened yet, like the 42030 which is £199 on Amazon!
RC1807 said:
Is there much value in 2nd hand Technic kits?
Big Raff said:
Would the best place to move these on be ebay? Or has anyone had any other results on other sites
https://www.bricklink.com/curlyks2 said:
Thanks for that!Intersting to see the VW Camper at €70 when it's without the box, and I have that one with everything.
curlyks2 said:
RC1807 said:
Is there much value in 2nd hand Technic kits?
Big Raff said:
Would the best place to move these on be ebay? Or has anyone had any other results on other sites
https://www.bricklink.com/
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