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Re: Hidden Technic Kits for 2000
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lugnet.technic
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Tue, 8 Aug 2000 13:06:31 GMT
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In lugnet.technic, Sean Harrington writes:
> Does anyone have any of the non-retail Technic kits for 2000?
Are any of them even available yet?
> but I can't tell if it's any superior to just a regular Plano
> storage box from Target. Anyone?
Plusses:
1. Looks kinda cool (but not "way cool", by any stretch).
2. Has a molded-in ruler calibrated in studs.
3. Partitions are slightly more configurable than a Plano box. Specifically,
you can make bigger compartments.
4. Has a handle for easier carrying.
Negatives:
1. "Living" (which should really be called "dying") hinges (the Plano boxes
have real two-part hinges that pivot).
2. Can't make really small compartments to separate things like pins.
3. Expensive.
I do use mine for storing some larger parts like the "motorcycle" wheels that
came with the Mindstorms set. But, if it hadn't come as part of an 8062, I
wouldn't buy one.
Depending on discounts, you can get 4 or 5 Plano boxes for the price. Unless
you *really* need that handle, you're better off buying Plano, and cutting
out a partition or two in one of them.
Ran
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