RE: Lego Technic adds 488 GTE and Senna GTR models
Discussion
Limpet said:
KillerHERTZ said:
Doesnt even look like Lego any more with all those custom parts. Awful.
Agreed. The whole point of Lego kits for me was that you built the kit once, then you broke it up and added the parts to the rest of your collection to be able to build your own stuff. But so many of the parts in modern Lego kits are useless for building anything other than the kit itself.If you want to build something permanently to stick on display and admire, a Tamiya or Revell kit gives a far nicer end result, is more customisable (colours, decals etc) and is cheaper to boot.
donteatpeople said:
Unless you're counting stickers or printing there aren't any custom parts you cant use in other models. Almost all of the components in these sets have been used in other sets before and any new pieces will be used in other sets in the future. Lego is still made of a series of standard parts, it's just the standard parts have evolved over the last few decades.
You have missed my point, Lego 'Bricks' I doubt this has a standard 'Brick' on it anywhere.The custom parts eg, the bonnets cant be used to built anything else except another car which looks identical. Gone are the days were you had a Lego car which you could also make into a crane or a windmill.
Dumbed down.
KillerHERTZ said:
You have missed my point, Lego 'Bricks' I doubt this has a standard 'Brick' on it anywhere.
The custom parts eg, the bonnets cant be used to built anything else except another car which looks identical. Gone are the days were you had a Lego car which you could also make into a crane or a windmill.
Dumbed down.
Modern Lego technic sets are not designed for that anymore. Many bespoke parts for that model, the alternative build and similar looking models. If you want totally interchangeable pieces then technic sets are not for you.The custom parts eg, the bonnets cant be used to built anything else except another car which looks identical. Gone are the days were you had a Lego car which you could also make into a crane or a windmill.
Dumbed down.
Edited by wolfie28 on Friday 27th November 15:40
KillerHERTZ said:
donteatpeople said:
Unless you're counting stickers or printing there aren't any custom parts you cant use in other models. Almost all of the components in these sets have been used in other sets before and any new pieces will be used in other sets in the future. Lego is still made of a series of standard parts, it's just the standard parts have evolved over the last few decades.
You have missed my point, Lego 'Bricks' I doubt this has a standard 'Brick' on it anywhere.The custom parts eg, the bonnets cant be used to built anything else except another car which looks identical. Gone are the days were you had a Lego car which you could also make into a crane or a windmill.
Dumbed down.
There are no custom parts specific to this model, all of the panels and other pieces you can see have been used in countless previous sets, many of which are not cars.
With enough creativity I’m sure it is indeed possible to make a crane or windmill from this set.
Whilst it’s true that there are an ever increasing number of standard parts, all this means is that the possibilities and accuracy of models is far greater than it ever was.
Derventio said:
Do these new sets come with a set of instructions for an alternative model, as per the earlier kits? The car chassis I mentioned earlier, (set 8860) also contained instructions for building a dragster.
Not usually but you can find the alternative build instructions on the Lego website.My son built the Mini cooper he got at Christmas in a few hours. Mostly proper lego bricks, not technics. Superb model. Few weeks later he rebuilds it into a 911 convertible via a utube vid. It wasnt as robust as the mini, but it was an awsome reproduction.
These two new models just devalue the lego brand, IMO.
These two new models just devalue the lego brand, IMO.
As stated above - the number of "standard" pieces in technic sets has increased rather in the last couple of decades - for a child with suitably deep pockets these can be taken apart and rebuilt as anything you like - given the time and imagination.
There are loads of technic sets aimed at kids - this higher end stuff like this and the GT3, Chiron ,Sian etc - is very much aimed at adults to be built once and then sat around collecting dust.
For those that sold their test cars back in the day - lego released instructions for a modern version a couple of years back.
https://www.brothers-brick.com/2017/04/03/lego-tec...
There are loads of technic sets aimed at kids - this higher end stuff like this and the GT3, Chiron ,Sian etc - is very much aimed at adults to be built once and then sat around collecting dust.
For those that sold their test cars back in the day - lego released instructions for a modern version a couple of years back.
https://www.brothers-brick.com/2017/04/03/lego-tec...
Derventio said:
I remember adding another pair of cylinders and a rudimentary 4WD system to mine after I had seen a Porsche 959 Rally car.
I made mine 4wd and double wishbones all round.... happy days 
It took my 5 year old about 2 minutes to completely destroy it last summer after 25 years in the loft!KillerHERTZ said:
You have missed my point, Lego 'Bricks' I doubt this has a standard 'Brick' on it anywhere.
The custom parts eg, the bonnets cant be used to built anything else except another car which looks identical. Gone are the days were you had a Lego car which you could also make into a crane or a windmill.
Dumbed down.
I thought the same for a long time until the mrs bought me the 911 RSR. I can't think of any parts which are bespoke and aren't completely reconfigurable to build something else. It's every bit as good as the Lego we had as kids but you can build way more complex things now. It's brilliant.The custom parts eg, the bonnets cant be used to built anything else except another car which looks identical. Gone are the days were you had a Lego car which you could also make into a crane or a windmill.
Dumbed down.
fblm said:
KillerHERTZ said:
You have missed my point, Lego 'Bricks' I doubt this has a standard 'Brick' on it anywhere.
The custom parts eg, the bonnets cant be used to built anything else except another car which looks identical. Gone are the days were you had a Lego car which you could also make into a crane or a windmill.
Dumbed down.
I thought the same for a long time until the mrs bought me the 911 RSR. I can't think of any parts which are bespoke and aren't completely reconfigurable to build something else. It's every bit as good as the Lego we had as kids but you can build way more complex things now. It's brilliant.The custom parts eg, the bonnets cant be used to built anything else except another car which looks identical. Gone are the days were you had a Lego car which you could also make into a crane or a windmill.
Dumbed down.
The Senna & 488 don’t look great in the photos however I will get them both when they are released.
I’m currently looking out for a Chiron & Sian - both of which look too be good builds.
Limpet said:
On my "always wanted but never got" list. (along with the Star Wars AT-AT 
)
A mate had it. I remember the engine pistons moving when you pushed it along.
The steering rack and working diff )A mate had it. I remember the engine pistons moving when you pushed it along.
I had this too. I created a 'works,' short wheelbase version
Edited by Mr Squarekins on Saturday 28th November 13:12
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