New Technic Set Gets Impressive AR Experience
Now before I go on, I did not discover this Balazs from RacingBrick did and it’s surprising he did has it’s not easy to find nor is it part of the main control panel for the set. Last week I reviewed the impressive LEGO® Technic Mercedes-Benz Zetros Truck, which is powered by Powered UP elements and uses the app to control it. But hidden away within the menu of the sets Control+ panel is an amazing AR feature. This allows...
LEGO Star Wars R2-D2 Arrives At Zavvi
The recently released LEGO® Star Wars R2-D2 set is now available from Zavvi. As an added bonus, if you order from Zavvi you can also get a free Star Wars T-shirt. Just remember to add the T-shirt to your order before checking out. Zavvi is the exclusive UK for this new set along with LEGO retail channels. Plus Zavvi often runs discount codes and other promotions, as well as plenty of related free gifts. See more of the set in my...
42129: 4×4 Mercedes-Benz Zetros Trial Truck Review
This summer there are two new flagship sets joining the LEGO® Technic line-up. One includes the latest tech in the form of the Control+, whilst the other employs the classic power of air. Now it’s been a while since I’ve built a Technic set but I’ve had the opportunity to build them both, so I decided to tackle the Mercedes-Benz Truck first. Technic builds are vastly different compared to your average LEGO set. So...
Two New LEGO Technic Sets Revealed
Following on from the exciting new set reveals from yesterday, we are being treated to the official look at two new upcoming LEGO® Technic sets. These two large-scale sets are packed with functional features with the Tow Truck harnessing the retro power of pneumatics and the Mercedes-Benz Truck expanding on the advanced Control+ powered functions. Both sets will be released globally on August 1st. I’m currently building them...
Pre-order LEGO Technic Ford F-150 Raptor Now
After being first revealed by Walmart, the new LEGO® Technic Ford F-150 Raptor set is available to pre-order from LEGO.com, Zavvi and Smyths Toys. The set is based on the Ford Raptor pick-up truck, which is a common sight on US roads. As with many LEGO Technic sets, it features various realistic functions including steering, suspension and an engine. The LEGO Technic Ford F-150 Raptor will be released on October 1st, you can pre-order...
LEGO Technic Lamborghini Sián Built For Real
Back in 2018, the LEGO® Technic team did the impossible and created a life-sized replica of the Bugatti Chiron, built from Technic elements. Today, the LEGO Group has unveiled another life-sized supercar build inspired by the LEGO Technic Lamborghini Sián FKP 37 set. The latest ‘Build for Real’ build has been created from over 100,000 LEGO Technic elements which include working head and tail lights. In a first for a LEGO...
Want To Become A LEGO Technic Designer?
Do you have a deep passion for technology and mechanics? Do you just love to build with LEGO® Technic? Fancy moving to Billund? If your answer is yes, then the LEGO Technic Design Team are looking for a new Technic Model Designer. Obviously, the ability to build with Technic is rather different to standard LEGO sets, with many Technic sets having complex mechanical systems. So if you have a particular passion and skill for crafting...
42124: Technic Off-Road Buggy Set Review
I recently shared a survey from the LEGO® Technic Design Team and of course, I filled it in myself. One of the questions was focused on the new Control+ powered system. This got me thinking, I’ve not actually had any experience of this generation of powered LEGO play. I’ve dabbled with Power Functions and it’s System-based replacement dubbed Powered UP. Control+ is the Technic equivalent and has been used in a couple...
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