Here are some pictures of my 8258
The box size is smaller than the insanely large motorised bulldozer box but higher than my 8448 box. However the box usage is good and not that much empty space unlike the dozer or the crawler crane.
When you open the flap there is a 1:1 scale display of the crane truck printed to show the size. I place the tires from the set in the wheel area to show that it is 1:1 scale
Dunno why, there is a smiley stamp inside my box. Weird ahh? Anyone have this in the box?
Since this is a super dooper large set, I sorted out the pieces. As you can see, it occupies the whole table! The blue separator is useful to separate all the small pieces.
Once completed, I compared it to my other Technic titans. The Crane truck has the smallest front profile of the 3.
Looking from the top, the crane truck is the slimmest and the longest.
Rear look of the 3. The crane truck's rear is the most detailed of the 3 with a combination rear light, outriggers and 5th wheel.
Another view of the 3 large technic sets
Comparing it to my other 'toys', it dwarfs leader movie optimus prime and his gang. Even a masterpiece OP is smaller.
It also dwarfs my thunder driller. Definitely not minifigure scale!
I would say it was a large and epic build. When you finish it and you see the size of it compared to your other vehicles in your room then you will understand why this set is the flagship of this year. I don't have the giant tow truck so I do not know it that is larger.
If there are problems with the set is I would say that one has to be careful not to grind their gears. Operating the crane needs constant attention so that you can cut the power when the linear actuator has fully extended or close or the crane hits the cab.
