LEGO today unveils a new reference in the LEGO ART range: the set 31209 The Amazing Spider-Man. This box of 2099 pieces will be available from August 1, 2023 at the public price of €199.99 and it will allow you to assemble a representation of the spider-man in relief with his hands clinging to the frame of the painting.

The whole thing measures 54 cm high by 41 cm wide and the painting is dotted with fifteen spiders in homage to the comic Amazing Fantasy #15 published in 1962 in which Spider-Man made his first appearance. Do not hesitate to view the 360° view below to discover the back of the painting.

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It is via the service that hosts the instructions of the LEGO products that we obtain today an official visual of the third part of the collection of "Houses of the World" sets offered under the condition of purchase on the official online store: this is the reference 40594 Houses of the World 3 which this time features an alpine chalet.

This new reference which will be offered from 250 € of purchase without restriction of range will therefore soon join the first two boxes already offered under the same conditions, the references 40583 Houses of the World 1 et 40590 Houses of the World 2, while waiting for the fourth and last box which will carry the reference 40599 Houses of the World 4. Those who have collected all of this thematic mini collection will therefore have spent at least €1000 on the official store and in LEGO Stores.

It's Cdiscount that spills the beans: the set LEGO Technic 42146 Liebherr Crawler Crane LR 13000 is now online in the brand's catalog with an announced price of €559.99 and immediate pre-order without waiting for availability scheduled for August 1st.

In the box, 2883 parts to assemble a crane 100 cm high, 110 cm long and 28 cm wide. The construction machine is equipped with 6 motors and will be controllable via the Control+ application.

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Update : the set has been removed from the site by Cdiscount.

Mis update 2: the product was put back online by Cdiscount but at the official retail price of €679.99.

Let's go for a few weeks of sales from today until August 1st. As usual, don't expect to find knock-down LEGO everywhere, although there are probably some bargains to be had at certain merchants.

At LEGO, nothing special, apart from a few products in the usual section which benefit from a more or less substantial discount on their public price.

Like every year, do not hesitate to share your tips in the comments, even if these are local operations or very limited availability. Fans in your area may be able to take advantage of the discounts offered at the local supermarket or toy store.
Below, direct access to the LEGO offer offered online by the main brands likely to participate in the operation:

Today we are quickly interested in the content of the LEGO Technic set 42161 Lamborghini Huracan Tecnica, a box of 806 pieces that will be available from August 1, 2023 at the public price of 52.99 €.

It's not worth making tons of them, with such a small inventory of 806 pieces including more than 250 diverse and varied pins, it is difficult to hope for anything other than this somewhat approximate model of 28 cm long 12 cm wide and 8 cm high. In my opinion, the designer is doing honorably despite the inventory constraints and, as often, he will have to make do with a few somewhat empty spaces and a few somewhat hazardous angles.

This is a children's toy and not an ultra-detailed exhibition model, so the contract seems fulfilled knowing that the vehicle offers as a bonus three essential features on this type of model: doors and a bonnet. front ends that open, functional steering that can be manipulated by turning the remote wheel on the roof (but not via the vehicle's steering wheel) and a V10 engine whose pistons visible at the rear come into motion via one of the rear wheels when moving.

No suspensions on this model, we are talking about a product at 50 €, we should not hope to have access to this type of mechanical refinement in this price range. The doors are fixed to the structure only via a single axis, they take a little play in use but nothing irreparable, it's LEGO and it is enough to push these two sub-assemblies well to restore their rigidity.

The assembly of this Lamborghini Huracán Tecnica with LEGO sauce is logically quickly dispatched, there are indeed a few stickers to stick here or there to refine the level of detail of the construction a little, dress the seats and embody the headlights and the toy the aggressive lines obtained should appeal to the youngest. It's LEGO Technic, so we find the "signature" mix of blue, brown or red colored pines that remain clearly visible on the construction, you have to deal with it as always.

Don't look too much for absolute fidelity to the reference vehicle, that's not the point of this type of toy which above all has the merit of introducing some techniques to the youngest fans before they move on to more advanced products. both technically and aesthetically. We also note that the Lamborghini logo is well stamped on the central part of the steering wheel but that it is not on the front cover. I would have made the opposite choice if I had been asked for my opinion on this point, the front cover deserved to escape the glaring difference in color between the sticker and the room that hosts it.

The problem with this product is elsewhere and you probably already know what it is all about if you have carefully looked at the photos in this article: you have to deal with at least three different shades of green, with two shades for the parts to which is added that of the bottom of the stickers. Those who bought the set 42115 Lamborghini Sián FKP 37 (449.99 €) have had the painful experience of these differences in color which slightly disfigure their model, the problem is exactly the same here.

LEGO does not currently provide any detailed explanation concerning the origin of the problem and one is entitled to wonder how a product suffering from this appearance defect can end up on the shelves without the manufacturer wondering if it is better not postpone it or simply cancel it pending an acceptable solution. It is not for lack of reminding the manufacturer on this point which is regularly mentioned at the LAN level in the hope of obtaining a convincing technical explanation but nothing has been officially announced to date. We will talk about it again if the quality department brings technical elements later.

Worse, the official visuals of the product present on the box and on the official online store are extensively retouched to hide this defect and many are those who will be disappointed when unpacking and opening the bags. There is no point in contacting customer service to obtain replacement parts, you will receive parts with the same defect until proven otherwise.

I am willing to admit that the problem is more complex than a simple story of the dosage of color pigments according to the type of plastic used, but the desire to hide this defect, which has been regularly present for several years now at LEGO on the visuals used to promoting the product is a questionable process to say the least.

That being said, those who are willing to put up with these unsightly color variations should have a little fun with a few slightly complex construction steps and the pleasure of obtaining a toy that looks and which is equipped with a few essential functions in this price range. The others will wisely wait for this product, which sails in the soft underbelly of the LEGO Technic range, to be available for less than 40 € at Amazon or elsewhere, the finish defect found confirms that it does not deserve to spend the 53 € requested.

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