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I like the new trains as well. The high speed train is nice, but you really need 2 of them or a dummy loco section to make it a complete "unit".
I like the more compact and integrated power functions unit. However not seen one close enough to be sure how it works in terms of add ons.
For example, my current heavy haul locomotive has been upgraded to have 2 powered bogies and a light unit (the space for upgrading to working lights is part of the design and already reserved -clever of lego or maybe original spec downgraded for cost?). With the old power functions its easy to use wire extentions, stack multiple plugs etc to run off one "channel". Can't see how you can do that on the new system.......
However app control could be integrated to make it do some funky s
t. Blue tooth station sensors etc could be used to programme it to stop at stations etc.
The more compact set up might help me make a nice ultra compact yard shunter too.
I like the more compact and integrated power functions unit. However not seen one close enough to be sure how it works in terms of add ons.
For example, my current heavy haul locomotive has been upgraded to have 2 powered bogies and a light unit (the space for upgrading to working lights is part of the design and already reserved -clever of lego or maybe original spec downgraded for cost?). With the old power functions its easy to use wire extentions, stack multiple plugs etc to run off one "channel". Can't see how you can do that on the new system.......
However app control could be integrated to make it do some funky s
t. Blue tooth station sensors etc could be used to programme it to stop at stations etc. The more compact set up might help me make a nice ultra compact yard shunter too.
How old is your son - mine would destroy that in under 10 seconds. 
He's 4 and a half and he does occasionally break things, although I've pretty much turned into the Will Ferrell character from the Lego Movie.
The turbines are an official set, 7747, although discontinued. I got a used one from Bricklink and then Bricklinked the parts to make a second turbine.
The turbines are an official set, 7747, although discontinued. I got a used one from Bricklink and then Bricklinked the parts to make a second turbine.
Is it the colour which is special? The lack of interesting sculpting may be down to it being more traditionally built than the more recent SNOT models, so it could be a constraint of making a limited number of bricks in the silver.
ETA: now I've seen the review it's clear the body is simply grey, not silver. Which makes the spin about it being painted Silver Birch in the launch even more of a let down.
ETA: now I've seen the review it's clear the body is simply grey, not silver. Which makes the spin about it being painted Silver Birch in the launch even more of a let down.
Edited by Jobbo on Wednesday 18th July 10:41
djdest said:
Having seen the video of it I’m undecided, I really want to like it!
It’s not as bad as that leaked shot originally showed though. I think I’d have to see it in person before making a decision.
Is there a price yet?
£129.99It’s not as bad as that leaked shot originally showed though. I think I’d have to see it in person before making a decision.
Is there a price yet?
Looks like the time Homer Simpson designed a car, surprised Lego have released it.
Will see if the price comes down.
It’s a no from me. The roof line just looks wrong.
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