Lego unveils Liebherr excavator model
LEGO has revealed its biggest ever Technic set, and it’s a replica of a Liebherr mining excavator. Developed in partnership with Liebherr, the 4108-piece model of the 800t, 4000HP Liebherr R 9800 mining excavator comes with an array of true-to-life features and functions, introducing Lego builders to advanced elements of engineering, while the Technic Control+ app puts the builder in complete control of the model. The replica is not only the new flagship of Lego Technic models, but also the first smart device connected kit, which allows programming. The feature enables the user to control the model entirely via a smart device, reproducing the operations and applications of its original Liebherr counterpart. Liebherr-Mining Equipment Marketing Manager Grégory Schuh said it…