Just now, MotorCityMuscle said:

are we thinking that if this all turns out to be true, that the one with the Pirelli stickers could warrant a few extra bucks down the line?

some of us are quick flipping as they wont be making new ones for a bit

 

35 minutes ago, MotorCityMuscle said:

are we thinking that if this all turns out to be true, that the one with the Pirelli stickers could warrant a few extra bucks down the line?

 

I will hold the Pirelli ones I have until I see what happens with desirability and selling prices. If I see prices are higher than the regular ones when they are available again, I will hold on even longer. If the prices are similar, I'll unload them. 

Pirelli completionists????

16 hours ago, ravenb99 said:

Pirelli completionists????

haha, maybe. sometimes it's neat when there is a change or mistake on these sets. it won't be as gnarly as a black-haired kanan but still has a little story behind it potentially. 

A friend @ LEGO told me the stickers being removed are related to McLaren sponsors with ties to Russia.  So it's not just the wheels that are changing but specific stickers that are being removed from the set.

On 4/3/2022 at 6:09 PM, exracer327 said:

A friend @ LEGO told me the stickers being removed are related to McLaren sponsors with ties to Russia.  So it's not just the wheels that are changing but specific stickers that are being removed from the set.

And you believed them?

The new official box art pics are up at Lego and Pirelli is still on the stickers just not on the wheels of this set due to a change in sponsorship to Google. The other stickers changed or removed was because they are no longer McLaren sponsors.  It is not a Lego issue but a McLaren issue as Pirelli remains on the wheels of the Mercedes F1 SC set. 

Edited April 9, 20223 yr by Pseudoty

On 4/9/2022 at 5:51 AM, Pseudoty said:

And you believed them?

The new official box art pics are up at Lego and Pirelli is still on the stickers just not on the wheels of this set due to a change in sponsorship to Google. The other stickers changed or removed was because they are no longer McLaren sponsors.  It is not a Lego issue but a McLaren issue as Pirelli remains on the wheels of the Mercedes F1 SC set. 

Did your order of F1s shipped on 11th? 

what a fiasco. will they keep updating the stickers as the sponsorships change? the current kit with the google chrome logo wheels and android sponsor looks pretty cool. 

Ugh. Fruity wheels that don’t match anything….

15 hours ago, Lordoflego said:

Did your order of F1s shipped on 11th? 

I got my Scheels and Amazon forgot all about Zavi (I think that is what you are referencing?) but just checked and no but I did not expect them anytime soon. 

I got my shipment from zavvi 2 days ago. 

17 hours ago, Lordoflego said:

Ugh. Fruity wheels that don’t match anything….

If only Firefox had F1 money  

Watch Lando Norris build the Technic F1 live on Twitch.

https://www.twitch.tv/landonorris

So either the new version is out or Walmart said F it   
 

https://www.walmart.com/ip/LEGO-Technic-McLaren-Formula-1-Race-Car-42141-Model-Building-Kit-Adults-Build-Replica-2022-1-432-Pieces/744491073

On 2/8/2022 at 9:54 AM, melting said:

Uggh those wheels.

 

 

I dig it.

So what’s the difference. ^ 

2 hours ago, Lordoflego said:

So what’s the difference. ^ 

If you look up the companies (stickers) that have been removed from the real McLaren car, they all have connections to Russian companies.  A comparison of the two sticker sheets will make it more obvious.

Sadly the new wheel look is actually worse.  The colorful stuf should be inside and the blue stripe should tehincally be on the tire itself, designating them as Pirelli F1 rain tires.

Edited May 6, 20223 yr by exracer327

Zavvi got stock on the McLaren and it sold out in a day (yesterday to today)    I kept an eye on walmart and they just sold out tonight.   i didnt pull the trigger and buy one .  I hopes there no regrets...

oh, like that.

Love the crane but hate control+. I want real sticks to run it. For nearly $700 they could include a remote. 

On 6/28/2023 at 10:40 AM, marcandre said:

Love the crane but hate control+. I want real sticks to run it. For nearly $700 they could include a remote. 

yes!  The dreaded..."DAd it says I need to use your phone"  Seriously the concept of needing a smart phone to make a TOY work is the brainchild of engineers and accountants that don;t have kids.

 

ASININE!

 A someone explain to me how a 2900 piece set is $700? Seriously, I’m confused.