TheOrcKing Posted August 10, 2015 Author Share Posted August 10, 2015 Here is a Brickset review. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sauromosis Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 Awesome looking set...for those who have built both, in terms of pure building fun would you pick this or the MK-II? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Battrax Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 Awesome looking set...for those who have built both, in terms of pure building fun would you pick this or the MK-II?I've built the 42009 (and then the Ultimate 42009 which was great) - my 42043 is still in the box. If no one else has any input by the time I build mine, I'll let you know . 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jersey Crewmax Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 Awesome looking set...for those who have built both, in terms of pure building fun would you pick this or the MK-II?I'm in the process albeit a slow one. I have the MKII and that was a long complex build. I think this is a more interesting build so far because of the fact that the final product uses both mechanical and air driven parts. My suggestion however is to go for the MK II as it can be had cheaper and might be gone in the near future. This one will be around a few years. Actually, maybe I should go buy some 42009's as an investment. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Battrax Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 (edited) I'm in the process albeit a slow one. I have the MKII and that was a long complex build. I think this is a more interesting build so far because of the fact that the final product uses both mechanical and air driven parts.My suggestion however is to go for the MK II as it can be had cheaper and might be gone in the near future. This one will be around a few years. Actually, maybe I should go buy some 42009's as an investment.Everyone who is even remotely interested in Technic Lego should build a 42009. Lovely set. Edited August 14, 2015 by Battrax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jersey Crewmax Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 Wanted to keep you posted that I'm nearing the end of the build. All that's left is the cab and the dump bed. The features on this set are very well done, just think it's is need of a slightly stronger clutch gear as the legs don't extend very smoothly. I'm assuming that's due to too much friction. Either way the pneumatic system is awesome and makes up for it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOrcKing Posted August 18, 2015 Author Share Posted August 18, 2015 Here is a New Elementary review. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jersey Crewmax Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 One is available on Amazon Warehouse deals for $188 if anyone is interested and doesn't care about the box Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val-E Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 I have just finished mine except for the cab section. The new pneumatics seem just as jerky and hard to control as the old ones, or maybe it is just my bad coordination. As a build, I enjoyed it more than 9398 and 42009, but I still think 8110 was the most enjoyable. 42043 certainly has lots of good parts for Moc´ing and I may well get a second one to make the B model, which looks great too. All in all, 160 euros well spent as I was unwilling to wait much longer save 10 or 20 euros. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ISO8T0 Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 Thoughts on this set for investment? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landphieran Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 1 minute ago, pstebbing said: Thoughts on this set for investment? I'm basing my analysis on the performance of 42009 MKII which I believe is a superior set. Mercedes Aroc's aren't very common in the U.S. This build is going to appeal to a very minimal range of Lego fans. At a buy in of 30% off+ I believe this is a great buy that will net 100$ profit pretty easily. That being said I wouldn't consider it at anything more expensive based on how terrible selling large sets has been plus the storage space and high competition. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcandre Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 15 minutes ago, pstebbing said: Thoughts on this set for investment? Unimog 2.0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
33Lego Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 I still have unimog 1.0 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brickolodon Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 this one actually will be great investment if you get it around 150-175.00, much better than unimog... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val-E Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 130 max, then you can double your money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrabslayerT Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 1 hour ago, Val-E said: 130 max, then you can double your money. $, € or £? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val-E Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 18 minutes ago, CrabslayerT said: $, € or £? 130 year hold. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TabbyBoy Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 Apart from tracked cranes, Techic is a risky investment unless bought dirt cheap. Even the Unimog often fails to reach RRP and that's superb set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val-E Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 (edited) 9398 owners probably want to be moving their stock smartish before the new RC tow truck comes out as they are very similar concepts, especially the B model. Edited June 2, 2017 by Val-E Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feanor Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 The arocs is in the lates LEGO-Sale wave for 30% off:https://shop.lego.com/de-DE/Mercedes-Benz-Arocs-3245-42043 As it's selling over RRP at ebay already, you can't really go wrong with this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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