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Subject: 
Re: gender changers?
Newsgroups: 
lugnet.general, lugnet.build
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lugnet.build
Date: 
Tue, 12 Jan 1999 18:24:40 GMT
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The subject is under discussion in lugnet.build, which I would posit as
a better group.
The 1x1 with side stud is capable of changing direction in just slightly
larger than 1x2 brick space. (it technically takes two of them plus a
1x1 plate)

Tim Courtney wrote:
> 
> Robert M. Dye writes:
> > Hey to all.
> > 
> > I just bought my first throwbots sets. I don't know if I will buy more,
> > or not. Most likely not, unless I find that some of the pieces are
> > especially useful.
> > 
> > But...
> > 
> > One thing I noticed is that some of the pieces allow connection of studs
> > that are directly opposed to each other.
> > 
> > Does anyone know if there are other pieces that do this? Are there
> > pieces that would allow you to connect two arches together, one 180
> > degrees from the other (thus, the piece would be male on both sides).
> > 
> > How about the other direction? Are there other pieces that will allow
> > connection of two studs 180 degrees opposed?
> 
> I'm glad that Lego is finally (appearing) to do this.  I don't know of them
> anywhere else in their products....I know there is a clone (forget the name) a
> friend had where it offered very slim 2x2's with studs on both sides, and also
> the same for 1x1 round pieces.  For the male to male, there was a part
> slightly thicker than a 2x2 that accepted studs in both ends.  We have found
> these very useful..
> 
> ..anyone for a 'Lego and morality' thread ;)
> 
> -Tim



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  Re: gender changers?
 
(...) I'm glad that Lego is finally (appearing) to do this. I don't know of them anywhere else in their products....I know there is a clone (forget the name) a friend had where it offered very slim 2x2's with studs on both sides, and also the same (...) (28 years ago, 12-Jan-99, to lugnet.general)

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