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(...) Yep, it's the younger kids (under 10) that I'm focusing on. My daughter has gotten bored with the MicroScout, doesn't quite understand the Scout, and doesn't begin to comprehend programming the RCX, so programming the BarCode Unit is easy for (...) (25 years ago, 17-Jan-01, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Totally agreed, Jason. I also recommend the 8868 AirTech Claw Rig as a pleasant diversion. Expensive and difficult to find, but a wonderful feat of Technic engineering. It has an on-board air compressor! - Sean (25 years ago, 17-Jan-01, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.reviews, lugnet.technic)
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This looks very nice. I have never given much thought to trying to make my Lego Grandfather Clock (www.ericharshbaregr...lock.html) 'chimable', but it's nice to see that it can be done. Good gear ratio. My clock does not run as consistently as I (...) (25 years ago, 17-Jan-01, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Yup. Somehow it reminds me of the "robot" crane vehicle and cardiogram type device in the old ideas books. I'd like to echo Duq's request for more explanation of the various sub components :-) Jennifer Clark (25 years ago, 17-Jan-01, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I saw it three times on Monday. It was shown inbetween the shows on Citv. (25 years ago, 17-Jan-01, to lugnet.technic)
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Yes, I have seen the T.V. advertisment in Germany too. Very cool! I got in on tape, but I am unable to change the fromat right now, otherwise I could put a version online. Too bad. Also, they started the campaign way too late, now that I already (...) (25 years ago, 17-Jan-01, to lugnet.technic)
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Well after approximately 5 hours, I just finished building my recently acquired 8880 Supercar, and frankly it lives up to the hype... Very good working features, drivetrain is quite remarkable. The best part is the number of beams and other useful (...) (25 years ago, 17-Jan-01, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.reviews, lugnet.technic)
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(...) Dave! (25 years ago, 17-Jan-01, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.starwars)
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(...) Well, I knew you had a company...but i couldn't remember the name! It was 2230 at night when i made that post... tired... exams... must sleep in class... *Poof- wakes up* Rick (25 years ago, 17-Jan-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.technic)
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IMHO, the best thing one could do with this set would to take a Mindstorms set to it and combine them both. The big thing one might be missing is the problem of the sounds that the barcode unit makes, but that's not really that inviting, although it (...) (25 years ago, 17-Jan-01, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Have you seen the prototype? (URL) (25 years ago, 17-Jan-01, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.starwars)
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(...) Hey! What about the Astro Lift Company? What happened to the Fair Competition Act for Colonial Expansion and Space Astrogation Development of 2134? Don't make me alert the TDF authorities, now! ;^) ~Trev (Da Head Cheez Wiz) Astro Lift Co. (25 years ago, 17-Jan-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.technic)
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Rick Hallman <Griffon_Industries@...emove.com> wrote in message news:G7ADxB.96s@lugnet.com... (...) For landing gear, you might want to check out the gear in the 8480 & 8425. I personally prefer the 8425. The space shuttle uses a shock absorber (...) (25 years ago, 17-Jan-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.technic)
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(...) True enough, and that's the only gold lining about this dark cloud. I look forward to a ball/socket parts pack, or at least a cheaper set in which to acquire them. Dave! (25 years ago, 17-Jan-01, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.starwars)
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(...) $34.88 at Walmart. I had to show my WM receipt to get 'em to price match at TRU though. (I had a TRU gift card from an exchange I made.) J (25 years ago, 17-Jan-01, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.starwars)
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Greetings... Upon realizing Griffon Industries does not have any Corporate craft we have decided to build a Corporate Transport for myself, the CEO, our chief engineers (Including Jamal Coleman) and other prospective buyers. But...we don't have much (...) (25 years ago, 17-Jan-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.technic)
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(...) I'll sure buy one when they go on clearance. Ain't NO WAY am I gonna pay full price for that yucky thing. $40! Hah! ~Mark "Muffin Head" Sandlin (25 years ago, 17-Jan-01, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.starwars)
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That is so cool! Thanks for sharing the picture! Build On! John Matthews Amnon Silverstein <amnon@best.com> wrote in message news:G78AzI.2rs@lugnet.com... (...) non-electric. (...) (25 years ago, 17-Jan-01, to lugnet.technic)
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Does anyone have the 8307? Care to describe your thoughts on this set? Rose (25 years ago, 17-Jan-01, to lugnet.technic)
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Duq, I once had a 8t gear in rack & pinion lifter break on me - it was only a single width rach, though. It was in a fair-ground ride I built (many years ago). The arm it was lifting was pretty heavy, but I didn't actually weigh / measure it. If (...) (25 years ago, 17-Jan-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.technic)
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