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Re: Rant...
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Mon, 30 Oct 2000 14:49:18 GMT
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I tend to agree with this point of view.  The old toggle connectors do still
enable solutions that would otherwise be impossible with only 'current' Lego
pieces, but they are about the only piece that has been phased out that I
tend to 'miss' in the current models.  As for angle beams etc, they make for
more realistic models IMO, and the body panel pieces can also be used to
good effect.  I don't think Lego is doing much wrong, although I admit that
I tend to be disappointed by the current range (or lack of) of Technic
models.  We'll just have to design and build our own!

Neil



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  Re: Rant...
 
I built an 8846 tow truck from spare parts and replaced many of the connectors with black number 6s. However, because the new connectors cannot be made fixed with respect to rotation about the axle (which was possible through the use of the half (...) (24 years ago, 30-Oct-00, to lugnet.technic)
  Re: Rant...
 
(...) I was looking at the current range of Technic models in the shops yesterday and would agree that the selection is pretty dire - certainly there is nothing there that I would wish to purchase. The only one with a bit of appeal is the Power (...) (24 years ago, 30-Oct-00, to lugnet.technic)

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(...) I'm actually very fond of these new angle connectors, even though the point you make about them not being as flexible as the toggle joint is accurate. As far as I am concerned, the great thing about them is their colour - you can make designs (...) (24 years ago, 30-Oct-00, to lugnet.technic)

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