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Subject:	Re: Galaxy Explorer (Was Re: Poor packaging by TLC )
Newsgroups:	lugnet.general, lugnet.space
Date:	Tue, 8 Feb 2000 13:09:54 GMT
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Jeffrey, Jeffrey Baldwin wrote: > How do you feel about the 928? I think it is kinda plain. (Oh No! Scott is getting on his Space Soapbox!) I can appreciate sentiments of this type. However, since Space is probably my favorite theme, and have been collecting it since I was 4, and I have most of the sets since 1984. I think this line (497, 487, and 918) are still really neat, even without the special parts we have today. The reason? Realism! These sets look like something feasible, not some neon nightrider nightmare from Batman Forever or something. I can see mankind actually going into space with these sets. One of my most prized sets is the 487: http://www.lugnet.com/pause/search/?query=487-1 Because it is a classic, and it is great. Not only is is realistic, it has great play value as well. It can hold two to three minifigs in it, plus a cargo area. They maybe not flashy, but it they all are a testament for when TLC (TLG, LG, LC, etc.) made some really great sets. My version of this line is my ADF-800 ship, which is here: http://www.geocities.com/~legoguy712/800-series.html My 900 series is simply an upgrade from the 800, which is here as well: http://www.geocities.com/~legoguy712/adf.html Anyway, I love these ships and I would love to see a continuation of some type to these sets, even though I am not holding my breath! :) Scott S., climbing off his Space soapbox, and getting back to work! _________________________________________________________________________________________ Scott E. Sanburn-> ssanburn@cleanweb.net Systems Administrator-Affiliated Engineers -> http://www.aeieng.com LEGO Page -> http://www.geocities.com/Area51/Station/3372/legoindex.html Home Page -> http://www.geocities.com/Area51/Station/3372/index.html

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		Re: Galaxy Explorer (Was Re: Poor packaging by TLC )
In lugnet.general, Scott Edward Sanburn writes: <snip> (...) I like the clunky, non-aerodynamic "outer space" utilitarian look you have going there. I think a lot of us have a tendency to make our spaceships look like airplanes. The smooth, sleek (...) (25 years ago, 8-Feb-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.space)

		Re: Galaxy Explorer (Was Re: Poor packaging by TLC )
(...) I'm with Jeffrey. I think a lot of people get very nostalgic for Classic Space, and rate it higher because of their history with the line. Personally, I get nostalgic for the Explorien Starship, because it was the first big set I bought (...) (25 years ago, 8-Feb-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.space)

		Re: Galaxy Explorer (Was Re: Poor packaging by TLC )
Hi there, My two cents... followups set to lugnet.space only. (...) I never thought of the 928 (in the U.S., 497) as plain. Actually, it's a rather busy model, what with those big engines hanging out over the wings. (...) I have to agree with Scott. (...) (25 years ago, 9-Feb-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.space)

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		Re: Galaxy Explorer (Was Re: Poor packaging by TLC )
How do you feel about the 928? I think it is kinda plain. (...) (25 years ago, 8-Feb-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.space)

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