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In lugnet.lego.announce, Kelly McKiernan wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> I've got a question for all TECHNIC enthusiasts out there... six questions,
> really. What types of TECHNIC vehicles would {you} like to see?
I'm not the world's biggest Technic fan, I will admit that. But I've been a
Technic (a.k.a. Expert Builder) fan for a while and still have my original #853
Auto Chassis, #854 Go-kart and #850 Fork Lift. I also have a handful of newer
Technic models including (but not limited to) #8444 the Air Enforcer and #8250
the yellow sub.
I went through and answered each of your polls, but in doing so I noticed one
thing. Of all the models offered in the polls one was a helicopter, three were
personal vehicles (go-kart, ATV and a motorcycle) while the remainder were all
one form or another of construction or agricultural equipment. The current
offering of Technic models on LEGO.com mirrors this ratio to some degree. The
category with the largest number of models is 'Construction' while the smallest
category is 'Speed'.
Now, before I give the wrong idea I want to stress that I love the way that LEGO
Technic models are able to dulplicate some of the realistic functions found on
cranes, bulldozers, tractors etc. But on the other hand, I wonder if it's at all
possible to look at releasing more models that aren't specifically tied to
construction or farming. What kinds of models might those be? Here are a few
random ideas, in no particular order:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canadair_CL-415
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/S-64_Skycrane
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moller_Skycar
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:957bWoU.jpg
http://www.pbase.com/marylin90504/image/50656911 (*)
I'm sure there are other things that could be brainstormed to go on a list like
that, but those are just some ideas off the top of my head - before I've had any
coffee!
As noted above, I think showcasing Technic's ability to recreate realistic
functions is a fantastic thing and for that you'll always want to have some
construction and farming vehicles. But maybe somewhere along the way there's
room for other subject matter too. :)
All the best,
Allan B.
(*) Not the best pic of a rail dragster, but you get the idea. :)
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> random ideas, in no particular order:
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> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canadair_CL-415
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/S-64_Skycrane
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moller_Skycar
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:957bWoU.jpg
> http://www.pbase.com/marylin90504/image/50656911 (*)
When I was 14 years old or so, I would make expert builder style race cars in
every color I could. Then I could play out a realistic race with all the cars. I
even made a movie with them in school, I wish I could get a hold of that! What
about a single chassis design, and a choice of many body colors, in the $20
range. Make some colors "limited", to make them more sought after ;). LEGO did
something similar with a ferarri set, but the set included both yellow and red.
Darren
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In lugnet.technic, Allan Bedford wrote:
> In lugnet.lego.announce, Kelly McKiernan wrote:
> > Hi all,
> >
> > I've got a question for all TECHNIC enthusiasts out there... six questions,
> > really. What types of TECHNIC vehicles would {you} like to see?
>
> I wonder if it's at all possible to look at releasing more models that
> aren't specifically tied to construction or farming. What kinds of models
> might those be? Here are a few random ideas, in no particular order:
>
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canadair_CL-415
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/S-64_Skycrane
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moller_Skycar
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:957bWoU.jpg
> http://www.pbase.com/marylin90504/image/50656911 (*)
>
> I'm sure there are other things that could be brainstormed to go on a list
> like that, but those are just some ideas off the top of my head - before
> I've had any coffee!
>
> As noted above, I think showcasing Technic's ability to recreate realistic
> functions is a fantastic thing and for that you'll always want to have some
> construction and farming vehicles. But maybe somewhere along the way
> there's room for other subject matter too. :)
>
> All the best,
> Allan B.
I totaly agrea. How many cranes has been released over the years? I've got quit
a few my self and exept for the obvious reason of getting more/new parts they
aren't that interesting any more. 8480 (http://guide.lugnet.com/set/8480) comes
to mind as a great Technic set that was very original. Now I'm a total space nut
my self so I'd love to se more on that theme. But realy it's just an other
example of one of many categories that aren't directly related to construction
or farming.
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> I totaly agrea. How many cranes has been released over the years? I've got quit
> a few my self and exept for the obvious reason of getting more/new parts they
> aren't that interesting any more. 8480 (http://guide.lugnet.com/set/8480) comes
> to mind as a great Technic set that was very original. Now I'm a total space nut
> my self so I'd love to se more on that theme. But realy it's just an other
> example of one of many categories that aren't directly related to construction
> or farming.
There was also a technic model of the Mars Rover which was pretty good.
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Something else that would be cool would be a Chinook or similar
double-rotor helicopter. Doesn't need to be military, there are civilian
versions of the Chinook and other double rotor helis out there.
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Allan's suggestions are all excellent. I've never been a big Technic
builder/collector either, but the ones that I bought were the ones that DIDN'T
fall within the usual vehicle selections of cranes & farming equipment. The
#8480 Space Shuttle is a perfect example. It appealed to Technic fans AND Space
fans! Win-win!
I'd like to see a much wider range of vehicles, perhaps an F-18 Hornet from the
Blue Angels, which would skirt TLG's desire not to portray military vehicles in
their service paint job. Technic fans have been drowning in crane trucks,
4x4's, bikes and tractors for YEARS. It's time to expand the field to include
new vehicles and new building challenges.
I'd also really like to see Technic sets that don't necessarily have a
real-world basis. You could create sets based on licensed or original TLG
themes that would not only provide new design choices but present a more
integrated marketing approach by producing sets and themes that can appeal to a
much wider age range.
Dave S.
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