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RE: 8458 Formula 1 Racer at Lego.com
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lugnet.technic
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Fri, 30 Jun 2000 16:23:36 GMT
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[if this doesn't make it to the mailing list, can someone forward? my
posting info is flaky...]
FYI (and to save everyone calling S@H):
8457 (tractor puller) available aug 18 $109 not taking orders
8458 (formula1 car) available aug 18 $179 taking orders
dave
-----Original Message-----
From: Michael Firman
To: lugnet.technic@lugnet.com
Sent: 6/30/00 9:26 AM
Subject: Re: 8458 Formula 1 Racer at Lego.com
In lugnet.technic, Andy Evans writes:
> Found this on the Lego web site today:
>
> The 1st collectible model from the NEW Master Builder Series!
> Expert builders . . . make this silver beauty your trophy! More
> than 1400 pieces fit together to create the sleek silver Formula 1
> racer. Its many impressive details are just like a real race car,
> from the suspension system to the steering. It takes work to
> build -- but the results are worth it! Comes with instructions to
> build a Truck Racer with the same pieces. And check out the
> instructions on the Internet to build a third, totally cool model!
> Recommended for advanced builders.
Does anyone know anything about the actual functionality of the model,
eg no.
of gears etc. It strikes me that technic sets are becoming less
technical,
with less moving parts and fuctionality. Take the 8448 compared to the
8880:
8880 8448
4 wheel steering front wheels only
4 wheel drive rear wheels only
4 wheel suspention ditto
pop-up headlights none
4 speed gearbox 5 speeds+reverse
adjustable wing mirrors fixed wing mirrors
openable boot conertible/wing doors
The 8448 only wins on the gearbox and doors/ convertible roof.
Having said that, Lego has done an excelent job with the recent technic
range.
Their looks have greatly improved, and the sectional aproach to many
models
(including the 8448) is truly innitiotive.
So, keep up the good work, but just remember that some of us love moving
parts
more than shiney plates and flexible tubes!
Mike
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