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Re: Remaining parts
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lugnet.off-topic.geek
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Fri, 12 Jan 2001 17:00:33 GMT
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Frank Filz wrote:
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> Cary Clark wrote:
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> > Yes, this is normal. Sometimes the extra pieces are used for alternative
> > models in the instructions or pictured on the box. Sometimes the extra
> > pieces are spares for easily broken pieces, such as helmet visors. Sometimes
> > the extra pieces are a mystery, like the R2D2 bodies in the Statue of
> > Liberty sculpture.
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> > Duplicate sets always have exactly the same extra pieces.
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> That isn't 100% true. The pieces most often duplicated are the very
> small pieces. Usually an extra one of these is included because one of
<SNIP>
> them will show as 23 grams or heavier. This would then explain why I
> can't recall ever getting TWO extra of a small part.
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> FUT: lugnet.off-topic.geek
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> --
> Frank Filz
WOW Frank! That was rather.... long winded. What's scarier? I followed
most of it, from my University imposed, very brief exposure to
statistics. Ewe... I think I actually learned something there!
Matt
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| (...) I had a relatively brief exposure to statistics, but have picked up bits here and there. I actually got keyed into the theory which is the foundation of the extra parts during a job interview. Yes, I actually learned something at a job (...) (24 years ago, 12-Jan-01, to lugnet.off-topic.geek)
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| (...) That isn't 100% true. The pieces most often duplicated are the very small pieces. Usually an extra one of these is included because one of the quality controls on the sets is the weight of each parts bag. I assume the smallest pieces are too (...) (24 years ago, 12-Jan-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.off-topic.geek)
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