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1. Newbie here, want advice on buying my first Technic set

   

   Discussion by Azsiros · January 2015 · Home› Collecting

   Ok, I got the bug. For the last year or so I've been putting together some Lego for my grandson, now I want one for myself! I don't know much at all about Lego, but I know what I like and I'm looking for a large Technic set. Most I've been looking at are out of production and very expensive. First on my wish list is a…

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   Comment by mountebank · May 2015 · Home› Collecting

   @nexander: if you use the £10 off code*, here's a #42009 for £102: http://www.tesco.com/direct/lego-technic-mobile-crane-mk-ii-42009/485-0302.prd?pageLevel=&skuId=485-0302 There's a fair chance the box will get bashed but if you're buying to build it's well worth considering. * Save £10 when you spend £75 or more with code…

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   Comment by Gwarslave · January 2015 · Home› Collecting

   I would suggest the mobile crane MK II 42009 after building this model I have not been challenged or fulfilled in any lego build since.

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   Comment by Brickarmor · January 2015 · Home› Collecting

   #42009 is all kinds of fun. Built it, unbuilt it so my son could rebuild it, unbuilt it again to wash the dust off, and rebuilt again. Very cool set with great steering and functions.

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   Comment by Azsiros · January 2015 · Home› Collecting

   Thanks for the info guys, it's down to 8458 or 42000 for the f1 car (will have to start checking prices now) and I'm finding it really hard to resist 42009. ( and yes, I'm a Leafs fan...almost ashamed to admit it now).

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   Comment by ColoradoBricks · January 2015 · Home› Collecting

   @Azsiros, I personally like #8458 the best (I do have #8461, #8386 and #42000). #10200 is not Technic but still a great build. #42039 is not out yet (on this side of the Atlantic), so go for #42030 Volvo L350F Wheel Loader or #42009. I used to live in Ontario, best place to buy LEGO is South of the border ;-) Try…

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   Comment by aldredd · January 2015 · Home› Collecting

   If it's your 'first' major technics build, I would advise you get something you can pick up at retail. As some have said, you may be able to find #9398 or #42000 floating about 0 if you do, I would snap them up as they'll soon be hard to find and expensive to pick up. #42009 is a magnificent set - if you don't get the…

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   Comment by byhova · January 2015 · Home› Collecting

   @Azsiros I just built the #42000 this past week then took 3 - 2hr sessions taking my time watching tv while building it. It definitely was a fun build. Then on Sunday I added a steering servo motor & a L PF motor for driving (had to remove the engine) & a PF receiver. My son thinks it's the coolest thing that now he can…

9. Re: Newbie here, want advice on buying my first Technic set

   

   Comment by nexander · May 2015 · Home› Collecting

   Apologies for the slight thread hijack. 

Have listened to my inner (neglected) engineer and get a technic set for my next build. 
I was thinking of #42009 after reading the comments here but amazon only have it listed via 3rd party. I know #42030 wheel loader is a great deal atm but not too interested in the…

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    Comment by LeonC · January 2015 · Home› Collecting

    If you want an F1 car I'd definitely recommend #42000 if you can find one. You may even be able to pick one up used from Ebay in decent condition. Its a great build, the suspension setup is very nice, although personally I think it suffers from the same problem as most recent technic cars (technic functions only drive…

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