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Re: I need a lego air tank
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lugnet.robotics
Date: 
Mon, 7 Feb 2000 21:49:44 GMT
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In lugnet.robotics, Daniel Wayne Poole writes:
> In lugnet.robotics, desmarais1@firstclass.wit.edu (William Desmarais) writes:
> > I need a lego air tank any suggestons on where to get one?  I called lego
> > shop at home and they only 1 set that had 1 in it for $50.  Lego shop at
> > home or pistco doesent sell it seperatly.
> > 
> > is $50 a good price
> > or is there a different option
> > 
> > is there any other places i could shop at?
> 
> Try looking for the Technic Search Sub set on E-bay, or some other auction
> site.  You might call Lego back and see if they have any of these left.  I
> bought one for 25 bucks when it was put on special.  They may have some left.
> Also look for the articulated front end loader and the "modified" tow truck.
> Someday (hopefully) we can get the air tanks using the upcoming Lego Direct
> service.

Sets that contain the air tanks include:
8250 - 8299 Search Sub - 1 tank
8459 Pneumatic front loader - 1 tank
8462 Tow Truck - 2 tanks
The 8462 set is still available and you can get two tanks - this is your best
bet until they are available individually (if ever! :( )
You can also get sets containing the tank at Pitsco, but this is much more
expensive. Good luck and good hunting!
Daniel



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  Re: I need a lego air tank
 
If you aren't concerned about being 100% LEGO, I stumbled across an aluminum or stainless tank at one of the pneumatic suppliers for around $8. I will take a look back through my history and see if I can find it if you are interested... I am (...) (27 years ago, 7-Feb-00, to lugnet.robotics)

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  Re: I need a lego air tank
 
(...) Try looking for the Technic Search Sub set on E-bay, or some other auction site. You might call Lego back and see if they have any of these left. I bought one for 25 bucks when it was put on special. They may have some left. Also look for the (...) (27 years ago, 7-Feb-00, to lugnet.robotics)

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