Technic 2016 2H sets can be found here.
The images below are
more leaked pictures of Lego Technic 2016 1H sets (click on one to enlarge it).
Set 42050 (fig 3 top) appears to be a dragster, which appears to use
tumbler-tires (which appeared in set 76023). It also has a load of light
blue panels and pieces, which will make MOC building better and
worse.
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| fig 2 |
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Better
for the builder and worse for the person trying to collect the parts to build
it. The V8 engine also seems to be more detailed than seen in previous years. The
next set is 42051 (fig 3 bottom), an airport rescue truck. the arm
is fold-able, by use of a worm gear turning, most likely a 24 tooth
gear, and the gear is the pivot point of the arm, is you look closely above the
name airport rescue, a tan 20 tooth double bevel gear can be spotted, either
for arm folding or HOG (hand of god) steering. The red is a welcome color to
me, even though most of it is panels. Two red flexible axles are used to shape
the cab; nothing else can really be noticed in 42051 except the odd use of
balloon tires, instead of typical road tires. In fig 2, we see the latest helicopter
that created quite a buzz, due to its coaxial rotors, in the picture we can
also see that it is power functions equipped, or ready for power functions.
doing a quick stud count using panels, this set will be the biggest of the 1H
sets for 2016, if you zoom in on fig 2, just above the IM in image there looks
to be a red changeover catch, indicating a gearbox in the helicopter for
functions such as; rotors, landing gear, opening cargo bay door, and winch. In
addition to, if you look at the base of the rotors there is one small turntable
to hold both rotors to the helicopter. In fig 4, we see the 42044 jet in the
top left corner, it looks to be an ordinary jet, and nothing special can be
seen when looking at the jet, just a bunch of panels covering a small shell.
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| fig 3. 42047 |
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| fig 5. 42049 |
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| fig 2. 42046 |
Every
year LEGO releases a new line of sets, in two batches, 1H and 2H. 1H sets have
always been released in January, while 2H sets have always been released in
august. The five figures shown are the only sets that have been leaked by Lego.
In (fig 1.) we can see the new hydroplane racer, with a body that looks to be
manly comprised of panels, give it a sleek and flowing look. The only noticeable
new item is the technic curved panel 1x13 in light blue, across the back of the
racer. The hydroplane racer also sports a massive I4 (inline 4) engine. In (fig 2.) we see the 42046
getaway racer, featuring gold rims, and a pullback motor. No new molds or
colors of molds can be seen on the 42046. I should note that since these
pictures are first leaked images, the resolution is small, and the picture is
not accurate of the final design, the final design has been known to change
when released to stores. The next new set (fig 3.) is the police interceptor,
built more like an off-road vehicle, for off road chases, lime accents, a
bright white body, and a red and blue beacon on top of the car, give it a brilliant
look that next to the getaway racer will stand out brilliantly against its
black, and smoke gray colors. This set also has a pullback motor in it, up
until now the two pullback sets for each year have had a duality of on road/off-road.
This year one could say it is a cops and robbers showdown between the
pullbacks. in (fig 4.) we see a race kart, or go kart, many have said that the
red handle next to the seat might be a handbrake, but if we look on the other
side of the seat, we can see part of a 1x9 technic link (fig 6. at bottom of
page) which must be connected to the rear engine module. If you look carefully
inside the module, next to the wheel, you can see a red clutch gear, Indicating
a gearbox inside the rear of the go-kart, which is most likely used to change
the engine speed. The only new item I can spot is the technic curved panel 1x13
in purple. The last picture shown (fig 5) is 42049, which is also called a mine
loader, rides on 62.4 mm wheels, same wheels used in 42009, 42043, and other
various sets. The mine loader has a low profile to allow it to work in the
tight spaces of a coal/ diamond, anything mine. There is a grabber claw on the
front of the loader, making it more of a handler, then loader. There are more
sets to be released, (see list below, clicking on the set will take you to the
Brickset page for it) but pictures are not available for those sets. It was
hard to get my hands on these. Lego is not too happy when there pictures are
leaked. There is also a theory that the pictures are intentionally leaked in
order to create hype among the Lego community.
