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Re: New Alpha Team Set
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Date: 
Fri, 21 Dec 2001 05:27:17 GMT
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Heh... I actually like it. This is a typical LEGO robot design, so why should
anyone be surprised/shocked?

The more I look at the new elements, the more I like them. The new arms look
really interesting, and also have Technic pegs on the joint ends. Other parts
look like they have "potential" too.

Oh, and Borislav, why diss the designers so harshly? Honestly, I think they are
just as good at constructing models as the average builder. The reason why the
sets turn out like they do is a result of other factors IMHO. For example, TLG
might need to make the sets have a lower piece count, to lower the cost by a
small amount. Or they might want their set designers to incorporate new pieces
into the model. I really don't know the specific reasons, but I am sure they
exist.

;-)

Mladne Pejic, over and out!
http://www3.sympatico.ca/mladenpejic/

In lugnet.build.mecha, Borislav Marinov writes:
This was just posted on brickshelf and it seems to be a new lego set.
!!!Warning!!!  Seeing this image may result in severe urges to puke, etc, • etc...

In lugnet.year.2002, Reid Tomlins writes:
New Alpha Team Set

Found new Alpha Team Set at TOYS R US in Coquitlam BC Canada

4789 - Alpha Team Aquatic Mech

Will post scan to Brickshelf shortly

WHAT ARE THESE IDIOTS THINKING!!!  This is a mech!!??  These guys have really
lost it!!!!  This doesn't even barely quiallify for pathetic!  Just the • thought
that someone got payed to "design" this ... is absolutely revolting (maybe • they
had a three year old to help)!

Bobby (NOM)



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  Re: New Alpha Team Set
 
(...) I'd have to agree here, Mladen. The set is made based on the parts available at the time. Also, the designers need to make a recognizable model without copying an existing one. Given what they were working with, I really like the end result. I (...) (23 years ago, 21-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
  Re: New Alpha Team Set
 
(...) I actually like it too. Horror of horrors! :) (...) Those new arms are spiffy. I expecially like that canopy--that's a beautiful thing, really, and I'm delighted it's available in smoke. How much did that set cost? (...) I like the assortment; (...) (23 years ago, 21-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
  Re: New Alpha Team Set
 
(...) Yeah, I was a bit too harsh yesterday, sorry about that. It is these other factors that I am protesting against. Many people liked Star Wars Episode I for example, but the majority of old Star Wars fans were uterly disgusted by it. In the same (...) (23 years ago, 21-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)

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  Re: New Alpha Team Set
 
This was just posted on brickshelf and it seems to be a new lego set. !!!Warning!!! Seeing this image may result in severe urges to puke, etc, etc... (...) WHAT ARE THESE IDIOTS THINKING!!! This is a mech!!?? These guys have really lost it!!!! This (...) (23 years ago, 21-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)

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