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Re: Question about new Mickey Sets
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lugnet.fabuland
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Sat, 8 Jul 2000 03:58:23 GMT
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In lugnet.fabuland, Sheree Rosenkrantz writes:
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> John Warren <warren71@webtv.net> wrote in message
> news:Fx97qv.Lr7@lugnet.com...
> > I was curious about the black car wheel bases. that comes with the new
> > mickey sets. Are the wheels connected via a metal axle like the old
> > fabuland wheel bases or did they change them to plastic?
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> > John
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> They are still metal. The original front loop and back pin have been
> replaced by an apron on each end. A tow hook can grab hold under it, but it
> will take some imported pieces to link several together. Still, I would
> rate the new chassis as good.
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> Two different lengths in current sets.
> 4164 Mickey's Fire Engine contains one 14 studs long part #3888.
> 4166 Mickey's Garage & 4167 Mickey's Mansion each have one chassis 12 studs
> long part #4362.
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> sheree
Thanks. I don't mind so much that the pin and loops are gone. The pins
always got in the way of my building. I'm very excited that the kept the
metal axles. That means they are very sturdy. Hopefully they will make
some other colors other than black.
John
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| John Warren <warren71@webtv.net> wrote in message news:Fx97qv.Lr7@lugnet.com... (...) They are still metal. The original front loop and back pin have been replaced by an apron on each end. A tow hook can grab hold under it, but it will take some (...) (24 years ago, 6-Jul-00, to lugnet.fabuland)
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