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Re: Power Puller
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lugnet.technic
Date: 
Fri, 2 Feb 2001 22:54:20 GMT
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In lugnet.technic, Gaurav Thakur writes:

Wow...that's about as big as the Silver Champion wheels, if not larger.

Actually, having the 8458 as well, the rear wheels rather dwarf them!  Even
while using the same hubs, the wheels bulge on the top and sides rather
generously.  They read "Technic" and "Power" on the sides, similar to how
the 8458's say "Technic" and "Racing".

That is interesting; my 8458 pieces also came in a disarrayed manner like
this. Although my box was sort of smashed up due to mishandling by the UPS
people, so that probably caused it in my case...

I'd say it was the UPS guys, too...!  I was surprised in that this set was
very similar to the 8458, series-wise, but the packaging was very different.

BTW, I'll try to post pictures.  Once again, try...

Rob



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  Re: Power Puller
 
(...) Yeah, the price seems to be attractive considering the piece count. My latest S@H catalog shows it priced at $99. I could really use the motor and the technic figure and the large tires and 20 engine parts looks nice as well... (...) Actually (...) (24 years ago, 31-Jan-01, to lugnet.technic)

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