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Re: ThrowBots elements are cool
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lugnet.general
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Thu, 4 Feb 1999 14:10:53 GMT
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On Wed, 3 Feb 1999 22:14:00 GMT, scank <james@vci.net> wrote:
> I have noticed the joints weaken and the since the soft plastic of the arms are
> connected to the harder plastic pivot sockets there is some visible wear. Any
> device that relies on friction to restrict movement will wear out in time and
> the soft plastic of the arms will make these models more susceptible to this
> particular problem. The throwing arm seems to be the softest plastic part but
> the joints for the arms and legs seem like the regular ABS. Exotic plastics and
> resin hardeners could have been used but that is unlikely since the cost would
> be prohibitive. The fundemental problem is the models rely on friction joints
> like a car relies on brake pads, too bad they will wear out.
Hmm. Consumable LEGO. Everyone will have to buy more, because the old
ones wear out.
If I was paranoid, this would sound like a plot.
Steve
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