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Re: Is 8479 Barcode Multi Set worth buying?
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lugnet.technic
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Fri, 24 Mar 2000 14:20:36 GMT
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In lugnet.technic, Michael Brenner writes:
> You may want to call lego about the barcode set,to see if stock is low. They
> no longer list the set on the web site or in the catalog. They no longer
> show many Technic sets. The only sets still listed are the helicopter,
> street sensation and the Claw truck.
> I hope they plan to put some new technic stuff out. The slizzer thrower
> things are flat out awful. the pieces in them are not very useful. It would
> also be a bummer if the pneumatic system were no longer used.
> Mike
I spoke to Lego S@H about two weeks ago - they said 8479 is still in stock for
$164 USD, but I didn't ask how many they have. I'm on the fence as to whether
I should jump on one. I just spent close to $300 on ebay recently so it's a
question of how badly do I need 8479 - it would nicely round out the
collection of larger sets - but the wallet would take a big hit.
I was more curious to know if the lift mechanism on 8479 is worth owning. As
for more Technic sets, I definitely agree Lego should put out
more 'appropriate' sets. Those Throwbot things do not interest me at all.
More pneumatics (especially like 8459, which is a favourite) or spring-loaded
parts (e.g., 8448 and 8880) would be best - I just think Lego is running out
of ideas.
Chris.
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| (...) The lift mechanism shows a simple yet ingenious use of the flex system. I have incorporated this claw into several of my Mindstorms robots, and it has become my favorite part in the whole 8479 set. To me, there are two limitations in this lift (...) (25 years ago, 24-Mar-00, to lugnet.technic)
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| (...) Hi Chris My message didn't go with my last post. You may want to call lego about the barcode set,to see if stock is low. They no longer list the set on the web site or in the catalog. They no longer show many Technic sets. The only sets still (...) (25 years ago, 24-Mar-00, to lugnet.technic)
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