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Re: 4x2ReVu: 4950 Loader Dozer
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lugnet.reviews, lugnet.underground
Date: 
Thu, 7 Oct 1999 19:13:58 GMT
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In lugnet.reviews, Kevin Wilson writes:
I bought this set recently too and I liked it better than I expected.
Not having seen the aqua-set with the same loading scoop mechanism it
was new to me and I think it works well, especially for younger kids.
The canopy hinges on mine did not pop off as you report, Joseph, so I
don't know how common that problem would be.

Maybe it's just that I'm trying to open it too quickly.  I always lift it abou
two "teeth" notches and then the canopy and hinges come off on the third notch.
I'll try to take things a little more gently.

The thing I liked best was the large cockpit piece. It did not occur to
me, but my bf said when he saw it "boat stern!" and he's right, it would
make a great stern for the 10-wide non-floating, non-pirate boats
instead of the rectangular stern most of them have. It's on my list of
things to try.

Hey, that's a good idea.  I'm wondering if someone out there might try their
own Space 1999 Eagle with one of these.

..joseph g



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  Re: 4x2ReVu: 4950 Loader Dozer
 
I realize I am replying a little late to this but I recently picked up this set as all sets were on sale at my local Bradlees. Anyhow, I think I figured out why the Rock Monster has such a big span between his fingers and thumb. I used this to (...) (25 years ago, 10-Dec-99, to lugnet.reviews, lugnet.underground)

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  Re: 4x2ReVu: 4950 Loader Dozer
 
I bought this set recently too and I liked it better than I expected. Not having seen the aqua-set with the same loading scoop mechanism it was new to me and I think it works well, especially for younger kids. The canopy hinges on mine did not pop (...) (25 years ago, 7-Oct-99, to lugnet.reviews, lugnet.underground)

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