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LEGO Technic App-Controlled Cat D11 Bulldozer

by Thita (admin) on August 31, 2021

in LEGO Technic

LEGO quietly added a new set to the LEGO Technic section of the Online LEGO Shop without any funfair or announcement. This is surprising, as the #42131 LEGO Technic App-Controlled Cat D11 Bulldozer is the second largest LEGO Technic set ever released after the #42100 LEGO Technic Liebherr R9800 Excavator. So, let’s take a look at the new behemoth!

Just to compare, the #42100 LEGO Technic Liebherr R9800 Excavator comes with 4,108 pieces for the price of $449.99. It measures over 15″ (39cm) high, 25″ (65cm) long, and 10″ (27cm) wide, and includes 3 XL Motors, 4 L Motors and 2 Bluetooth-controlled Smart Hubs. The #42131 LEGO Technic App-Controlled Cat D11 Bulldozer comes with 3,854 pieces and is also priced $449.99. It measures over 10″ (26 cm) high, 22″ (57 cm) long, and 14.5″ (37 cm) wide, and includes 2 #15 Motors, 2 L motors and 1 Bluetooth-controlled Smart Hub. The piece-count and overall size are comparable, but the Bulldozer has less Powered Up components, which makes it even more expensive than the Excavator.

Here is the official description of the set: Celebrate a hero of the construction world as you build a replica version of the biggest Cat dozer with the #42131 LEGO Technic App-Controlled Cat D11 Bulldozer kit. This large set lets adults enjoy quality ‘me time’ focusing on their passion. Just like the real Cat bulldozer, this model is built in modular sections. LEGO fans will love the new-for-October-2021 LEGO element – a large track that can be tightened and loosened. And the build is just the start! With many authentic features and functions packed into this model, there’s lots to discover. Requires 6 x AA batteries (not included).

TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR BULLDOZER MODEL – Use the CONTROL+ app to operate and explore this heavy-duty machine. Use the app to drive and steer. The app delivers realistic movement as you raise, lower and tilt the blade or raise and lower the ripper and ladder.

EXPLORE ENGINEERING – LEGO Technic buildable models feature realistic movement and mechanisms that let LEGO builders explore engineering concepts in an approachable and realistic way.

In the video below, LEGO Technic expert, Balazs from RacingBrick will share with you his initial thoughts on the set, with a full review following in the near future.

The #42131 LEGO Technic App-Controlled Cat D11 Bulldozer is going to be available starting October 1st. It is already listed at the LEGO Technic section of the Online LEGO Shop.

What do you think? How do you like this new LEGO Technic App-Controlled set? Which one is your favorite large LEGO Technic set? Feel free to share your thoughts and discuss in the comment section below!

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Wooden LEGO Storage & Display Coming Soon!

by Thita (admin) on August 30, 2021

in LEGO Care & Storage

Room Copenhagen is a Danish company that makes many of the official LEGO storage and display solutions like the large LEGO storage bricks, minifig storage heads, minifig display cases, and more. These products are usually made of ABS plastic, exactly matching standard LEGO colors. Interestingly, for their next product line, Room Copenhagen is releasing several LEGO storage and display solutions made of soap treated or dark stained solid red oak. Below are the details.

The new product line called LEGO Home features wooden desk drawers shaped like 2×2 and 2×4 bricks, a wooden picture frame, wooden bookrack, and wooden wall hangers. They all made to look like LEGO elements with studs with the LEGO logo. And as mentioned above, all the products are going to be available in a lighter soap treated version and a dark stained versions.

The 2×2 wooden desk drawer is 6.2 x 6.2 x 4.4 inches (158 x 158 x 113 mm), the 2×4 wooden desk drawer is 12.4 x 6.2 x 4.4 inches (316 x 158 x 113 mm), the wooden picture frame is 10.6 x 7.5 x 1.9 inches (268 x 191 x 47 mm), and the wooden bookrack is 18.8 x 3.1 x 4.5 inches (478 x 78 x 115 mm). The wooden wall hangers come in a three-pack with three differently sized round plates; 3.7 inches / 3.09 inches / 1.85 inches (94 mm / 78.5 mm / 47 mm).

I think they look quite stylish! Unfortunately, the exact release date and prices are not yet known, but hopefully they will be available soon and they aren’t too expensive. I’m also wondering if the sizes are going to be compatible/stackable with the ABS plastic versions. If you are looking for the standard version of LEGO storage and display solutions by Room Copenhagen, they are available both at Amazon and the Online LEGO Shop. Here are the links:

What do you think? How do you like these wooden storage and display items? Would you use them in your home or LEGO room? Feel free to share and discuss in the comment section below!

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