After a Multi-Purpose LEGO Technics Set

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  cyrax83 on 22/09/2020 - 17:12

  Nope. They are generally designed for one model and may have an alternate build model but usually only Max 2

  Any other variation models may be community driven (e.g. they turned the Porsche 911 RSR into an F1 car)

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  pegaxs on 22/09/2020 - 17:16

  Someone else might be able to chime in, as I can't remember at the moment, but there is a site (or a few) that allow you to put in a kit number and it will tell you what you can build with it and give you a heap of custom builds that people submit.

  I am sure if you google for it, you will find it. I did it a few years ago where I was looking for something else to build and it worked both ways. You could nominate a kit and it would give you builds for that kit, or you could find something you wanted to build and it would tell you what kit would be the best to buy.

  Search for something like "lego kitbash"

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    macfudd on 22/09/2020 - 17:38

    +3

    You might be thinking of rebrickable?

    For example - it has instructions for 7 alternate builds for the Liebherr excavator (though instructions can have a cost)
    https://rebrickable.com/sets/42100-1/liebherr-r-9800-excavat…

    Looking at their technic section and just focusing on the last 3 years (https://rebrickable.com/sets/alternates/?top_theme=1&year=20…) looks like the Mini Claas Xerion 42102 ($15.99) has 71 alternate builds, followed by the Chevrolet Corvette 42093 ($70) with 42 and the Car Transporter 42098 ($200).

    As you get more sets you can enter them into the website and it'll show you what other models you can build using sets you own.

    For OP - I wouldn't jump straight into the excavator. It's cool, but its a heck of a lot of money and a big set when you're just getting into the hobby (and this is coming from someone who has spent over $1k on lego in the last week). Get something like the Corvette which has some really varied alternate builds and isn't too expensive. That also gives you something to do while you wait for 20% sales on the truly expensive sets.

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  Kukareku2 on 22/09/2020 - 17:18

  try Liebherr R 9800 Excavator
  https://www.lego.com/en-au/product/liebherr-r-9800-excavator…
  (you can find it cheaper than RRP)
  You should be able to build something else with 4108 pieces

  oops, just find that you've mentioned the same model. Sorry!

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  Pud3000 on 22/09/2020 - 17:24

  +1

  Have you tried the lego education sets?

  Something like this might suit your needs

  https://education.lego.com/en-au/products/lego-mindstorms-ed…

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  AustriaBargain on 22/09/2020 - 17:32

  That set has 3 XL motors, 4 L motors, and 2 hubs in it. It has big daddy pricing and a total daddy in the product photos.

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  silverrat23 on 22/09/2020 - 17:39

  +2

  The pieces from the Chevrolet Corvette (42093) can be remixed into 6+ fan-designed models, like a Le Mans car, a pickup truck and even a skull.

  I personally skipped the main build and went straight to the Le Mans car. Looks so much better and was impressed with the design.

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    macfudd on 22/09/2020 - 17:43

    https://www.amazon.com.au/LEGO-Technic-Chevrolet-Corvette-42… $55.20 on Amazon at the moment

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      AustriaBargain on 22/09/2020 - 20:13

      That set has zero motors and hubs.

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  iTzM3 on 22/09/2020 - 21:32

  If you're into robotics, the 31313 EV3 Mindstorms set has kept me going for years. Forklift, Rubik's cube solver, braille writer, chocolate thrower, mechanical snake, you name it. LEGO has their own builds, but you'll find heaps more by other hobbyists all over the web.

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    reddwarf on 23/09/2020 - 09:17

    holy shit this set is a goldmine