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(...) etoys currently has them at $2.99, plus shipping ($3 per order, plus 95 cents per item). I didn't check to see whether they have the whole line, because I already have all the ones I want. It's a "clearance" sale, so there's a good chance that (...) (25 years ago, 6-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic)
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what other sets contain the same size tires(any color) as on the front of 8862? thanks -Matt (25 years ago, 6-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) You might, actually, and just not know it! :) Did you know that you can upload pictures to the Internet using your web browser? It's fast and easy: Go to (URL) and set up an account, then follow the instructions there. The site is safe, fun, (...) (25 years ago, 5-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.general, lugnet.publish)
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Ron - Unfortunately, I do not have the ability to upload pictures to the Internet. Also, I would like to thank everyone who has provided advice regarding my initial inquiry. (...) (25 years ago, 5-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Throwbots 2 for $10 at Zany Brainy w/ coupon
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I thought you may want to know, flare is orange. (...) (25 years ago, 5-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic)
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As for Throwbots, I'm just starting to collect them. Zany Brainy has them in their 8/3/2000 catalog as 2 for $10 (Millenium and Blaster not included). You must have a coupon for them, but most stores have extra catalogs with the coupon on the back (...) (25 years ago, 5-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic)
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I dislike the front wheel "launcher," but I have not had any problems with the plastic "whitening" from over-bending. Make sure that the flipper is far enough out of the holder before bending, and this shouldn't be a problem. Also, I get better (...) (25 years ago, 5-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.general)
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I now own all of the RoboRiders, and if I had to rate them, I'd do it in a couple of categories: In Overall Design: Swamp Power Frost Dust Onyx Lava In Part-Bashing (ability to use parts in other models): Power (yellow and black) Lava (red and (...) (25 years ago, 5-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Correction, I just called (800) 835-4386 and they definitely DO have them in supply for $99. I'll be holding off until I see it sitting in Toys R Us. It was the Power Puller (8457) and Formula I Racer (8458) that are not in stock. - Sean (25 years ago, 4-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Hmmm, I just spoke to both (800) 453-4652 and (800) 835-4386, and both said that the kit wouldn't street (at least in the US) until September 15. - Sean (25 years ago, 4-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Click on this link (URL) has a Magzine clips for a mountain bike All other Technic Magzine can be found at www.technic-uk.co.uk -- Michael - - - Please reply on medwards@ukonline.co.uk - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - (...) (25 years ago, 4-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Any chance of having a picture or two uploaded? Ron (25 years ago, 4-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) If you don't need a lot of them, you can see if S@H still has the 5235 pack of four 1x8, and two each 1x10, 1x12, and 1x16. It was $4.50 in the January catalog, so it's probably $4 (plus shipping) now. Ran (25 years ago, 4-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Saw it yesterday in a local store (Denmark) I don't know the price though, but I couls find out if you like. Regards John (25 years ago, 4-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic)
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In lugnet.technic, Leila Sushak writes: I am interested in constructing the bicycle shown at the bottom of page 71 in "The Ultimate Lego Book"...Can someone advise as to who I could contact to purchase these individual pieces? Among the best places (...) (25 years ago, 4-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) large (...) someone (...) That is a neat looking model. It looks like you could get some of the pieces from the parts packs from Lego Shop@Home, others you will have to get by buying some sets. If you're only looking to make one bike then (...) (25 years ago, 4-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic)
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I am interested in constructing the bicycle shown at the bottom of page 71 in "The Ultimate Lego Book". I contacted LEGO Consumer Services. They stated that the required pieces are not in kit form. The service representative stated that it looked (...) (25 years ago, 4-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I don't think, you can find the format is CD-ROM and there is CD-ROM in the description. Zhengrong (25 years ago, 4-Aug-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.starwars)
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(...) I haven't seen any in stores in Calgary but I got one from Shop@Home about 3 weeks ago so they clearly have some in stock. (25 years ago, 4-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Thanks! This makes me wonder if Lego is going to change the regular Droid Developer Kit? I've seen quite a few places chop the price recently, and there is a picture of an "All New" DDK at Zanybrainy.com that looks like a replacement. It would (...) (25 years ago, 4-Aug-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.starwars)
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(...) It was on special from shop@home earlier this year, and all they had available were gone when I called about an hour after the message was posted to LUGnet. *sigh*. (25 years ago, 4-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) One is available on this site (not mine): (URL) 8^D (25 years ago, 3-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Maybe I should add the question mark to the subject... If this set is available, anybody know which stores carry it? Can't find it at TRU or Target (my 2 faves). James (...) it (...) on (...) (25 years ago, 3-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) it (...) on (...) I saw the same NOVA episode about the counterweight style catapult and also thought what a perfect contraption to be built with LEGO. But sadly I never made it to far before I was pulled back to my train layout. I guess I (...) (25 years ago, 3-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Anybody know if the 8277 Giant Model Set is still available? I haven't seen it lately (1 yr or more?). Need more Technic beams to try again to build a Lego trebuchet (counterweight catapult a la Northern Exposure, or the recent Nova on PBS). Thanks, (...) (25 years ago, 3-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Hi, I just talked to a very friendly Lego customer services representative in Canada regarding the set 9754 (Dark Side Developer Kit). She told me that Lego (Connecticut, US) has some on hands now but very few. As far as Canada is concerned, the set (...) (25 years ago, 3-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: Question on two sets(5571-8448)
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(...) Yeah the Super Cars are too big in relation to 5571. I've always wanted to make an auto carrier trailer for 5571 using pneumatics to lower/raise the upper level, but I doubt I'm good enough to do so. So whoever thinks they can build one, go (...) (25 years ago, 3-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Be careful, AA batteries can generate enough current to kill. A safer way to even higher voltages is to use a transformer. Jürgen (25 years ago, 3-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) 5571 Big Rig is in considerably small scale when compared to any of the super cars (all can be considered as same scale). Selçuk (25 years ago, 7-Apr-00, to lugnet.technic)
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As an aside to people still trying to locate the Dark Side Developer set; I found mine at a Target store in the Denver metro area a couple of days ago (along with a UCS Tie Fighter). Today while hunting for an X-Wing, I saw several more at a (...) (25 years ago, 3-Aug-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.starwars)
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I was scanning around various lego websites and I have seen a few Lego Big Rig 5571 with some custom made trailers. My question is Since I don't have one of them does anyone know if the Technic 8448 Supercar is the same width as the Big Rig? I only (...) (25 years ago, 3-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) few (...) Sounds like what you built was at least partially similar to the way the AT- AT's leg works. There is a pin at the top to which a short beam is connected. Two long parallel beams come off this one making the upper part of the leg, (...) (25 years ago, 3-Aug-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.starwars)
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(...) No CD Rom. -- David Schilling (25 years ago, 3-Aug-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.starwars)
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Howdy I guess lugnet.technic is the most in-line with this project, since it uses lots of battery boxes & electricity & such. Most of the story's found at the link (see below), so I won't rehash too much here. By using only LEGO parts & not (...) (25 years ago, 2-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) same? (...) Does the Dark Side kit have a CD-ROM or is everything built from a Constructopedia? (25 years ago, 2-Aug-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.starwars)
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| | Re: Questions on power puller (new Technic Set)
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There's a Power Puller set (#8457) up for auction on Yahoo, with picture. (URL) not my auction; this is just an informational posting Paul Sinasohn (25 years ago, 1-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.market.auction)
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| | Modified 8448 V12 Supercar
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Hey all, I finally picked up a 8448 supercar set about two months ago and never got around to finishing it according to the instructions. This is the result of my divergence: (URL) not based off of any real life car but I think it look kinda like an (...) (25 years ago, 1-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.build)
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Tractor pulling may be mostly a North American sport, although I have seen some German sites as well... for a view of what it's all about without needing the earplugs (Trust me, they rank up with Top Fuel dragsters for noise level) check out (URL) (...) (25 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Questions on power puller
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Looking at the latest argos catalogue, I got my first good look at the Power Puller. A few questions for those of you who know more than me: 1) Can you actually steer it? (Is it possible with all those wheels?) 2) The chains going to the engions (...) (25 years ago, 31-Jul-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) In general I think that's true, but in the 8880 Supercar set, the display window shows a pair of shocks, not just one. (25 years ago, 28-Jul-00, to lugnet.technic)
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