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(...) Boot's on the other foot here, it seems. It's probably for the same reasons that a host of ebay auctioneers specify 'will ship to US only' ... it's apparently too much hassle. Relax guys, it'll arrive there eventually, maybe used, maybe chewed (...) (24 years ago, 5-May-01, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.dear-lego)
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(...) Thanks Fredrik, I am glad to hear the “Ball/w axle-hole” part comes in smaller sets especially since those sets are from the Bionicle series. I like the simplicity of these compared to the throwbots, I just hope they will be cheaper than the (...) (24 years ago, 5-May-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic)
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(...) Thanks T.J. now I know the different lengths to cut my axles. I stated this thread to get info about the “Ball/w axle-hole” I have several of the socket pieces to which you refer, I think they come in every throwbot set. Thanks for the help. (...) (24 years ago, 5-May-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic)
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(...) Yes, as I said in my previous article on this group, Pohatu has two of the elements. Fredrik (24 years ago, 5-May-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic)
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(...) them. (...) The bionicle sets have that part! It is seen best on Tahu's chest. I'm not sure, but I think the stone bionicle (stone, not earth) has 2 of these. Can someone confirm this? NICK (24 years ago, 5-May-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic)
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(...) No, the Slizers don't have the ball joint thing, only various joint with ball connections. This thread was about the single ball joint element with an axle hole. The black ball joint with axle hole is, as far as I know, only available in the (...) (24 years ago, 5-May-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic)
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(...) Check out set numbers 8500, 8503, & 8505 (or any of the sets in the Throwbot/Slizer section) on the Lugnet set reference. Many of the sets contain the part in question. Look at the ankle joint of the 2-legged Throwbot/Slizer-what...-they-are. (...) (24 years ago, 5-May-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic)
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(...) Thanks mark. I have to say, I am somewhat frustrated that a great mecha part like the “Ball/w axle-hole” is in fairly large and expensive sets, though I am very happy they exist in the first place. Oh well, maybe they will show up in a cheaper (...) (24 years ago, 5-May-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic)
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You are truly amazing... Rob (24 years ago, 5-May-01, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) AFAIK, the new ball-with technic axle hole only comes with Technic C-3P0 or Stormtrooper, and not any of the Throwbots. I don't think it comes in Bionickles either, but I could be mistaken. ~Grand Admiral Muffin Head (24 years ago, 5-May-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic)
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(...) I'm 100% sure it will not be long before the markets on Lugnet, Brickbay & Ebay will be floooded with sellers offering these parts to buyers outside of Europe. But, what sort of mark up will they be looking for? Stuart. (24 years ago, 5-May-01, to lugnet.technic)
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Yea, I've seen them too. BUT THEY DON'T COME IN BLACK!!! According to my 2001 Pitsco/Dacta calalog, they only come in red (L779927, $9) or blue (L997728, $9). "Kenneth A. Drumm Ph.D." <arcanamachi@netzero.net> wrote in message (...) (24 years ago, 4-May-01, to lugnet.technic)
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I saw long studded beams at pitsco dacta. -- Kenneth A. Drumm Ph.D. "Tobbe Arnesson" <tnt@arnesson.nu> wrote in message news:3af3141b.156283...net.com... (...) (24 years ago, 4-May-01, to lugnet.technic)
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"Kenneth A. Drumm Ph.D." <arcanamachi@netzero.net> wrote in message news:GCtxxs.A0G@lugnet.com... (...) I meant its unlikely you will hear from me today. -- Kenneth A. Drumm Ph.D. (24 years ago, 4-May-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.ny.bin, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.technic.slizer)
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I just checked my hotmail account. Thanks you to who have responded. If you don't hear from me today (unlikely to happen) you will hear from me by Monday but no later than Tuesday. Thank you all for your patience. -- Kenneth A. Drumm Ph.D. "Kenneth (...) (24 years ago, 4-May-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.ny.bin, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.technic.slizer)
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(...) No, I was wrong. The only payment option availible is credit card, I don't own no stinkin credti card and I hope I never will either. That's life I guess. /Tobbe (URL) (24 years ago, 4-May-01, to lugnet.technic)
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"Jennifer Clark" <jen@vulture.dmem.strath.ac.uk> wrote in message news:3AF2BBE8.2D8CE0...h.ac.uk... (...) was (...) What's more: the tinkering bit is all the fun. Once the crane worked I lost interest and couldn't wait to take it down and start (...) (24 years ago, 4-May-01, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Sorry US folks but: OH MY FREAKISH GOD!!! This is gonna cost me... Also some goddies under Shop at home exclusives > Bulk bricks. /Tobbe (URL) (24 years ago, 4-May-01, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Thanks again T.J., "Technica" will come in handy, I particularly like how there are links to sets with the part your referencing. Thanks again for your help. Jay (24 years ago, 4-May-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic)
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(...) Just a short notice: I talked for some time with the phone bank people in the process of making an order, adding to it, adding to it, and adding to it, and got their take on the situation: Basically, it seems to have been some kind of (...) (24 years ago, 4-May-01, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.dear-lego)
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(...) Yep, that'd work. Of course I can always try to get my company to send me to our London office, for work, of course : ) Hmmm.... There are a lot of sellers on Brickbay that are in Europe. They could easily offer to buy the parts from S@H once (...) (24 years ago, 4-May-01, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.dear-lego)
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(...) Okay, I see the problem. Try it without the "p" on the end: (URL) is in Jim Hughes' web site "Technica". If you're not familiar, he has an excellent reference on technic parts. The link above goes to the "Joints" section of the "Throwbots" (...) (24 years ago, 4-May-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic)
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(...) Thanks T.J. I just assumed the axles were attached. Well, this puts a slight crimp in my “home made” version of these parts, I guess my parts will simply have permanent axles. It won’t be as accurate to the real thing, but it is a lot cheaper (...) (24 years ago, 4-May-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic)
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(...) That's the standard response, since time immemorial. I spoke on the telephone to Euro S@H (they're all British there, I think, so I believe the entire system is unified) today, and they think it has to do with a warehouse inventory in Billund. (...) (24 years ago, 4-May-01, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.dear-lego)
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(...) Hey! Don't you ever! All of us okies wish we had your patience so that we too could produce jennifer style models. At least that's what I think, if I had the time and motivation I would reach up to your class. I would still be way below you (...) (24 years ago, 4-May-01, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Well, here it is, straight from S@H: Dear LEGO® Builder, Thomas, we're sorry to disappoint you, however, the United Kingdom LEGO Services is not able to ship elements to the United States. If you wish to shop by phone in the U.S., you can (...) (24 years ago, 4-May-01, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.dear-lego)
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(...) I dunno, yet. I've sent an email to S@H in both the US and Europe asking that question. When I get a response, I'll post it here. T. J. (24 years ago, 4-May-01, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.dear-lego)
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(...) Man...I just checked out the UK S@H area and you're right; they seem to have all the old service packs (the 1988-1991 ones) available. I can't believe they still manufacture the 2x2 square pistons, the old pre-1994 differentials and those (...) (24 years ago, 4-May-01, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.dear-lego)
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(...) airtech (...) How about the Barcode reader? That's almost exactly what it is, except that the real ones are a bit more complex as regards to the items loaded? James Powell (24 years ago, 4-May-01, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I have to disagree with Tom as well, Since the rejuvination of my lego building (I never had a dark ages :-)). A lot of my inspiration comes from books about excavators. Construction and associated vehicles are going to form a major part of my (...) (24 years ago, 4-May-01, to lugnet.technic)
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"Thomas Avery" <tanyatj@texas.net> wrote in message news:GCtEFn.5Js@lugnet.com... (...) I agree 100% I will buy a LOT of 1x16 Technic beams (and other sizes) in Gray, White, Yellow, and Black. PLEASE offer them! The beams pack we had before in S@H (...) (24 years ago, 4-May-01, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.dear-lego)
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(...) I saw this once, although the heavy material was all over to one side causing the truck to lean over in a most precarious fashion. I assume these vehicles are a lot more stable than they look in those situations... (...) I think the skips on (...) (24 years ago, 4-May-01, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Sounds intriguing, although I most strongly disagree with the notion that there are no more construction vehicles to make - but then, I would :-) Jennifer (24 years ago, 4-May-01, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) You could always vote with your feet by getting some bulbs (or LEDs?) and capacitors from an electronics store, hacking up a few bricks and making your own :-) While I know you're not keen on homebrew lego, and while I would heartily defend (...) (24 years ago, 4-May-01, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) The tinkering is probably the best bit though, if it were too easy then it would be no fun. Jennifer (24 years ago, 4-May-01, to lugnet.technic)
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This sucks for the people in the US. I just checked out S@H for the UK and freaked out! It was like stepping back in time. Large beams in different colors, bulldozer chain links, old tires (the solid ones), 4.5V motors, etc. HEY LEGO: WHY DON'T YOU (...) (24 years ago, 4-May-01, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.dear-lego)
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(...) At last! I've been dying to see the videos of that digger for months :-) The compactness of the digger still amazes me, it must have driven you nuts trying to fit everything into that small amount of space. Jennifer (24 years ago, 4-May-01, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Excuses, excuses! Really, congratulations! You really have more important things to be thinking about right now than those silly Throwbots, wouldn't you say? Maggie C. (24 years ago, 4-May-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.us.ny.bin, lugnet.market.shopping, lugnet.technic.slizer)
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In case you havent noticed, you can now order beams (like 16x) from shop.lego.com Lots of other technic parts packs too. However, Europe only. regards lawrence (24 years ago, 4-May-01, to lugnet.technic)
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"Jennifer Clark" <jen@vulture.dmem.strath.ac.uk> wrote in message news:GCt0sF.4AJ@lugnet.com... (...) (URL) (...) in (...) (URL) thought as much, they had me wondering for a second if your computer had gone slash happy. (...) some (...) this (...) (...) (24 years ago, 4-May-01, to lugnet.technic)
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