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Hey, you guys are luck My digital Camera messed up and i just got it back and had built a knucle bone (the tern used to call the loader on a logging truck) Well, anyway, I have several pics you can look at. It isn't remote control, but it is modeled (...) (25 years ago, 7-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Okay! Are you planning on renting a garage for it?:) I can't see a solution to the problem with only 5 controllers (servos or whatever). But how about splitting the functions up, you need a channel to Rise/lower support legs next to the crane (...) (25 years ago, 7-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I glanced at one on the shelf at Family Toy over the weekend. I'm not currently looking to buy anything that big, so I didn't look very closely. But they definately had a few on the shelf. I didn't really like the look of the AT-AT on the box (...) (25 years ago, 7-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I'm not entirely sure if Tobbe was referring to the "traditional" type of mobile crane setup here - I rather get the impression, although I may be wrong, that he is intent on making a "logging truck", with a crane similar to that you get for (...) (25 years ago, 7-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Not for the weak-hearted *anything*. You realize, of course, that this could destroy the newsgroup: if you succeed, no one else will be able to brag about anything for months ;-) Suggestion: all the crane trucks I've seen have separate seats (...) (25 years ago, 7-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Hi! [WARNING: Not for the weak hearted LEGO purist ;) ] I'm planning to build a remote controlled LEGO lumber truck. What I'm planning to do is to controll all the functions via a remote controll (eg. Sanwa 5 channel RC equipment). By all the (...) (25 years ago, 7-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) According to The Registry... (URL) says that the large ones (3739) are used in 8862 (yellow), 8865 (white), and 851 (grey). It further says that the smaller ones (4266) are used in 8848 (grey), 8849 (blue), 8853 (yellow), 8850 (white), and (...) (25 years ago, 6-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic)
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I've just started collecting the Throwbots line, and I have all but Torch (red) and Granite (tan), and I haven't gotten Millenium or Blaster (the two higher-priced ones) yet. My only complaints so far (as with the RoboRiders) is that not much (...) (25 years ago, 6-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Thanks for the update, Ran. With shipping and everything, however, it doesn't make sense to go through eToys. I can have them all TODAY for $50 plus tax. Most Zany Brainy stores don't care if you get more than two at once, and you DON'T have (...) (25 years ago, 6-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I don't own a <set:8862> but I do own a <set:8868> and it seems to have the same wheels (with white hubs). - David (25 years ago, 6-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic)
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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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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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