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Subject: 
Re: Could TLG Answer our prayers?...A Millenium Falcon
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Date: 
Mon, 19 Apr 1999 13:32:15 GMT
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I agree with Ben. Being a pessimist with the way TLG has been, I think
we're lucky enough to get any sets with a decent selection of usable
parts. The only way I could see a MF coming out is if they Town
Juniorize it so much, you end up with 10 parts, with bumps for the
mini-figs to sit on. :(

Scott Sanburn

Ben Fleskes wrote:
> 
> Probability of the TLG coming out with the Millennium Falcon = 0.00001% chance
> 
> Probability of the TLG coming out with the Millennium Falcon (in dream land) =
> 99.87%  [1]
> 
> In other words, in all probability, you are dreaming!
> 
> As previously noted, the MF should have a cockpit suitable for two abreast
> seating.  That drives the rounded cockpit to about 8 studs in diameter,
> minimum.  Scaling the rest of the ship from this starting point puts it at
> about 20" wide (diamter of circle section) and about 27" long.
> 
> Yes, the new wing pieces are pretty close to the right angle.
> 
> I am not holding my breath for TLG to release a MF.  Instead, I'm building my
> own.  As of right now, it weighs in at 11 pounds (5 kg), when is the last time
> the TLG has ever made a model weigh that much?  Granted a TLG would be more
> efficient with piece use and have many specialized pieces, but would still
> require 5000-8000 pieces (at least)
> 
> But you know what, I sure hope I'm wrong.
> 
> Ben
> 
> [1] 0.03% of people do not dream, estimated
> 
> In lugnet.starwars, Jeremy Rear writes:
> > What is the possibility of TLG coming out with the most popular starship in • SW?
> > 
> > Pretty good if you ask me.
> 
> 
> <snip>



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Probability of the TLG coming out with the Millennium Falcon = 0.00001% chance Probability of the TLG coming out with the Millennium Falcon (in dream land) = 99.87% [1] In other words, in all probability, you are dreaming! As previously noted, the (...) (27 years ago, 19-Apr-99, to lugnet.starwars)

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