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Re: Shocking news from Brickset
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lugnet.technic
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Date:
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Fri, 19 Sep 2003 03:56:00 GMT
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In lugnet.technic, Jonathan Wilson wrote:
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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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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 yellow boxes, same size as 8431?
- It’ll eventually come to US/Canada at US$85 or less?
- Piece count “finally officially reduced” because of the part substitutions made on 8431?
- One of the pneumatic cylinders will be replaced by the new type?
- Lego in their infinite wisdom thinks a Technic set should not become a legend?
- Someone will see both 8431 and 8438 on the same store shelves, right besides each other?
Keith
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| (...) My speculation #3 has come true!! (URL) from S@H> when told to ship to Canada: Item#: 8438 Ages: 11+ Pieces: 839 Price: USD 84.99 Preorder this item today, will ship by 24 Oct 2003 Hooray! Even though I already have a 8431. The Backhoe is on (...) (21 years ago, 25-Sep-03, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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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 (...) (21 years ago, 19-Sep-03, to lugnet.technic)
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