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One other question regarding this set. Why the new type of motor? It is bigger than it needs to be, not any better as far as I can tell than the standard type (just as noisy anyway), and no doubt added to the cost of the set. It has two places that (...) (19 years ago, 1-Jul-05, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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| | Re: 8421 first impressions
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Just completed 8421 myself. Impressions: -certainly the longest technic build I've ever had. -an excellent parts pack -looks very impressive when complete -functionality: vaguely disappointing. When all is said and done, what can this, the biggest (...) (19 years ago, 1-Jul-05, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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| | Re: Bionicle MOCs for Brickfest 2005
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(Wouldn't cross-posting this to lugnet.events.brickfest have been appropriate?) (...) Do you have a definition for what percentage of non-Bionicle elements disqualifies a MOC? I, for instance, have built renditions of the Transformers G1 Autobots (...) (19 years ago, 1-Jul-05, to lugnet.technic.bionicle)
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| | Re: Larger Technic sets and Nitro Menace now on S@H
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(...) Not at Toys Toys Toys, not at Bricks & Blocks, so I guess the lesser retailers haven't got them yet. I haven't checked Toy Blox yet 'cause they are far away and they sell some things at above MSRP. All I'm waiting for is for Bricks & Blocks to (...) (19 years ago, 1-Jul-05, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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| | Studs invade Bionicle world en masse!
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Hey guys, check out the new (URL) Battle of Metru Nui> set. This is the first time I see that many studs in a Bionicle set. I'm not usually into Bionicle; I am a fan of Technic proper, but I saw this and have to say WOW! Kids now get to get into hot (...) (19 years ago, 1-Jul-05, to lugnet.technic.bionicle, FTX)
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| | Motorized WWII Style Tank
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Enjoy when moderated (or is that "in moderation"?) (URL) Gallery> (URL) -Duane (19 years ago, 30-Jun-05, to lugnet.build.military, lugnet.technic, FTX) !
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| | Re: What should you do with a stuck motor?
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(...) Are they? I submitted a request for three replacement motors online about two months ago. 2 seized right out of the box (set 3038) and one has almost stopped working. (Since then I have had another one die on mee too) The following day I (...) (19 years ago, 30-Jun-05, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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Hello Jordan, (...) As Joäo said, opening 43362 is a nightmare (for more details, see (URL) and LEGO service is for sure the best way to go. (...) I don't think that your motor could electrically burnt. But I have seen 43362 motors with broken (...) (19 years ago, 30-Jun-05, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: Larger Technic sets and Nitro Menace now on S@H
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(...) I saw that today. The items were on sale at those prices (which, not accidentally, I believe are the current US$ prices) for about 3 hours today. They are gone now, back to regular price. I believe S@H made a mistake, and listed the Canadian (...) (19 years ago, 30-Jun-05, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.market.shopping)
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| | Re: What should you do with a stuck motor?
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On Wed, June 29, 2005 4:19 pm, Jordan Bradford said: (...) The folks at LEGO are VERY good about replacing messed up motors. I've done it all on-line, before. Steve (19 years ago, 29-Jun-05, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)
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