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(...) Thanx! /T (25 years ago, 2-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Tobbe, I've gone a few stages further with my design, you may be interested. I've managed to get some suspension in there too! I've made it a permanent part of the website. Click on 'prototypes' on the main menu. (URL) (25 years ago, 2-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Here are mine: Technic Control Center I Technic Control Center II Lego Mindstorms 1.0 Barcode Multi Set --Electro-- (25 years ago, 2-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Hi! Jonathan Wilson schrieb: (...) I did some checking and learned, that this set is available in Germany for some time, too. Seems a little bit like the soccer sets which were released half a year earlier here than in North America (due to the vast (...) (25 years ago, 2-Nov-00, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.technic)
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Hi. Here's a tank I made during the weekend, it has radio controll so beware LEGO purists ,) (URL) used a five channel radio, five servos, five polarity switches and five motors to make this work. It has two motors for drive, left and right track, (...) (25 years ago, 2-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics) !
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(...) them (...) hand. (...) When I first got my RIS, on a finny sunny christmas morning :) I eagerly built my first bot, only to watch it veer off to the right, at first I was puzzled assuming I'd messed up the power settings, but eventually I (...) (25 years ago, 2-Nov-00, to lugnet.robotics.rcx, lugnet.technic)
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(...) take some work to get the power down there from the chassis or have this figured out to? Thanks! /Tobbe (25 years ago, 2-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Okay, got it. So if I can place the wheel in a "fork" with powering to the wheel by gears and then make the "fork" turnable, like when spinning spaghetti on an ordinary fork, the pivot point will be centered in the middle of the wheel. Could (...) (25 years ago, 2-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Gaurav, Certainly isn't in my case, these motors are stalled so bad I can't get them to move at all now unless I stick a 24t gear on them and turn them by hand. Even then it requires considerable force. The cables I've tried on these motors work (...) (25 years ago, 2-Nov-00, to lugnet.robotics.rcx, lugnet.technic)
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(...) Given that this set has been available in australia for the past few weeks and us ozzies always get lego next to last I would say that it should be available everywhere. (25 years ago, 2-Nov-00, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.technic)
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Hi! Usually I dont' have any hopes that LEGO sets arrive here before the date in the catalog (and the catalog hasn't been spotted in Germany AFAIK), and even the wonder with the MTT (available at my local TRU a few days before hit the US) didn't (...) (25 years ago, 2-Nov-00, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.technic)
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There is a special part in that rant I specially like, namely 'let jennifer do the design'. I have seen many many wonderfull designs by people whom post on lugnet and these would make some great sets. And the strongest asset of Lego is the community (...) (25 years ago, 1-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) but they are still blindsided by the extra-technical group. The age distribution of Lego users has a huge long tail that extends into the adult range. Although these people are far from the peak of the demographic, I think our combined numbers (...) (25 years ago, 1-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Here is the link to a photo (decided this was easier than a rendering!) of a fairly compact solution. (URL) (25 years ago, 1-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) This might sound a bit silly, but it could be your electric cables. I also have a bunch of motors (most are 3-4 years old, one is 7 years old) and I use quite a bit. As far as I have noticed, they haven't had any problems. However, I have (...) (25 years ago, 1-Nov-00, to lugnet.robotics.rcx, lugnet.technic)
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This thread encouraged me to have another play at making a compact steer & drive setup, something which I have tried many times over the years. However, I had not had another attempt since taking on a load of 'modern era' lego in the last year! I (...) (25 years ago, 1-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I wasn't too clear myself, so no worries. Take a normal LEGO steering setup, e.g. like on 8660. When turning the steering wheels, they turn around the pivot point, that is the centre of the pin which connects into the end holes of the 1x8 (...) (25 years ago, 1-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Oh, yes. Sorry I should have meantioned that. More like the wheels from the Tow Truck or the BarCode truck since I don't have six supercar wheels, hey I do have to eat :) This is the chassis that made me realize that I needed steering _and_ (...) (25 years ago, 1-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Rob, Did you ever get any answers to this query? I also have three of the newer Technic motors that have seized. (Out of a collection of about 10 motors that's a 30% failure rate - not good!) I suspect that this may occur with lack of use rather (...) (25 years ago, 1-Nov-00, to lugnet.robotics.rcx, lugnet.technic)
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(...) I took a look at 8660 right now, and I'm sure you want to use the same principle, but not the same size, right? You'll probably want to use Supercar size wheels? I'll agree with you that you'll need to power more than one axle to get it going. (...) (25 years ago, 1-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Good news everyone! It's still possbile to order from LEGO Service, at least in Sweden. I had my doubts 'cause of the Power Packs etc.. And - just to bug your you American fellows - it has always been possible to order pneumatics here in Sweden :P I (...) (25 years ago, 1-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I never tried it out so I can't tell about the friction. (...) Perhaps that's an option. Don't think the bulkyness matters. (...) Nah, it ain't to ridgid, hence the other version above. But it's made out of mostly basic Technic parts, or could (...) (25 years ago, 1-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I can't bring myself to like the 8480, as I found it a pain to build. I also dislike the fibre optics - they are a little naff. Apart from that, when built it is quite good. It is also good to be able to put minifigs in it - it is a pity more (...) (25 years ago, 1-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) this. However, the setup was much too bulky, and the friction inherent in the bevel gear transmissing made it mostly useless. So I'm not a fan of this kind of setup. Perhaps you can achieve less friction by using crown gears rather than bevel (...) (25 years ago, 1-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Hi! How to make a wheel mount that has both steering and driving capabilities? Without using the special parts from 8880 Super Car. I have made a couple of tests: (URL) thing is that I would like to build a vehicle in the lines of 8660 with six (...) (25 years ago, 1-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I'll have to go for three categories, look, function and parts :) So, here they are: No.1 in looks: 8448 Super Street Sensation No.1 in parts: 8479 BarCode Multi-Set No.1 in function: 8480 Space Shuttle The all-time Technic set would be THE (...) (25 years ago, 1-Nov-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) When I rechecked all the sets introduced under the name of "technic" (it has some clues in it isn't it?..:-) during the whole 22 years, I saw that I can't agree you. The whole idea behind the Lego is "building things out of pieces -- nothing (...) (25 years ago, 1-Nov-00, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.technic)
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Good question! I would say my top three are: 1. 8001 - Star Wars Battle Droid - Great looks, great functionality. As perfect a set as I seen from Lego. 2. 8480 - Space Shuttle - Most sophisticated in functionality. Challenging to build. 3. 8462 - (...) (25 years ago, 31-Oct-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I would say you are right there, functions are really what it is about when it comes to Technic - I used to love models like the 8860 which were big on functions when I was a kid. The 8860 was so cool that looks simply didn't come into it. On (...) (25 years ago, 31-Oct-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) But this points out why the 2000 Technic droid sets 'worked': the EP1 droids were all skeletal and exposed mechanisms. Very TECHNIC-ish. The TECHNIC models were not accurate, strictly speaking. The bits were in the wrong places, the way they (...) (25 years ago, 31-Oct-00, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.technic)
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"Selçuk Göre" <ssgore@superonline.com> wrote in message news:39FE7102.EA9612...ine.com... [snip] (...) IMHO, the Technic line is for building things out of Technic pieces -- nothing less, nothing more. (25 years ago, 31-Oct-00, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.technic)
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(...) 8880 Super Car 8460 Pneumatic Crane Truck 8862 JCB Back Hoe 8855 Prop Plane 8480 Space Shuttle 8868 Airtech Claw Rig 8459 Pneumatic Front End Loader 8859 Tractor These Eight sets are all equal for me, so the order is random. And I can't chose (...) (25 years ago, 31-Oct-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) First, Lego and Star Wars names on the same box had been a 20 year dream for me, which finally became true, so I will say a very strong NO to this one..:-) Besides, I don't agree that Lego is producing bad quality sets in Star Wars line. Lego (...) (25 years ago, 31-Oct-00, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.technic)
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Hi: I just received today several ofthe Technic power packs, including the 5222 Chassis Pack. Several people have mentioned that the new grey 2L rounded beam with the plate attached to the bottom was missing. In the box I received today it was in (...) (25 years ago, 31-Oct-00, to lugnet.technic)
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<set:8082> (...) (25 years ago, 31-Oct-00, to lugnet.technic)
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The angle pieces aren't too bad...but in my opinion there is an excessive use of them in the newer models. BTW how come the 8479 Barcode Multi-Set is available again? Maybe TLC could do this with other models... (...) Heh...actually I guess I'm (...) (25 years ago, 30-Oct-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I agree. However I visited your website and found your machines totally magic. Any chance of some detailed building instructions ! Regards Tim (25 years ago, 30-Oct-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) All right, I stand corrected. I looked at the rickety hollow body and didn't look at the legs. --Todd (25 years ago, 30-Oct-00, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.technic)
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In lugnet.starwars, Eric Kingsley writes: <snip> (...) look at it the more it looks like a Stormtrooper. I think we should reserve judgement on these new sets until we can hold them in our hands and play with them... All we've got is a 2D (...) (25 years ago, 30-Oct-00, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.technic)
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(...) 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 (...) (25 years ago, 30-Oct-00, to lugnet.technic)
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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 (...) (25 years ago, 30-Oct-00, to lugnet.technic)
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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 (...) (25 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 (...) (25 years ago, 30-Oct-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) This error came up lots when shop.lego.com went live too. ((URL) Deleting all existing lego.com cookies on your machine worked for me. John #388 (25 years ago, 30-Oct-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) That being me. (5 of at least 15 that I have) The "I want to sell copies of a set" feature of the guide has mostly generated mail to me asking what I want for a set, followed by a flurry of "gee that's too much" mail, but no actual sales. (...) (25 years ago, 30-Oct-00, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.technic, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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(...) No, it is an Ep4-6 model. He has modeled as he having the cowlings, even with a silver cowling instead of golden on one of his legs. I thought that Todd was a "detail" man..:-) Selçuk (25 years ago, 30-Oct-00, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.technic)
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yep, cookies are enabled. My guess is that it's LEGO's problem. Last week I got the same message from s@h online, and my browser has always accepted cookies. After a few days it simply worked again... Duq "Gary Blessing" <blessing@icefog.net> wrote (...) (25 years ago, 30-Oct-00, to lugnet.technic)
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same "you're browser does not (...) Hi, Have you tryied opening the preferences area of your browser aplication? on my 2 computers running Internet Explorer there is an option area where you can change whether your computer will accept cookies or (...) (25 years ago, 30-Oct-00, to lugnet.technic)
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I've you find what's wrong please tell me, I've got the same problem here. Duq <Duq@nlgateway.net> schreef in berichtnieuws G37t5G.3x6@lugnet.com... (...) the (...) message (...) accept (...) (25 years ago, 30-Oct-00, to lugnet.technic)
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There's a couple in one of the universal sets - the one that builds the VTOL plane. I dont remember the number.... ROSCO Juergen Stuber <stuber@loria.fr> wrote in message news:87itqb8pf0.fsf@loria.fr... (...) (25 years ago, 30-Oct-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Yeah, I'm looking to use it for a compressor pump. Because I'll be using a pressure switch (pneumatic ram + rubber band), I dont need an on/off or reversing switch, so one of these would be ideal. ROSCO Gaurav Thakur <cp5670@supermail.com> wrote in (...) (25 years ago, 30-Oct-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Heh I know what you mean by "silver loser". I also went for the web extras a while ago and I didn't have any problems with the cookies. You may need to enable cookies through your browser's control panel. As for the alternate model itself (...) (25 years ago, 30-Oct-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Just tried logging in for those web extra's for the silver loser. First, it wouldn't take my nickname (Duq). Little window pops up saying the name must be a minimum of 4 characters. So I change to Duqq. Another message saying it has to be at least 6 (...) (25 years ago, 29-Oct-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Hi all, a few months ago I moved house and country. And thanks to those b****** in Maguires (Bray, Ireland. Whatever you do, DO NOT LET THESE GUYS MOVE YOUR STUFF!!!) I lost a lot of pieces. Thanx to Auczilla and other sources I now have almost all (...) (25 years ago, 29-Oct-00, to lugnet.technic)
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I bought mine in Dublin last year. Every toy shop seemed to have a few on the shelfs. If I remember correctly I paid some 95 IEP which is roughly the same as $95,- Duq "Todd Lehman" <lehman@javanet.com> wrote in message news:G37I1F.21u@lugnet.com... (...) (25 years ago, 29-Oct-00, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.technic, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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OK, When I went into my dark age (upto 95 or 96) I didn't through away every magazine or manual. About a month ago, I was comparing them to from then to now. Basicly I thought Lego designers are either getting lazier or they think people's IQ is (...) (25 years ago, 29-Oct-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Mike & Mark, I'm not sure about details, but 7 people here (URL) said they'd like to sell the set -- with one person having 5 copies to sell. Considering that it's a very popular set, it's interesting also to note that it's the set that the (...) (25 years ago, 29-Oct-00, to lugnet.loc.uk, lugnet.technic, lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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(...) There are two switches in 8480 space shuttle (don't know where else) that can reverse direction. Jürgen (25 years ago, 29-Oct-00, to lugnet.technic)
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The 8456 Fiber-Optic Multi Set also includes ones of these. The only thing I don't like about these is that the switch is somewhat hard to operate (some practice is required) and that it can only send current in one direction. It also runs out of (...) (25 years ago, 29-Oct-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) THese new junior models are supposed to be designed for kids, correct? They are designed to make building easier for kids, right? Well, I'm a kid. And here is what I say to junior lego, IT SUCKS LIKE CRAP!!!!!!!Why can't lego design their (...) (25 years ago, 29-Oct-00, to lugnet.technic)
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First of all: yes, I totally agree! It's great not to be alone.... I own some early technic sets from when I was 10-14 and some I bought last year. Because the removal company (Maguire in Bray, Ireland, beware!) was particularly careless I lost a (...) (25 years ago, 29-Oct-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Can someone set up a vote on their webpage? Would be interesting... Anyway, my list from sets I have (and I only have 12 Technic sets): 850 Forklift 8848 Power truck 8286 3 in 1 car I guess I'm the first to include pre-8000 sets. I love the forklift (...) (25 years ago, 29-Oct-00, to lugnet.technic)
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8880 Super Car 8868 Air Tech Claw Rig 8485 Technic Control Center II (dinosaur model) Runner ups: 8480 Space Shuttle 8862 Back Hoe 956 Auto Chassis "Gaurav Thakur" <cp5670@supermail.com> wrote in message news:G35KvE.D75@lugnet.com... (...) be? (...) (25 years ago, 29-Oct-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I don't have time to comment on much of your post now, but I just wanted to comment shortly on this passage. I've found the new style Technic parts to be hugely more versatile than the old ones, i.e. the ones we saw up until the middle of the (...) (25 years ago, 29-Oct-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) 8266 has a black one, it's 8x4x2 1/3. Jürgen (25 years ago, 29-Oct-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I will replace #8459 with #8862 Eelco Kooiker (URL) (25 years ago, 29-Oct-00, to lugnet.technic)
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I fully agreed with you. Ofcourse Lego may make such sets but not as a replacement for the "old-style" sets. Maybe they should make every year a model for the "old childs"? (A nice Technic set with a lot of gears and nice mechanism) A few month ago (...) (25 years ago, 29-Oct-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Difficult. But I try it. #8448 #8459 #8480 I like #8458 also. It is a nice model but has too few technic. Eelco Kooiker (URL) (25 years ago, 29-Oct-00, to lugnet.technic)
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It went all wrong when they replaced the technic connector toggle joint by those 6 angle connectors. Where with 2 standard pieces you could make every angle you want, where now you could have a hundred #3 angle connectors spare and just need one #2 (...) (25 years ago, 29-Oct-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Just ring your nearest Lego service centre (see your catalogue), and tell them that you require replacements and they will ship them to you. Lego know that these parts are faulty in some sets, they just can't tell you which ones. Martin ----- (...) (25 years ago, 29-Oct-00, to lugnet.technic)
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I wholeheartedly agree with you here...the newer Technic lines aren't moving the right direction. I think that the last relatively complex set was the 8446 Crane Truck, which packet a good amount of functions into a medium-sized package. But aside (...) (25 years ago, 29-Oct-00, to lugnet.technic)
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I also have a broken one of those; how did you get it replaced? Do you have to email Lego's tech support department? (25 years ago, 29-Oct-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Let me begin by stating that I think Lego is one of the best companies on the planet. My experience with them is that they make an excellent product which they stand behind with spectacular customer service. They also usually listen to customer (...) (25 years ago, 29-Oct-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Vanishing from technic since at least 1996. It's okay, in my mind, as long as it all remains compatible. Duplo -> System -> Technic. (And -> Znap, but that's not exactly the same progression.) (...) So are the black connecter pegs technic? Or, (...) (25 years ago, 29-Oct-00, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.technic, lugnet.year.2001)
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1. 8448 Super Street Sensation 2. 8277 Giant Builder ( for the parts) 3. 8880 Supercar. -- Bob Fay rfay@we.mediaone.net The Shop (URL) Thakur" <cp5670@supermail.com> wrote in message news:G35KvE.D75@lugnet.com... (...) be? (...) (25 years ago, 29-Oct-00, to lugnet.technic)
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I rang Lego Australia and asked how I could tell if I had faulty ones. They said the only way to tell was that if they broke after a few uses they were faulty. The problem is that I have some sets that are still sealed in the box, so I can't tell if (...) (25 years ago, 29-Oct-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) True, true (like in the Wassup ad) There are several problems that now plagues the Technic Sets (yes I am a fan and yes I will own those two). First: where are the studs? This is how a Lego brick is recognized worldwide. Bring back the studded (...) (25 years ago, 29-Oct-00, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.technic, lugnet.year.2001)
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(...) You're talking about the 4x8x3ish battery box? It comes in a ton of sets (most of the "light and sound" sets have it, the three monorail sets have it, one of the ZNAP sets has it, and probably a bunch more. Frank (25 years ago, 29-Oct-00, to lugnet.technic)
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8448 supercar 8237 red speed slammers car 8504 judge slizer (25 years ago, 29-Oct-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Hi. I just looked in one of the spare parts catalogs in a set I have, and it has a small(er) battery box that looks like it takes one of those square 9v batteries. Is there such a thing? What set(s) does it come in? Thanks ROSCO (25 years ago, 29-Oct-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Well, I don't have much to go on, as I just finished my dark age 6 months ago 8?) but here's my current list (in no particular order): 1. 8860 Car chassis (I still had this from before my dark age!) 2. 9719 RIS (I have a 9747 too - 9719 gets (...) (25 years ago, 29-Oct-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) No he's not. Ep1 C-3PO was bare circuits. And even though the beams and stuff on the set are black, you can clearly see the gold paneling. (25 years ago, 28-Oct-00, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.technic)
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1. 8480 Space Shuttle 2. 8856 Whirlwind Rescue 3. 8880 SuperCar and a bonus 4. 8855 Prop Plane Adrian -- www.brickfrenzy.com (25 years ago, 28-Oct-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) 8838 Shock Cycle 8855 Prop Plane 8880 Super Car like Fredrik's list this is no particular order --Jim (25 years ago, 28-Oct-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Last week i posted a message about the springs from my supercar that were broken, a problem most people had last year around christmas. Well i emailed lego at wednesday and the replacements arrived home at monday. (awesome customer support leglo :-) (...) (25 years ago, 28-Oct-00, to lugnet.technic)
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Somewhat random ordering here: 8846 Tow Truck 8204 Sky Flyer I 8459 Pneumatic Front-End Loader Fredrik (25 years ago, 28-Oct-00, to lugnet.technic)
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If you had to choose three all-time favorite Technic sets, what would they be? Mine are... 1: 8868 Airtech Claw Rig 2: 8480 Space Shuttle 3: 8460 Pneumatic Crane Truck (25 years ago, 28-Oct-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Yeah, many of the spare element kits aren't available anymore, although, as you said, the pneumatic set is quite nice. The 8458 Silver Champion also has suspension but it includes the smaller shocks (although they are quite tough). The last (...) (25 years ago, 28-Oct-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) This is one of the greatest things about the variety of elements LEGO produces, IMHO -- there aren't (obviously) an infinite variety of LEGO shapes, but they've thought things through carefully enough to make a very decent variety that can (...) (25 years ago, 28-Oct-00, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.technic)
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The new power packs are nice but I don't see shocks anyplace in the new sets. Is the last set to have shocks the Super Street Sensation. It's good to see the Pneumatic parts make a return with a blue air tank to boot and at a reasonable price. (...) (25 years ago, 28-Oct-00, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: do these parts exist in black?
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(...) Yep. (25 years ago, 28-Oct-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic)
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Let me guess: You are planning to build the Slizers in all-black? BTW: The double length friction pin with bushing originally appeared in black. The other colours have appeared later. Fredrik (25 years ago, 28-Oct-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic)
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(...) I didn't say there existed another type of racing steering wheel. I was refering to the old medium sized generic steering wheel, as seen in e.g. 8428, 8445. Fredrik (25 years ago, 28-Oct-00, to lugnet.technic)
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The only gears I've seen in black are 24 teeth crown wheel. I have three, but can't remember what set they came in. Must be old though: <'84 Duq "Jonathan Wilson" <jonwil@tpgi.com.au> wrote in message news:39FA2EEF.A1717C....com.au... (...) (25 years ago, 28-Oct-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic)
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(...) <snip> (...) I am not sure exactly how Eric J. meant what he said to be taken but I read it as such... "not about the imagination to see something that isn't there" I think to at least a few of us we don't see a Stormtrooper. I know you see a (...) (25 years ago, 28-Oct-00, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.technic)
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(...) It is pretty obvious to me that most real life shapes cannot be accurately modeled in LEGO bricks. To be able to enjoy LEGO building, one must have the imagination to recognize complex but common shapes (e.g. vehicles or characters) in the (...) (25 years ago, 28-Oct-00, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.technic)
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Chech this site, for the answers on you Technic-stuff. As far as I know the gear-anwers are no, no, no, no, no. Sorry. Klaas Meijaard ---...--- Jonathan Wilson schreef: (...) (25 years ago, 28-Oct-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic)
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(...) This is probably a major point where we disagree. While I'm no fan of Star Wars, I have seen the movies (and I have seen "Troops" :-) and as I have said before, I think the head of the LEGO Stormtrooper actually looks like a Stormtrooper. The (...) (25 years ago, 27-Oct-00, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.technic)
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Two white throwbot feet are in the Mindstorms R2D2 Droid Developers kit. You'll enjoy it more than swiping the crotch off a stormtrooper. -gyug (...) (25 years ago, 28-Oct-00, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.technic, lugnet.year.2001)
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This set came to mind, small and probably findable. (URL) Set 6615, the one mentioned in the previous reply, is older but is shown in the latest shop at home catalog for whatever reasons. In a hurry- Nathan Falslev (URL)One came in this set: (URL) (...) (25 years ago, 28-Oct-00, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic)
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