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  Re: 20 year evolution to get to... where we started
 
No, it definitely fits better one way than the other. (...) | Please do not associate my personal views with my employer | (26 years ago, 10-Feb-99, to lugnet.general)
 
  Re: Mindstorms Available in NZ
 
Tim McSweeney wrote in message ... (...) see (...) Forgot to mention price RIS $550 Extreme Sports Expansion pack $149 Tim (26 years ago, 10-Feb-99, to lugnet.general)
 
  Mindstorms Available in NZ
 
I just popped into Toyworld Takapuna in my lunch break and was amazed to see a Mindstorms box on the shelf. According to the nice lady at the counter they've decided to to bring it here, and it arrived yesterday. She also showed me the 1999 NZ (...) (26 years ago, 10-Feb-99, to lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.nz, lugnet.robotics)
 
  Re: 20 year evolution to get to... where we started
 
Jeff Johnston wrote in message <36C0D850.CFA20769@m...ne.net>... (...) the (...) slightly (...) Try flipping it around. Mine had the same problem. It's not as obvious that there are two sides to it (like the motorcycle helmet visors). Or maybe it is (...) (26 years ago, 10-Feb-99, to lugnet.general)
 
  Re: 20 year evolution to get to... where we started
 
(...) Well...I don't know about the inflation rate, but also consider that the newer set probably has parts that are more expensive to make - the gold-plated dome thingy and visor [1] for instance. That said, I think my ideal set would be a (...) (26 years ago, 10-Feb-99, to lugnet.general)
 
  Re: 20 year evolution to get to... where we started
 
(...) Do we have to choose? I'd take both! (I have neither BTW...) Paulo (...) (26 years ago, 10-Feb-99, to lugnet.general)
 
  Re: 20 year evolution to get to... where we started
 
(...) Ho hoo! That's it! That's the set that 6463 reminded me of, but I couldn't put a mental finger on it. The prices are interesting to compare, BTW -- this year's 6463 costs $3.99 for 35 pieces (11.4 cents/piece) and 889 from 20 years earlier (...) (26 years ago, 10-Feb-99, to lugnet.general)
 
  Wild West #6761
 
I can get my hands on a few 6761's would anyone be interested? -- Asher (26 years ago, 9-Feb-99, to lugnet.general)
 
  Re: New Zealand Sets.
 
Allen Carley wrote in message <36C05C85.2B75@ix.ne...om.com>... (...) Dunno about sets in general but yes, we do have cybermaster, but not mindstorms. Tim (26 years ago, 9-Feb-99, to lugnet.general)
 
  Re: 20 year evolution to get to... where we started
 
Colin wrote in message ... (...) I'd take the 889 over the 6463 any day. Jesse ___...___ Jesse The Jolly Jingoist Looking for answers? Read the rec.toys.lego FAQ! (URL) in Deja News! (URL) (26 years ago, 9-Feb-99, to lugnet.general)


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