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Re: Playability of RoboRiders?
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lugnet.general
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Fri, 22 Sep 2000 02:01:56 GMT
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I saw a bunch of those sitting around in a hardware store today. I thought the
prices are a bit high on this line. Especially since a couple 5925 Pontoon
Planes were sitting above them. I almost bought that set, but I decided to buy
a MAD magazine instead (the current issue is one of the best ever, if you're
interested). I'll probalby go back for the Pontoon Plane in a few days though.
(Is it discontinued yet?)
In lugnet.general, David Simmons writes:
> I just bought three of the #8511 Frost for the trans-light blue spears and
> other cool parts. It was totally a parts buy. I was especially happy to
> note that the lids of the storage canisters can be used as wheels. This is
> very cool, since they are the largest wheel we've seen lately compared the
> big ones in #6989 Multi-Core Magnetizer. Not only that, but the canisters
> come in different colors, so the wheels will accordingly be in available in
> at least three colors.
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> I built the three sets and they're kinda neat looking, but unlike the
> Throwbots, these guys don't seem to DO anything. Frost doesn't even stand
> up by itself, it needs a kickstand. The wheel-firing feature is kinda
> incongrous. Do the other sets have more interesting actions? I love this
> line for the parts, but they seem even less interesting than Throwbots.
> Comments?
>
> Dave
>
> --
> "Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans." - John
> Lennon
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| I just bought three of the #8511 Frost for the trans-light blue spears and other cool parts. It was totally a parts buy. I was especially happy to note that the lids of the storage canisters can be used as wheels. This is very cool, since they are (...) (24 years ago, 22-Sep-00, to lugnet.general)
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