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Re: 2002 Alpha Team squid set @ TRU in Pinole, California
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Date: 
Tue, 18 Dec 2001 17:03:48 GMT
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In lugnet.general, David Simmons writes:
Hey all,

At least one of the 2002 sets has made it to the West coast!  I snapped up
one of these (can't remember the set #, believe it's called "Mission Deep
Sea")

I found the 4796 Ogel Mutant Squid http://guide.lugnet.com/set/4796 on
sunday at walmart (along with Jedi defence I and Final Duel II)  Mission
deep sea is the name of the whole alpha team theme this year.  The actual
name is in small print and not on the front of the box.

and after I discovered all the great parts, I immediately wished I'd
bought at least three more!  It's fairly well-designed for such a small set,
especially how the trans-antifreeze jewels are used to represent eyes, but
the new parts are the coolest:

I totally agree.  what a great set.


New!  One trans-re 1x2x1 thin-wall.  It has printing, but that's why we keep
Brasso handy!

I've already used this part (as is) as a targeting screen in the latest
mecha I am building.

One trans-antifreeze spear.  I believe this is also a first.

Need to fins a castle use for this.

One trans-antifreeze 1x1 rocket end w/fins.  Have these been out of
production for awhile?
New!  Upper and lower trans-red new cockpit pieces.  I really like these and
see lots of possibilities for them!

They just look cool

Two red 4x4 cylinders with Technic friction pin sockets on opposing sides.
Don't know if these are new.

These are the propeller casings they have great potential I'm gonna have to
make an underwater Mecha.

Two more black Bionicle three-fingered claws.  Love these!
Last, but not least, four three-sectioned Dinosaur tails for tentacles.  Way
cool!


These are so cool.  I hadn't bought any dinosaurs but these are neat I think
these tenticals really make this set great.

However, my favorite new piece is on Ogel himself.  He's sporting a
trans-red minifig hook on his left arm!  Now I can look forward to building
custom alien 'figs in two translucent skin colors!

How exactly did ogel lose his hand last in the last year?

John


I looked for pictures of this set online, but couldn't find any.  Could
someone post a link so that others will know what I'm describing?

Dave



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