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Re: New Alpha Team Set
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lugnet.build.mecha
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Fri, 21 Dec 2001 08:02:06 GMT
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In lugnet.build.mecha, Mladen Pejic writes:
> Heh... I actually like it. This is a typical LEGO robot design, so why should
> anyone be surprised/shocked?
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> ;-)
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> Mladne Pejic, over and out!
> http://www3.sympatico.ca/mladenpejic/
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> 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)
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 guess one reason that I'm so excited about the 2002 AT sets is a)higher piece
count per set and b)the inclusion of more Technic-friendly parts. The LOM mecha
were interesting, but this set is much greater than the sum of its's parts-
something the 2002 sets seem to be having in spades.
-Dave
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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. (...) (25 years ago, 21-Dec-01, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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