Hi, I'm not too sure what is allowed to be posted or not. (regarding links) I've been following this thread with great interest. There have been a few interesting forums i've followed (thank you google translate!)
Very interested to find about this link regarding a Patent listed (publicly) by vorverk. Check out the images! Im so tempted to put on the thermomix facebook page to get their response but it seems like they will not deny any new model. Here in the UK the current offer is incredible. An extra Bowl, Blade & Lid set Plus 3 cookbooks. In Australia, the stock has run out. They are still taking orders but are not taking money until new stock is confirmed. Approx 4 - 6 week wait. Interesting. I think it is very unfair to customers and consultants if it is true there is a new model. Also would they expect new consultants to have to purchase new machines?
Anyway, check out this: (filing date april 2013)
http://www.google.com/patents/DE102013103297A1?cl=enand this one but my french is very limited.
http://fr.espacenet.com/publicationDetails/originalDocument?CC=WO&NR=2013150045A1&KC=A1&FT=D&date=20131010&DB=fr.espacenet.com&locale=fr_FR