Lego Unimog

tjjeepjeep · 08-26-2011, 02:42 PM

You just never know what you'll find out courtesy of Top Gear.

http://www.topgear.com/uk/car-news/l...mog-2011-08-24

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Stop what you're doing. That's right, stop it, especially that. Stop what you're doing and go and buy the Lego Technic Unimog U400. It's only the biggest Technic model of all time...

The 1:12 scale model measures 38.6cm from bumper to bumper when fully built, using 2,048 pieces and actually works. Like, really works.

It's got a pneumatically operated crane with a working gripper arm, a front winch, optional snowplough, full suspension, differentials, a four-wheel-drive chassis, gear block for extreme ground clearance and a working engine complete with moving pistons.

It'll cost you £154.99 (around $200US), available exclusively from Argos and Lego stores. Go and get one. But before you rush out, answer us this: the Unimog is 60 this year and has sold over 380,000 models to date across the globe - how would you celebrate its anniversary?

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yellowjacket · 08-26-2011, 03:24 PM

Wow that's cool! I remember when technic legos came out. They had electric ones, pneumatic ones, ect.

I think my mom bought every one of em for me and kept the boxes cause once I finished building them I was bored so she would box em up, return them, and get a difderent one. Don't see lego sets like u used to anymore tho

This one would take the cake though... nice.

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WrenchMonkey · 08-26-2011, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by yellowjacket

I think my mom bought every one of em for me and kept the boxes cause once I finished building them I was bored so she would box em up, return them, and get a difderent one.

Wait. So you'd only build the thing on the box?

Really?

:confused:

Robert

yellowjacket · 08-26-2011, 04:57 PM

Lol nah buiild different stuff. But never really"play" with them.

I don't think that looks like a unimog in first pic but from side looks awesome. Member that cowmouflage one in ttc long time ago?

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94Dodge Truggy · 08-26-2011, 05:15 PM

That is really neat! Lets go to the lego store in kenwood and see if they have one.

tjjeepjeep · 08-26-2011, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by yellowjacket

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began · 08-26-2011, 05:43 PM

i think they are also coming out with a VW bus lego kit that has over 1000 pieces. actually has the motor and all kinds of detail...i know im a big kid and still dig legos lol

jfiscus · 08-29-2011, 04:41 PM

I'll bet Greg has one already.... where has he been anyway?

tjjeepjeep · 08-29-2011, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by jfiscus

I'll bet Greg has one already.... where has he been anyway?

I thought of him too...I haven't talked to him for years.

08-26-2011, 02:42 PM	#1
tjjeepjeep Just tired Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hamilton, OH Posts: 2,213 Images: 2212	Lego Unimog You just never know what you'll find out courtesy of Top Gear. http://www.topgear.com/uk/car-news/l...mog-2011-08-24 Article text : Stop what you're doing. That's right, stop it, especially that. Stop what you're doing and go and buy the Lego Technic Unimog U400. It's only the biggest Technic model of all time... The 1:12 scale model measures 38.6cm from bumper to bumper when fully built, using 2,048 pieces and actually works. Like, really works. It's got a pneumatically operated crane with a working gripper arm, a front winch, optional snowplough, full suspension, differentials, a four-wheel-drive chassis, gear block for extreme ground clearance and a working engine complete with moving pistons. It'll cost you £154.99 (around $200US), available exclusively from Argos and Lego stores. Go and get one. But before you rush out, answer us this: the Unimog is 60 this year and has sold over 380,000 models to date across the globe - how would you celebrate its anniversary? http://shop.lego.com/en-US/Mercedes-...HCSNA&HQS=8110 __________________ I want to be the reason you look down at your phone and smile........then walk into a pole.

08-26-2011, 03:24 PM	#2
yellowjacket barely breathing Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: alexandria, ky Posts: 889	Wow that's cool! I remember when technic legos came out. They had electric ones, pneumatic ones, ect. I think my mom bought every one of em for me and kept the boxes cause once I finished building them I was bored so she would box em up, return them, and get a difderent one. Don't see lego sets like u used to anymore tho This one would take the cake though... nice. Sent from my LS670 using Tapatalk __________________ my next rig will be on the trail before zuk 2.0 will

08-26-2011, 04:57 PM	#4
yellowjacket barely breathing Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: alexandria, ky Posts: 889	Lol nah buiild different stuff. But never really"play" with them. I don't think that looks like a unimog in first pic but from side looks awesome. Member that cowmouflage one in ttc long time ago? Sent from my LS670 using Tapatalk __________________ my next rig will be on the trail before zuk 2.0 will

08-26-2011, 05:15 PM	#5
94Dodge Truggy EX-Vice President Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fairfield, Ohio Posts: 3,048	That is really neat! Lets go to the lego store in kenwood and see if they have one. __________________

08-26-2011, 05:43 PM	#7
began Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Springdale OH Posts: 149	i think they are also coming out with a VW bus lego kit that has over 1000 pieces. actually has the motor and all kinds of detail...i know im a big kid and still dig legos lol __________________ -------- O____O (O\|\|\|\|\|\|\|O) --O---O--

08-29-2011, 04:41 PM	#8
jfiscus Terrain Stomper Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Crittenden, KY Posts: 633	I'll bet Greg has one already.... where has he been anyway?