Nick83 Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 Hi, I buying 2x 42009 tobay at 149 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
makr Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Weird how little focus this set seems to get here among Technic sets. I think this is the (Technic) set to put money on atm. It's not only the biggest set to date but also has a corresponding techical complexity to show for it. And if Technic EOL patte3rns have taught us anything, it will go by the end of this year. My prediction is, it will have less instant growth than the 9398 but more long term potential. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val-E Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 (edited) Oh, I think it has been well hoarded, actually. Again, if the buy-in price was good then it should be easy to make money on it but it Edited April 9, 2015 by valenciaeric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegooch49 Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 I saw something pretty slick, Jurgen's Technic Corner created an 'ultimate' version of the MKII. The site provides an XML part list of things needed, and alternate building instructions. It adds a driving motor, a steering motor, and a bunch of other improvements making this a fully functioning RC vehicle. http://goo.gl/T350SaThere is a youtube video showing off the improvements. It's pretty insane (just search for ultimate MKII) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkrigger Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Having built Jurgen's Ultimate 42009, Ultimate 8043, PF Backhoe, and Orange machine all I can say is WOW! For Technic super fans there is nothing like them in complexity of build and functionality. You could literally teach someone to operate an excavator with his models as the control are almost exactly like a full size machine. Of course the parts list is also Wow, cause the PF backhoe makes the SSD and DS sticker price look downright affordable. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brickelements Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 After receiving two 42009 sets with popped seals frofrom Amazon UK I decided to open one and c heck the.contents.24 bags found as many online reviewers have also stated. No loose studded string and only one loose 32L axle.After looking at brickset, rebrickable and eurobricks reviews I did find one odd thing.There was only ONE instruction booklet, thick with 42009 on the spine instead of six individual booklets the other reviews talked about. Any idea how many sets would contain the larger single book instead of six booklets? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diablo2112 Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 I'm pretty sure the single instruction book coincides with new production on this kit early this year. What's your seal codes say? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brickelements Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 22S 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenxxx Posted June 27, 2015 Share Posted June 27, 2015 About a year ago (page 2 of this thread) people were talking about using their 25% TRU coupons on this set. I haven't bought one yet, so I think I'd like to give it a try. I see TRU has this set at $240... marked down to $220 right now. Has the 25% off coupon worked for anyone this summer on this set? I thought it was 25% off a "regularly priced item"? Will the "markdown" negate the coupon? They only have these in stock in a couple stores in my area... it will be about a 1-hour round trip... hate to waste my time and gas if I can't use the coupon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcandre Posted June 27, 2015 Share Posted June 27, 2015 Target sells it for 190. Use a red card and just order it from there. The gas and time you save will make it even. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenxxx Posted June 27, 2015 Share Posted June 27, 2015 Yep... I'm waiting on arrival of a Target giftcard to buy my 2nd and 3rd MKII's (should arrive soon)... but they won't take the $75 rewards points I plan to use on my 1st one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenxxx Posted July 8, 2015 Share Posted July 8, 2015 ... I see TRU has this set at $240... marked down to $220 right now. Has the 25% off coupon worked for anyone this summer on this set? I thought it was 25% off a "regularly priced item"? Will the "markdown" negate the coupon? ...FYI... the 20 / 25% coupon does work on this set. In my store, the $219.99 price isn't really marked as a "discount"... just a plain price tag on the shelf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brickelements Posted July 8, 2015 Share Posted July 8, 2015 No idea if this set will be discounted on Amazon Prime day next week. As it stands now it is 155.00 shipped to a U.S. address when purchasing two slight less per unit if you purchase 3. Informational purposes only. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcdfan Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 Amazon & Walmart sold out... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diablo2112 Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 Hmmm, I show Amazon has it on sale at $175, and that's Prime with free 2-day shipping. Pretty good deal, actually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcdfan Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 (edited) Hmmm, I show Amazon has it on sale at $175, and that's Prime with free 2-day shipping. Pretty good deal, actually.Strange. I guess they got more in. It says 16 left in stock. And they're matching Walmart's out of stock price. Edited August 16, 2015 by dcdfan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.African.AFOL Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 Confirmed by multiple sources that Lego South Africa won't be getting any more of this set. Do with it what you want Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val-E Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 How will it perform post EOL, though? 8110´s case shows the dangers of over hoarding limited appeal sets. Construction equipment until now has done well but the tide may be turning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crustybeaver Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 IMO the Unimog doesn't have the same appeal as a huge yellow crane. I saw (a real) one this weekend on a motorway and thought it looked impressive. While Technic tends to be slow a burner, generally they give solid mid to long term returns. You would need to be looking at buying in around 33% discount which isn't difficult here in the UK. I've got a few of these and would expect this to be selling for 1.5 - 2 x RRP a couple of years after retirement. Tell me which looks more impressive... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biniou Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 (edited) The Unimog would have been a very nice $19 set (without the licence), like the 60083 snowplough truck. Edited October 19, 2015 by biniou Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val-E Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 The Unimog would have been a very nice $19 set (without the licence), like the 60083 snowplough truck.http://brickset.com/sets/9390-1/Mini-Tow-TruckIt was even cheaper! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HerrPierre Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 42009 is now 142 euro on Amazon.de, fantastic prize. Bought 3 sets. Free shipping too, of course Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristopherJB Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 How will it perform post EOL, though? 8110´s case shows the dangers of over hoarding limited appeal sets. Construction equipment until now has done well but the tide may be turning.This fear in itself has stopped many from hoarding. The smart money would go into the MKII crane. Just check past performance of the other yellow cranes that retired and you'll know what to do with your money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diablo2112 Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 FYI, 42009 now listed as "Sold Out" on US LEGO Shop at Home. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Battrax Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 1 hour ago, diablo2112 said: FYI, 42009 now listed as "Sold Out" on US LEGO Shop at Home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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