A little tip for the undecided: Buy this set still in 2014! (No review)

Instead of a review I want to give at this point like once all those a tip, who are still undecided which of the used large TECHNIC sets (from 150 euros) this year for. As for Christmas for yourself or others nor should buy: the Volvo L350F wheel loader (42030), the mobile heavy lift crane (42009) or at least the 4X4 off-roader (9398)?

Starting from LEGOs product policy of years starting in 2007, two of these sets will probably be available at least until the end of 2015 on, while one will it most likely no longer produced after 2014 (and therefore possibly even only be sporadically regularly available before the end of 2014) is and that is the 4X4 off-roader (9398). So who is wondering about whether and when and in what order it the big TECHNIC sets could buy, should take this into account and buy the off-roader with interest as soon as possible. Those who wait too long, however, could be faced with exorbitant prices relative suddenly towards the end of the year!

It was the same end of 2013 with the last discarded large TECHNIC set Mercedes-Benz Unimog U 400 (8110). This was ordered until the beginning of December 2013, even at the reduced price at Amazon.com before from one day to the other Amazons camps were empty and then prices the marketplace provider skyrocketed. Those who had not previously ordered, was unlucky or had hope, even to get the set from another dealer, which as in any other case of a no longer produced LEGO sets in this but a matter of luck. Sometimes you can find another one somewhere, once the train has departed irretrievably. But that must not be told how, when foresight is buying a bit, which I try to support all TECHNIC fans with this contribution.

The published from 2007 to 2011 large models from 150 Euro remained from the year of its publication (care: After analyzing the lifecycles of all major TECHNIC sets in recent years (except for limited sets as the 41999) to me this underlying pattern has opened up if z. B. May or August) always until the end of the next year in production thereafter was each workday. For fans of lists I want the whole thing here again clearly summarized on the basis of the already no longer produced sets the years 2007 to 2011 can be derived theoretically for another big TECHNIC models following availability:

What was true so far:
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+ RC Bulldozer (with Motor) (8275): published in 2007 -> production in late 2009
+ [2008, no more than 150 euros Set was released]
+ Truck with Power-jib crane (8258): published in 2009 -> production in late 2011
+ Motorized Excavator (8043): published 2010 -> production in late 2012
+ Mercedes-Benz Unimog (8110): published 2011 -> production in late 2013

What can be deduced from it most likely:
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+ 4X4 off-roader (9398): published 2012 -> production late 2014
+ Portable heavy-duty crane (42009): appeared in 2013 -> production end of 2015
+ VOLVO L350F wheel loader (42030): appeared in 2014 -> production end of 2016
+ ...

Who wants to have the off-road vehicle, so it should not have to wait with buying the best long. For me personally, the way all the models mentioned here have full 5 star and thus a purchase deserved.

(If my advice has helped you, I'd be happy with a click on the right below my post located "Yes" button a lot. Thank you!)