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Re: What would YOU like to see from TECHNIC?
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lugnet.technic
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Tue, 1 Jan 2008 18:47:11 GMT
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In lugnet.lego.announce, Kelly McKiernan wrote:
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Hi all,
I’ve got a question for all TECHNIC enthusiasts’ out there... six questions,
Really. What types of TECHNIC vehicles would you like to see?
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After reading all of the posted replies to what “we” the enthusiasts would want
to see from Lego Technic I wish to go on record supporting some of my colleges
vehicle ideas and list a few of my own. However, as per several of the posted
replies it should be noted that not all kits must be large to ultimately be
regarded as a decent model. The key aspect to any model is functionality (one
of Technic Lego’s most important design attributes). The models size should be
reflective of the machine it is to represent. How the machine operates should
be captured within the toys capability. To omit certain actions of a machine
just to scale it up or down somehow seems wrong. The model should do what its
realistic counterpart is meant to do. Its size should be extrapolated based
upon what the connected bricks can ultimately achieve in a realistic form. So
please don’t just go trying to make a kit bigger so “we” can have more pieces on
the shelf. Instead, make us all appreciate the true ingenuity behind the minds
of the Lego Technic design team by forcing us, “the customers” to always enjoy
what you develop next.
I suggest the following kit idea;
Stationary windmill / wind turbine
Telescope – with working lenses
Helicopter – dual rotor CH-47 Chinook (used for search & rescue or Medi-vac)
Ship – self unloading North American Great lakes class
Street Cleaner / Street sweeper
Scissor jack – portable man lift platform used on construction sites
I support the following kit ideas with the noted modifications;
Cement mixer truck – with working chute & self unloading slinger conveyor
Family Car – reworked as Mini-Van functional sun roof and folding seats, sliding
doors Manufacturing plant – robotic NXT conveyor coordination to produce or do
something Skid Steer track machine by Bobcat – done in Black & white with red
Bobcat colours
I support the following kit ideas;
Locomotive train engine
Hover craft – civilian transport
Road grader
Compactor (also known as a steam roller
4x4 Pickup Truck (North American configuration)
In conclusion, Many thanks to the entire Lego community for keeping our hobby
alive and a sincere thanks you to Kelly McKiernan for posting the opportunity
for us all to comment.
Regards,
Tom Netherway
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