DoNotInsertIntoMouth Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 Anyone seen the 42030 Volvo Front Loader? http://brickset.com/sets/42030-1/Volvo-L350F-Front-Loader So I mentioned in a blog about Technic showing up in other stores that I thought it might be good for the theme. If Lego invests more money in it, maybe they will start licensing more of it like the Unimog. Well we have another licensed set. Volvo may not be the biggest name in construction, but its certainly looks like a push in that direction. Technic lovers love Construction - and I feel like they will love licensed Construction even more. This is a big boy at 1636 pieces. Looks sweet too: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TabbyBoy Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 I'm getting one as soon as they are -40% which will happen eventually. Then... I'll go in big if the Unimog does well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naf Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 Saw this over at Eurobricks, looks nice. Might also drive up demand for the Mobile Crane MkII for people who want a technic construction site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biniou Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 For sure, this is a good thing. It will help this baby a little (though it doesn't need any help IMO). A Caterpillar licenced machine would be awesome too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
33Lego Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 I'm getting one as soon as they are -40% which will happen eventually. Then... I'll go in big if the Unimog does well. Unimog is already doing very well here at the US. I am seeing $280 or so on Ebay. Since it is not an exclusive set, most of us got it around 160 or lower with discount. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolanfan34 Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 That Volvo is rad and I want it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
33Lego Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 Review said steering is not perfect on this model. So there is room for a MOC to make it better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoNotInsertIntoMouth Posted June 27, 2014 Author Share Posted June 27, 2014 Review said steering is not perfect on this model. So there is room for a MOC to make it better. Tons of technic people customize their stuff anyway too. Technic is fun because its a series where the build or final design doesn't matter quite as much as in other themes IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ppsagehen Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 would love to have an old school Volvo station wagon 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoNotInsertIntoMouth Posted June 27, 2014 Author Share Posted June 27, 2014 would love to have an old school Volvo station wagon I road to school in one everyday for like 8 years. lol. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huskers1236 Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 John Deere tractors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exciter1 Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 I'm digging the pull-back action they're including in the smaller vehicles now. This Hot Rod looks cool too: http://www.amazon.co.uk/LEGO-Technic-42022-Hot-Rod/dp/B00F3B4778/ref=sr_1_13?ie=UTF8&qid=1403877340&sr=8-13&keywords=lego+technic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TabbyBoy Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 would love to have an old school Volvo station wagon Since they now have the licence, why not a classic white P1800 coupe as driven by The Saint? I'm a big fan of Volvo as my last car was a turbocharged S60 saloon (sedan) 0-60 in 5.9sec and... very comfortable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nerdsforprez Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 This is great. I love Technic sets, and dream of the day they receive return like the SW sets do. I get that it will probably not happen, but I still think there is a world of teens and adults who are physics and engineer-savvy who can really tap into their creative side and MOD-out Technic sets or use the pieces from these sets to build some really cool things..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biniou Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 I love Technic sets, and dream of the day they receive return like the SW sets do. I played technics 25 years ago and it has never been as successful as SW sets. But note that it was as popular (if you can say so) as it is these days so I think it's quite a safe bet. The fact that few sets (about 10) are released each year is a good point too (not a lot of choice for buyers so they have to take a look at the older sets...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sauromosis Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 Dudes, I keep trying to find a deal on MK 2. No luck. This one looks nice. Wish I had bought nothing but Unimogs for the last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brick_slayer Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 Dudes, I keep trying to find a deal on MK 2. No luck. You might have to wait close to EOL for a discount. Toys R Us had big discounts on 9398 4x4 Crawler recently, clearance sale trying to make more room for new swag. I would imagine/hope they would do the same thing next year with MKII Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biniou Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 Dudes, I keep trying to find a deal on MK 2. No luck. For sure you will have same discounts for the MKii next year on amazon as the 9398 did last weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tractorboy Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 Very cool set IMHO. The design that goes into these Technic sets never fails to impress me. I wouldn't know where to start trying to design something like that from scratch. I'd also like to see more licensed Technic sets for that extra bit of collectability value. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbradnam Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 Hi everyone. I am confused (not difficult!) The LEGO Shop at Home site says 42030 is coming soon on 1 Aug 14, and yet I saw it today in my local store, for sale, in North Yorkshire England. Am I missing something or do they get released to the street early, and I just haven't noticed? They also had a 42029 pick up truck for sale as well. Bizarre!. Thanks Stuart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citymorgue Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 I built this set 2 days ago, and for being my very first Technic set that I've ever purchased, I was very pleased with it. It was definitely a long build compared to normal lego, but I've had a lot of fun. I really like the motorized functions of the set and everyone I've showed it too have been super impressed with the set. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolanfan34 Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 Really wish it was $50 less. I love this set though, will be a huge winner in a few years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quacs Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 Welcome to Technic, citymorgue. IMO, it's the most underrated theme Lego makes. If you ever have the chance, build the Mobile Crane. It's simply phenomenal. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
33Lego Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 I am a huge huge huge fan of Technic. And I like custom building Technic sets ! You will like it once you get every piece together, power function, IR, pneumatic oh, and you will want EV3 parts. It costs money but it is really fun playing with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandykop Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 I built this set 2 days ago, and for being my very first Technic set that I've ever purchased, I was very pleased with it. It was definitely a long build compared to normal lego, but I've had a lot of fun. I really like the motorized functions of the set and everyone I've showed it too have been super impressed with the set. Is it for sale in lego store already？ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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