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Post by Russell844 on Oct 14, 2021 5:29:43 GMT
Sexy.
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Post by lokisveil on Oct 16, 2021 14:57:04 GMT
I am not sure what category this would fall under for mega... post apocalyptic?  |
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Post by Russell844 on Oct 16, 2021 16:23:43 GMT
I've seen many comments about how ugly it is and people can't believe it's actually a set. Some even think it's not officially licensed because Tesla wouldn't let this get produced looking like that. It went on presale for $250 (too rich for me) and already sold out.
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Post by The Hegemon on Oct 18, 2021 3:42:43 GMT
I've seen many comments about how ugly it is and people can't believe it's actually a set. Some even think it's not officially licensed because Tesla wouldn't let this get produced looking like that. That's hilarious, because it's almost shockingly faithful to the real, ugly thing:  |
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Post by turricanster on Nov 1, 2021 11:50:11 GMT
Johnnys World out of Germany has got a 2 part video review of the CyberTruck. All in German, but pretty neat overview. |
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Post by inedibleman on Nov 7, 2021 13:25:36 GMT
Not being a "car" guy or into Cyberpunk 2077 this set holds little interest for me. Personally I was more interested in the interlocking track pieces show in the first video at 36:05, they look like they would be awesome for MOC's. Are these a new type of track piece or have I just missed them all along? Attachments:
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Post by The Hegemon on Nov 7, 2021 15:49:54 GMT
Those are definitely new to me!
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Post by lokisveil on Nov 13, 2021 2:40:55 GMT
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Post by bravefish90 on Nov 13, 2021 22:27:32 GMT
Oof that is expensive!!!
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Post by rybuger1 on Nov 14, 2021 16:11:43 GMT
I'd pick up the Falcon Heavy if it was in scale with the Lego Saturn V. Based on that price, I'm guessing it's not.
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Post by The Hegemon on Nov 14, 2021 16:54:54 GMT
I like that they're continuing to branch out to actual representational models, similar to how LEGO has done well with Star Wars busts and whatnot, but the price-points are ridiculous.
I don't understand the marketing strategy of releasing a very expensive niche product while supporting it with minimal marketing. Why not cut the price to $79.99 or $99.99 and put it within reach of people who might buy it. I simply can't figure out who they envision as their target audience. Do they think that Musk himself will by a million of them?
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Post by lokisveil on Nov 14, 2021 23:32:06 GMT
It seems that Mega always prices things around 10 cents a brick for a "decently" priced set, with exceptions of course. Looking at what they did with it I am not sure it could be done with 800 to 1000 pieces and of course have they ever really marketed well? Some habits will probably never die. Not justifying it or Mega, just a possible explanation. With collecting having become more widespread and scalpers being fed by those who can't wait a month to get things it seems to has just have gotten that much more difficult getting things at a reasonable price overall. Hopefully things will level off at some point sooner than later.
*gets off the soap box ending his baby size rant*
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Post by The Hegemon on Nov 15, 2021 0:03:46 GMT
You're right about piece:price ratio, of course, and for a long time that was the AFOL "standard" for LEGO sets as well.
I guess what I'm getting at is that Mega could seemingly broaden its market (and shelf) presence with a wider range of low-price items. Rather than 34 copies of He-Man vs. Beast-Man next to 23 copies of whatever Wart Hog is current, maybe a little variety?
With the possible exception of the Nissan Cube, has there ever been a recent modern vehicle better suited to representation in block form? How about a smaller version of the Tesla truck, for example? Not minifig scale, necessarily, but even something like the very nice $50 Hot Wheels we're seeing?
I'm aware of an online sentiment that goes something like "for that price, you might as well buy Lego," and that's hard to overcome when Walmart (for example) has half a dozen $200+ Lego sets on the shelf while Mega has brief and limited availability via a few select online retailers with uncertain inventory and uncertain delivery times. This plays into my ongoing complaint about Mattel/Mega's "we dare you to try and find us" marketing strategy.
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Post by The Hegemon on Nov 15, 2021 18:43:59 GMT
LOL.
I only just now thought of this, but I'm amazed that the endlessly self-promoting Musk didn't demand that the set include a figure in his likeness.
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Post by The Hegemon on Nov 15, 2021 19:02:02 GMT
Has anyone seen this in person yet, or gotten a good look in online vids?
I'm trying to figure out how to describe color AYB, which appears to be another dark gray color, possibly with a metal or flake appearance.
Anyone?
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