LEGO Reviews Technic42088

Cherry Picker

Name: LEGO Cherry Picker 42088
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 42088
Rating: 4.69 (1621 reviews)

67 · MIXED REVIEWSINVESTMENT GRADE: AA2019155 pcsHigh agreement · 93%

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LOVED (8)

01Improved orange and white livery vs. original
02Good introduction to worm gears
03More affordable than the original US release
04Re-coloured parts provide visual consistency
05Bright orange color scheme is an improvement over the 2015 black version
06Simple but enjoyable build
07Working boom arm mechanism is satisfying
08Full 360-degree rotation of boom and basket

CRITICIZED (8)

01Identical design to 2015 42031 Cherry Picker
02Questionable justification for re-release
03May not warrant a re-release despite improved colours
04Small gap between bonnet and windscreen (unchanged from 2015 version)
05Exposed axles that could have been covered with bushes
06Limited play features (only boom raise/lower)
07Boom cannot extend, only raise and lower
08Small overall size

What reviewers are saying

"this is an example of a cheap set a $10 set that just multiplies significantly in value uh because there's good value in the Box people are happy with it there's a lot of collectibility and so they will pay $40 for somet…"

Brick Bucks

"For anyone like me who is new to the world of LEGO Technic, 42088 Cherry Picker makes for a fantastic introduction and will certainly leave you wanting to experience more advanced sets."

Brick Fanatics

"It's identical in design to 42031 Cherry Picker released in 2015."

Brickset Reviews

Ecosystem

42031 Cherry Picker — The 42088 is nearly identical to the 2015 42031, with the only significant change being the color update from black to orange, which the reviewer considers a good and suitable update for a utility vehicle.

42031 Cherry Picker — The new 42088 features an improved orange and white livery compared to the original 42031, making it more visually appealing. However, the underlying design is identical, raising questions about whether a re-release was warranted. The set is priced slightly higher in the UK (£1 more) but $3 cheaper in the US.

42093 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 — Some re-coloured parts used in 42088 may also appear in the orange 42093, though this is noted as possibility rather than confirmed.

TechnicTier 2Investment Grade

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Key Pros

✓Low entry price allows for volume purchasing and scaling
✓Multiplies significantly in value (4-5x MSRP)
✓Good parts value and collectibility drive secondary market demand

Key Cons

✕Year 2 showed dip in price before recovering in year 3
✕Peak price (year 1) of $43 was better than holding longer

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Brick Fanatics

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"For anyone like me who is new to the world of LEGO Technic, 42088 Cherry Picker makes for a fantastic introduction and will certainly leave you wanting to experience more advanced sets."

Key Pros

✓Bright orange color scheme is an improvement over the 2015 black version
✓Simple but enjoyable build
✓Working boom arm mechanism is satisfying

Key Cons

✕Small gap between bonnet and windscreen (unchanged from 2015 version)
✕Exposed axles that could have been covered with bushes

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Brickset Reviews

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WAIT FOR SALE

"It's identical in design to 42031 Cherry Picker released in 2015."

Key Pros

✓Improved orange and white livery vs. original
✓Good introduction to worm gears
✓More affordable than the original US release

Key Cons

✕Identical design to 2015 42031 Cherry Picker
✕Questionable justification for re-release

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Investment score 88

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Exclusivity

Brick Bucks: Retired Technic set

Brickset Reviews: Wide retail release

Resale

Brick Bucks: Strong appreciation from low MSRP; from $10 to $48+; 4-5x return

Brickset Reviews: Given that the original 42031 commands high secondary-market prices, the re-release may cannibalize demand for the original. However, those who missed the first release may drive demand for this version.

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