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Subject: 
Re: 8457 Power Puller question
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lugnet.technic
Date: 
Mon, 23 Oct 2000 19:25:54 GMT
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In lugnet.technic, Sean Harrington writes:
> Hey Gaurav,
> 
> The video is probably kinda fun for kids who are into power puller and monster
> mudder things, but it's generally lame for adult collectors. It's only about
> 10 minutes long, and the only thing of real interest is how much the model
> looks like the yellow Team Technic puller in the video.

Oh okay, thanks; I guess it would appeal to my little brother then... :-)

> As for the model itself it, it's kinda fun. It's definitely NOT one of my
> favorites, especially for the price. There are TONS of engine elements, but it
> is mostly a bunch of yellow beams and flex pieces. The two LARGE tires are
> pretty awesome, but not worth the US$99 pricetag. I'd wait until it goes on
> clearance (it will) at LS@H.

I don't think that the Power Puller is that great of a model either. A few
more functions would have been nice. The main reason I'm thinking of going for
it is that I could really use the extra gear-reduction motor and the chains
for my custom models. The gigantic wheels, 20 (!) engine pieces and the
Technic figure are also a bit tempting.

Yeah, the $99 price is somewhat high. It seems that a bunch of the 2000 models
have higher prices than they should have. Another 2000 model, the 8458 Silver
Champion, costs an overly excessive $169 (I have this one and it doesn't come
with much besides huge wheels, lots of decoration pieces and a large size;
quite a rip-off IMHO). I guess I'll just wait for the clearance to arrive...



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  8457 Power Puller question
 
I'm thinking of getting the 8457 Power Puller and I've heard that it comes with a video of some sort. Does anyone know what is on this video? The Fall 2000 catalog said that it includes "live action tractor pulling from one of the top 5 European (...) (26 years ago, 22-Oct-00, to lugnet.technic)

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