Val-E Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 1 down 4 to go.... http://www.ebay.es/itm/LEGO-42056-PORSCHE-911-GT3-RS-PRE-ORDER-WILL-BE-DISPATCHED-10TH-OF-JUNE-B-NEW-/331845307544?hash=item4d43858c98:g:NXkAAOSwZAtXJd-P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wimmer Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 Ok. I tried. Time to call it a night... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nawoo Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 4 sets were sold today at the lego store in Malaysia 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val-E Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 Latest word on the street is there has been a recall! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Brickowski Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 I'm also very amazed about how the LEGO Porsche's color is NOT "Lava orange". All the other flaws aside, who in the company thought (and why did Porsche not intervene?) that using "regular LEGO orange" was a good idea for making a $300 set authentic? They spent very much effort on the box, the rims, the transmission and many more things - but the most obvious point (getting the color right) was simply ignored... I don't get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Brickowski Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 3 minutes ago, Val-E said: Latest word on the street is there has been a recall! Unbelievable if true. But if they were even unable to get it right with WALL-E, who would expect a perfect job on a Porsche? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nawoo Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 I was at the London Lego store at 930pm last night, and the salesgirl seemed very confident when she told me that the set would be available in the morning. Could so much have changed since then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_shy_guy Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 very packed in front of the store opening in 3 Minutes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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gregpj Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 10 minutes ago, Frank Brickowski said: I'm also very amazed about how the LEGO Porsche's color is NOT "Lava orange". All the other flaws aside, who in the company thought (and why did Porsche not intervene?) that using "regular LEGO orange" was a good idea for making a $300 set authentic? They spent very much effort on the box, the rims, the transmission and many more things - but the most obvious point (getting the color right) was simply ignored... I don't get it. Making new parts is one thing - and I'll bet they go through a very rigorous process to see if the part can be used/useful in other sets - but a new color just for one set? And in that many different parts? Not a chance that was ever going to happen. What other sets could LEGO have used Lava Orange? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Brickowski Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 7 minutes ago, Nawoo said: I was at the London Lego store at 930pm last night, and the salesgirl seemed very confident when she told me that the set would be available in the morning. Could so much have changed since then? Yes, if TLG stuck to their own embargo of not viewing external reviews before June 1st. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_shy_guy Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 (edited) 6 for not pre ordered i was to late.. but still some 71014 in Shop Edited June 1, 2016 by the_shy_guy wrong number Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Brickowski Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 1 minute ago, gregpj said: Making new parts is one thing - and I'll bet they go through a very rigorous process to see if the part can be used/useful in other sets - but a new color just for one set? And in that many different parts? Not a chance that was ever going to happen. What other sets could LEGO have used Lava Orange? If they can't get the color right, then maybe they shouldn't make this Porsche in the first place. - TLG licensing department in a parallel universe: "Hey, we got the licencse deal for the Batman Tumbler done, but don't have any black Creator pieces - what now?" - TLG development team in a parallel universe: "Doesn't matter, we'll just take brown. Most people don't know the difference between black and brown and the Dark Knight mostly drives at night, so you won't notice it's not black anyway. So put a $200 tag on it and get the next license. We'll do the rest." 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregpj Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 2 minutes ago, Frank Brickowski said: If they can't get the color right, then maybe they shouldn't make this Porsche in the first place. - TLG licensing department in a parallel universe: "Hey, we got the licencse deal for the Batman Tumbler done, but don't have any black Creator pieces - what now?" - TLG development team in a parallel universe: "Doesn't matter, we'll just take brown. Most people don't know the difference between black and brown and the Dark Knight mostly drives at night, so you won't notice it's not black anyway. So put a $200 tag on it and get the next license. We'll do the rest." Most people will just say "close enough" and those that would have liked it to have been true Lava Orange will probably say "oh well, it's a freakin' Porsche made out of LEGO." Consumers... a funny bunch aren't they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val-E Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 5 minutes ago, Frank Brickowski said: If they can't get the color right, then maybe they shouldn't make this Porsche in the first place. - TLG licensing department in a parallel universe: "Hey, we got the licencse deal for the Batman Tumbler done, but don't have any black Creator pieces - what now?" - TLG development team in a parallel universe: "Doesn't matter, we'll just take brown. Most people don't know the difference between black and brown and the Dark Knight mostly drives at night, so you won't notice it's not black anyway. So put a $200 tag on it and get the next license. We'll do the rest." Kylo Ren´s ship, anyone? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bricklues Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 This one should be preferably owned in a real life anyway, not in a Lego form!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ciglione Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 32 minutes ago, Val-E said: Latest word on the street is there has been a recall! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenix_2k1 Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 13 minutes ago, Val-E said: Kylo Ren´s ship, anyone? In that case though they were working from concept art weren't they. With the Porsche they were stood next to the real thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val-E Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 6 minutes ago, Fenix_2k1 said: In that case though they were working from concept art weren't they. With the Porsche they were stood next to the real thing. Well, it would have been the previous one as this is the 2016 model year. However, seeing as very little resembles the actual car in terms of the chassis, it´s clear that a lot of artistic licence has been used. After reading 5 different reviews, the results seem to be the same.If you want a Lego display model and an nice box, this is for you. If you expect a fully functioning technic gadget then expect disappointment and look to the Actros or BWE instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desinerg Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 Ordered mine and saying a ship date of 6th June now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregpj Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 2 minutes ago, Val-E said: Well, it would have been the previous one as this is the 2016 model year. However, seeing as very little resembles the actual car in terms of the chassis, it´s clear that a lot of artistic licence has been used. After reading 5 different reviews, the results seem to be the same.If you want a Lego display model and an nice box, this is for you. If you expect a fully functioning technic gadget then expect disappointment and look to the Actros or BWE instead. I'm looking for a display model and I suspect the majority are as well. If I wanted a fully functioning RC car I would get something like this.. http://hpiracing.world/fr/kit/115126 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nawoo Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 Porsche in sight at the London lego store Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ma-gic Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 Well, it would have been the previous one as this is the 2016 model year. However, seeing as very little resembles the actual car in terms of the chassis, it´s clear that a lot of artistic licence has been used. After reading 5 different reviews, the results seem to be the same.If you want a Lego display model and an nice box, this is for you. If you expect a fully functioning technic gadget then expect disappointment and look to the Actros or BWE instead. That's my view as well. I was sitting on the fence on this for a first day buy. But a non fully functioning Technic art this price looks to me missing the essence of a real machine. So, I'll wait till when there's discount. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HandyHand Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 2 hours ago, c_rpg said: Does anyone know: let's say I order one now and they ship it on july 1st. Do I still get the fountain? There's a trick you can use to ensure the fountain promo. If you order the Porsche, and also order something small like 1 minifig for €3, then Lego will send you the promo + minifig already right away, while your order for the Porsche will be sent separately when available. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Brickowski Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 (edited) 30 minutes ago, Val-E said: Well, it would have been the previous one as this is the 2016 model year. However, seeing as very little resembles the actual car in terms of the chassis, it´s clear that a lot of artistic licence has been used. After reading 5 different reviews, the results seem to be the same.If you want a Lego display model and an nice box, this is for you. If you expect a fully functioning technic gadget then expect disappointment and look to the Actros or BWE instead. So Porsche would have been better off with a Creator model à la Tumbler instead of Technic (at a lower price, too). Edited June 1, 2016 by Frank Brickowski Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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