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"Andrew Bissell" <ABNews@tesco.net> wrote in message news:GCB9Mr.H6A@lugnet.com... <snip> (...) with all that plastic.... Isn't next year the 25th anniversary of Technic? I think it was '77 when 850-853 were released. How about LEGO do a limited (...) (24 years ago, 24-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Your buying 38 wheels and calling me a lucky B******! you lucky B******! If any of 20x30's aren't needed I'd certainly be interested :-) Steve (24 years ago, 24-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic)
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"Ray Kremer" <rkremer@bradley.edu> wrote in message news:GCB6B6.8pr@lugnet.com... (...) just (...) Nothing wrong with action-man sets. I really like 8286. Not because of the figures though... Duq (24 years ago, 24-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic)
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"Steven Lane" <Steveroblane@aol.com> wrote in message news:GCBB54.L67@lugnet.com... (...) You lucky b******! ;-) Just about to buy 38 wheels (20x30 and 24x43 mixed) for £55.... Duq (24 years ago, 24-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) ??? (...) One word: Ebay. (...) You forget distribution (...) You think so? Maybe online, but it would still be a niche market (how many Technic Lugnet users?). Lego produces very cool stuff, but it does so in enormous quantities. I understand (...) (24 years ago, 24-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Agreed. The majority of these elements aren't primarily structural elements, and to sell us models constructed entirely out of them is extremely irritating. (...) I've honestly never used them for anything, but I've seen some interesting (...) (24 years ago, 24-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic)
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To All, The parts that were listed, some are useful, some are not, depending on the person (Which is a huge part of LEGO anyway), I would like to see some old sets come out again or at least some new sets using those design criteria, complicated (...) (24 years ago, 24-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic)
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Bah! I wish LEGO would just release the 8880 SuperCar and the SpaceShuttle for 2001. hell, just release the parts in a BAG, with no instructions. (online only) R & D for new design ....... $0.00 Packaging ......... $0.05 I bet they would the BEST (...) (24 years ago, 24-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) The projectiles make great legs for multi-legged robots. The rubber tip offers optimal grip on all sorts of surfaces. (24 years ago, 24-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I honestly agree-- they've mostly got their uses, although I do agree further that making sets SOLELY out of these pieces is kinda annoying-- too many of these pieces can get on your nerves... (...) don't need more than, say, 2, although I (...) (24 years ago, 24-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic)
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LMAO! "buy a whole set for one part, the others will come in useful for something" bug came over me," I bought 3 Silver Champion sets from wal-mart when they were priced at 80.00 each. I thought i was the only one :+) (...) (24 years ago, 24-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic)
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Yep, I'm not too happy either. So, I propose we come up with something to call these parts (the ones collecting dust at the back of our collection). UTP: useless Technic parts SSTP: stuipidly specialized Technic parts HISUTEP: highly specialized (...) (24 years ago, 24-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) are *not* junk. The corrugated tubes are extremely useful, not only for decoration but for constructing flexible articulated touch bumpers in robots. Many of the Throwbot joints and liftarms have superfluous decorative characteristics, but are (...) (24 years ago, 24-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Unfortunately not, as this crane is now kaput. I was still relatively sane when I built that crane, long before the "buy a whole set for one part, the others will come in useful for something" bug came over me, although it has to be said that (...) (24 years ago, 24-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) No your completely wrong its 20 wheels(or two sets) containing 20x30 solid wheels. (I already have 10, 24x43 wheels I got two the other day for £2). Steve (24 years ago, 24-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic)
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In lugnet.technic, Jennifer Clark writes: The fairings also look the part on the mobile crane as well I think: (...) which is so much better? Steve (24 years ago, 24-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic)
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While I agree that the Technic sets of late are slightly dumbed down from previous advanced sets I don't think we can condemn TLG as a whole. It seems that the ingenuity that went into sets like 8880 is now being spent on Mindstorms. And you have to (...) (24 years ago, 24-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Ack ack ack! How can you say this? :-) I have used quite a few of those pieces in pretty useful ways, and the corrugated tubes are brilliant if you are into making your models look realistic. The cab on my excavator would be nothing without (...) (24 years ago, 24-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic)
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If you call that steering, sure :) Yes, 8216 has the setup I have in mind although it can't be found in any shops :( /Tobbe (...) (24 years ago, 24-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic)
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Any guesses on how much money The Lego Group would make, overnight! if they re-released the JCB set, the old red tractor or the original test car or indeed any of the many other fantastic technic sets there used to be? I used to have these sets as a (...) (24 years ago, 24-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I thought that the cyber slam sets weren't that bad but the throwbots/roboriders/bionicles are quite pathetic in my opinion. I thought that the Technic line was certainly moving in the right direction until some of the 1999 sets and the 2000 (...) (24 years ago, 24-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic)
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To All, (...) Well, speaking as someone who is seeing decline of sets in all themes, from town to TECHNIC sets, I think I can understand the frustration. Throwbots and Bionicles are not really what I think of as TECHNIC sets, and th econtinuing (...) (24 years ago, 24-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic)
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We need a new group, lugnet.technic.hatea...ssince1998 I can understand people who don't go for the action-figury sets, they are pretty darn untraditional for Lego, but to disregard all these fun sets just because they aren't all boxy? (...) (24 years ago, 24-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic)
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Gee, I didn't even know half that crap existed..... Add to the make-us-happy-set a V12 with the old cylinders and ten 24x43 solid wheels.... And for the second release the old threads (like in 856) or a worthy successor. As for beams, I've heard of (...) (24 years ago, 24-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic)
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8216 seems to have the combo you mean, 8252 and 8226 have their own way of steering (I really like 8226) but that's from the '99 catalogue.... Duq "Tobbe Arnesson" <tnt@arnesson.nu> wrote in message news:3ae53816.243259...net.com... (...) (24 years ago, 24-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) It could be just for decoration. Ian (24 years ago, 24-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic.bionicle)
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Any clue what the Tohunga's left hand is made for holding? (24 years ago, 24-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic.bionicle)
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I hear ya'! I think _some_ studless pieces might be alright, but whole set's without studs and only specialized pieces? I got two Power Pullers on sale recently. It has some valuable pieces but what am I going to do with all those engine elements??? (...) (24 years ago, 24-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I was just able to pick up a few of these new packs. It contains cool stuff but along with a price tag of ~ US$15. That's really much! The set also has a product number: 8546 so I just uploaded the first image axclusively to Brickset: (URL) I (...) (24 years ago, 24-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic.bionicle)
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(...) Any idea whether they will be released in the U.S? I hope they will. (24 years ago, 24-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic.bionicle)
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Thanks. I did that design over two years ago. It drives like a tank! Its geared low and can haul around a 5 lb. bag of sugar. (...) (24 years ago, 24-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic)
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Im not too thrilled with all this new lego crap comming out. First its the Cyber junk, then the Robo/ThrowBott crap, and now this Bionicle mess. Whats with all these crappy new lego pieces? "Who are the ad wizards who came up with this one?" Wanna (...) (24 years ago, 24-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Yes, that'S obviously a LEGO Bionicle book. Actually, I am not that surprised after the trading card game things has turned out to be true as well. As for the new Tohunga+Music+SilverMask set - I just called a retailer and he has them in (...) (24 years ago, 24-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic.bionicle)
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Hi! Does anybody have a clue where the steering on the small Technic cars etc. went? I recently tried to find a set in production that uses the 2790-2791-2792 combo. (URL) had no luck. I then noticed that every small vehicle LEGO produces in the (...) (24 years ago, 24-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic)
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Ok Here is another link (URL) from Lego Media -- Michael - - - Please reply on medwards@ukonline.co.uk Lugnet Member# 151 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Lego Magazines from the Past and Present (...) (24 years ago, 24-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic.bionicle)
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(...) exactly like the clutch plates do in a real LSD to provide the necessary friction... -Gaurav Thakur, raving madman Can be reached at cp5670@supermail.com (URL) (24 years ago, 24-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic)
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Man, I was watching too, and I did'nt notice! Thanks for bringing this to our attention! LEGO MINGELS WITH THE WORKSHOP OF JIM HENSEN!!!...!!! YESSS...SSS!!!!!! Eric (...) (24 years ago, 23-Apr-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.ny.bin, lugnet.technic.slizer)
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(...) Are you sure it is a LEGO bionicle book? It could just be a non-LEGO related book that happens to have the name "Bionicle". (...) So much for surplus allowance.... (...) images on his site. Keep it up! (24 years ago, 23-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic.bionicle)
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I just did a quick look on the Internet bookshops and there is a Bionicle book as well Release in October (URL) Universe is growing :-) -- Michael - - - Please reply on medwards@ukonline.co.uk Lugnet Member# 151 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - (...) (24 years ago, 23-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic.bionicle)
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AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA That's the Audio CD So now there is the disk and the mask now, Thanks for the image Christian -- Michael - - - Please reply on medwards@ukonline.co.uk Lugnet Member# 151 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - (...) (24 years ago, 23-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic.bionicle)
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I only have one image - more soon! (URL) Christian --- xTIAN. ---...--- Lugnet Member #479 -- The World is full of AFOLs ! mail: xtian@brickmaster.de web: www.brickmaster.de (24 years ago, 23-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic.bionicle)
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Here is a design that I used a while ago. It works good when one of the wheeles gets off the ground, but takes a second to get engaged. (...) (24 years ago, 23-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic)
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Has anyone seen that there are 4 transparent dark blue Kanohi Rurus in the set Nui-Rama? NICK By the way, I'm expecting someone in the US to make a fake Makuta set by building a lego rock and designing a neat box when the sets come out in America. (24 years ago, 22-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic.bionicle)
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(...) I am entirely sure that there is NO transparent purple mask (at least not so far). I know you refer to a special image where one of the Kaukaus looks purplish, but I am the person who scaned that and it has been caused by the bad lightning. (...) (24 years ago, 21-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic.bionicle)
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(...) Great, but dosen't the Kanohi Kaukau come in transparent purple? Also, are you sure that Huki's mask isn't orange? NICK (24 years ago, 21-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic.bionicle)
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(...) Okay, I edited the image files and such and have just uploaded the first version of Brickmaster.de's Bionicle Kanohi List. Let me know what you think: NEW! (URL) (V1.01) As a small highlight, you will find the first good images of the upcoming (...) (24 years ago, 21-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic.bionicle)
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So they were using a Slizer throwing arm as a prop? Pretty cool! As far as not posting it to mediawatch, even if you don't subscribe to it, others (including myself) do. It's nice for these types of posts to end up there so that in the future people (...) (24 years ago, 21-Apr-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.ny.bin, lugnet.technic.slizer, lugnet.mediawatch)
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(...) did (...) there. (...) There was 2 in set 812. Not sure what other sets they were in. I've put a couple of photos here (URL) (24 years ago, 21-Apr-01, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)
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Here's more: (URL) Kremer (URL) (24 years ago, 21-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic.bionicle)
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I was watching Farscape (ep. "Eat Me") on Sci-Fi channel (I don't watch it often) and in a scene a piece of ship broke off and fell to the floor. On it was a Slizer throwing arm painted dark gray. So far it has been in at least 2 scenes. Excuse me (...) (24 years ago, 21-Apr-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.ny.bin, lugnet.technic.slizer)
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(...) Why didn't I think of this before? I have only one rotation sensor, but I do have five differentials... Thanks for the tip! Greetings, David (24 years ago, 21-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Nice design for the manual locking lsd. If you throw an adder-subtractor in there, then you would only need one rotation sensor. The drawback would be added friction in the drivetrain and space. //Henry Chea hchea@kungstorget.nu *S* Göteborg, (...) (24 years ago, 21-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Here are some pictures of a manual locking differential. It uses the newest Lego differential and some parts from the gear box found in the Super street sensation car. I've been thinking about measuring the speed of each wheel using two (...) (24 years ago, 21-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Nope, the thread concluded that Pitsco wasn't selling them anymore. They appear to have been discontinued, but S@H may still have some old stock. (24 years ago, 20-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic)
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Ya that was me, sorry they don't carry the "Pole Reverser" anymore. :( You might consider ebay or other internet means. It's a great piece, hope you can get one. I used one in the back of my Hexapod Armature. It cut power to the wings when I did'nt (...) (24 years ago, 20-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic)
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I think in a recent posting on this someone said you can get them from Dacta/Pitsco? Duq "Gaurav Thakur" <cp5670@supermail.com> wrote in message news:GC2HqF.5vn@lugnet.com... (...) the (...) he/we (...) (#8480). (...) a (...) sells (...) also (...) (...) (24 years ago, 20-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) sealed one on eBay right now...although the 8480 Space Shuttle usually sells for the same price and is an overall better set. The 5120 service pack also has one polarity switch but I'm not sure if this is still sold (it's not in the S@H (...) (24 years ago, 20-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) <set:5120> Pole Reverser, LSAH should sell them. -Rob Doucette. DoucetteNet LEGO® on Brickbay (URL) (24 years ago, 20-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic)
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Hi all! FINALLY! Here they are: Images of all the Bionicle masks found so far, larger than any images taken so far. Now I'll soon be ready to open the 'final' (for this season) Mask section. I'll let you know when that'll happen. Until then, enjoy (...) (24 years ago, 19-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic.bionicle)
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I'm not sure if I have the name correct, as I haven't found this item in the Lego databases (yet). However, I have a friend who's looking for what he/we called polarity switches - that were included in the Space Shuttle set (#8480). There are two (...) (24 years ago, 19-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic)
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"c s soh" <cssoh@singnet.com.sg> wrote in message news:3ADE4A2F.673B42....com.sg... (...) based system - I would prefer something more like nqc. Still, promising. However, the web page claims that I "Must have ROBOLAB, LabVIEW 5, or LabVIEW 5 (...) (24 years ago, 19-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.dacta)
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Wow, oh boy is this for real? Can you get us some info? Please. Eric (...) (24 years ago, 19-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Hi, The 9751 is the Lego Dacta Control Lab Serial Interface B. You may want to see my previous post at: (URL) can see it in action at: (URL) 8 I/Ps and 8 O/Ps put the RCX to shame :-) (24 years ago, 19-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.dacta)
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(...) I think it was "Expert Builder" in the US, but I wasn't even around then so I'm not sure... :-) (...) Ah okay...I had seen those gears and axle before and was wondering where they came from. So were these part of a pre-Expert Builder system (...) (24 years ago, 19-Apr-01, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)
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(...) LOL...that would be an interesting creation... (...) Heh...I tend to use dull colors such as black and gray in all my creations...sometimes add in a yellow or red trim but that's about it; I guess it's probably because I have a lot of these (...) (24 years ago, 19-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) How much? Steve (24 years ago, 18-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic)
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Hi Klaas (love saying that!) Sounds good... Missed an important part - how much ? Or are you sworn to secrecy ? :) or in league with the devil ? (black beams, eh?, building a highway to hell ... ) All I'm looking for is a bit of green, a bit of (...) (24 years ago, 18-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic)
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The background is a Playmobil set that is temporarily taking up space on my lego work bench. The setting was not planned but it seem to work out in the end. No Stranger to Danger Dark Knight (...) (24 years ago, 18-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic.bionicle)
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(...) Hmm, and why not rename this little priest with "Noseidon"? :-) (24 years ago, 18-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic.bionicle)
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hi Ronan, Ever called European Lego costumer services? Located in Ireland! I did. Just describe your project and ask the amounts and colors you need. You get them. Best option however: send a fax, these get highest attention. This week 500x (...) (24 years ago, 18-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic)
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Why is Nokama's tool called an "enormous fork-shaped staff?" Why do they not simply call it a "trident?" (24 years ago, 18-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic.bionicle)
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Nice! What's the background? Lego or Playmobil? Ian (...) (24 years ago, 18-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic.bionicle)
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(...) Sean, I added a few more words meanwhile so I had to re-upload the entire page a couple of times yesterday. While doing so, the page was unavailable for a few seconds each upload. It must have been pure chance that you checked it right that (...) (24 years ago, 18-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic.bionicle)
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(...) It is from before the existence of Technical Lego and was never used in Technical, the grey u/j arrived at the same time as the 850 and the rest of the first Technical sets. (by the way was Technic called Technical before it was called (...) (24 years ago, 18-Apr-01, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)
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Hi, I have been offered a "lego computer control box thing" :-) which from descriptions I believe is 9751 interface. The one I may be able to get hold of has a transformer and nothing else. I assume that I will need a cable to connect it to the PC (...) (24 years ago, 18-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic)
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"CG" == Christian Gemuenden <xtian@brickmaster.de> writes: CG> It's certainly some kind of Remote-Control. The only official word CG> we have seen so far is: CG> [taken from: (URL) What other products are you planning to market to join the Toa and (...) (24 years ago, 18-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.technic.bionicle, lugnet.year.2001)
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(...) diameter (...) slots that (...) to (...) which (...) the (...) what sets did (...) Check the old style technics. (URL) you can see set 812. It has such a red universal joint... greetings Maico Arts (24 years ago, 18-Apr-01, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)
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(...) I'm not aware of that piece, and I couldn't find it on Technica. It has to be from before 1980 since I have the <set:8860> and it has the regular ujoints. Is there a place with a photo of this piece? In what sets did it appear? Thanks, David (24 years ago, 18-Apr-01, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic)
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Digital Pictures of Lego Club Bionicle Fire Kit posted at (URL) Stranger to Danger Dark Knight (24 years ago, 18-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic.bionicle)
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(...) Heh, thanks! (...) It is very agile for a walker, but it is pitifully slow :( I'm hoping to solve that problem with my next robot. (24 years ago, 18-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.build)
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(...) But if you want black, white, or grey, pitsco doesnt have them.... and if you want just a bunch of one size, you end up getting a whole lot of extra parts with the service packs... As for my prices, I try to set them at or around the going (...) (24 years ago, 18-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic)
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Dunno Tom At Pitsco the red/blue beam sets contain 44 pieces (including (4 1x16 & 4 1x12 & 4 1x10) for $9, well your prices are not so keen. At lego.com 2x2 tiles are 7 cents/piece - you have them @ 11 & 12 /pc. I appreciate you sell individual (...) (24 years ago, 18-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I resent the name you gave it, but otherwise I think it's a cool looking bot! :) How agile is it compared to a platform that uses tractor treads? //Henry Chea hchea@kungstorget.nu *S* Göteborg, jaja, jag behöver inget mer! *S* (URL) (24 years ago, 17-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.build)
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Here is my first successful walking rob... err.. non-autonomous remote controll operated machine. It can't fight worth a lick but it's cool to watch: (URL) (24 years ago, 17-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.build)
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| | RE: Technic beams - bulk?
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I have a ton of beams posted on brickbay at Tom's Technic, new and used: (URL) considering what the service packs are going for now at pitsco and shop at home, I think my prices are reasonable. -Tom (...) (24 years ago, 17-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic)
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Mmmmmm, looks like I need a proxy buyer. Now, who have I not offended ... James Brown <galliard@shades-of-night.com> wrote in message news:GBxxsx.5y9@lugnet.com... (...) er, (...) (24 years ago, 17-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: Bionicle FAQ V1.01
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(...) Yep, it's there now. - Sean (24 years ago, 17-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic.bionicle)
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(...) ...but it is still there...?! (24 years ago, 17-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic.bionicle)
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| | Re: Bionicle FAQ V1.01
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(...) - Sean (24 years ago, 17-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic.bionicle)
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| | Re: Happy (urks) Collecting
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I hope someone will be kind enough to offer these sets for sale on their website. You could make a profit and bring joy without burgers! (...) (24 years ago, 17-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic.bionicle)
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Thank God in Germany You can buy the Unlucky Meal-Additionals without mini Fishmac or some other eatable plastics. By the way: how does a Tohunga taste like :-) ? So, get in this stinking restaurant "The Golden M", buy (the right) plastic and get (...) (24 years ago, 17-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic.bionicle)
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Check this out: (URL) say that the Turaga sets will be released in June, while the Toa sets will be released in July. This is interesting. TLC seems to be releasing the sets in an order that seems to coincide with the story. Obviously, the Turaga (...) (24 years ago, 17-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic.bionicle)
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Johannes Keukelaar wrote: >Especially 8538 and 8539 seem interesting. 8539 seems to be >based around some sort of box that looks suspiciously much like a >playstation control. Does anybody have any idea what these boxes might >be? I wonder if they (...) (24 years ago, 17-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.technic.bionicle, lugnet.year.2001)
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(...) Thanks a lot for that image, Johannes. I hope you don't mind that I did put a copy on my Bionicle site as some people may find it there too. (www.brickmaster.de/images) It's a really good overview about the entire theme, only the Tohunga are (...) (24 years ago, 17-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.technic.bionicle, lugnet.year.2001)
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(...) No. :( If you're in Canada, you can order LEGO Dacta through Spectrum(1), but it ain't cheap. :/ I have no idea if there are Dacta suppliers for other countries. Glen Tannenbaum used to resell Dacta at good prices, and ship; I don't know if (...) (24 years ago, 17-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Those are remote controls for the two crab critters. So apparently you can steer and control attack actions in the bionicle version of battle bots. Jonathan (24 years ago, 17-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.technic.bionicle, lugnet.year.2001)
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I'm not sure....That's important....check back or call, they might.... good luck.... Eric (...) (24 years ago, 17-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic)
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Thanks Eric, Looks good. Do Pitsco ship outside the US ? Their policy/info page is, er, blank (or my browser's busted) RW (...) (24 years ago, 17-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic)
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Hi All, In one of the bionicles that I bought (for the new-style gears only), I found a year 2001 bionicle minicatalog. Here's the relevant scan (400kb): (URL) from some screenshots of the bionicle game and a picture of a Lego watch, there are (...) (24 years ago, 17-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.technic.bionicle, lugnet.year.2001)
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| | Re: How about ideas for new elements?
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I'd like to see a Remote controll interface for the RCX that has a little touch pad simular to manual control box found in the Technic controll center2 and the one with the mechanical Tyranasoaurus (forgot the set #'s)you know the Yellow round (...) (24 years ago, 17-Apr-01, to lugnet.technic)
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