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Jon Kozan wrote:
> I recently received the 2 new LEGO Modelers Books published by DK Press: "Build
> Fabulous Figures" and "Build Amazing Animals." I would like to get the parts
> for the models and give them to my son as a gift. This is where the problems
> begin.
>
> I have a few parts, quite a few. But I couldn't locate some of the pieces these
> books needed. (I wonder why LEGO didn't think this through a bit more.)
>
> So I called LEGO Consumer Affairs to see if they could point me in the right
> direction. ;-)
>
> Naturally they were extremely helpful. However there were a few parts they
> couldn't help with. Of course they pointed out that you could substitute other
> parts for the ones in the books. (Sure, but the books don't state that, and a
> green Polar Bear just doesn't look right)
>
> Since this a rare parts post - maybe Gary Istok can help…
>
> If you can help me locate or trade for these parts, please contact me. I can
> trade, buy, or give trade credit on BAYLIT. (http://home.att.net/~baylit)
>
> NEEDED:
> 1) 2x4x2 Top Rounded White Brick with Black spots. Consumer Affairs remembered
> that this had appeared in a Dalmatian promo set, but couldn't help further.
> Does any one know which set this is? Or have the brick? It's used in the
> Artist in the Fabulous Figures book.
>
> 2) 2x2 White Roof Apex Low Slopes (2 needed). I last saw these in a DACTA set
> from 1995, but I don't have any, and LEGO Consumer Affairs didn't either. It's
> used in the Amazing Animals' Polarbear. Alternatively, a 2x4 White low slope
> could be substituted.
>
> 3) 4x4 Brown Plate. I don't know of any source for this - Neither did LEGO
> Consumer Affairs. They promised to pass this on to management. Does any one
> know if this part has ever been produced for sale? Got one? It's used in the
> Fabulous Figures' Goalkeeper.
>
> 4) 2x3 White 45 Slope (2 needed) I forgot to ask Consumer Affairs about this
> one. I know it's been produced, but I don't have any. Does anyone have a few?
>
> OTHER RARE/HARD TO FIND (But I don't need) :
>
> a) White 1x2x3 Inverse Extreme Slope - Where does this part come from???? 2
> are used for the Antelope's legs.
>
> b) The Antelope also needs 1 1x4x2 white arch - Any one know a source?
>
> c) White 6x7 Boat Bow plate - For the Polar Bear - Where did this come from?
>
> d) The old 2x2 white corner slopes… 4 are needed for the Ballerina
>
> e) Black and White 2x3 rounded end bricks. Both are required liberally for
> these figures. Anyone know a current source? (I'd like to get some more)
>
> Any help is appreciated and if there's anyone out there doing this too, perhaps
> this will help them as well.
>
> Thanks,
> -Jon
> jauction@hotmail.com
Hi John,
I can probably help you with items.... 2, 4, d, e.
The 1x4x2 arch can be created with a 1x4x1 arch and (2) 1x1x1 bricks. These pieces
make the same identical arch.
I just looked at your BAYLIT website, and maybe we can do some horsetrading if you
wish.
Thanks,
Gary Istok
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