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Re: Bicycle Construction
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lugnet.general
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Fri, 4 Aug 2000 17:10:22 GMT
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On Fri, 4 Aug 2000 05:34:35 GMT, you wrote:
> I am interested in constructing the bicycle shown at the bottom of page 71 in
> "The Ultimate Lego Book". I contacted LEGO Consumer Services. They stated
> that the required pieces are not in kit form. The service representative
> stated that it looked like a combination of basic technic elements (e.g., large
> pulley wheels) - and - round bricks were used in the construction. Can someone
> advise as to who I could contact to purchase these individual pieces? Thank
> you.
Leila, you have just pointed out a common, hugely frustrating problem
within the world of LEGO.
Some pieces in certain colors may never be easily obtainable in the
quantities and colors needed to build models routinely shown by the
LEGO Company itself.
I have not seen the bicycle you mention, but I'm sure others will
offer you what advise they can.
You'll have to determine what pieces are required to build it, and
then ask what sets have the less common pieces in the colors you
require.
Welcome to the often horribly disappointing and most infuriating world
of the adult LEGO builder.
All we can hope is that some day soon, the LEGO Company will have bulk
purchasing and custom orders to the point where this doesn't often
happen anymore. I and many others long for the day...
Good luck.
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