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Re: Technicopedia
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lugnet.technic
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Wed, 21 Nov 2007 02:13:52 GMT
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In lugnet.technic, Martin Bruun wrote:
> I like your site, sofar and as other already have stated it looks very
> promising.
>
> But the principle about describing parts as new just because it is the first
> time it is seen in a Technic-set I disagree with.
The site is a history of Technic, not a history of LEGO. I am certainly not an
expert in all of the other LEGO themes. I don't tend to mention "regular" parts
like bricks and plates which may have been used across a wide range of sets, but
try to focus on the technical elements. I'm sure I have not been 100%
consistent in this. So when an important part is introduced in Technic for the
first time, I mention it.
> In the description of the 856 Bulldozer you have this description of the Bucket
> End part:
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> > Bucket End
> > This isn't technically a Technic part, but had not been seen before, and
> > was only seen one more time in a Technic set. It was unusual at this time
> > for LEGO to produce such a specialized part, since most parts still had a
> > wide range of possible functions.
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> I think that description is somewhat nonsense. Firstly that part had indeed been
> seen before in quite a few sets and secondly it was not unusual for LEGO to
> produce specialized parts at that time. For example, take a look at some of the
> old train sets. They contains various specialized parts.
I am referring to the part not having been seen in a Technic set.
Again, my comment about specialized parts is referring to Technic. I don't know
anything about trains. If you look at the original Technic parts of 1977, you
will see that they are mostly very generic: beams, gears, axles, etc. This is
to be contrasted with recented years of Technic where there are many specialized
elements for steering, suspension, and especially Bionicle.
Of course there were some examples of specialized parts before this, but taken
as a whole, most Technic parts were generic at this time. Now, a large
percentage are specialized.
Compare the parts list for 857 with the parts list for 8448 to illustrate my
point.
Jim Hughes makes a similar comment on Technica:
"Model designs were becoming more complex and realistic and 1988 marked the
beginning of ultra-specialized elements."
> Nevertheless, I am looking forward to see new additions to your site.
Thanks.
Keep in mind that these are just my opinions. I am not an official LEGO
historian.
Eric
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