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Coool! Where'd you find it (if I may ask.....) Eric James Mathis wrote in message ... (...) built (...) 8412 (...) display. (...) module (...) The (...) (25 years ago, 17-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.general)
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> >Thanks again for the update, Adam. No flames intended! :) I was probably just >cranky trying to find more good yellow technic pieces for a new VW Beetle Turbo >model I'm building. I may just get two of them, just for parts! > Can't you get a (...) (25 years ago, 17-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) No problem. I also found them in stock at toysrus.com for $39.95. For some reason, etoys.com is TOTALLY unresponsive from my current workstation, but I do believe they have it; I just can't get to them. Thanks again for the update, Adam. No (...) (25 years ago, 17-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Here in The Netherlands all 1999-models are available yet. (...) Whow, that would be nice!! But I hope then they put some more "technic" in it. (The largest con. from 8458; no gearbox e.g.) Greetings, Eelco Kooiker (URL) (25 years ago, 17-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Sorry, I never tried adding it to my cart at toysmart, I didn't know they tanked. As far as kbkids, it was there when I looked, but you're right, not today. I just had one in my cart at etoys.com about two minutes ago, and started going (...) (25 years ago, 17-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I don't see where you got this, Adam. kbkids.com doesn't list it (unless I'm missing something), toysmart.com is out of business, and etoys.com (as usual) is totally unresponsive. Does anyone else know: - Why 8445 was recalled? - Where I can (...) (25 years ago, 17-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Hello, All, See an interesting acquisition: This is an official LEGO store display from 1995 or 1996. It contains built and displayed models of sets 8440 Formula Flash, 8422 Circuit Shock Racer, 8412 Nighthawk, and 8230 Police Buggy. Clear plastic (...) (25 years ago, 17-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.general)
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(...) Well, it could be done, but then the barrel seems useless - it'll only stop the piston with friction. The long barrel is only an advantage when you use compressed air (in a pneumatic gun) or other compressed gases (in a regular gun). I really (...) (25 years ago, 17-Aug-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.technic)
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(...) guard's almost too big to hold it comfortably. But the internal gear setup looks ideal, and the grip looks nice too. This person's got some real talent. -Chris (25 years ago, 17-Aug-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.technic)
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(...) Talking of guns: (URL) can't understand the writing but the pics look ok. /Tobbe - (URL) (25 years ago, 17-Aug-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.technic)
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(...) Could you use a hammer mechanism to launch the projectiles, or are you focused on a pneumatic solution? It seems easy enough to imagine a setup with a magazine of piston heads, a spring-loaded striking rod, and a rotary device to cock the rod. (...) (25 years ago, 17-Aug-00, to lugnet.build, lugnet.technic)
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(...) It may be listed at those stores, but is it orderable? (...) Out of stock - can't order. (...) Hmm. No indication (without an order) of back order or out of stock condition. (...) They're out of business. Steve (25 years ago, 17-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Well, at least the instruction books look quite impressive. ;) (...) I think that's the point -- LEGO is trying to lower the bar on these sets, avoiding barriers that will prevent the largest number of people from enjoying (and buying) these (...) (25 years ago, 17-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Hello everyone. I just finnished a major update over at S.W.A.T.! I uploaded about 40 new pictures for your viewing pleasure. First of all, lets start off with the mecha and space: (URL) are some pictures of battles scenes with some mecha and (...) (25 years ago, 17-Aug-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.space, lugnet.trains, lugnet.town, lugnet.technic)
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This is confirmed. LSAH completed the order today and the kit should be to me in Los Angeles by Monday, August 21. Price is $169.99. Also, the Power Puller is on back-order and should ship next week. It's priced less than I originally thought at (...) (25 years ago, 16-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I must say I feel very tempted by that offer too. I never got an 8462 when they were widely avaliable, so I'm trying to get one now. However, as I live in Berkshire, Glasgow's a little out of the way :-) Mike (25 years ago, 16-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic)
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"Eelco Kooiker" <eelco@kooiker.demon.nl> wrote in message news:FzDKKF.9zK@lugnet.com... (...) are (...) Correct. Longer, and different profile. Huw (25 years ago, 16-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic)
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"Jonathan Wilson" <jonwil@tpgi.com.au> wrote in message news:3999D666.3AC858....com.au... (...) in (...) (URL) them fairly well Huw (25 years ago, 16-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Excellent :-) When I get some spare time I'll get cracking on a design too and see what happens. BTW, for anyone from the UK here, Toy Stack in Glasgow (St Enoch Centre) have a pretty good sale on at the moment, although I have no idea if it (...) (25 years ago, 16-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Ok! The project page is up and running. I'll update it as the work goes on: (URL) if the page is slow, I'll move it to another server when I find the time for it) /Tobbe - (URL) (25 years ago, 16-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic)
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