 | | Is Model Team still with us?(was: Why did Model Team die?)
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(...) I'm not sure Lego ever gave up on this market segment. The last official Model Team sets, #5563 -- the Racing Truck and #5533 -- The Red Fury, were released in 1999. The next year, Lego introduced the Ultimate Collector Series sets, which is (...) (22 years ago, 11-May-03, to lugnet.modelteam)
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| | Re: Why did Model Team die?
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(...) I think it might actually be Latin. Short for "id est", meaning "that is". I believe it's used when you are trying to explain what something means. i.e. you are saying the same thing you just said, but in other, more clear words. Here's an (...) (22 years ago, 11-May-03, to lugnet.modelteam, lugnet.off-topic.geek)
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| | Re: Why did Model Team die?
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(...) "In essence". It's used to jump from a more general statement to one that really narrows down to the intended point. (...) Got that right. Motorizing them would definitely increase the price. Take the Manas, for instance. They retailed for (...) (22 years ago, 11-May-03, to lugnet.modelteam)
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| | Re: Why did Model Team die?
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(...) Me neither, but I wish I did :( If I ever find Mega MISB Discount I'll go for it, I really like MT. (...) I never collected Technic really, but I got a couple small sets from Wal Mart and Longs Drugs here and there (like 1268 Bike Blaster) but (...) (22 years ago, 11-May-03, to lugnet.modelteam)
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| | Re: My version of Jennifer Clark's Demag AC50-1
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(...) Rosco, It may take a while. There are still many Lego parts to buy. I'll update the photos on the web page as construction progresses. Thanks for your comments. Irv Stafford (So. Calif. AFOL) (22 years ago, 10-May-03, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic, lugnet.general, lugnet.modelteam)
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| | Re: My version of Jennifer Clark's Demag AC50-1
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(...) one? (...) Tobbe, You can assign any function to any channel. I fly RC Stunt planes so that may have swayed my choice. Irv (22 years ago, 10-May-03, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic, lugnet.general, lugnet.modelteam)
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| | Re: The original "M" car
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El Caracho! This is utterly fantastic. Whew, what a great creation. Boy o boy look at the details and the way you crafted the body. Really realy really nice. Really? Really. ;) Wow. I'm in love. e (22 years ago, 9-May-03, to lugnet.modelteam)
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| | Re: My version of Jennifer Clark's Demag AC50-1
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(...) Hey cool! Jennifer must be proud (I know I would). Is there any reason you used the right stick for drive instead of the left one? It would feel wrong for me at least. And it's nice to see someone else post photos of an RC switch in a LEGO (...) (22 years ago, 9-May-03, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic, lugnet.general, lugnet.modelteam)
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| | Re: My version of Jennifer Clark's Demag AC50-1
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(...) Hi Irv, looking forward to seeing this one completed! Of course it'd be even better if I got a chance to play with it..... ROSCO (22 years ago, 8-May-03, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic, lugnet.general, lugnet.modelteam)
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| | Re: Why did Model Team die?
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(...) Part of it was the fact that they were expensive, and the more expensive a set gets the less people there are who would consider buying it. Star Wars and Harry Potter are currently the only two themes that seem to be able to sell droves of the (...) (22 years ago, 8-May-03, to lugnet.modelteam)
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