Vinetu Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 (edited) Hello fellow Brickpickers, I have just noticed that of Technic sets with any significance, 42039 Le Mans Race Car was the only one without dedicated topic (whereas the previous 42000 racer has 3!), so I figured I'd correct the injustice Please feel free to share your opinions on the design and naturally, its investment potential. There is currently a great deal going on it on Dutch Kruidvat website (only today) and I was wondering if it could ever be found for less than 70€ in Europe? I figure it's quite a decent price for its value. Looking forward to your feedback! Edited November 14, 2015 by Vinetu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val-E Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 (edited) Is it available in supermarket and non specialist shops? If so, avoid at all costs as an investment because it will be around forever after EOL (42000 can still be found 1 year after EOL). As a personal buy, it´s a cool set - big, imposing, lots of useful panels and the new gear parts. Just don´t expect much in the way of technical sophistication. It can also be motorised with lights and lifting engine cover and MOC´d to steer and drive. Edited November 14, 2015 by valenciaeric 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jersey Crewmax Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 I picked one up last week for $80 NIB but have yet to open. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ciglione Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 My opinion is that this is the most beautiful technic set I have seen so far. It is also the first technic set that I will buy for myself. I cannot wait for a great deal (less than 70 euro) on this one so I can buy and build it. I have seen it displayed in a legostore and it is marvelous. For investment? I have to agree with Eric here. Keep an eye on exposure. If it is sold everywhere beware. That it was on sale and discount in shops from almost day one has always been strange to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val-E Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 To make the most of it you need to buy 2 or an 42000/42025 as well in order to have enough white panels to fill in the gaps on the chassis put on a tail fin and make better doors! The power functions and full RC also add a lot to playability. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinetu Posted November 26, 2015 Author Share Posted November 26, 2015 (edited) You guys are absolutely right naturally, but I only bit the bullet when I saw it for 69€99 at Kruidvat (Ciglione will know ). The thing is, I am a beginner part-outer as well (I have a feeling more profits could be made there in foreseeable future "insert bubble talk here"...) and this thing has an insane part-out value on BL! Now I only regret not having taken more at this price point (no one was touching this one while other sets like Space Shuttle City thing, Friends and Deep See Exploration were flying out of stock...). But I have high hopes for the upcoming weekend, I think we will see a lot of good offers here in NL. Edited November 26, 2015 by Vinetu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinetu Posted November 26, 2015 Author Share Posted November 26, 2015 Btw Ciglione, I have seen it built in Nurnberg Lego store as well and it is quite nice (large, man ) . But frankly, I personally associate Technic much more with construction machines and I don't think this can come close to the likes of 42009 (especially with Jurgen's mods) and 42030. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val-E Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 The part out value will fall when the wheel arches are available in 1h16 sets...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coberg-Center Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 €69,99 is a rather expensive buy-in for this set. I bought it at V&D for €45,- They were €100,- but buy one get the second free, and they had a coupon off €10,- per purchase so that's €90,- for two. You can imagine i bought mor then 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinetu Posted November 26, 2015 Author Share Posted November 26, 2015 Yeah, coz purple is such a racing colour It has terrific parts even besides wheel arches (only 8 of them) Eric, I think it will remain a strong part-outer even after 1h16... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val-E Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 Dunno, got burnt enough by 42000 to be well wary of these models. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinetu Posted November 26, 2015 Author Share Posted November 26, 2015 Why? I wasn't a brickvestor when 42000 was around, just know that my cousin told me it was the model he regretted missing the most... Then a week ago I find a last box of it in a forgotten Intertoys for 99.99€! I have no interest in it, but that's one happy cousin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val-E Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 You´ve just answered your question! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinetu Posted November 26, 2015 Author Share Posted November 26, 2015 Haha, fair enough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val-E Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 Was available for 50 euros for a nanosecond at amazon.it That´s a sensible price for anyone who can have delivery there as the extra 10 euros to ship abroad ruins the deal). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roxio Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 I got my one for collection from amazon.it for £55 posted, happy with that compared to uk rrp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinetu Posted November 26, 2015 Author Share Posted November 26, 2015 5 hours ago, valenciaeric said: Was available for 50 euros for a nanosecond at amazon.it That´s a sensible price for anyone who can have delivery there as the extra 10 euros to ship abroad ruins the deal). Ok, I get it, you got very seriously burned Eric, for 60€, this set is part-outer gold! Geld! Pela! Guita! Whatever I almost bought it today for 75€ but restrained myself. I'm still delusional that something I want more will be discounted on LEGO Shop at Home or Intertoys... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val-E Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 I´ll stick to Volvos at 115 euros and crawlers and 105 if I want to get into parting out! This one has a problem in that the new gears and panels are going to be used in more sets and the only other useful items are the low profile tyres - if the IP supercar uses them as well then forget it. Also, the green panels don´t go with the ones used in 42008 truck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinetu Posted November 26, 2015 Author Share Posted November 26, 2015 Yeah noticed that just today! Local department store had one 42008 left. By all means next time you see a Volvo at 115€, shoot me a PM please! I got mine for 169€ and thought to have made a good deal :/ And for the IP car, anything less than Tumbler tires would be a disgrace for "the most expensive Technic set ever"... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val-E Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 Unless it´s tractor, it won´t have Tumbler tyres. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinetu Posted November 26, 2015 Author Share Posted November 26, 2015 Huh, not following you there? Even the Drag Racer is rumored to have Tumbler tires? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val-E Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 The profile is too high for a sportscar. Either they use 42039 or 42000 tyres. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinetu Posted November 26, 2015 Author Share Posted November 26, 2015 We won't see it before Nurnberg, right? :s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimking23 Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 I have been a reseller, collector since 2013. I have started building small sets recently, being drawn to the technic line. I started building the race car today, my largest build to date. I'm impressed, being a Honda auto tech by trade, when I realize I'm building [true to the real world] a working independent rear drive suspension. Can't wait to see the completed set. To be honest, I know the technics are hit and miss as investments but, this one is too cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freyke Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 I'm also like this one. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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