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Re: "Technic"ally deficient
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lugnet.technic
Date: 
Thu, 24 Feb 2000 20:26:56 GMT
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In lugnet.technic, Brian Sauls wrote:

> I've never built a Technic set.
> 
> I've never owned a Technic set.
> 
> I *do* own a bag of misc. Technic parts, but I couldn't tell you what they
> are or what they're used for--round thingys, pokey doohickeys, stick
> hootises, bent thingamabobs, etc.
> 
> With this in mind, what is a good *starter* set that will capture my
> attention without raising my frustration level?  I've been looking at the
> new Star Wars sets, but I don't know if I will be able to build them without
> getting divorced, or if I will even enjoy the process of building or the
> finished creation.
> 
> So, if somebody will take my hand and lead me ever so gently into the world
> of gears and beams....

Hmm.  They are somewhat large sets, but the 3-in-1 Car and the Search Sub
(assuming they are still available) are frequently half-off from S@H.  Great
deals on sets that are fun to build, fun to play with after building, and
demonstrate quite a bit of what is possible with Technic pieces.

Steve



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  "Technic"ally deficient
 
I've never built a Technic set. I've never owned a Technic set. I *do* own a bag of misc. Technic parts, but I couldn't tell you what they are or what they're used for--round thingys, pokey doohickeys, stick hootises, bent thingamabobs, etc. With (...) (27 years ago, 22-Feb-00, to lugnet.technic)

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