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Re: New arm joints (Alpha Team, Galidor, Technic) Re: Why Isn't there a newsgroup for Launch Command
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lugnet.general
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Sun, 9 Jun 2002 13:06:51 GMT
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In lugnet.general, Frank Filz writes:
> Erik Olson wrote:
> >
> > While we're discussing these in the same thread, can someone explain the
> > degree to which Galidor arm joints (aside from the Technic pin) and the new
> > Alpha Team joints are the same?
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> They are indeed the same. So are the joints in 8012 Super Battle Droid.
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> There are two fundamental parts, the socket, and the joint. The socket
> has a Technic pin hole, and has a rim with teeth encircling it. The
> joint has a Technic pin, with two plastic nubs sticking out the side
> which engage the teeth in the rim of the socket. The pin is attached to
> a circular piece with nubs which engage teeth inside the joint. Another
> part is also useable with the system, the 2x2 plate with Technic pin
> sticking out the bottom has been modified to have the plastic nubs to be
> able to be plugged into the socket (if you look at it, it used to have a
> circular ring, this ring has been cut and now has the nubs).
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> The Technic socket has a rounded beam (about 3 studs long) sticking out
> of it with two axle holes at the end.
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> This system promises to be very versatile for making smaller mechs (the
> joints probably won't hold up with those huge mechs some folks make).
>
> Frank
Yes, I think they would be very good for mechas and that sort of stuff. You
can look at pictures of the Galidor line at www.brickset.com
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