 | | Experience with Tow Truck 8462?
|
|
Hey, Does anyone have experience with the Tow Truck 8462? It looks as though it has pneumatic tanks on the sides, which is a big plus for me. But it seems very hard to come by. Is it worth the $122 retail that Lego Shop @ Home was charging (when (...) (25 years ago, 8-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic)
|
| |
| | Hidden Technic Kits for 2000
|
|
Does anyone have any of the non-retail Technic kits for 2000? 8516 Super RoboRider (details, anyone) 5218 Pneumatic Pack 5219 Spare Wheels 5220 Styling Pack (looks like leftover parts from the new 8458 Formula I) 5221 Motor Base (what is this for? (...) (25 years ago, 8-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic)
|
| |
| | Re: Throwbots: An Introduction
|
|
(...) Agreed, totally. (...) Mine (not counting Blaster or Millenium) is Flare, just for the orange, and even though he has TWO of those damned throwing arms. (...) Good. The Roborider heads (except Dust and Onyx) are GREAT. I would rather use the (...) (25 years ago, 8-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic)
|
| |
| | Re: Throwbots: An Introduction
|
|
First off, here's my RULE: Buy two so that you have enough pieces to make another arm and you can throw out the throwing arms. My favourite complete Throwbot would have to be Electro, or whatever the purple bug's name is. As i stated before, i buy (...) (25 years ago, 8-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic)
|
| |
| | Throwbots: An Introduction
|
|
In a nutshell, the Throwbots seemed to be targeted at the age 7-12 crowd. They combine elements of other popular toys: Transformers, BattleTech, Lego (duh), POGs (collectible caps), and even a smidge of Pokemon thrown in (although not marketed as (...) (25 years ago, 8-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic)
|
| |
| | Re: RC control on Pneumatics, gearboxes and polarity switches
|
|
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)
|
| |
| | Re: RC control on Pneumatics, gearboxes and polarity switches
|
|
(...) 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)
|
| |
| | Re: Dark Side Developer Kit
|
|
(...) 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)
|
| |
| | Re: RC control on Pneumatics, gearboxes and polarity switches
|
|
(...) 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)
|
| |
| | Re: RC control on Pneumatics, gearboxes and polarity switches
|
|
(...) 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)
|
| |
| | RC control on Pneumatics, gearboxes and polarity switches
|
|
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)
|
| |
| | Re: anyone know
|
|
(...) 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)
|
| |
| | Throwbots: First Impressions
|
|
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)
|
| |
| | Re: Throwbots 2 for $10 at Zany Brainy w/ coupon
|
|
(...) 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)
|
| |
| | Re: anyone know
|
|
(...) 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)
|
| |
| | Re: Throwbots 2 for $10 at Zany Brainy w/ coupon
|
|
(...) 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)
|
| |
| | anyone know
|
|
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)
|
| |
| | Re: Bicycle Construction
|
|
(...) 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)
|
| |
| | Re: Bicycle Construction
|
|
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)
|
| |
| | Re: Throwbots 2 for $10 at Zany Brainy w/ coupon
|
|
I thought you may want to know, flare is orange. (...) (25 years ago, 5-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic)
|
| |
| | Throwbots 2 for $10 at Zany Brainy w/ coupon
|
|
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)
|
| |
| | Re: Roboriders are on Technic online
|
|
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)
|
| |
| | Re: Throwbots and Roboriders
|
|
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)
|
| |
| | Re: Dark Side Developer Kit
|
|
(...) 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)
|
| |
| | Re: Dark Side Developer Kit
|
|
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)
|
| |
| | Re: Bicycle Construction
|
|
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)
|
| |
| | Re: Bicycle Construction
|
|
(...) Any chance of having a picture or two uploaded? Ron (25 years ago, 4-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic)
|
| |
| | Re: 8277 giant model set still available
|
|
(...) 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)
|
| |
| | Re: 8277 giant model set still available?
|
|
(...) 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)
|
| |
| | Re: Bicycle Construction
|
|
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)
|
| |
| | Re: Bicycle Construction
|
|
(...) 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)
|
| |
| | Bicycle Construction
|
|
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)
|
| |
| | Re: Has Anyone Joined the Dark Side Yet?
|
|
(...) 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)
|
| |
| | Re: Dark Side Developer Kit
|
|
(...) 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)
|
| |
| | Re: Has Anyone Joined the Dark Side Yet?
|
|
(...) 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)
|
| |
| | Re: 8277 giant model set still available
|
|
(...) 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)
|
| |
| | Re: 8277 giant model set still available?
|
|
(...) One is available on this site (not mine): (URL) 8^D (25 years ago, 3-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic)
|
| |
| | Re: 8277 giant model set still available?
|
|
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)
|
| |
| | Re: 8277 giant model set still available
|
|
(...) 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)
|
| |
| | 8277 giant model set still available
|
|
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)
|
