2011 LEGO Technic

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LEGO Technic 2011 Summer Rumor Sets Thread
Keep checking this topic for news with upcoming LEGO Technic 2011 Summer sets! Please note that prices are based on our estimates only.

April 12 Update: Added 8081
May 19 Update: Added 8071 8109 8110

New LEGO Technic Sets

LEGO 8071 Bucket Truck


LEGO 8081 Extreme Cruiser


LEGO 8109 Flatbed Truck


LEGO 8110 Unimog U400

[slimninj4]

wish they were still using the 60x23 wheels. I loved the look of them. Very real. The U400 does look interesting though.

[BrickWild]

Pics are from LugPol. Take a closer look at the new Mercedes-Benz Unimog!

[andrewqwy]

Not sure if anyone posted this yet (looks like not). Found this image of the 8109 Flatbed Truck.

http://smashingbricks.files.wordpress.c ... 2/8109.jpg

Got it off from SB's (smashingbricks) blog, go check it out for more 8110 Unimog images.

[slacker]

hate the color combo. mostly the yellow but it seems to be the same scale as the crane truck. So I'll probably get it.

[Mantisking]

All I need to do is hook up a remote control and I'll use the plow version to do my driveway.

[legitimatealex]

I wish I was more interested in technic, because all these sets look great.

[BrickWild]

Looking forward to buying the Unimog!

[BrickWild]

Found pics of the Extreme Cruiser!

[MrDisco]

two questions for the lego fans:
1. how do you feel about the inclusion of specialized plastic plates to help define the model's shape (i.e. the cruiser)? I'm not a big fan and it seems like a cheap crutch.

2. what exactly does 'limited edition' mean in the legoverse? will this model only be produced for x months before being thrown in the vault?

[ncbarrett]

2. what exactly does 'limited edition' mean in the legoverse? will this model only be produced for x months before being thrown in the vault?

Means will only be available from Lego and a specific store.

[natelite]

Limited edition used to mean fasttracked sets. It's available for only a six month cycle. These days though, the lines are extremely blurred. You have special editions, limited editions, and they run from anywhere between 6 mths to your usual cycle or even 6 years like 6212 x_wing.

[MrDisco]

Limited edition used to mean fasttracked sets. It's available for only a six month cycle. These days though, the lines are extremely blurred. You have special editions, limited editions, and they run from anywhere between 6 mths to your usual cycle or even 6 years like 6212 x_wing.

Thanks for the response (and to the mod as well). That was my confusion as I think some sets at TrU are labeled as SEs. I have to spread out my purchase so these short time frames are a real killer.

[BrickWild]

Here's some more pics of the Unimog...




...& flatbed truck!

[BrickWild]

Found a scan from a Japanese magazine about the Unimog's features!
http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/TheSc ... 779895.jpg" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[BrickWild]

LEGO Technic Flagship Model in August

As most of you know, the LEGO Technic flagship is usually launched in August. This year will be no exception! We have already seen that a lot of the fans are discussing the model in communities and we start getting questions about it. Some of you have also guessed that it will be the biggest LEGO Technic model ever - and you are right! The model is built of 2048 elements and is a multifunctional vehicle. In the following months, we will let you have a sneak preview on some of the details in the model.

As said, the model is a multifunctional vehicle and one of its fantastic possibilities is the ability to apply tools both in the front and in the back of the vehicle. To do this, we have made it possible to direct the air pressure from a pneumatic cylinder to both ends. The result is an increased number of opportunities to use the pneumatic functions that you may find in this model.
We look forward to share more details.

Happy Building!

[BrickWild]

Here's more new pics of the new Unimog!





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[Brickbuilder0937]

Even though Technic is not my preferred building style I love the pneumatic system, and may have to get this for the sheer awesomeness of it. Thanks for the new pictures BrickWild.

[BrickWild]

Here's more pics at a Lego Fan Event in Portugal!

[BrickWild]

Here's a few vids of its functions!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJ8oPh5Q ... r_embedded" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDIhIcee ... r_embedded" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Here's more pics too!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/0937/page2/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;