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Re: What makes Technic Technic?
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lugnet.technic
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Sat, 25 Dec 2004 05:08:59 GMT
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In lugnet.technic, Fredrik Nyman wrote:
> Numerous sets, especially Star Wars, contain Technic parts without being
> labeled Technic.
> Could someone kindly explain what makes a Technic set Technic?
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> For example, the 8008 Star Wars Stormtrooper is labeled Technic, while the
> 8012 Super Battle Droid isn't. What distinguishes them, so that 8008 is
> considered Technic while 8012 isn't?
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> Similarly, quite a few Racers sets are mostly Technic, so why aren't they
> labeled as such?
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> Thanks!
> Fredrik
There are two factors at work here...
Sets up to 2001, used the Technic moniker more liberally than after 2001. The
moniker was 'retired' for the most part (with a few high end exceptions). Had it
not been for this change in labeling, 8012 certainly would have been 'Technic'.
Generally, I think that 'Technic' refers to sets with a distinct usage of gears,
axles, and various other 'technic centric' parts. Incidental use (like in the
xBots) would probably not qualify a set to be labeled Technic. Many (most ?) of
the Bionicle sets were called Technic (up until 2001), then it was dropped in
favor of Bionicle. Same with Racers.
Ray
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