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Nismo said:
But if you compare it in terms of size, pieces etc. to things like the Helicarrier, then it's on-par.

The fact that a large Technic set hasn't been this expensive thus far is more to do with Lego's current pricing policy. The big sets all now seem to be around the £250 mark.
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Technic has never been comparable to 'normal' sets in terms of Price per Piece.

You need to compare like for like. So taking the top 5 largest Technic sets ever:

42055: Bucket Wheel Excavator - 3927 pieces (+PF), £179.99 = 4.58ppp
42043: Mercedes-Benz Arocs 3245 -2793 pieces (+PF), £169.99 = 6.08ppp
42056: Porsche 911 GT3 RS - 2704 pieces, £249.99 = 9.24ppp
42009: Mobile Crane MK II - 2606 pieces (+PF), £149.99 = 5.75ppp
8110: Mercedes-Benz Unimog U 400 - 2048 pieces (+PF), £154.99 = 7.05ppp

The Porsche is way more expensive, over double in some cases, and is the only one not to include Power Functions. The Wheel Excavator is a 2016 set too and is one of the cheapest flagship sets ever.
 
Meh, whatever, Lego is Lego to me so I should be able to compare a Technic set to a Marvel or Creator set. It's clear even from your post though that there is a premium associated with licenced products, which is no surprise.

All I can say is after actually building it and having it in my hands, I can see why it costs what it does. I'll stress it again, the difference between the Porsche and the Enzo or GP Racer is massive in terms of quality, and the price shows it. I did have some reservations before I got it, but they quickly disappeared.
 
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Just a heads up.

Sign up as a new customer at very and enter "6TFEF" to get £30 credited to your accout (credit account)

Just picked up the Technic Heavy duty Helicopter for £53.99 delivered. (£80 + £3.99 del - £30)
 
Rensin said:
Just a heads up.

Sign up as a new customer at very and enter "6TFEF" to get £30 credited to your accout (credit account)

Just picked up the Technic Heavy duty Helicopter for £53.99 delivered. (£80 + £3.99 del - £30)
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Thanks, finally got the Merc truck for £106!
 
Pics of my Lego haul for this week (actually it's my first set of purchases this year :) )

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I found the Podracers in a small toy shop and after seeing them in this thread thought they looked cool, Sebulba's especially.

As for the others, Littlewoods Ireland had a 20% sale off & I used a code to get another 10% off. Cost me €186.30 as opposed to the combined RRP here of €249.97 for the Star Wars sets.

Doctor Who is for a friend's Christmas present, again with Littlewoods it cost €46.80 instead of €60.
 
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