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Re: S@H - Train accessories are disappearing!
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lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.dear-lego
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Tue, 5 Jun 2001 10:36:40 GMT
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> In lugnet.loc.uk, Sam Hastings writes:
> > Hi all,
> > I logged on to S@H today, hoping to buy a couple of wagon plates and things,
> > but, unfortunately, they aren't there any more. This is a shame, because
> > wagon plates and train wheels (to name but a few) are in great demand at the
> > moment.
The wheels and plates were just service packs that appeared early on this
year. They actually sold out months ago, before the latest wave of service
packs. They still have <set:5303> buffer bars and <set:5302> bogie plates
from this batch though (or 'boogie plates' as they're listed!). I suppose
they're just not replacing these old stocks.
Quite a few of the latest wave of old service packs have sold out now, too.
Fortunately I was quick enough to get the ones that I'd kick myself if I
missed. I'm surprised to see canons still available though. Has anyone
who's received one seen anything on the packet to indicate they are anything
other than old stock? (e.g. 'packaging design (C) 2001' or something?)
> > Is there something blantantly obvious I should be observing, or has anybody
> > got any they are willing to sell to me (UK but I'll pay postage)?
Well, yes there is. The <set:3737> wagon base pack is a fairly recent
product of the bulk bricks range, and is still available.
In lugnet.loc.uk, Scott Arthur writes:
> I came to the conclusion that buying the larger “My Own Train” was better
> value.
I agree, but only because of all the rare colour bricks you can pick up at
the same time. If you purely want the parts in a wagon pack, buy that.
> > Also,
> > while I'm on the subject of trains, what do you guys think of the new train
> > engines on S@H? Is the value for money good? (I know about the 'not
> > included' stuff).
> If you mean the My Own Train, I think they are very good value. They lack a
> figure, and it is not really a "My Own Train" in the sense Lego mean... but
> they are good.
I agree. The large one with a tender is excellent value. Although it has a
bogey-based carriage, it is neatly done and doesn't detract from the overall
look of the engine. You might be able to do a better looking (and more
British!) MOC, but as a set it looks good and part-for-part is great value
compared to other sets.
Just be aware that the wagon plate in the large train is a little short at
6x24 studs, whereas the standard one in the wagon pack is 6x28 studs.
Jason J Railton
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