The new Lego Technic sets for the second half of the year have now appeared on Lego’s Shop at home web site. Along with the retail price we also have expected shipping dates for the USA - this ranges from now till then start of august. We're also treated to new images of the main model along with the alternative model.
UPDATE - the items are now for sale on the UK Lego Shop At Home site
Crane Truck – set 8258
Every time new pictures are released of this model it seems to get bigger and bigger. We now know the model has one XL motor and a 4 way gear box to control the 2 actuators, the turntable and the legs.
1877 Pieces
Price in - $149.99
Ship date – 5th August 2009
Alternative Model – 4 Wheel drive sized vehicle with personnel lift on a trailer.

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Front Loader - set 8265
These new images seem to make the front end look rather fragile - the beams holding the bucket seem very under specified.. The bucket also seems rather small for this size of model. It's still unclear if this model wil feature a motor tp cpntrol the actuators.
1061 Pieces
Price - $79.99
Ship Date – 15th July 2009
Alternative Model – Tree Logger

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Snow Groomer - Set 8263
Again the more detailed pictures make this model look spaller. From viewing the number of links on the tracks you can see there's not many of them.
590 Pieces
Price - $49.99
Ship Date – Available now
Alternative Model – Snow Vehicle with tipper trailer

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