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- August 21, 2017First Review
- July 14, 2018Last Review
Mercedes-Benz Arocs 3245
Mercedes-Benz Arocs 3245
Posted:August 21, 2017
Jman007
Age:
14-18
years old
Customer Type:
LEGO Fan
Building Experience:
Expert LEGO builder
Overall:
5
/
5
Best Technic Set to Date
" When someone asks what my favorite Lego sets are I immediately think of this one. A few years ago I ordered the Unimog set but never received it.:( Since then, they never had another pneumatics set. (except for the 42008 service truck but it was disappointing) I was excited for the new pneumatics system to come out, and it did not disappoint. This set is loaded with features, functions and details, and was very enjoyable to build.
pros
-decently large
-many functions
-new pneumatics
-amazingly detailed (most detailed technic set of all time IMO)
-New pieces
-good suspension system
-interesting steering system
-decently large
-many functions
-new pneumatics
-amazingly detailed (most detailed technic set of all time IMO)
-New pieces
-good suspension system
-interesting steering system
cons
-disappointing outriggers, very small for a set this size
-no cargo, I just ended up using the 42055 cargo
-The crane is difficult to build with all the tubing going everywhere, hard to thread it through the holes (pages 284-289)
-disappointing outriggers, very small for a set this size
-no cargo, I just ended up using the 42055 cargo
-The crane is difficult to build with all the tubing going everywhere, hard to thread it through the holes (pages 284-289)
Overall its a great set I definitely would recommend you get this if you don't have it since it'll retire soon.
"
I would recommend this to a friend!
From:
United States
State:
Arkansas
Age:
14-18
years old
Customer Type:
LEGO Fan
Building Experience:
Expert LEGO builder
Purchased For:
Self
Build Time:
07
hrs
Play Experience (Optional):
5
/
5
Value for Money (Optional):
5
/
5
Level of Difficulty:
Challenging
Very Easy
Very Challenging
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Bucket Wheel Excavator
Bucket Wheel Excavator
Posted:August 21, 2017
Jman007
Age:
14-18
years old
Customer Type:
LEGO Fan
Building Experience:
Expert LEGO builder
Overall:
4
/
5
Setzilla
" I usually get the technic flagship model each year, but this year I wasn't sure because of the large piece count. I was relieved however when I found out the price was only $280, for nearly 4000 pieces! What a deal! The model is huge and has many interesting details.
Pros
- It's Huuuuuggggggeeeee!
-Great price
-unusual model
-includes tons of rocks to load
-interesting complex functions
-includes small dump truck
-interesting B-model
-railings add detail
- It's Huuuuuggggggeeeee!
-Great price
-unusual model
-includes tons of rocks to load
-interesting complex functions
-includes small dump truck
-interesting B-model
-railings add detail
Cons
-Even though this set is huge it is only run by one motor. I get that the slowness is realistic, but it's kind of boring
-raising and lowering of long boom is manually controlled, I wish it could have been motorized, which it could've. (I've modded it)
-the lower belt has some backlash, and when locked in a position it doesn't hold it's place.
-Even though this set is huge it is only run by one motor. I get that the slowness is realistic, but it's kind of boring
-raising and lowering of long boom is manually controlled, I wish it could have been motorized, which it could've. (I've modded it)
-the lower belt has some backlash, and when locked in a position it doesn't hold it's place.
Overall it's a great set that I'd definitely recommend. It has it's flaws but Lego did a great job for it's size. I'm impressed that the whole thing is run by one motor. The question now is, how much better can technic sets get?
"
I would recommend this to a friend!
From:
United States
State:
Arkansas
Age:
14-18
years old
Customer Type:
LEGO Fan
Building Experience:
Expert LEGO builder
Purchased For:
Self
Build Time:
09
hrs
Play Experience (Optional):
4
/
5
Value for Money (Optional):
5
/
5
Level of Difficulty:
Average
Very Easy
Very Challenging
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Parisian Restaurant
Parisian Restaurant
Posted:August 21, 2017
Jman007
Age:
14-18
years old
Customer Type:
LEGO Fan
Building Experience:
Expert LEGO builder
Overall:
5
/
5
Best Lego Set EVER
" Best of the modular building series sets, and my personal favorite set of all time. Has numerous details on both the interior and exterior.
"
I would recommend this to a friend!
From:
United States
State:
Arkansas
Age:
14-18
years old
Customer Type:
LEGO Fan
Building Experience:
Expert LEGO builder
Purchased For:
Self
Build Time:
07
hrs
Play Experience (Optional):
5
/
5
Value for Money (Optional):
5
/
5
Level of Difficulty:
Easy
Very Easy
Very Challenging
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Modular Family Villa
Modular Family Villa
Posted:August 21, 2017
Jman007
Age:
14-18
years old
Customer Type:
LEGO Fan
Building Experience:
Expert LEGO builder
Overall:
3
/
5
Very Small
" Two of my three favorite things about Lego are modularity and buildings, so when I found out about these sets I was excited. After building it my mom asked how much it was, and when I told her she said, "$70 for that?." In that moment I realized how tiny it was. I compared it to 5771 Hillside house and realized the huge difference. I decided to ask several people in my family how much it looks to be worth. Most said $30.
Even without the whole size issue, it still is a mildly disappointing set. It's very flimsy and has few details on the inside. The third "floor" can't be accessed and there is hardly any yard space. I'd only recommend this set if you have the other two modular sets. The only set that's worth it of the three modular sets is the modular modern home set.
"
From:
United States
State:
Arkansas
Age:
14-18
years old
Customer Type:
LEGO Fan
Building Experience:
Expert LEGO builder
Purchased For:
Self
Build Time:
02
hrs
Play Experience (Optional):
3
/
5
Value for Money (Optional):
3
/
5
Level of Difficulty:
Very Easy
Very Easy
Very Challenging
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The Lighthouse Siege
The Lighthouse Siege
Posted:August 21, 2017
Jman007
Age:
14-18
years old
Customer Type:
LEGO Fan
Building Experience:
Expert LEGO builder
Overall:
5
/
5
Best Ninjago Set
" I usually don't buy ninjago sets (I'm usually a buildings and technic kind of guy) but this set stood out to me and I was not disappointed. It inspired me to watch the show again and has gotten a lot more interesting. I like that 8 minifigures are included and the size of the set. I wish every ninjago set could be as good as this one
"
I would recommend this to a friend!
From:
United States
State:
Arkansas
Age:
14-18
years old
Customer Type:
LEGO Fan
Building Experience:
Expert LEGO builder
Purchased For:
Self
Build Time:
02
hrs
Play Experience (Optional):
4
/
5
Value for Money (Optional):
5
/
5
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Extreme Adventure
Extreme Adventure
Posted:August 21, 2017
Jman007
Age:
14-18
years old
Customer Type:
LEGO Fan
Building Experience:
Expert LEGO builder
Overall:
5
/
5
Amazing set compared to 42070
" Amazing set with many functions and is a much better candidate for the flagship model title this year than the 42070 Tow Truck set. It costs $110 less and has 500+ more pieces. Sadly though it has no power functions, but makes up for it in it's size and playability. The B-model is very interesting.
"
I would recommend this to a friend!
From:
United States
State:
Arkansas
Age:
14-18
years old
Customer Type:
LEGO Fan
Building Experience:
Expert LEGO builder
Purchased For:
Self
Build Time:
06
hrs
Play Experience (Optional):
4
/
5
Value for Money (Optional):
5
/
5
Level of Difficulty:
Easy
Very Easy
Very Challenging
I would recommend this to a friend!
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6x6 All Terrain Tow Truck
6x6 All Terrain Tow Truck
Posted:August 21, 2017
Jman007
Age:
14-18
years old
Customer Type:
LEGO Fan
Building Experience:
Expert LEGO builder
Overall:
1
/
5
A disappointing flagship model
" As the 40th anniversary of Lego Technic, many fans have been anticipating the flagship set to be a special model, but we end up getting a highly disappointing model.
Before I go on to list the negatives I would like to note a few positive aspects of this set so it does not appear i'm hating on this set.
Pros
-After the build I was actually surprised on the size of the set. It's size by no means equals or surpasses that of the 42055 Bucket wheel excavator, but for the small piece count is pretty sizable.
-The outriggers on the sides and back are very effective and cool looking.
-Six huge wheels
-Partially remote controlled
-After the build I was actually surprised on the size of the set. It's size by no means equals or surpasses that of the 42055 Bucket wheel excavator, but for the small piece count is pretty sizable.
-The outriggers on the sides and back are very effective and cool looking.
-Six huge wheels
-Partially remote controlled
Now on to the negatives...
Cons
- Only partially remote controlled. One IR receiver, remote, battery box, and 2 motors, which alone costs under $50 somehow adds over $100 to the set. (If going by the average10 cents per piece)
- If you just want this for the wheels, but the 42054 tractor set, it has four of them for a much better price.
- The crane in back of the truck is disappointingly small and the set contains no cargo.
-The set includes a new shade of blue, the third new shade of light in technic three years straight making it hard for us collectors.
-No suspension
-Looks crude and unfinished, especially the cargo bed seeing that there are holes everywhere in it. It looks very ugly.
-Only has a V4 engine for a massive truck.42050 drag racer has a V8 engine and costs five times less! Not saying that I won't more engine pieces, but it just doesn't make sense.
-Doesn't work well outside in bumpy areas, it gets stuck to easily and the remote can't be more than five feet away from the model.
-The B-model manages to be even worse
- If you just want this for the wheels, but the 42054 tractor set, it has four of them for a much better price.
- The crane in back of the truck is disappointingly small and the set contains no cargo.
-The set includes a new shade of blue, the third new shade of light in technic three years straight making it hard for us collectors.
-No suspension
-Looks crude and unfinished, especially the cargo bed seeing that there are holes everywhere in it. It looks very ugly.
-Only has a V4 engine for a massive truck.42050 drag racer has a V8 engine and costs five times less! Not saying that I won't more engine pieces, but it just doesn't make sense.
-Doesn't work well outside in bumpy areas, it gets stuck to easily and the remote can't be more than five feet away from the model.
-The B-model manages to be even worse
Overall
A very disappointing model especially for the flagship model of the 40th anniversary of Technic and extremely overpriced for no apparent reason. Below I am comparing this model with some previous models, sets that are cheaper and more well worth your money
42070 Tow Truck: 1862 pieces, $289.99 (USD)
conclusion: 15.5 cents per piece horribly overpriced
conclusion: 15.5 cents per piece horribly overpriced
42069 Extreme Adventure: 2382 pieces, $179.99
conclusion: This set is a more worthy candidate for this years flagship model. Not only does it have 500+ more pieces it also costs $110 dollars cheaper!
conclusion: This set is a more worthy candidate for this years flagship model. Not only does it have 500+ more pieces it also costs $110 dollars cheaper!
42055 Bucket Wheel Excavator: 3929 pieces, $279.99
conclusion: Last year's flagship model costs $10 cheaper, but has three times the amount of pieces! Really Lego? What were you THINKING?!?!? This set has a much better use for your money.
conclusion: Last year's flagship model costs $10 cheaper, but has three times the amount of pieces! Really Lego? What were you THINKING?!?!? This set has a much better use for your money.
42054 Tractor: 1977 pieces, $179.99
conclusion: You get one hundred more pieces for a hundred dollars cheaper. What more can I say?
conclusion: You get one hundred more pieces for a hundred dollars cheaper. What more can I say?
42043 Mercedes-Benz Arocs: 2793 pieces, $229.99
conclusion: 900+ more pieces costing $60 less. This set also happens to be one of my top three favorite Lego sets of all time, so I'd definitely recommend this to especially since it'll retire soon.
conclusion: 900+ more pieces costing $60 less. This set also happens to be one of my top three favorite Lego sets of all time, so I'd definitely recommend this to especially since it'll retire soon.
8043: Motorized Excavator: 1123 pieces, $199.99
conclusion: I wanted to include at least one other remote controlled set, so since i have this one, I thought that I'd use it for this comparison. Although it has 700 less pieces it does cost $90 less, and is even fully remote controlled. The power functions alone cost about $90 which makes this set a pretty decent deal.
conclusion: I wanted to include at least one other remote controlled set, so since i have this one, I thought that I'd use it for this comparison. Although it has 700 less pieces it does cost $90 less, and is even fully remote controlled. The power functions alone cost about $90 which makes this set a pretty decent deal.
If by now you don't agree with me on how bad this set is you either really want to support Lego or you are just too optimistic. $290 is a waste of money on this set, and I'd highly recommend any of the sets listed above. All Technic sets this year in general have been disappointing, (with the exception of 42069 Extreme adventure and 42063 BMW Adventure) especially after the great wave of sets that came last year. Lego has said that this is because that they had three licensed sets last year and only one this year. However, I don't think this is the case. Shouldn't it make the licensed sets more expensive? Even with the small increase from a total of $1163 to $1200 the price per part range has increased from 8.9 cents per piece (12,934 pieces) to 11.4 cents per piece.(10,526 pieces)
I hope Lego will learn from these mistakes and continue to improve over last year's sets. I can't wait to see what they have next, but let's just hope we don't have another year like this.
"
From:
United States
State:
Arkansas
Age:
14-18
years old
Customer Type:
LEGO Fan
Building Experience:
Expert LEGO builder
Purchased For:
Self
Build Time:
06
hrs
Play Experience (Optional):
2
/
5
Value for Money (Optional):
1
/
5
Level of Difficulty:
Average
Very Easy
Very Challenging
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+160points
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