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Re: Is "traditional" Technic being killed off?
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lugnet.technic, lugnet.dear-lego
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Wed, 20 Feb 2002 00:33:40 GMT
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In lugnet.technic, Fredrik Glöckner writes:
> For a small go cart, you don't even need to go that far back! The
Indeed for another shining example (of this principle, not of another
go-kart) you need go back no further than 1999. Now for those who have read
some of my previous postings and know that I usually suggest 1970's sets as
good examples, this one will likely come as a shock:
http://guide.lugnet.com/set/8251
It's less than a hundred pieces. It sold for just about $12 Canadian when
it was available. It looks fabulously realistic. And it came with
instructions for an alternative model (o.k. another motorcycle, but a good one).
Now I'll be the first to admit that this set has few if any 'brick'
connections. It's mostly angled technic beams, connectors and tubing etc.
But if the company would just indulge us with something new along this line
(small, cheap and well-designed) I would be the first to say 'Bravo'. Even
if the use of traditional bricks was no more than it is in this set.
And for those who have sometimes criticized me for speaking out about sets
that I don't even own, please take note that I liked the 8251 so much I
bought two of them. See, I will spend money with this company when they
perform, but I won't if they don't. :)
> On the subject of small technic sets, I have to say that I am a huge
> fan of the 1998 "micro technic" sets, for those who remember them. I
> think they are very well designed, and they also had very useful
> parts. Nowadays, these parts are more readily available, which means
> that the sets don't hold that much value for me anymore.
Can you cite some set #'s. I'm afraid I'm not familiar with these sets, or
perhaps know them by another name. Thanks!
Best regards,
Allan B.
- Expert Builder website
- http://www.apotome.com/builder
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