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Re: Bargain Alert (again)
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lugnet.loc.au
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Thu, 30 Mar 2000 08:26:22 GMT
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In lugnet.loc.au, Kerry Raymond writes:
> I bought the Model Team 5561 in KMart in Brisbane a few weeks ago,
> but I think the price was higher, about $69 (or maybe $79).
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> Even at that price, I thought it was a good deal. The 5561's got lots
> of pieces, so takes a while to build (which is good -- I like something
> that takes me a few sessions).
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> It looks quite realistic, and has a nice rack-n-pinion steering system
> (controlled from a roof-mounted knob) for the mechanically-minded.
> Despite the realistic look, the parts are pretty much standard Lego
> pieces that you can reuse in other creations. Even the purely ornamental
> bits are mostly reusable ornamental bits (antennas and headlamps and so
> forth). So, it's good value even just as spare parts.
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> The engine block is purely decorative and not connected to the wheels
> (although it would be interesting to pull out the engine block and try
> to install a motor to drive the rear wheels -- I can't think how to
> drive the front wheels given the steering system).
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> The second model in the instructions is OK, but doesn't use all that
> many of the parts and so is a lot quicker to build. It too has a nice
> steering system (controlled from the steering wheel).
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> Probably the only things I would say against it are both pretty minor:
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> * the big balloon tyres are just a bit too big for the wheel cavity and
> they can snag against the wheel arch if you turn it too sharply. If you
> have some *slightly* smaller tyres, you might like to try them.
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> * there are some stickers across multiple pieces so you have to agonise
> about whether you will put them on or not
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> So, if the price is now even cheaper, I'd say rush in and buy them, whether
> for your own pleasure or for gifts. I'm certainly considering buying some
> more to use as Christmas/birthday gifts if I can find them at $59.
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> Play well!
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> Kerry
It was $ 69 AUD , but that was two months ago , I'm not too sure what date it
came down. It's definitely $ 59 AUD in the two K-Marts I have seen it stocked
in. I have seen single 5561's in toy shops but for around $ 160 AUD recently.
K-Mart doesn't always have shelf-label price tickets in the appropriate spot,
ie. next to the item , and with the SW clearances there were two different
prices for them, one in the Lego section and one in the SW section. With the
SW 2000 stuff they had no shelf tickets.
But it the price keeps dropping they mustn't be moving. I thought the model
looked OK (must be my airfix past showing).
So Kerry try a couple of KM's, and maybe put a review like the one above in
the review NG . Have you seen the 5542 - Black Thunder Chopper in Brisbane ?
On Sunday midday to evening Legoz 2 is happening and we'll have access to
Lugnet throughout so maybe we can post some live lugfest trivia as it's
happening (if that's OK with Richard), so tune in Oz AFOL'S if you can't
make it.
-pete.w.
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| I bought the Model Team 5561 in KMart in Brisbane a few weeks ago, but I think the price was higher, about $69 (or maybe $79). Even at that price, I thought it was a good deal. The 5561's got lots of pieces, so takes a while to build (which is good (...) (25 years ago, 30-Mar-00, to lugnet.loc.au)
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