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Re: Best set..
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lugnet.robotics
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Sun, 31 Dec 2000 02:40:46 GMT
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"Ralph Hempel" <rhempel@bmts.com> wrote in message
news:NEBBIJADEJHLFJDEHFKDKEANCLAA.rhempel@bmts.com...
> > Okay, so I just picked up my first RCX.. (1.5), and I'm ready to
> > move onto building some things that have been floating around
> > in my head...
> >
> > So here's the 10 thousand dollar question...
> > What would be the best set as far as variety / neat-o stuff
> > to pick up next? Someone mentioned Exploration Mars
>
> In my opinion, the best add-on set is the CodePilot truck. You
> might have to scour auction sites or old toy stores. The Cookstown (Ont)
> outlet mall has three in stock, and the St Jacobs store has a few
> also at $160 CDN. With taxes and shipping, you're looking at the • equivalent
> of about $150 US, but well woth the money for all the gears and beams.
>
> Your other option is parts packs from S@H
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> Cheers,
>
> Ralph Hempel - P.Eng
>
> --------------------------------------------------------------------
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> <http://www.hempeldesigngroup.com/lego/pbForth>
>
> Buy "Extreme Mindstorms: an Advanced Guide to Lego Mindstorms"
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> Reply to: rhempel at bmts dot com
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I would have to agree. I have two code pilots and would gladly buy more (if
they ever go on sale). Other great sets, which are no longer available, but
you might be able to find on eBay, are The Space Shuttle (8480), Search Sub
(8250) and Tow Truck (8462).
--
- Joe
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| (...) In my opinion, the best add-on set is the CodePilot truck. You might have to scour auction sites or old toy stores. The Cookstown (Ont) outlet mall has three in stock, and the St Jacobs store has a few also at $160 CDN. With taxes and (...) (26 years ago, 29-Dec-00, to lugnet.robotics)
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