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The power for the two linear actuators on the boom comes in via a pair of axles which are side by side, by need to be brought into line to pass up the boom. The current cost of the parts in new condition is TWD 24,796 (87% of items) and the cost of the parts in used condition is TWD 13,675 (99% of items). During its release, the set was reported to lack a strong enough digging arm to lift the boom of the excavator.For Power Functions elements, we have 4 M motors, 2 IR receivers, 2 IR transmitters, 1 battery box, and 4 linear actuators. And if you already got all the types, and LEGO keeps making sets of the same type you'd probably won't spend money on newer models, which is something LEGO doesn't want to happen. AFOLs have been asking to reboot Classic Space, Castle, Pirates themes as well as monorail, have more trains and do on for long time. If the motors for driving the tracks were in the base, then the wires would have to go through the turntable up to the battery box.

Also, as the Arbiter of Public Opinion I get to choose what's cool and what's not without consulting anyone. The 13L beams are dark gray for some reason, perhaps to help in distinguishing them from the 15L beams.

A look at the gear collection reveals a total of 71 gears including 14 of the elusive and magical 16 tooth clutch gears, more than in any other set. Brickset, the Brickset logo and all content not covered by The LEGO Group's copyright is, unless otherwise stated, ©1997-2024 Brickset ltd. You can also see the worm gear which slews the whole superstructure using the ring gear on the outside of the turntable.

LEGO, LEGOS, LEGOLAND, TECHNIC, and the LEGO logo are registered trademarks of The LEGO Group, which does not sponsor, authorize, or endorse this site. Like the turntable, since the whole digging arm rotates upward, the torque for the linear actuators has to be passed through this axis of rotation. Or rather wait until the new kind of motors are available for customizations and later just upgrade? The next photo shows the transverse assembly which contains the red parts used to actuate the driving rings. IE the age group who becomes interested lego every 10 or so years don't have the models available to them and so that market is lost?Home Retail Group Card Services Limited is registered in England (04007072) at 33 Holborn, London, United Kingdom, EC1N 2HT.

The excavator really delivers everything a technic fan could possibly want - a generous amount of pieces, loads of gears, a very complex build, and even a fully playable model that looks great! Disclaimer: BrickLink does not guarantee an inventory to be correct and therefore an inventory should be only used as a guide.BrickEconomy, the BrickEconomy logo and all content not covered by The LEGO Group's copyright is, unless otherwise stated, ©2024 BrickEconomy. Before we do the gearbox, we'll install the battery box and the rear cosmetic assembly which also serves to help hold everything together. Any teenager who manages to get one of these sets can probably count to 13 and tell the difference between that number and 15.