Random set of the day: Red Hot Machine with CD-ROM
Posted by Huwbot,
Today's random set is 8428 Red Hot Machine with CD-ROM, released during 1998. It's one of 27 Technic sets produced that year. It contains 472 pieces, and its retail price was US$59.99.
It's owned by 922 Brickset members. If you want to add it to your collection you should find it for sale at BrickLink, where new ones sell for around $141.00, or eBay.
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What is this. the box art is very confusing.
And yet, no red. I call that false advertising!
You might want to get your computer checked for viruses. I heard there are some that mess with the speed of your CD-ROM drive, forcing it to keep speeding up.
https://images.brickset.com/library/Catalogues/c99sahFall.pdf
Featured on page 68 of this catalog (page 70 of the PDF). The actual title of the set, as also shown on the instructions, was Turbo Command. I'm not sure where the name "Red Hot Machine" would come from, given that the main accent color is teal.
This is exactly the same set as 8432, just with a CD included. If you want a better look at the actual model, just check the set page for that one.
@Maxbricks14 said:
"What is this. the box art is very confusing."
This isn't the box art, just the instruction manual. I wish Brickset had more actual box art for some of these older sets since sometimes (like this) the instructions opted for something that didn't show off the set itself quite as well.
What was on the CD? Will it still work?
I miss that era of computer graphics.
So Red Hot it's turned blue and green!
One of 27 Technic sets produced in 1998. Most of them are 'lackluster' (to be nice). There is only one 'somewhat' good set for that year: 8462. The look is not that great (I know it's debatable) but it is at least a very good part pack - and pneumatics - with tank - are always good.
I suppose this set, 8432 is also a reasonably good part pack.
... this isn't a Chima set.
Contender for best name of a Lego set ever.
Contender for best name of a Lego set ever.
@Lyichir said:
" @Maxbricks14 said:
"What is this. the box art is very confusing."
This isn't the box art, just the instruction manual. I wish Brickset had more actual box art for some of these older sets since sometimes (like this) the instructions opted for something that didn't show off the set itself quite as well."
I totally agree. Since additional images were introduced a couple years ago, it would be cool to have some older sets updated to have multiple images when possible (instruction, box art...)
It would also be cool to have the B-models for the older Technic sets (taken from the instruction or box) shown as well. Also it would be nice to have both the box front and the parts callout shown for Basic and Duplo sets (and possibly the NA boxes that show the official piece count).
On the set itself: I really like those teal hinges :)
So this thing churns out those Schneider hot dog things with a CD?
1998 was a very particular era of Technic. Those years the theme was rapidly evolving from the classic style with stud-based construction to studless. At this point we're smack dab in the middle!
@GSR_MataNui said:
"So Red Hot it's turned blue and green!"
Wow, it's going so fast it's achieved blueshift!
...which also means its coming right for you, get out the way!
O-oh my, TLG. I do believe I am having the vapours. Allow me to undo up to two of my top buttons as you tell me more about your red hot machine (with CD-ROM).
@NotProfessorWhymzi said:
"recommended listening:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kRrOq4NipQQ"
I was hoping for Judas Priest - White Heat Red Hot
@emartinez said:
"What was on the CD? Will it still work? "
If had computer from 90's j/k
yea cd's should work still..
Hey I have this one without the CD, the 8432! It was the largest set I owned as a kid, and it blew my mind with its differential, V6 engine and adjustable ride height suspension. The futuristic looks of that era of Technic are also debatable but personally I liked it, especially its wheels. I liked that Lego tried a lot of abstact stuff back then, unlike today. Look at 8229 or 8437 too, two sets that would stand no chance of getting released today.
I actually have this, and it was kind of a 1998 version of classic large functional Technic car chassis sets. It had all the working parts (steering, gears, suspension, engine block) but the body work is stripped away. It was a very satisfying build. The CD-rom was like a CAD designer program like they might have used to help design cars in the 1990s. Not a bad set actually. It is actually called Turbo Command on the box, and the Brickset picture is from the instruction manual.
A friend of mine has this set, and the cover of the instruction manual has the same image as the box art, which looks nothing like the image shown here.
@Atuin said:
"I totally agree. Since additional images were introduced a couple years ago, it would be cool to have some older sets updated to have multiple images when possible (instruction, box art...)
It would also be cool to have the B-models for the older Technic sets (taken from the instruction or box) shown as well."
I'm sure Huw and the team would be happy to add them to the database if you can supply photos/ scans of the box art ;-)
Box art is much harder to find for older sets than instructions. There are just more people who hold on to instructions than boxes.
@anthony_davies said:
"Contender for best name of a Lego set ever. "
I prefer 8459: Power Machine with Pneumatic Tank.
@phi13 said:
"https://images.brickset.com/library/Catalogues/c99sahFall.pdf
Featured on page 68 of this catalog (page 70 of the PDF). The actual title of the set, as also shown on the instructions, was Turbo Command. I'm not sure where the name "Red Hot Machine" would come from, given that the main accent color is teal."
My Dad 2?
whats on the cd
@anthony_davies said:
"Contender for best name of a Lego set ever. "
That would have to be My Dad, the Red Hot Machine.
Red Hot Machines in your area!
According to the catalogue linked above the CD contains, as well as 3D building instructions for five different models, "an exciting virtual world where you help Dan Thunder protect Planet TECHNIC from troublemakers like Accelerator, Burner and Scorcher, plus three challenging racetracks to test drive your virtual vehicles."
I wonder if Dan Thunder is any relation to Johnny...?
Also, Technic is set on its own planet? That's a new piece of lore to me!
@phi13 said:
"https://images.brickset.com/library/Catalogues/c99sahFall.pdf"
The best and worst combined in just one catalog.
@phi13 said:
"https://images.brickset.com/library/Catalogues/c99sahFall.pdf
Featured on page 68 of this catalog (page 70 of the PDF). The actual title of the set, as also shown on the instructions, was Turbo Command. I'm not sure where the name "Red Hot Machine" would come from, given that the main accent color is teal."
That may be, but the name 'Red Hot Machine' is used by LEGO's instructions portal and I presume they have reason for using that name, which is likely why we used it as well.
https://www.lego.com/en-gb/service/buildinginstructions/8428
Needs more flex tubes.
@CapnRex101 said:
" @phi13 said:
"https://images.brickset.com/library/Catalogues/c99sahFall.pdf
Featured on page 68 of this catalog (page 70 of the PDF). The actual title of the set, as also shown on the instructions, was Turbo Command. I'm not sure where the name "Red Hot Machine" would come from, given that the main accent color is teal."
That may be, but the name 'Red Hot Machine' is used by LEGO's instructions portal and I presume they have reason for using that name, which is likely why we used it as well.
https://www.lego.com/en-gb/service/buildinginstructions/8428"
In the U.S. (and Denmark), it was Turbo Command. But in the UK, it was Red Hot Machine with CD-ROM.
LEGO is in international product, remember.
https://images.brickset.com/library/view/?f=catalogues/c98uk&p=51