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In lugnet.starwars, Steve Bliss writes:
> I think the new Technic SW droids are *great*. I'm talking about sets 8000 • Pit
> Droid, 8001 Battle Droid (most builder-collectors will buy three of these, one
> for each rank, right?), and 8002 Destroyer Droid.
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> I predict these sets will be the hit of the late-holiday season, and major
> sellers well into 2000, at least until the Millennium Falcon and Ultimate
> Collector Series sets are available.
>
> The style of the droids fits so well with the look of Technic, especially the
> new look of Technic (smooth beams instead of studded beams). The models are a
> fresh idea for LEGO and Technic, I don't think LEGO has ever sold large • figures
> before.
>
> The action movements look cool (I haven't built my droids yet, I'm guessing).
> It doesn't look like there is advanced gearing, but these models give Technic
> functionality with a playable angle.
>
> I'm very excited about these sets, I think they will prove to be the design
> high-point of 2000.
>
> Go ahead, LEGO: prove me wrong. That'd be truly wonderful.
>
> Teve ('Teve'? I haven't been 'Teve' since I was three!)
I completely agree. I sometimes don't like the skeletal look of technic stuff-
a space shuttle with framework wings for example, but the droids look good
that way.
Chris
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