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Re: Is "traditional" Technic being killed off?
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lugnet.technic, lugnet.dear-lego
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Tue, 19 Feb 2002 12:47:41 GMT
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In lugnet.technic, Dave Johann writes:
> In lugnet.technic, Allan Bedford writes:
> >
> > If the evidence isn't there, it's certainly in the sets they're releasing.
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> Really? The demand to release sets that weren't exclsively vehicles has
> existed for quite a while now. It's nice to see them finally taking notice
> and giving the fans what they want-FEWER VEHICLES.
I agree. I'm one of the one's complaining that they release so many
vehicle-related sets. But the quality of design has fallen dramatically
over the years, there's little doubt. So maybe they'd do better getting
back to vehicles. :)
> > Which is nice if you can afford $120 plus sets. But what about the kid >who
> > wants to get started in Technic but can't come up with that kind of coin?
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> Simple. They have to suffer just like the rest of us lower middle class folk
> did when we wanted the larger sets. Save up the money-it's the only way to
> buy what you have your eye on.
But this wasn't always the way. The set I linked to below was an example of
a time when if you couldn't afford the Auto Chassic (the first Supercar) you
had options. You could obtain some cool Technic parts in a small scale kit
that was functional and fun.
> > What ever happened to nice small realistic Technic (Expert Builder) >sets
> > like this:
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> > http://guide.lugnet.com/set/854
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> ICK! You would have to bring up one of my least favorite EB sets ever! That
> design was bad even for 1977.
How is it bad design? It's supposed to look like a go-cart; the type you go
to an amusement park and drive around in circles. I think it looks exactly
like that. And it does it without angled beams, flex tubing etc etc. It
uses LEGO bricks in an clever and creative way.
Regards,
Allan B.
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