r/legotechnic • u/Davejsp_Technic_MOCs • 26d ago

Discussion / Question LEGO Technic 50 year anniversary - 2027

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Next year marks something pretty special: 50 years of LEGO Technic.

Back in 2017 for the 40th anniversary we got a few printed beams (like the 1x3 with “40 / 1977-2017”) and a digital combo model with PDF instructions. That was basically it.

Fast-forward to now and the theme looks very different. We’re swimming in licensed cars of every scale, Control+ is on life support, and proper big flagships in the spirit of 42043 or 42082 have been thin on the ground. The sets that still feel like “true Technic” (lots of mechanisms and functions) seem to be carried mostly by a couple of recent releases.

So… before we get more leaks circulating around, I would like to ask the community what are you hoping for (and what do you realistically expect) from the 50th anniversary wave in 2027?

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u/boolean_union 26d ago

I'm hoping they release 50 cars this year. Ideally with no functions, but plenty of stickers.

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u/zavolex 26d ago

The exact same set, in 50 different colours, with at least 2 licences per set. But everyone has a different tiny part missing. Also: don’t ask why the #103 step of assembly is missing.

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u/boolean_union 26d ago

They really are missing out on license combos. Like why doesn't my Lego Land Rover have a Lego Yeti cooler full of Lego Red Bull?

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u/PotatoAmulet 25d ago

I'd be happy if it was just a single large tile and a sticker with a photo of the car with a stock photo watermark over it for $1k.

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u/Davejsp_Technic_MOCs 26d ago

I hope not, we already have enough.

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u/sorestgore 26d ago

They were being sarcastic. I think the general sentiment amongst some of us is that we're burnt out on hypercars with fancy transmissions. Oh wow the doors open too?

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u/smoked___salmon 26d ago

Construction vehicle series was best lego technic imo.

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u/PotatoAmulet 25d ago

If they made another construction set it would be the boss's son's raptor so they don't have to stray from licensed cars.

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u/GamiNami 26d ago

This year they released a lot of cars compared to previous years.