LEGO 42108 Technic Mobile Crane Truck Toy, Construction Vehicles Building Set

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The blue seats provide some welcome contrast to the body colour, as indeed they have in nearly every yellow crane released. The chassis is completed with the addition of the outriggers which are individually manually operated. It's easy enough to do so them now but not so much when the vehicle is complete.

You don’t have to be a keen LEGO enthusiast to notice that every LEGO product eventually finds its audience. Although the new LEGO Technic 42108 Mobile Crane is definitely not the most playable toy of this year’s lineup, it doesn’t make it an entirely terrible product. As was mentioned above, this model will be a solid choice for any LEGO Technic beginner and is also full of excellent Technic elements. And even if young builders will be disappointed with the new model, at least they will learn how not to engineer mobile cranes. Because of the model’s scale, the inner frames are so narrow and simple that a lot of parts are exposed. However, criticizing the set for its basic design would be wrong. During the assembling, it becomes absolutely clear that this is an entry-level model that is perfect for someone without any experience of building with LEGO Technic pieces. On the bright side, the new mobile crane comes with the new extra-long linear actuator. As of today, 42100 Liebherr R 9800 Excavator set is the only other LEGO product you can get the new actuators from. Crane fans aged 10+ will love this amazing LEGO® Technic™ (42108) set. It's a great choice if you're looking for the best gifts for anyone who loves LEGO Technic and is ready for a new building challenge. Construction toys need to be tough. So, it's good to know LEGO® Technic™ sets meet the highest industry quality controls. That means building kits that connect easily every time. The sleek appearance is marred slightly by the ugly great control knobs protruding from the sides but they could be replaced with something more discreet should you wish.LEGO® Technic™ pieces are tested to the extreme to create toy building sets that meet the highest global safety and quality standards. Great news if you're looking for the best gifts for a LEGO fan.

There's plenty to learn about engineering and movement with this cool building toy. 8-wheel steering, 4 individually controlled outriggers, 2 cabins and super-high telescopic arm all add up to create an awesome crane! Jib operation -- The three wheels poking out the side of the jib body operate the boom. The lone one on the left extends it, the front right one is geared to the linear actuator and raises and lowers it. The rear right one winds the string in and out to raise and lower the hook. Cranes provide plenty of scope for playability and functionality so it's no wonder that they have been a staple of the Technic assortment since the early years of the theme. Those at the front have to be pulled out manually using the red ball pin. It's not easy for big fingers to get in the hole to do so, though! Eager to get building? Let's go! With easy-to-follow instructions included in the box, the fun starts straightaway.Open up a whole new world of building fun for LEGO® fans young and old with LEGO Technic™. With cool vehicle designs and awesome functions, the fun goes on long after the model is built. Proportional steering has been implemented so the inner two axles turn less than the outer two when the gear on the left hand end is rotated. It takes about 2-4 hours to finish the model. No doubt, the last stage is the most engaging as it includes the assembling of the boom and involves a handful of gears and a string. Criticizing any part of my favorite hobby always makes me sad at heart, but another test reveals more flaws in terms of the set’s playability. Because of the model’s very modest size and weight, its lifting capacity leaves a lot to be desired. What is more ridiculous, the model carries a wonderfully designed extending boom, but it’s simply too heavy for the chassis; at certain angles, it can easily tip over the whole vehicle. This is when you discover that the outriggers are merely decorative, while the buildable pillar included in the set is the only cargo suitable for the mobile crane.