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What would YOU like to see from TECHNIC? — Kelly McKiernan
Hi all, I've got a question for all TECHNIC enthusiasts out there... six questions, really. What types of TECHNIC vehicles would you like to see? I've created six polls on LUGNET, each with 3 or 4 choices for a given price range. Now's a good time (...) (17 years ago, 4-Oct-07, to lugnet.lego.announce, lugnet.technic, lugnet.general, FTX) !!

	Re: What would YOU like to see from TECHNIC? —Allan Bedford
	(...) I'm not the world's biggest Technic fan, I will admit that. But I've been a Technic (a.k.a. Expert Builder) fan for a while and still have my original #853 Auto Chassis, #854 Go-kart and #850 Fork Lift. I also have a handful of newer Technic (...) (17 years ago, 4-Oct-07, to lugnet.technic)

		Re: What would YOU like to see from TECHNIC? —Darren Hoffman
		(...) When I was 14 years old or so, I would make expert builder style race cars in every color I could. Then I could play out a realistic race with all the cars. I even made a movie with them in school, I wish I could get a hold of that! What about (...) (17 years ago, 4-Oct-07, to lugnet.technic)

		Re: What would YOU like to see from TECHNIC? —Henrik Johansson
		(...) I totaly agrea. How many cranes has been released over the years? I've got quit a few my self and exept for the obvious reason of getting more/new parts they aren't that interesting any more. 8480 ((URL) comes to mind as a great Technic set (...) (17 years ago, 4-Oct-07, to lugnet.technic)

			Re: What would YOU like to see from TECHNIC? —Jonathan Wilson
			(...) There was also a technic model of the Mars Rover which was pretty good. (17 years ago, 5-Oct-07, to lugnet.technic)

				Re: What would YOU like to see from TECHNIC? —Jonathan Wilson
				Something else that would be cool would be a Chinook or similar double-rotor helicopter. Doesn't need to be military, there are civilian versions of the Chinook and other double rotor helis out there. (17 years ago, 5-Oct-07, to lugnet.technic)

		I'll third that! —David Simmons
		Allan's suggestions are all excellent. I've never been a big Technic builder/collector either, but the ones that I bought were the ones that DIDN'T fall within the usual vehicle selections of cranes & farming equipment. The #8480 Space Shuttle is a (...) (17 years ago, 4-Oct-07, to lugnet.technic)

	Re: What would YOU like to see from TECHNIC? —Timothy P. Smith
	(...) It's hard take a poll like this without more info. I like all sorts of vehicles, but I'm more interested in what's in the sets- what parts, what functions, what colors, etc. The 8275 Bulldozer wouldn't be much of an inspiration, except it's (...) (17 years ago, 4-Oct-07, to lugnet.technic, FTX)

	Re: What would YOU like to see from TECHNIC? —Thomas Johnson
	What would I like to see from TECHNIC? Something different. Something beautiful and elegant and mechanically complex and not another vehicle. Perhaps a mechanical calculator. Or a kinetic sculpture. Of course, I fully understand that the target (...) (17 years ago, 4-Oct-07, to lugnet.technic, FTX)

		Re: What would YOU like to see from TECHNIC? —Rob Hendrix
		"Thomas Johnson" <aklego@mac.com> wrote in message news:JpEJLo.4q9@lugnet.com... (...) Amen! -Rob www.brickmodder.net www.lifelites.com (17 years ago, 4-Oct-07, to lugnet.technic)

		Re: What would YOU like to see from TECHNIC? —Chris Magno
		(...) I agree with Tom, I grok how a Babbage Engine might be a hard sell;(1) but I am sure there are a few million things other than something with four wheels, that has play value. lego spriograph type toy lego etch-a-sketch lego GBC (URL) about a (...) (17 years ago, 5-Oct-07, to lugnet.technic, FTX)

	Re: What would YOU like to see from TECHNIC? —Allan Porter
	(...) Ah finally. It's great to see that lego want to know what we want when it comes to lego TECHNIC. However for me it is not only about the chosen inspiration for a model, but what functionality and parts (especially new function orientated (...) (17 years ago, 4-Oct-07, to lugnet.technic, FTX)

	Re: What would YOU like to see from TECHNIC? —Ross Crawford
	(...) This (URL) could also be done in one of the lower price brackets: (URL) ROSCO (17 years ago, 4-Oct-07, to lugnet.technic, FTX)

	Re: What would YOU like to see from TECHNIC? —Stephane Simard
	Well since I already own hundreds of technic sets, most of them vehicles, I would like to something else than vehicles. The old control center sets brought us a pen plotter and robotic T-Rex... How about a working clock? Factory+conveyor? Better (...) (17 years ago, 5-Oct-07, to lugnet.technic, FTX)

		Re: What would YOU like to see from TECHNIC? —Tim McSweeney
		(...) I'll second this request for something other than vehicles. There are heaps of interesting machines out there that don't have wheels. Personally I've always wanted a working Lego Jacquard Loom. (...) Hear hear! Cheers Tim. (17 years ago, 9-Oct-07, to lugnet.technic, FTX)

	Re: What would YOU like to see from TECHNIC? —Jonathan Wilson
	None of the models in those polls are particularly appealing to me. I second what others have said about space models. Another idea would be to take the jet aircraft from 4953 Fast Flyers and make a large technic model. Have rotating wings, landing (...) (17 years ago, 5-Oct-07, to lugnet.technic)

	Re: What would YOU like to see from TECHNIC? —Tiffeny Thompson
	I'm not a huge fan of technic sets. My neighbor is =) I have my share of robotics and I've bought a few technic sets. I've recently been buying all the old RC sets, 5 or so years ago I bought some RC technic cars from radioshack and they were tons (...) (17 years ago, 5-Oct-07, to lugnet.technic, FTX)

	Re: What would YOU like to see from TECHNIC? —Jeff Szklennik
	I'd like to see a starfighter with Technic fig, farm tractors with technic fig, and machine shop tools (drill presses, lathes, vise, press, etc. to technic fig scale. Maybe each machine as a small set separately to build up your own size machine (...) (17 years ago, 5-Oct-07, to lugnet.technic, FTX)

	Re: What would YOU like to see from TECHNIC? —Chris Orchard
	(...) Hi Kelly, As a regular buyer of Lego (Technic is my favourite) the three things I consider when looking at a new set (not in any order): 1. Functionality. What does this model do? 2. Useful pieces/colors. What else could I make? 3. Design. (...) (17 years ago, 5-Oct-07, to lugnet.technic, FTX)

	Re: What would YOU like to see from TECHNIC? —Maarten Steurbaut
	(...) I'll give LEGO a real challenge: Do you remember the model in technic ideas book 8889 pages 38-41? That model was build with parts from sets 8848, 8859 and 8860. What if LEGO comes up with a few models (3 or 4) for example in price range €50, (...) (17 years ago, 5-Oct-07, to lugnet.technic)

		Re: What would YOU like to see from TECHNIC? —Jonathan Wilson
		(...) Been done before, see: (URL) was released in 1991 and used parts from 8024 universal set, 8815 speedway bandit and 8820 mountain rambler (17 years ago, 5-Oct-07, to lugnet.technic)

			Re: What would YOU like to see from TECHNIC? —Maarten Steurbaut
			(...) I don't agree with you: 1) This is not what I call a "great looking model". 2) It is not in the price range of 4 x €50 (I'm talking about a bigger model than for example 8275 or 8421!!) 3) This model doesn't require any special elements at (...) (17 years ago, 5-Oct-07, to lugnet.technic)

	Re: What would YOU like to see from TECHNIC? —Roy Gal
	(...) I think helicopters are a great idea. How about a Sikorsky Skycrane? You get the rotor actions, plus you could include multiple 'payloads' with winching action and that could serve as their own models. In fact, look at this incredible picture: (...) (17 years ago, 5-Oct-07, to lugnet.technic, FTX)

	Re: What would YOU like to see from TECHNIC? —Tim David
	Hmm, Euros. Who thinks in Euros? ;-) Tim (17 years ago, 5-Oct-07, to lugnet.off-topic.fun, FTX)

		Re: What would YOU like to see from TECHNIC? —John Neal
		(...) lol What'd I'd like to see from Technic is an official pronunciation pronouncement:-) (tech-neekers should all be termeenated) JOHN (17 years ago, 5-Oct-07, to lugnet.off-topic.fun, FTX)

			Re: What would YOU like to see from TECHNIC? — Kelly McKiernan
			(...) The way I've heard it pronounced by the team is TECH-nick. But that's not necessarily canon. Kelly (17 years ago, 9-Oct-07, to lugnet.off-topic.fun, FTX)

				Re: What would YOU like to see from TECHNIC? —John Neal
				(...) You are too modest, Kelly! By the authority bestowed upon you through your cool new little LEGO avatar, I take that as Gospel! :-) We are no longer the AFOLs who say "neek"! Now, on to how to pronounce Scala.... JOHN (17 years ago, 9-Oct-07, to lugnet.off-topic.fun, FTX)

	Re: What would YOU like to see from TECHNIC? —Bob Parker
	(...) OK - voted for my favs! I chose construction vehicles with cranes and excavators having most favored status. I hope whatever the ultimate selections are, that more studded beams and less panels will be utilized ala the Technic Shuttle set: (2 (...) (17 years ago, 5-Oct-07, to lugnet.technic, FTX)

	Re: What would YOU like to see from TECHNIC? —Paul Sinasohn
	Well, I would buy all the sets in Polls 2, 3, & 4. But want I REALLY want to see from Technic is a return to the original Technic BRICK construction system - no more silly beams without studs Paul Sinasohn LUGNET #115 BAYLUG (17 years ago, 5-Oct-07, to lugnet.technic, FTX)

		Re: What would YOU like to see from TECHNIC? —Dan Berladyn
		I whole heartedly agree. In fact, I don't think I will be buying anymore sets unless I see a return to the basics. I might buy the 8275 Bulldozer but it too seems to have too many studless beams and liftarms for my taste. "Paul Sinasohn" (...) (17 years ago, 11-Oct-07, to lugnet.technic)

	Re: What would YOU like to see from TECHNIC? —Mervyn Tomb
	(...) For me the new bulldozer marks a return to some studded building, which in my opinion is welcomed. So far there have been some good suggestions. What about some process line plant, that would manipulate a object on a conveyer and maybe put it (...) (17 years ago, 6-Oct-07, to lugnet.technic, FTX)

		Re: What would YOU like to see from TECHNIC? —Brian Davis
		(...) I think we've gone very far beyond the "vote for some of these stock models" point of the original post, but as long as we've gone there... <grin>... I would love to see an "assembly line" style Technic series (each kit does something on it's (...) (17 years ago, 6-Oct-07, to lugnet.technic)

			Re: What would YOU like to see from TECHNIC? —Rafe Donahue
			(...) This, of course, is great idea, but these days we come to except such things from Brian. I've got to believe that some simple modules could be priced very affordably, perhaps in the $15-$30 range. More complex ones, of course, could be priced (...) (17 years ago, 7-Oct-07, to lugnet.technic)

			Re: What would YOU like to see from TECHNIC? —Jim DeVona
			(...) I think the idea of models that perform some direct mechanical function is a good one. As a child, I remember being immensely pleased with the "fan" I built from (URL) - it was just powered by a hand crank. That example is hardly as (...) (17 years ago, 7-Oct-07, to lugnet.technic)

			Re: What would YOU like to see from TECHNIC? —Dave Curtis
			(...) Before reading the poll's and the replies, I was going to say "machines of the industrial revolution". But then I saw a poll that gives me N choices of crane.... yawn. How about a lathe with a hot-wire tool that can turn shapes in foam? How (...) (17 years ago, 15-Oct-07, to lugnet.technic)

	Re: What would YOU like to see from TECHNIC? —Magnus Lauglo
	Hi, I've never been a big Technic fan, but I've bought a few sets over the years and my next major LEGO purchase will probably be that big yellow RC bulldozer. I've always been interested in incorprating technic elements into minifig scale (...) (17 years ago, 7-Oct-07, to lugnet.technic, FTX)

	Re: What would YOU like to see from TECHNIC? —Eric Lanteigne
	(...) According to what I have been reading so far, people need many realistic functions on their models. I am of the same view. Many have also expressed a wish of a cross-theme type of model (i.e. space shuttle). the space shuttle was great because (...) (17 years ago, 8-Oct-07, to lugnet.technic, FTX)

		Re: What would YOU like to see from TECHNIC? —Ross Crawford
		(...) Great idea! You could even go for an unusual loco, like a (URL) Hagan's linkage>. ROSCO (17 years ago, 8-Oct-07, to lugnet.technic, FTX)

	Re: What would YOU like to see from TECHNIC? —Stump Dunn
	(...) Hi Kelly, thanks for dropping in. I didn't vote becasue i would buy anything. I deliberate on aspects such as parts and colour availability but the end result is a purchase. Even if it contains blue axle pins. I think you should produce all (...) (17 years ago, 9-Oct-07, to lugnet.technic, FTX)

		Re: What would YOU like to see from TECHNIC? —Henrik Johansson
		(...) Ah yes. Thous I realy miss and hope we get to see something similar for the NXT. Ultimate Builder 3800 and Exploration Mars 9736 are my favorites. (17 years ago, 10-Oct-07, to lugnet.technic, FTX)

	Re: What would YOU like to see from TECHNIC? —Thomas Mueller
	Here are a few of my ideas: robotic arm (advanced version of set #8094) carnival rides (set #4957 is a good start) areal cable car (similar to the one in idea book #8889) remote controlled hovercraft (could be moving around on wheels) airplane with (...) (17 years ago, 9-Oct-07, to lugnet.technic, FTX)

	Re: What would YOU like to see from TECHNIC? —Robb King
	(...) ((info)) (...) I would like to see Technic versions of classic Space/Town sets... 6950, 6861, 452, etc. Kind of an "all-growed-up" version. Failing that, it would be neat to walk into a store and see a minifig-scale model of (something) then (...) (17 years ago, 11-Oct-07, to lugnet.technic, FTX)

	Re: What would YOU like to see from TECHNIC? —Thomas Avery
	No shortage of crane options. I like that :-) How about a large pedestal-mounted crane? (2 URLs) Now I'm biased because I built one :-) (URL) But this sort of model lends itself well to RC'ing, particularly with a 4-function control (i.e. just like (...) (17 years ago, 24-Oct-07, to lugnet.technic, FTX)

		Re: What would YOU like to see from TECHNIC? —Thomas Mueller
		I agree! A really big Lego Technic model in the price range of $200 - $500 would be awesome. (17 years ago, 29-Oct-07, to lugnet.technic, FTX)

	Re: What would YOU like to see from TECHNIC? —Tom Netherway
	(...) After reading all of the posted replies to what “we” the enthusiasts would want to see from Lego Technic I wish to go on record supporting some of my colleges vehicle ideas and list a few of my own. However, as per several of the posted (...) (16 years ago, 1-Jan-08, to lugnet.technic, FTX)

	Re: What would YOU like to see from TECHNIC? —Steven Lane
	(...) I'd like a Technic figure industrial railway. You could use plastic track but with flat ends so you could make things like rotary dumpers without leaving a gap at the end of the rails. And being plastic it could be left outdoors. Every year (...) (16 years ago, 2-Jan-08, to lugnet.technic, FTX)