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Justin, I agree with you on the review. I like the set and it is a nice model overall. The tail section uses some unorthodox construction techniques ( like the wing panels from Darth Vader's TIE fighter or the Sith Infiltrator) which I thought was a (...) (24 years ago, 13-Jun-00, to lugnet.reviews)
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This is a great set, and my new favorite Lego set. It's not juniorized at all, looks really sharp from both a design and color standpoint, and is just overall a great model. The wings fold up, there is a little storage spot in the back, and the set (...) (24 years ago, 11-Jun-00, to lugnet.reviews)
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I also recently purchased this set, and was pleasantly surprised. I fully endorse Eric's review. Very nice set. "Eric Kingsley" <kingsley@nelug.org> wrote in message news:Fv74tx.Kwv@lugnet.com... (...) stud) (...) looks (...) wheels) (...) (24 years ago, 30-May-00, to lugnet.reviews, lugnet.town, lugnet.general)
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(...) Yup the vehicles have pincers on the front that work with a simple mechanism in the back that you pull to open the claw and a rubber band closes the claw after release. There are no instructions on how to play in the box but I think it is (...) (25 years ago, 27-May-00, to lugnet.reviews, lugnet.town, lugnet.general)
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Thanks for the review. It certainly looks like a fun set with interesting parts. I wonder how you can play with the set, though? I suppose the vehicles can grip the ball? Fredrik (25 years ago, 27-May-00, to lugnet.reviews, lugnet.town, lugnet.general)
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(...) This part is the Ice Planet visor, just in red instead of trans-orange. Frank (25 years ago, 27-May-00, to lugnet.reviews, lugnet.town, lugnet.general)
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"Eric Kingsley" <kingsley@nelug.org> wrote in message news:Fv74tx.Kwv@lugnet.com... (...) It's not the Ice Planet visor? (...) looks (...) This is good info! After initial sightings, I looked at this as the first Race set I MIGHT buy. I think after (...) (25 years ago, 27-May-00, to lugnet.reviews, lugnet.town, lugnet.general)
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Well I don't review often but I thought this set (and probably entire sub-theme) deserve some praise. This is set 6713- Grip-n-Go Challenge. Price: $29.99 Pieces: 280 Age Range: 7-12 Theme: Town Sub-Theme: Race Inventory and Model pics. (the (...) (25 years ago, 27-May-00, to lugnet.reviews, lugnet.town, lugnet.general)
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Thanks. I've come across a few of these combo units already. Kinda thought they wasted the ABS. -- ~mek~ (remove cc from atkincc to email me) Adrian Drake wrote in message ... (...) use (...) etc, (...) that (...) (25 years ago, 25-May-00, to lugnet.reviews)
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I must be slow, I see lots of parts in both the two versions of the lift truck, but the Hook & Ladder truck seems to be lacking in comparison. -- ~mek~ (remove cc from atkincc to email me) Mike Petrucelli wrote in message ... (...) has (...) that is (...) (25 years ago, 25-May-00, to lugnet.reviews)
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