Mega Bloks Big Building Bag - Pink (80 pcs) Big Building Bag (Pink) (80 pcs) Bring a bright-colored imaginary garden to life with the First Builders Big Building Bag by Mega Bloks in dazzling pink and purple. These pretty pastel blocks encourage open-ended play and help your little builder develop motor skills with hands-on playtime. Packed with 80 First Builders blocks, this set provides hours of building fun. When playtime is over, zip the blocks up in an eco-friendly bag and stash them in the toy box until the next adventure. Ideal for ages one and up! Award-winning big blocks for little hands Attachable wheelbase to bring imaginary cars to life Vibrant colors that kids love 80 pieces for hours of quality time Great gift for any kid Product Dimensions (in inches):13.6 x 11.4 x 6.6Next »Great toy Mega blocks Very satisfied with my purchase Great hands on fun ProsColorfulCreativeDurableEasy To AssembleFunSturdyConsBest UsesImaginative PlayMotor Skills DevelopmentOlder ChildrenSpecial NeedsYoung ChildrenWas this a gift?:YesI would buy this Best gift for my granddaughter ProsColorfulDurableFunConsBest UsesImaginative PlayOlder ChildrenYoung ChildrenWas this a gift?:YesBlocks I would recommend it 18mo + Love these blocks ProsColorfulCreativeDurableFunConsBest UsesImaginative PlayYoung ChildrenWas this a gift?:Yeswouldnt buy online Displaying reviews 1-10Back to topPrevious |
There is something about Lego Technic supercars that make them so iconic and popular. Maybe it's the sheer size, or maybe the complexity and collectability. Either way, the 8070 was a huge surprise for Lego fans alike, not only because it was released in spring of 2011, but also because Lego has not released a set that can be called a "supercar" since 2001 with the 8466 4x4 Off-Roader. When fans actually opened the set, they found out that the functions are quite different from the old supercars released a decade ago. Either way, this set demonstrates great Technic fundamentals. It certainly impressed me, and is something new from what Lego usually comes out with. This set comes with no minifigs because it is a Technic set. However, since it is a supercar, it comes with all the pieces essential to build your own supercar. Most notably, this set comes with numerous panels in red and Power Functions as well. The Power Functions includes a M-motor and a Battery box. This set comes with a variety of red panels, including one in both #3 and #4 fairings, FIVE in #13 and #14 fairings, and three in #17 and #18 fairings.
Eight piston cylinders and cylinder boxes. Four hard small shock absorbers. Eight wishbone suspension wheel- holders. Overall, the variety of pieces are essential for any Technic supercar, and although they are not hugely valuable or rare, they can be very useful and this set can be a great parts pack for any Technic fan. For a full list of parts, Click Here With 1,281 parts, this set features no numbered bags, so be prepared to search through a sea of red parts. Unless you organize your parts, make sure you have about seven hours of quality time to build this set. The instructions are separated into three booklets, and are nicely packed in a bag along with the stickers to prevent smooshing or bending in the package. The build of the supercar does not feature any modular sections, a technique that Lego designers usually use in large Technic sets. You start with the gearbox and you gradually elongate the car. You add bulk to the middle section, and the start the foundations of the front and back.
The wheel chassis are build separetely, and are added. You must connect many axles together. The steering involves using two universal joints, which can be a pain in the butt to attach. After finally finishing the chassis, you gradually add the panels such as the doors, the hood, the back and the sides. I found the headlight design very interesting, as it involves the use of system pieces attached by Technic axles and pins to create a great sleek design. Other interesting build designs include the attachment of some side panels. After finishing building the car, you can finally play with it. There are a few manual features, including HOG steering from the back, four wheel independent suspension, and a V8 engine which uses one differential. Inside the car, there is a four feature gearbox. One side, shifting the driving ring left and right will allow the left or right door to open. These functions use a worm gear to push a beam attached onto the door. The other side allows the hood to open, or allow wings to pop open from the back.
These functions also involve a worm gear and an 8 tooth bevel gear attached to a beam to push open the hood or wings. One door function and one wings/hood function can be activated at once. There is a clutch mechanism that prevents the gears from slipping that is very effective. The only major flaws are the fact that opening/closing the battery box on the back is very frustrating and hard. Either taking away the Power Functions altogether or including a switch would of made it better. Other flaws are minor design flaws. Overall, I think $120 for a set that has 1,281 is quite fair, if not good. Older supercars such as the 8448 only contained around 1,100 pieces and didn't come with Power Functions, when it comes to price per piece, this set comes down to around 9.4 cents per pieces, which is better than most Lego sets since it breaks the 10 cents milestone. Although it is so different functionality-wise from older supercars, it is worth comparing it value-wise just to see how good this set is.
Set Number Model Year of Release Retail Price Number of Pieces Price per Piece 8070 Supercar 2011 $120 1,281 $0.094 8466 4x4 Offroader 2001 $120 1,102 $0.109 8448 Super Street Sensation 1999 $130 1,437 $0.090 8110 Unimog U-400 2011 $200 2,047 $0.097 As you can see, the 8070 has better PPP than most other Technic supercars. Overall, the value as a whole set is worth it. As for a "parts out" set, I wouldn't recommend doing so because none of the pieces will yield profit as they are not exclusive. Some pieces can be sold for a fair amount of money. For example, the Power Functions elements can go up to $10, while the panels, shock absorbers, and flexible joints can be sold for a good amount. However, by selling these pieces, you are destroying the value of this set as a whole, and in the end, will not be worth it. With the revival of the supercar, Technic has definitely recieved some buzz and attention. Supercars have always demonstrated the best of Technic, and this set is what Technic is all about.
The theme itself is one of the oldest ongoing themes that Lego has ever released, dating back to the late 1970s. Although Technic has never really shined as the main theme of Lego for the past decade, it is quite strong as it has developed a different fanbase made of AFOLs, older Lego fans, and MOCers. Since Technic is not targetted for the usual Lego system audience, the theme popularity can decrease a tad bit. However, the theme is going strong. Since the theme is ongoing, many sets can still grow in value long after they have been discontinued because the theme of Technic is always alive and well. This set is marked as Hard to Find on Lego Shop@Home. Although nowhere near as rare as some Toy Fair or Comic Con set, its rarity can match up to most Lego Exclusives because most retails like Walmart or Target don't sell Technic. Only TRU sells Technic for an inflated price. While not impossible to get, you need to put in some effort such as driving an extended period of time to a Lego brand store or pay shipping or the inflated price of TRU to get it.
This set was released during spring of 2011 and reached EOL during the winter of 2013. This is typical of most Lego Technic sets to reach EOL after two years, which is shorter than most flagships. While the package doesn't include the flap/panel of Technic flagships, it is quite large and shows the supercar in all its glory. There is a orange section on the right showing the "four functions", including opening the doors, the hood and activating the wings. Other smaller diagrams show the engine and suspension. The back shows the B-model, a hot rod. The box gives good attention to both models. I have built the B-model. It is quite interesting since it has a convertible roof function. Overall, the packaging is appropriate, especially for the Technic targeted audience. The box isn't too small nor large and is quite eye appealling. Technic supercars are always, and have always been one of the best sets to invest in because Technic fans love them, they are iconic, and they are very large sets.
This supercar is no exception. This set reached EOL in the december of 2012, and instantly, it is giving profits. Lets compare this set's growth potential to some other supercars of the past. Keep in mind that data can always change. This is the data from June 28, 2013. Set Number Model Year of Release Retail Price Current Value (new) CAGR 8070 Supercar 2011 $119.99 $179.09 22.17% 8880 Super Car 1994 $129.99 $306.60 4.62% 8448 Super Street Sensation 1999 $129.99 $328.43 6.84% 8466 4x4 Offroader 2001 $119.99 $308.36 8.18% As you can see, right after this set reached EOL, it is already following the path of other Technic supercars. Yes, the CAGR of the other supercars are lower, but that is due to the lack of change in value during the later years of EOL. However, if you look at the current value, they have more than doubled their retail price. Lets compare the potential of this set to some other Technic sets from 2011. Set Number Model Retail Price Current Value (new) CAGR 8070 Supercar $119.99 $179.09 22.17% 8109 Flatbed Truck $99.99 $168.56 29.84% 8069 Backhoe Loader $59.99 $58.88 -0.93% 8081 Extreme Cruiser $59.99 $90.88 20.17% Even with other EOL Technic sets of 2011, this one competes quite well.
GIven that it's a supercar, it will definetely be an investment winner as it is unique and iconic. Whether on a shelf or in action, the 8070 demonstrates a balance of design, functionality, and complexity. The exterior design is great as it features clever tricks used by Lego designers to give it a sleek look. Putting on the stickers is a little pointless because they are red, the same color as the panels. The hood reveals the engine just enough. My biggest disappointment was the interior. The seats are very boring and incomplete, while the gearbox mechanism, although clever, looks rather ugly. One last display flaw is the lack of panels covering the back and the roof, not to mention the battery box that hangs off the back and destroys the back design. If you ignore the angles of flaws, the 8070 bears a resemblance to a Dodge Viper. It certainly will attract many eyes with its flashy (although overused) color. Understand that most people will not criticize the design flaws too much because the car simply looks great.