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Re: New Train Sets #10013 and #10014
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lugnet.trains
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Sat, 23 Jun 2001 15:11:01 GMT
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In lugnet.trains, Christopher Masi writes:
> Robin Werner wrote:
> >
> > In lugnet.trains, Wayne Sardullo writes:
> > > I was @ LEGO S@H today and just found new trains to go with the My own train
> > > stuff...
> > >
> > > Set #10013 Open Frieght Wagon 16.99
> > > Set #10014 Caboose 14.99
> > >
> > >
> > > Enjoy and pass on the info apparently its not avaliable yet.
> > >
> > > Wayne
> >
> > Wow! It looks like LEGO is getting back to trains. I didn't think they would
> > add more stuff this soon and they look good! Keep it coming LEGO! Thing are
> > looking better in the world of LEGO trains...
> >
> > Build on...
> > Robin
> > www.gfltc.org
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> The set I like the most out of these new ones is the caboose
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> http://shop.lego.com/images/products/TYPE10/set384x288us010013.jpg
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> eh, it is OK. The ends are on backwards (in my mind the tall support things
> should slope inwards and be square on the inside edge).
Think so too...
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> http://shop.lego.com/images/products/TYPE10/set384x288us010014.jpg
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> This one is very cute. I bet it will sell well. If it was in stores (with more
> train stuff) it could really attract new train builders.
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> http://shop.lego.com/images/products/TYPE10/set384x288us010015.jpg
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> Why did they used stacked 1x1 round bricks. I wonder if they tried thinner
> supports, like the ones on 10013, but changed their minds. Hm, 1x2x3
> windows...that will make it hard to sit minifigs next to the windows; won't it?
Yes, but i wish they were red & white...
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> http://shop.lego.com/images/products/TYPE10/set384x288us010016.jpg
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> Not bad. I don't think a real good solution for using these pieces in a tank car
> yet. The pieces are attractive because of their roundness but their roundness is
> the source of some substantial building issues. (By the way, does this mean LEGO
> is now officially making trains 8 studs wide ;)[1]
Thats what i was thinking too... I'll have to get back into LEGO 6/8 wide
trains...
Those white quarter circle panels make me happy, not more brasso to get
white ones for a grain tower.
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> http://shop.lego.com/images/products/TYPE10/set384x288us010017.jpg
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> Interesting design, and it looks like it can be emptied from the sides. I don't
> know if I like the color scheme. I am leaning towards I don't like the color scheme.
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> Two things bother me about this line of trains. (1) The extensive use of the 4x6
> double sided roof piece in the caboose (10014) and the coach (10017). I'd rather
> have more flexible (use wise) parts. (2) These aren't "normal" train sets. It
> seems that LEGO direct is interested in LEGO trains, but LEGO (normal) isn't.
> Unless models like the caboose are included in the LEGO catalogues that go into
> the regular models I worry that a lot of potential buyers will be missed. So,
> the train line will not sell as well as it could, and LEGO "normal" will
> continue to neglect trains.
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> Chris
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> 1. I got this one for you John :)
Now just to wait for them in the US, lots of new parts for me...
Josh
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