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Subject:	Portable Bot Factory
Newsgroups:	lugnet.general, lugnet.space, lugnet.storage
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Date:	Mon, 18 Nov 2002 23:48:40 GMT
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I've always loved the idea of building something from a limited supply of parts. Over a year ago I bought a decent sized Plano tackle box. I filled this with parts for weekend car trips where I knew I would get bored or have free time: http://www.thesportsauthority.com/product/index.jsp?productId=972005&cp=7169 57 Yesterday my girlfriend was showing me some tiny cases that she keeps some of her jewelry in. This made me think that it would be cool to use something like this for LEGO. That night I bought a little double sided Plano tackle box (3414) at walmart. This is the end result: http://www.zemi.net/imageblog/factory00.jpg http://www.zemi.net/imageblog/factory01.jpg http://www.zemi.net/imageblog/factory02.jpg This thing is tiny. It's a bit bigger than my digital camera. I filled it with as many small bot-making parts that I could think of. I like to think of it as an emergency building kit. Something you could put in your backpack or throw in the glovebox for a road trip. I'm gonna mess with the contents of the box for a while to try and get the optimal mix of parts in it. Here are 3 more pics of the first 3 bots I made: http://www.zemi.net/imageblog/bot10.jpg http://www.zemi.net/imageblog/bot11.jpg http://www.zemi.net/imageblog/bot12.jpg I chose to make 3 small bots (I figure I can make many more with the parts left over) but you could also use the case to make larger bots with more parts. Also with just a little modification I bet you could set this up to make microfig ships. Or how bout a slightly larger case for micro-moonbase construction? Tell me what you think. :-) -Jon -- | The Shipyard - http://zemi.net/shipyard | The Moonbase Project - http://www.classic-space.com/moonbase/start/ | My Lego Creations - http://zemi.net/lego | Attack of the Bricks - http://www.bricklink.com/store.asp?p=jpalmer

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		Re: Portable Bot Factory
I think this is an excellent turn for Lego as a hobby for a couple reasons. 1. Limited pieces, unlimited combinations. As you've mentioned, this is really a cornerstone of the Brick. As kids, we all had limitations as to the supply of elements, but (...) (22 years ago, 19-Nov-02, to lugnet.space)

		Re: Portable Bot Factory
(...) Interesting..most very interesting. The idea of a portable Lego part source specifically for making stuff like that is very appealing. I think a slightly larger box might work better, though, as it could carry more parts in more colors.. (22 years ago, 19-Nov-02, to lugnet.space)

		Re: Portable Bot Factory
First I have to say I'm a castle fan. -now I'm going to have to admit to lurking in space- and I've been fooling around with these for a while... I normaly stuff them with various plant pieces and once I've finished a mountain or hill brickwise I (...) (22 years ago, 21-Nov-02, to lugnet.space)

		Re: Portable Bot Factory
A "Porta-Botty"!!! Love the idea, especially with different theming ideas like 'bots, ships, and cities! Ahmoangitmewondemm, mmmmhhhmmm! Wait'll my boss sees me playing on my lunch break - this is gonna be cool. Peace and Long Life, Tony Alexander (22 years ago, 21-Nov-02, to lugnet.space)

		Re: Portable Bot Factory
Jon, thx for such a cool idea. this is a potentially great solution for me since all my lego is now in storage. I could have a few li'l boxes of cool pieces and just build bots like my hovercam. (I do so love them, Sam I am) -paul (...) (22 years ago, 24-Nov-02, to lugnet.space)

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