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Re: Shocking news from Brickset
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Fri, 19 Sep 2003 01:45:13 GMT
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Sounds like what happend was:
1.8431 came out
2.lego only did smallish production run of it
3.it sold far more than expected
4.a decision to do more was made
and 5.because of how lego works and how long it has been since this first
hit, a new number is needed.

Whats interesting is that several shops here in australia still have copies
of the 8431 in stock.



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  Re: Shocking news from Brickset
 
(...) Speculation? I like it. :) Here's mine... New set number and new instructions made because of this new kick? "For even more action, use the #8735 Power Pack (sold separately) and watch the truck move on its own." 8438 comes in 2003-style (...) (21 years ago, 19-Sep-03, to lugnet.technic, FTX)

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  Shocking news from Brickset
 
I just saw this at Brickset: (URL) Seems familiar? Is it a bird? Is it a plane? It's 8460 Pneumatic Crane Truck! A SECOND REISSUE!!! This is unbelievable! I have never seen a set being re-released twice! And let me tell you, if a set is worth (...) (21 years ago, 19-Sep-03, to lugnet.technic, FTX)  

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